For some of us they’re here already! Yep, day one and I’m off to see The Grinch at the movies. Slightly concerning that I’m already using up an activity on the first day. Here is my list of trusted activities that will help make the holidays fly by!

Movies:

Ralph Break the Internet
How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
Storm Boy

Physical Fun:

Inflatable World
Megamania or Chipmunks
Flip Out
Revolution
Ten Pin Bowling
Ice Skating
Tree Tops
Holy Moly putt putt golf
Any of the awesome pools and many have cool inflatables up over the holidays

Animals:

Hunter Valley Zoo
Oakvale Farm
Blackbutt
Hunter Wetlands Centre

There are plenty of interactive things on at The Museum and each of the libraries and galleries. I also love exploring our bushland but pack the mozzie repellant!

Whatever you end up doing, we hope you have a fun, happy and safe holidays with the kids!

xx bec and sarge

We've just returned home from a couple of days in the Blue Mountains and if you're looking for a quick and easy getaway this is a great option. We just jumped on the M1 south for 3 hours and were there. First stop was lunch at the Gingerbread House where the kids were able to decorate gingerbread cookies or a gingerbread house. Then we went to Echo Point to look at the Three Sisters. When I wasn't worried that my kids would climb a fence, it was truly beautiful and I'm pretty sure even the little ones appreciated it, yelling that they did look like sisters!

The next day we went to Scenic World and that was a heap of fun. They have a glass bottomed cableway which the kids thought was amazing. Then the fast, steep train was a big hit with everyone. Another walk and we travelled back on another cable car to the top.

I'd recommend this to families, despite the cold we really enjoyed our time together. Australia is truly an amazing place!