
Christmas 2018 will be here before you know it!
We have listed below activities the family can enjoy in Sydney during the Christmas holiday period, free fun family activities to get everyone outdoors and some great kids gift ideas that you could find under the Christmas tree.
We hope you can find something to enjoy... and don't forget to enter our Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam worth $89.95 to capture all your Christmas moments (entry form at the bottom of the blog).
We have listed below activities the family can enjoy in Sydney during the Christmas holiday period, free fun family activities to get everyone outdoors and some great kids gift ideas that you could find under the Christmas tree.
We hope you can find something to enjoy... and don't forget to enter our Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam worth $89.95 to capture all your Christmas moments (entry form at the bottom of the blog).
Activities For All The Family to Enjoy!
Sydney Santa Spectacular at Rosehill Gardens is back again from 7th to 27th December 2018. Your ticket includes unlimited rides, unlimited ice skating, free parking plus NEW polar bear snow ball challenge, NEW Turbo Taboggan slide, NEW Spectacular Ice shows, walk through the Enchanted Christmas Village, Ride a reindeer in North Pole Training Stables, Santa's largest inflatable world spectacular slide, Santa's Sleigh, Cookie VIllage and decorate your own take home cookie!, Meet and Greet Santa & Friends character appearances!
Tickets are now available at www.sydneysantaspectacular.com
Tickets are now available at www.sydneysantaspectacular.com
Merlin Annual Pass is a great way to save money on your days out. The 12 months unlimited entry to some of the best attractions in Australia and New Zealand including:
More information on the annual pass and attractions https://www.merlinannualpass.com.au/
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- Sydney Tower Eye
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE (Auckland, NZ) Aquarium
- WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure
- Otway Fly Treetop Adventure
- Underwater World Mooloolaba
- Melbourne Aquarium
- Madame Tussauds
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
More information on the annual pass and attractions https://www.merlinannualpass.com.au/
Cumberland TreeTops Adventure Park has obstacle courses including zip lines surrounded and built around the trees in the state forest.
There are 2 courses, the children course which is for 3 to 9 year old which goes for 2 hours and you can complete as many courses in your 2 hour period as you can. There are no adults allowed on this course but can watch from the side.
The second course is for juniors 10-17 year old and must be 140 cm and adults. These courses are completed on your own without staff but you will receive training before hand to learn how to use the equipment. The best part there is no time limit on the junior/adult courses and you can pace yourself.
TreeTop Adventure Park is located at Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Rd, West Pennant Hills NSW 2126
For more information and booking visit www.treetops.com.au/
There are 2 courses, the children course which is for 3 to 9 year old which goes for 2 hours and you can complete as many courses in your 2 hour period as you can. There are no adults allowed on this course but can watch from the side.
The second course is for juniors 10-17 year old and must be 140 cm and adults. These courses are completed on your own without staff but you will receive training before hand to learn how to use the equipment. The best part there is no time limit on the junior/adult courses and you can pace yourself.
TreeTop Adventure Park is located at Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Rd, West Pennant Hills NSW 2126
For more information and booking visit www.treetops.com.au/
Toy Ideas For The Kids to Find under the Tree
VTech Secret Safe Diary Colour will protect all of your secrets . There is a voice unlock system that only responds to your voice and will keep everyone out. It also has 20 different activities, including three virtual pets for you to look after, lots of great games. A QWERTY keyboard, voice memo, alarm clock, address book and more. The Secret Safe Diary Colour is suitable for children 6-11 years, and available from November from Kmart. RRP $59.95
The Kidizoom® Action Cam 180° is a light and multi-functional action camera for kids. Play through three fantastic games, or create fun stop motion, slow motion or fast motion videos with a great selection of background music to choose from. Use the time-lapse photo recording function to capture great and creative actions shots. Includes a waterproof case which allows you to take underwater photos or great shots in the rain, and mounts that allow you to attach the camera to a bicycle and more. The camera is suitable for children 5+ years, and available now from Kogan and good toy stores. RRP $89.95.
For further information on VTech and its products, visit www.vtech.com.au, or check out the VTech news on Facebook @VTechANZ and Instagram @vtech_toys_anz.
Family Fun For Free - take advantage of the warmer weather and get out and about!
Cape Baily Coast Walk - Kamay Botany Bay National Park located at Kurnell NSW you will find Kamay National Park which is home to around six walking tracks. One of the most popular tracks Cape Baily Coast Walk starts at Cape Solander Lookout and is a 8km return walk which takes approx 2.5hours to complete.
The walk takes you close to the cliff tops (watch the kids) there are no fences, around sand dunes, swamps and past the lighthouse.
All vehicles are required to pay $8 for parking and gates are locked at 7.30pm August- May and 5.30pm June- July.
The walk takes you close to the cliff tops (watch the kids) there are no fences, around sand dunes, swamps and past the lighthouse.
All vehicles are required to pay $8 for parking and gates are locked at 7.30pm August- May and 5.30pm June- July.
Sydney Harbour National Park - Gap Bluff Watson’s Bay. There is not a lot of signage for this walk, we got lost a few times just trying to find the walk but isn’t that all part of the adventure! Don't let the gorgeous scenery at The Gap confuse you as the walk is in the other direction!
Head along Cliff st, this is where you will find the start of the walk at Camp Cove, from there you will pass Lady Bay beach (close your eyes it’s a nudist beach) then further along is the Hornby Lighthouse then loop around to head back.
Along the walk you can see views of the city, harbour, beach and also learn about Sydney history.
Head along Cliff st, this is where you will find the start of the walk at Camp Cove, from there you will pass Lady Bay beach (close your eyes it’s a nudist beach) then further along is the Hornby Lighthouse then loop around to head back.
Along the walk you can see views of the city, harbour, beach and also learn about Sydney history.
Boora Point Walking Track - Malabar Headland National Park NSW. This was an amazing walk I would highly recommend, best with kids that do enjoy a walk or have completed previous walking tracks.
I must admit I did start the track with some concerns as it’s a grade 4 track with previous bush walking advisable as it’s challenging and steep! BUT, Please don’t let that stop you! The views are absolutely gorgeous. Yes you do get close to cliffs and you must keep your eye on the kids at all times but there are lots of places to stop for a rest or in our case a bite to eat.
The track has great signage, with some of it pathed, the remaining is soft sand or a little rocky. We saw many families walking the track and we even learn’t about local history in World War 2.
It is just over a 7km return track. It took us 2 hours to reach Boora Point & then 40mins to return with no stopping & the kids still had energy to play at Maroubra Beach.
Best part, no parking cost (we parked at Maroubra Beach Arthur Byrne Reserve) at the start of the walking track. Please note this walking track is next to the rifle range and for your safety the walking track is closed when the rifle range is in use.
Click here for more information from official National Parks website.
I must admit I did start the track with some concerns as it’s a grade 4 track with previous bush walking advisable as it’s challenging and steep! BUT, Please don’t let that stop you! The views are absolutely gorgeous. Yes you do get close to cliffs and you must keep your eye on the kids at all times but there are lots of places to stop for a rest or in our case a bite to eat.
The track has great signage, with some of it pathed, the remaining is soft sand or a little rocky. We saw many families walking the track and we even learn’t about local history in World War 2.
It is just over a 7km return track. It took us 2 hours to reach Boora Point & then 40mins to return with no stopping & the kids still had energy to play at Maroubra Beach.
Best part, no parking cost (we parked at Maroubra Beach Arthur Byrne Reserve) at the start of the walking track. Please note this walking track is next to the rifle range and for your safety the walking track is closed when the rifle range is in use.
Click here for more information from official National Parks website.
For more family friendly walks please see our blog - https://www.littleopinions.com.au/blog/family-friendly-adventurous-walking-tracks-in-sydney-with-amazing-views