Last year we ventured to Melbourne to catch up with friends and explore the city. It was the first time we had been as a family and our child was aged two and a half years old at the time. We had four full days there to explore with a travel day either side. Here is what we got up to….. Continue reading
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What makes the Botanic Gardens a good choice for families?
If you are lucky enough to live near any botanic gardens (or other wonderful parks) in your area then you may already be aware of what a good choice they can be to visit. But if you don’t, you might want to consider adding a visit to one on your next holiday. Here you’ll find some reasons why they are great to visit and some suggestions on where to go. Continue reading
Melbourne Zoo (with a two year old!)
Last year we took our first trip to Melbourne as a family and the Melbourne Zoo was high on our list of places to see. Obviously, the main drawcard were the animals and the highlights included the elephants, orang-utans, butterflies and giraffes (or at least through the eyes of my toddler!) however the Keeper Kids playspace is an absolute must do with young children! Read on to help get an idea of how you may like to spend a day at the Melbourne Zoo with a two year old…. Continue reading
Free things to do in Brisbane, Australia
Here is a quick list of places to visit on your first trip to Brisbane. They are all suitable for a young child and they are FREE! Continue reading
Exploring the Museum of Brisbane & the ‘Clock Tower’ tour
Some people may disregard family travel articles as they believe the activity is only aimed at the kids. So it may surprise you that this is the first “family travel” I am posting about – a museum! Continue reading
planes and playdates 