It was not until I was watching the movie, Saving Mr Banks (pictured above), that I learned the woman who created Mary Poppins was an Australian. How did I get to adulthood not knowing this? “Was Mary Poppins Australian mum?”my children asked. Well, not the magical original super nanny, but the woman who created her, … Continue reading “Experience the magic of Mary Poppins in Queensland”
Tag: family holiday activities
Australia Zoo – family friendly tried and tested
Travelling with children can often mean doing something that is not really up your alley. But sometimes that is a positive thing – and you end up enjoying the experience much more than you expected. During our recent Sunshine Coast holiday, hubby mentioned we should take the kids to Australia Zoo. I was a bit … Continue reading “Australia Zoo – family friendly tried and tested”
Visiting Barwon Park Mansion
On a rather damp and dark day on Victoria’s Surf Coast, we decided to head inland from Torquay to visit Barwon Park. This 42 room bluestone mansion was built in 1872 and bequeathed to the National Trust in the 1970s. I have wanted to visit since I was a girl – always curious as we … Continue reading “Visiting Barwon Park Mansion”
Aussie family’s French adventure on a road less travelled
Trying to decide on a family holiday that older children will enjoy too can be hard. In this special guest post, Philippa Shelley-Jones, creator of the family tourism app Kid Tracks, tells us about her family cycling trip in Provence.
Trying to decide on a family holiday that older children will enjoy too can be hard. In this special guest post, Philippa Shelley-Jones, creator of the family tourism app Kid Tracks, tells us about her family cycling trip in Provence.
New App will help get your kids on track these holidays
When I read about a Sydney mum’s new App to help enhance children’s experiences while museums, galleries and local attractions, I was interested to know more. Just like me, Philippa Shelley Jones, got an idea while on holiday with her children. Visiting Westminster Abbey with her three children, she was impressed with an activity program … Continue reading “New App will help get your kids on track these holidays”