School holidays
Easter Escapes: Tiny Homes for School Holidays in the wild
Autumn is the perfect time for families to swap screens for sunshine and adventure! Book a tiny home holiday with Into the Wild Escapes. HDMs receive 10% off!
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Day trips from the Hills
If you like venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trip suggestions that we really enjoy.
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Meadowbank Regional Playground
Meadowbank Park is without a doubt one of the best playgrounds we've visited - our kids were talking about their next trip walking back to the car!
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Explore | Berry Island Reserve Wollstonecraft
About half an hour’s drive from the Hills, Berry Island Reserve is a beautiful spot to visit for a day trip or picnic. There's lots of space, harbour views, a playground and a short bush walk.
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Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield
Here are some playgrounds in Sydney that are pretty special and worth the extra time in the car.
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Swing Bridge Loop Walk Cherrybrook
We love that even after years of living in the Hills District, we still find things we didn't even know existed! This is the case with this great little bush walk in Cherrybrook, the centrepiece of which is a new 'swing bridge'.
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What’s on this week: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on this week in the Hills.
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Classes for babies and children aged up to 2.5 years
Does your little one like to roll, learn, dance, sing, paint or swing? Here are some classes especially for them.
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they're interested in!
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Things to do this April: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on this month, in and around the Hills.
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Normanhurst | Playground | Charles Curtis Park
There's a brand new playground right next door to a cafe in Normanhurst!
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Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas?
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Golfing for Gabe’s Charity Day
St Gabriel’s School, Castle Hill warmly invites you to its annual Golfing for Gabe’s Charity Day, to be held at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club on Friday 15 May. As a K–12 school supporting students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and additional needs, this event is the school's major fundraiser for the year.
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Extension and Enrichment Programs for Bright Learners
The Swot Shop has been supporting gifted and high potential students for over 30 years. Only university qualified teachers form part of the expert teaching team. Learn how The Swot Shop supports bright, motivated children and nurtures their capabilities in a structured environment.
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What’s new at Castle Mall
With school holiday and Easter activities, regular catch-ups for parents and some exciting new food spots, Castle Mall is quickly becoming a go-to for a relaxed morning out. Take a look at what's coming up and going on.
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Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
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Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
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Markets in the Hills
Do you like to roam markets on a sunny day? There are numerous markets running in the Hills, several of which have been around for years now! It's a great way to support local producers and small businesses. Here's a list of the regular options.
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Shopping centre play areas in the Hills
Shopping with kids is made slightly easier with a stopover at one of these play areas!
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Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
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Property, superannuation and divorce
Separating is such an emotional and confusing time so it's good to know the basics about how assets like property and superannuation are handled during the process.
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Total body workout
Fitting in exercise is tough when you're a busy mum, but it's so good for your mental and physical wellbeing. But sometimes life doesn't gel with getting to the gym or group fitness class. That's when your own workout is handy - this one is an easy one to do solo or even with kids around.
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After hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills.
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