Fun Facts about Koalas They are the unofficial national animal of Australia. Loved the world round for their adorable teddy bear appearance (even though they are not actually bears at all) koalas are indeed a national treasure. Unfortunately, these unique and beloved marsupials are also on our endangered animals list and we need to do…
Yes, it’s 65 million years since they became extinct, but I think it’s safe to say that dinosaurs still rule! It’s pretty much a scientific fact that kids are fascinated by dinosaurs and are pre-programmed to go through a dinosaur phase, lasting anything from a year to a decade, any time between their toddler years…
When most people think of the Australian wombat, what comes to mind is perhaps a chunky, lazy, timid creature. It makes perfect sense after all, since this cute little marsupial has been featured with those exact characteristics in so many children’s books and TV shows over the years! That’s why some of these wombat facts…
Whether you’re looking for a lunch box filler, after school snack, or you need to “take a plate” to an event – try this delicious, chocolate Weet-Bix slice recipe. It’s a winner with young and old. How to make Chocolate Weet-Bix Slice Ingredients: 1 cup of self raising flour 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2…
When it comes to family friendly holiday locations in Australia or an awesome Christmas Holiday idea, the Big 4 North Star Holiday Resort and Caravan Park in northern New South Wales is hard to beat. It’s perfectly located across the road from the golden beaches of Hastings Point, and just half an hour north of…
We all know that kids love parks, and we’re so lucky to have a huge selection of awesome parks all over Australia for our little ones to enjoy. Yet South Australia’s upcoming MegaAdventure Park is taking the humble kids’ playground to whole new level — literally! MegaAdventure Park is a $2 million project that is…
What’s the first three things that come to mind when you think of the Gold Coast? Golden beaches? Theme parks? How about tropical fruit? Yep, we’re serious. Just south of the Gold Coast, in the beautiful Tweed hinterland, lies 175 acres of tropical fruit plantations. It’s a working farm with more than 500 varieties of fruit…
Having a teething baby can be one of the most challenging experiences as a parent – knowing your child is potentially in a lot of pain and wanting to do whatever you can to help sooth their tender gums. A lot of the time when cutting those first teeth, your baby may start looking for…
For such a sprawling city, getting around Melbourne with children is surprisingly easy. Public transport is so easy to navigate too, with very regular services operating until late at night to all of the major tourist attractions and popular areas of the city. When you arrive… The first thing you will need to do when…
Nothing says Australia quite like Vegemite and nothing goes together quite as nice as vegemite and cheese. If you’re after something a little fancier than Vegemite and cheese on toast then you must try these simple Vegemite and cheese scrolls. They’re quick, easy and the kids will love them. They also make awesome additions…