September 2010
2 posts
August 2010
4 posts
Have an Aussie Outback Adventure →
How much of Australia is actually Aussie outback? Is it 50%? Or 60%? I’ll give you a sec to mull it over *cue muzak*.
By my very non-scientific calculations around 75% of…
July 2010
4 posts
Family Style Finds →
Baby brolga at Serendip Sanctuary
At the end of each month I’d like to share the interesting bits I found on the web. These are some of the things that caught my eye over…
Geelong Waterfront →
Over the weekend the whole family headed down to the Geelong Waterfront. Not exactly a great family holiday for us, as we live 15km away. But, I have this thing about…
10 family activities in Darwin →
Mindil Markets, Darwin. Image via Wikipedia
Continuing the tropical theme, because it’s still very cold where I am, today it’s the turn of that other great tropical…
Tropical holidays for families →
As I’m typing the skies here are weighed down with heavy, dark clouds. The wind is chilling the already cool air so that the apparent temperature is a grand 1.0°C. The kids have the…
June 2010
14 posts
10 fun family games for travel time →
“Are we there yet?” morphs into cries of “He’s looking at me!” Then it’s incomprehensible screaming with flailing arms and desperate parents (OK, me) wishing the car had one…
Otway National Park, Victoria →
It’s hard to believe that two such beautiful, but contrasting areas of natural beauty can be found side by side. That’s what we have here in Victoria with the coastline of…
DIY: Kid's Travel Lap Desk →
Great project to help make the next road trip pass a little easier
Oz Planner iPhone App Review →
Tourism Australia have been very busy of late with their new “There’s Nothing Like Australia” campaign promoting the many fantastic destinations around the country….
Planning a family holiday →
Enjoying a family outing in Orbost, Victoria
Going on holidays is one of our favourite things to do. As much as it’s tempting to focus on all that R & R, a little…
Buchan Caves →
A wonderful experience for kids and adults alike, the Buchan Caves are one of Gippsland’s must see attractions. The amazing stalactites and stalagmites within the caves have…
Last minute ideas for the long weekend →
The Queen’s Birthday long weekend us just about upon us (well, most of us – sorry Western Australia!). If you’re getting just slightly jealous at your friends’ plans or are…
Do you travel with gadgets? →
I’m a gadget girl. My kids have inherited my gadget genes. We have gadgets.
When we travel, we try to get away from TV, internet and general technology to a certain extent….
Savings Expert: Airline Baggage Fees are Here to... →
It’s an American article, but the tips are just as relevant here in Australia
Lorikeet Tourist Park, Arrawarra Review →
When it comes to accommodation Coffs Harbour certainly has a huge range to choose from – hotels, apartments, holiday homes and caravan parks. On our last trip up to the Coffs Coast,…
Browse All Travel Experiences - There's Nothing... →
Facebook | Australia: Family Style →
Looking for fun, affordable family outings all around Australia? Australia: Family Style has the answer. See. Do. Go. Family Style
7 family friendly Warrnambool attractions →
Warrnambool, on Victoria’s south west coast, plays host to Fun 4 Kids later in June. I’m pretty certain families attending the festival as a day trip, will be too exhausted after…
Fun 4 Kids these school holidays →
Winter can be tough for finding things to do with the family. The beach, while OK for the milder days, is not always ideal. There’s only so many movies to go to. Generally,…
May 2010
5 posts
See. Do. Go. – Museums around Australia →
See. Do. Go. is a monthly round up of family style destinations and activities all around Australia to give you some inspiration for your next family adventure.
This month
Family Style Finds →
On the last Friday of each month the interesting bits on found on the web. These are some of the things that caught my eye over the last few weeks.
Why does the moon look so huge…
Holiday Memories →
Holidays are the ultimate memory makers for families. I think there are a number of reasons. We get to spend quality time with the ones we love. We have new and exciting experiences….
Footy at the MCG →
It’s almost winter in Melbourne and the footy is definitely here. This weekend our local newspaper, the Geelong Advertiser, was printed in blue and white – the colours…
Footy at the MCG →
It’s almost winter in Melbourne and the footy is definitely here. This weekend our local newspaper, the Geelong Advertiser, was printed in blue and white – the colours…
October 2009
3 posts
The Big Banana →
NSW’s most famous big thing
The Big Banana →
One of the attractions that was on my family’s must do list on our recent holiday to the Coffs Coast was The Big Banana. I can remember as a child listening with awe to stories of visits to this…
Road Trip Tips →
Go about road trips with kids the right way. Take it from me; you don’t want to do it wrong.
August 2009
5 posts
Port Welshpool →
The small town of Port Welshpool in south Gippsland, Victoria is home to a disproportionately large commerical fishing fleet. In fact, I would go so far as to say there are more boats than houses.…
A Day Out with Dali →
A review of our visit to NGV’s Liquid Desire exhibition
Floriade →
Canberra bursts into flower during September & October
July 2009
5 posts
Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden - Royal... →
Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire →
Exhibition on at the National Gallery of Victoria until 4 October
Historic Toora →
What do you think of when you think of Gippsland? Green, rolling hills; snow fields; rainforest? Me too. And what makes Gippsland the way it is? Cold, cold weather, wind and rain. Lots of it….
Family Fun in Port Fairy →
Fairy Park, Anakie →
Only about 45 minutes from Melbourne, this is a great day out for young kids.
Scienceworks: Star Wars →
Great exhibition currently on at Scienceworks in Melbourne. See costumes and models used in the making of Star Wars. Have a go at making your own robot or a maglev transporter.
New Ideas for Road Trip Games - Travel -... →
This is an American article, but easily adaptable to travels in Australia.
June 2009
4 posts
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Hay Plains, NSW (Journeyer's Chronicles) →
… my preconceptions of Hay itself were quite off the mark …
Shear Outback - home →
Hay, SW NSW: This is a fantastic museum that also houses the Shearers’ Hall of Fame. Great interactive demonstrations - get to try out a shearing sling, watch sheep being shorn, get lost in the round up maze
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"You Yangs Regional Park" by Leanne Nelson →
A great park for a daytrip from Melbourne or Geelong. Bushwalking, mountain biking, rock climbing …
Fun 4 Kids →
Held each year in Warrnambool, on Victoria’s shipwreck coast, this is fantastic way to entertain the kids over the school holidays. This years festival runs from 28 June - 5 July. Don’t worry about the wintry conditions of the SW Vic coast; the event’s all under cover.