Providing families with a farm experience Paradise Country on the Gold Coast is owned by the same company that runs Movie World and Sea World. Opened eight years ago, until just two it was only accessible to overseas visitors. Entry to Paradise Country was included in our package deal to Sea World Resort, and being [...]
As a medical doctor I advocate that all families have a regular GP. Not all doctors are the same though and the following are some questions that families should ask to assist them to choose a good family GP: (1) How long does the doctor spend with patients? Appointments less than 15 minutes are not [...]
A common question among families visiting the Gold Coast is whether the region’s theme parks are suitable for families with young children. Well, let me tell you, there is one that definitely is. Located on the Broadwater in Queensland’s Gold Coast, Sea World is my top pick of theme parks in Australia for families with [...]
Located on the traditional land of the Ma Mu people, the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway offers kilometres of stroller friendly walking for families wishing to experience the rainforest. For an admission fee ($20 for adults and $10 for children over 4) families can explore the rainforest canopy at their own pace. Our family loves the [...]
I remember the first trip I took as a mum. The suitcase I shared with my baby was jammed full of baby items. Melbourne mum Bec has created a business that I wish I new about when I first started traveling with my sons. She created Baby Packs Lite as she found that packing a gigantic [...]
Sea World Resort and Water Park on the Gold Coast has been repeatedly recognised as one of the prime Australian resorts for families. Being familiar with the resort’s reputation, when I heard about a fantastic deal including theme park tickets and dining discounts I snapped one up. Our vacation at Sea World Resort was a [...]
Character experiences featured prominently on our recent trip to Queensland’s Gold Coast. Sponge Bob Square Pants was an elusive target that thankfully made an appearance on our last morning at the Sea World Resort. My two year old found Dora the Explorer a little scary but was particularly fond of Boots the monkey. I don’t [...]
Have you checked out the Family Friendly Accommodation website yet? Melbourne mum Amanda launched the website last year allowing parents to post reviews of family friendly accommodation in Australia and around the world. The most recent post on the site’s blog Family Gathering is by yours truly. On the blog I write about why a [...]
I really miss my grandma. She died last year, in her nineties. I never lived in the same city as my grandparents however our close relationship was forged during vacations with “Gar and Nandy”, my mother’s parents during my youth. Long languid summers spent with them at their apartment in Burleigh Heads, Christmases in Sydney [...]
Asthma is a part of our family life, whether we are at home or traveling. My eldest son, who is four years old has required treatment in hospital for his asthma on numerous occasions. It is important that parents who, like us have a child with asthma take steps to protect the health of their [...]
