If anyone asks me how I entertain my boys on flights my first answer is always “sticker books”. Seriously, I always pack at least one in my carry on luggage. The reason for their mid-air success is that they transcend the age ranges. Even as older babies my boys have been diverted by having…
Everybody knows how to play “I spy” but do you know these? Here are some other games to help you and your child pass the time when traveling. They are all talking games – no toys or pens needed so they can easily be played on road trips or when waiting in an airport. You…
This photo was taken at the stunning Granite Gorge Nature Park 12 km west of the town of Mareeba on the Queensland Atherton Tablelands. The nature park, which features campsites and cabins is also open to day visitors for a nominal fee. Huge boulders festoon the landscape and, in this location are covered with…
I’ve said it before on this blog – I love the Wildlife Habitat at Port Douglas. That is why it is my “don’t miss it” pick for families visiting Port Douglas. The Wildlife Habitat offers families a unique wildlife immersion experience as they wander through three unique environments depicting the surrounding rainforest, wetlands and…
When my husband suggested that we take our 1 and 4 year old boys on a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef I thought he was dreaming. Prior to having children both my husband and I were certified divers, and I couldn’t imagine how a trip to the reef with small children would work. …
My husband and I enjoy road trips with our children. The times our children are asleep, or awake but happy in their car seats provides us with a rare chance for uninterrupted adult conversation. There are limits to this of course and we schedule our road trips to cater to the needs of our…
I can’t think of anything as heavenly on a beautiful North Queensland day as to go fruit picking with my children. We visited Shaylee Strawberry Farm on the Atherton Tablelands this week. The farm is located on the Gillies Highway between Atherton and Yungaburra, about an hours drive from Cairns. The boys and…
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I was very concerned recently to learn that a Queensland bat sanctuary/facility was actively encouraging visitors, including children to handle their resident bats. The reason for my concern is that bats may harbor Lyssavirus, which causes a rabies like illness and is deadly to humans. It is because of this that the Queensland government recommends…
My second child is about to turn two, meaning that when we fly I will need to cough up the cash for an extra plane ticket. In the next six months I have at least three trips planned – to attend a conference (when I travel for work I am a package deal – my…