We saw whales on our first morning aboard. Dining on a continental breakfast of croissants while enjoying the sunshine (goodbye Melbourne’s winter!) we spotted humpback whales surfacing and spouting port side. It was an auspicious start to a family trip with a difference – visiting Australia’s northern neighbour Papua New Guinea with our three children…
Calling all kid adventure junkies – one of the best adventure parks can be found at sea. Our family just completed their first cruise and initially I was a little worried about how my wild boys would cope contained on a ship for 10 days. Fortunately the entire P and O fleet departing Australia has…
Think Adelaide is just a romantic foodie getaway for loved up Millenials? Think again. A recent trip to Adelaide with our three kids showed us that there is plenty to keep the kids entertained in South Australia’s capital. Key places of interest (1) Haigh’s Chocolates Tours of Haigh’s Chocolate factory are free (although they…
We’ve travelled with au pairs and babysitters for a number of reasons. Sometimes I work away and take a babysitter and the children with me. When we had au pairs, taking them with us was a way to share our beautiful country with them. More recently we headed to Adelaide for my husband’s graduation and…
Warrnambool is an great family vacay destination in itself. Located on Victoria’s spectacular Great Ocean Road and with pods of Southern Right Whales viewable from the beach there are some strong natural drawcords. Every July though, during the winter school holidays scores of families converge for Fun 4 Kids – Australia’s largest kids festival.…
Throngs of mini Elsa’s in aqua frocks flocked to Melbourne’s Hisense Arena last night for the opening of Disney on Ice presents Frozen. Myself and my very own Elsa were fortunate enough to be among them. Commencing with a role call of Disney’s who’s who – Mickey and Minney, Nemo, Ariel and more carving it…
They’re here! Melbourne’s chilly winter school holidays. Thankfully there is loads to do to keep the kids entertained. Bug Lab; Little Bugs Super Powers at the Melbourne Museum Instil a sense of wonder in nature at Bug Lab, newly opened at the Melbourne Museum. This interactive exhibition features six large-scale bugs – Orchid Mantis, Bombardier Beetle, Jewel…
I am raising three city kids. We live in the suburbs and our weeks are full of school and work and after-school activities. My kids love arcades, and theme parks and I am constantly battling screen time. What I don’t want is to raise three exclusively city kids. There is mounting evidence for the health…
The winter school holidays are coming and the Great Ocean Road town of Warrnambool is the place to be at the Fun4Kids festival. Fun4Kids 2017 boasts a great line-up of performers including Giggle’s best buddy Jimmy Giggle. Also in the line up are Frank Woodley, Trolls, Lah Lah’s Big Live Band, TheSnor’s Travelling Circus, The…
Erika Jonsson is a Melbourne writer and mother of two boys. She shares her favourite places to take them with Bubs On The Move. Iceland, or the land of ice and fire, is a destination made for families. For most people, it isn’t quick to reach, nor is it the place to go for…