Category: Australia

Moonta Bay

Moonta Bay My favourite place so far. On the York Peninsula and only a couple of hours away from Adelaide, Moonta Bay has a fabulous beach for families with the tide going out at least 150 metres from the shore on low tide, leaving ankle deep water or none,...

Sportsworks

Sportsworks. Explore how your body moves and works in Scienceworks amazing Sportsworks. This interactive exhibit allows children (and adults alike) to race against Cathy Freeman, rock climb like an adventurer. Play sport against their favorite sportsmen and learn how their body works. Sportsworks is a great place to run,...

Scienceworks – Nitty Gritty Super City

Nitty Gritty Super City A visit to Science works would not be complete without a trip to Nitty Gritty Super City. Located upstairs this area is designed specifically for children from age 3-8 (although my 9 and 11 year old loved playing with their younger siblings their as well) There...

Scienceworks – Think Ahead

Scienceworks – Think ahead A visit to science works is not complete without a look at the Think ahead exhibit. This exhibit is available year round and allows children (and adults) to look at objects from the past, the present and what may be available in the future. These...

Scienceworks – Learning through play.

Scienceworks. Scienceworks, A revolutionary world class science museum, that opened in 1992 is the perfect place to help foster your children’s love of science, In a great fun hands on way. During the recent school holidays we decided to spend a day at science works in Spotswood Melbourne. This museum...

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Ballarat Tramway museum. A Hidden treasure of Ballarat It’s amazing you can live in a town, wander regularly around the lake but still miss this little Gem. The tramway museum located alongside Ballarat’s Botanical gardens. The tram depot at the Southern End of the Lake is home to a fascinating...

Lake Wendouree – Ballarat

Lake Wendouree – Ballarat A visit to Ballarat would not be complete without a visit to “The Lake” Lake Wendouree. Who would have thought that this gorgeous lake a tourist draw card of Ballarat that has over 3,860 ML of water was dry from 2004 until 2010, especially now with the...

Sea World – Gold Coast

Australia’s Favourite Marine Park – Sea World What would a trip to the Gold coast be without a visit to the famous Gold coast theme parks. Gold Coast is Australia’s home of theme parks, with 6 Major theme parks to choose from. Movie World, Sea World, Wet n Wild...

Dolphin Aqua Adventure – Sea World

Dolphin Aqua Adventure For our daughters 11th Birthday we decided to give her and her younger brother a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up and close with a Dolphin with Sea World’s Dolphin Aqua adventure children’s package and it didn’t disappoint. For $144.99 plus $25 for a DVD of the...

Chocolate Mill – Daylesford

Take a journey to Daylesford’s Chocolate Mill 5 minutes out of Daylesford on the Midland Highway at the base of Mount Franklin sits the Daylesford Chocolate Mill. This gorgeous cafe and chocolate Mill, make hand-made Belgian couverture chocolates. That are not only delicious but also have a great variety. These include some...