When you’re on holiday, particularly if you (or a family member) have a food intolerance or dietary need, it...
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The inner city suburb of Lathlain, wedged near Vic Park and Burswood, is a hip little spot for young...
Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay
Amanda Carlin, , Listicle, Perth City, Places to visit in Perth, 2Elizabeth Quay just keeps on growing and growing! There’s a lot to do there for families. Even a simple walk around the quay’s boardwalks, bridge and promenades...
Museums in Perth – they’re fascinating places to discover and explore! An indoor museum is also a brilliant place...
Do you get Monday-itis? Poor Monday is the most unloved day of the week. I’ve discovered a reason to...
When you dine out with kids, it’s often a treat for them as much as you, so you can...
The Museum of Geraldton is a great place to spend an hour or two to delve a little deeper...
The very popular Burns Beach Café has had a re-brand! Now known as Sistas Burns Beach, the ocean side...
Remember that Mini golf pop up at Elizabeth Quay a few years ago? Well that has now arrived in...
Cycling with Kids in Perth
Amanda Carlin, , Family Life, Library, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, 4Perth has a great network of cycle paths, making for loads of kid-friendly spots for a family bike ride!...
Kids love a vibrant story book! Even with kindles and technology, you can’t beat the feeling of a lift...
The Kingsway Markets are found at the Olympic Kingsway Soccer Clubrooms, in the Kingsway sporting complex in Madeley. The...
Playgrounds with Sporting Facilities in Perth
Amanda Carlin, , Exercise, Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, 0Let the games begin! Playing sport is a whole heap of fun and many Perth playgrounds include sporting facilities...
The Ultimate Kid-Friendly Guide to Hillarys Boat Harbour
Amanda Carlin, , Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, 0Hillarys Boat Harbour has been a popular place for Perth families to spend the day for decades. The seaside...
West Australian cafe chain Dôme has may venues close to parks. We know what to expect from Dôme –...
There’s a tonne of kid-friendly places to visit in Joondalup’s Winton Industrial Estate, opposite lakeside Joondalup – Darklight, Zone Bowling,...
If you and your family enjoy the authentic French treats by Maison Saint-Honoré at their patisserie in the Swan...
Spend a day exploring a MEGA playground south of Perth city! Whether your kids love an adventure or you’d...
Perth has loads of “Mega Parks” that are the best of the best playgrounds in Perth. These are far...
The Ultimate Guide to Trains in Perth & WA
Amanda Carlin, , Attractions, Eating out with Kids, Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, Places to visit in WA, 2If your child is fascinated by Thomas the Tank Engine, Chuggington and adores all locomotives, be sure to take...
I find thinking of what to cook for our family meal each night so exhausting. After a long day...
Coventry Village in Morley, an indoor market, is very kid-friendly! Open 7 days, Coventry Village is ideal to do...
The Ultimate Guide to Crown Perth with Kids
Amanda Carlin, , Eating out with Kids, Family Holidays, Listicle, 3For a delicious family meal or staycation, you just can’t beat Crown Perth. The mega-resort is a great place...
For little train spotters, there’s a place in Perth where you can imagine you’re on one of Thomas’s carriages...
If your family loves a wander around an artisan market – be sure to head to the Old Perth...
Did you know there’s a Railway Museum in Perth? We recently discovered the Western Australian Rail Transport Museum in...
If you’re looking for a kid friendly spot to feast with your family – you can’t go past the...
Who loves to enjoy a babycino with your bambinos? We do! Whether kids like their babycinos a little bit...
The Local on Waratah in Dalkeith is a family friendly café found a few blocks from the Swan River....
Mundaring Weir With Kids
Amanda Carlin, , Listicle, Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, 1Take a weekend drive with your family to Mundaring Weir in the Perth Hills – there’s so much to...
I’ve visited Mundaring Weir any times with my family. Recently, we delved a little deeper into the fascinating history...
Kid Friendly Day trips in Perth
Amanda Carlin, , Eating out with Kids, Listicle, Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, 1Take a trip close to home. You don’t have to drive far to discover something new with your family!...
Country and Coastal Day Trips from Perth
Amanda Carlin, , Avon Valley, Listicle, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic Spots, 0What’s not to love about family country and coastal day trips from Perth on the weekend?! Somewhere new to...
Take your family to WA’s oldest building – The Round House in Fremantle! If your kids are fascinated by...
The Duke in Carramar is our local pub. We’re pretty stoked about being able to wander down to the...
The Best Chocolate Cafes in Perth and South West WA
Amanda Carlin, , Eating out with Kids, Listicle, 0In Perth and WA, we’re spoiled for choice with the best chocolate cafes and factories! Many offer handmade chocolates,...
Take your family on a river walk along the South Perth foreshore! It’s a great way to get a...
When popping over to Rottnest for a day trip or holiday from Perth’s north, Rottnest Fast Ferries will get...
One of my family’s weekend rituals is to hit the West Coast Drive Coastal Walk footpath in the northern...
On a pupil free day I’d taken Little Chef for a coffee and a walk along the South Perth...