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Plumb Reserve – a brand new playground

24/12/2021

The Woollahra Council area boasts many gorgeous parks, reserves and playgrounds, as well as scenic harbourside pools, beaches and baths. The team at Woollahra Council have been working hard behind the scenes to reinvigorate Plumb Reserve and this fabulous has just opened in time of summer holiday fun. Check it out now! Plumb Reserve, a popular playspace at Fletcher Street, Woollahra, has had a complete makeover, making it more accessible, inclusive, modern and engaging for children. The playground was redesigned in consultation with local kids and parents who were invited to offer their ideas as to what they would love…

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New Year’s Eve at Dudley Page Reserve 2021

23/12/2021

New Year’s Eve at Dudley Page Reserve 2021 31 December 2021 6:00PMDudley Page Reserve, Military Road, Dover Heights, NSW, Australia.From $0.00 to $42.86 Waverley Council invites you to celebrate the New Year at Dudley Page Reserve, Dover Heights. With a fun, relaxed atmosphere plus amazing views of the harbour fireworks, this event is perfect for families. Enjoy our DJ, music & dancing, or bring a picnic and rug and relax with friends and family, taking in Sydney’s extraordinary NYE fireworks from this perfect harbour vantage point. Licensed bar & food stalls Book Direct with the Owner at New Years Eve At…

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Events, What to do

Pixar Putt returns to take Sydney to infinity…and beyond, this summer!

22/12/2021

Get ready to kick some serious putt when Pixar Putt returns to take Sydney to infinity…and beyond, this summer! Australia’s much loved open-air mini golf sensation is inspired by some of Pixar’s most adored films. Putt your way around 9 or 18 holes at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park for a limited season from 26 November until Sunday 6 February. This immersive open-air mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Soul, The Incredibles, and more and will feature…

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Events, Inspiration

Best Christmas Lights in the Eastern Suburbs

19/12/2021

The dedication of some local eastern suburbs residents this Christmas is just wonderful and and gold stars (literally) to them for taking the time and effort to bring life their homes share the joy that is Christmas! The kids will love it and so will you when you see their faces literally light up with the magic creations so many have done. Here is our 2021 Local Eastern Suburbs guide to the best Christmas lights in Sydney’s East BONDI Avoca and Waratah Ave offer a spectacle, it’s one of Sydney’s most popular streets for Christmas Lights BOTANY/PAGEWOOD Page Street between…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

14/12/2021

This weekend Friday 17th December till Sunday 20th December, you’ll have the chance to see live music from 9:30am until 9pm at night across Randwick City, from La Perouse to Coogee. Heading to a playground with the kids? Head to La Perouse and there will be music from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Or try the new playground at Kokoda Park Kensington, where there will be music playing from 10am – 1pm. Want to grab a coffee? The town centre at Little Bay will have music from 10am – 1pm, while Randwick town centre on Belmore Road will have music from 10:30am…

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Ultimate Family weekend getaway “The Beach House at Newport”

13/12/2021

Only 60 minutes from the eastern suburbs, The Beach House Newport offers a great family weekend away. Whether your thinking of an unforgettable group getaway, yoga retreat, or family reunion; The Beach House was designed with group activity in mind. If you feel like you’d rather have some alone time, sneak away to read in the garden, grab a coffee at a nearby café or walk along beach only 250m away. Thoughtfully designed for the entire group, the owner has used the layout to create spaces for group get togethers with 11 individual beds. The decor is modern, completely clutter-free,…

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

08/12/2021

There’s never been a better time to celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family in Sydney post-lockdown, with COVID crowd restrictions meaning Aussies won’t be jostling for prime harbourfront positio With as many as 45,000 people attending events in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney pre-COVID, this year’s crowd figures are capped at 28,000 across all seven events. Coupled with international visitors no longer making up the bulk of the crowds, families will get the harbour to themselves to watch the 9pm and midnight fireworks spectaculars. After a stressful period of lockdowns and home schooling, families will be able to enjoy…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Explore the Trumper Park trail in Paddington

30/11/2021

There are many family-friendly scenic trails within the Eastern Suburbs that are packed with adventure, gorgeous views and fun playgrounds. The team at Woollahra Council have put together a number of different walks where you can explore our gorgeous surroundings. The Trumper Park trail in Paddington is a brand new route, highlighting spectacular spots within this natural bushland. Visit Woollahra Council for more exciting trails. Trumper Park is one of our favourite local hidden secrets to escape the hustle and bustle. A short ten minute walk from Edgecliff Station, this park consists of a series of walking trails connecting surrounding…

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Water World Central

30/11/2021

Need a way to keep cool over summer? Swap the beach for epic waterslides and huge inflatable pools at Australia’s first mobile waterpark, Waterworld Central. The family friendly affair will be taking over Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter this summer and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! Come have a splash these school holidays from the 28th Dec. 2021 – 26th Jan. 2022 (Closed New Year’s Day)! Race your mates on the multi-lane Epic Racer slide, go on an 80-metre water tubing ride or just relax in one of the chilled out wading pools. For the dare…

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MONSTER JUMP

29/11/2021

It’s time to bounce back and get outside this summer, so get those happy feet ready to hop onto Australia’s hottest new attraction! Monster Jump is a mobile inflatable obstacle course boasting a monstrous 280 meters of endless fun! The course is set to jump into the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney the first 3 weekends of December plus the 28th Dec. – 26th Jan. for the school holidays too! Don’t let the kids have all the fun, Monster Jump is suitable for everyone from children to adults! For the competitive type, come race your mates and see who can complete…

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