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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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Inspiration, What to do

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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Events, Inspiration, What to do

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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Events, Kids, What to do

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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Events, Kids, What to do

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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Events, Inspiration, What to do

The Sydney Christmas Fair

28/11/2021

Celebrate the festive season over three jam-packed weekends this December! The Sydney  Christmas Fair is set to take over Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park on the weekends of  4th-5th, 11th – 12th, and 18th-19th December 2021. Tickets are on sale now!  This family-friendly extravaganza will feature a huge line-up of entertainment for all the  family to enjoy, including all your favourite Carnival Rides and Games, interactive Elf  Workshops, Gingerbread House Party, Letters to Santa and so much more!  Get into the spirit of Christmas at the Sydney Christmas Fair and look forward to:  Carnival Rides: Check out the 2-hour unlimited rider…

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School holidays, What to do

10 Things to Do in Sydney on a Rainy Day

27/11/2021

Sydney has a near perfect climate, with pleasant daytime temperatures in winter, and long warm days during the summer months. And best of all, the sun always shines in Sydney. Or does it? Believe it or not, Sydney actually experiences on average 100 rainy days per year, with an average yearly rainfall of more than 1200 mm. Compared to other Australian cities, those statistics aren’t too bad, but for some of us they may still come as a surprise. So what do the outdoor-loving locals do on those rainy days in Sydney when we can’t go outside without getting soaked?…

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Bronte House
Events, Inspiration, What to do

Bronte House Open Weekend – garden only!

26/11/2021

Bronte House’s story begins in 1836 when William Mortimer Lewis, Colonial Architect, bought 42 acres of land at ‘Nelson Bay’ (the name given to the bay at Bronte Beach). He began building a house but when an economic depression hit in 1843, was forced to sell the property before its completion. Robert Lowe, an English barrister and later NSW parliamentarian bought the property as a ‘country residence’ and finished the house in 1845. He and his wife Georgiana were some of the Bronte House’s most charismatic inhabitants, despite only being in resident for four years. The house change hands quickly…

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