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5 reasons why you should book Rose Bay Cottage for your next kids’ birthday party

April 21, 2023

Take the hassle and expense out of your next kids’ birthday party by hiring one of the Woollahra council community venues. Rose Bay Cottage, located on the corner of Woollahra Golf Club on O’Sullivan Road, is a perfect choice for kids’ birthday parties and other family celebrations. Here are some reasons why. Safe outdoor and indoor play areasIf your party guests consist of little runners and climbers, you can breathe easy at Rose Bay Cottage. There’s a fully fenced outdoor play area with fun equipment and toys, a soft-fall surface to protect against knocks and bruises and a shade sail.There’s…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Ballet & Art Holiday Workshops

April 13, 2023

We run a number of holiday workshops every school holiday period. Book in for our upcoming workshops below. Our next Holiday Workshops are on the 17th, 18th & 19th April. Booking details are below. For more information visit prettylittleballerinas.com.au

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Georgie Russell

April 3, 2023

Hi, I’m Georgie! I’m a remedial massage therapist and founder of the Deep Unwind, a boutique remedial massage practice in Woollahra. I am also the mother of two teenagers. We regularly escape Sydney to go camping down the South Coast — I love being in nature with my children. I am also a meditator, swimmer and weightlifter. Health and wellness and the mind-body connection is a lifelong obsession. I came to massage over 14 years ago when my kids were little. In my twenties I worked as a pastry chef in some of Sydney’s most demanding, stressful kitchens (such as Neil Perry’s Rockpool) and opened my own cafe…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Woollahra Celebrates Youth Week

March 31, 2023

The Woollahra council is hosting a series of fun and free events for young people in April during NSW Youth Week (20 to 30 April). There’s a natural scent blending workshop, VR sessions, macramé making and a Manga drawing lesson. Places are limited and bookings are essential, so book your spot early via our website. For more information on Youth Week and to see what other events are taking place across NSW visit: nsw.gov.au/youthweek VR Art Class with Nested Realities (11+ yrs) Thursday 20th April 5.30pm – 7.30pm Woollahra Library at Double Bay FREE Bookings essential Step into a world…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

GERMAN CULTURAL DAY

March 16, 2023

Family-friendly community event celebrating German culture For the first time, the Goethe-Institut and Woollahra Council jointly invite everyone to enjoy German culture in all its diversity. The festivities will include a vibrant mix of food and drink, live music and performances, information, language courses and entertainment as well as special activities for kids and young adults. On the first of April 2023, let’s all gather around our heritage building in our corner of the leafy suburb of Woollahra to celebrate with our community. The Eureka Reserve at our front door, boasting an original piece of the Berlin Wall, forms the…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five of the best kayaking and SUP spots in Woollahra

February 11, 2023

One of the most spectacular ways to explore the magnificent Woollahra Council coastline is on a kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP). There are some gorgeous secret spots that can be easily reached with a bit of paddling and the bonus of gaining some exercise while admiring the scenery. We’ve put together a list of our favourite kayaking and SUP spots so it’s time to start exploring our local waters. Most of these spots offer kayak and paddle board hire or you could, of course, bring your own. 1. Point Piper Kayaking from the stretch of beach between the…

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School holidays, What to do

Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens

December 21, 2022

If you’re visiting Murray Rose Pool for a dip over the holidays, make sure to check out this brilliant new sculpture outside the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. One Bright Pearl, by internationally renowned artist Lindy Lee, is a 260kg mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture, measuring 2m in diameter. Symbolic of the diversity of Woollahra’s community, One Bright Pearl reflects on new beginnings and modern migration. The work was selected by Woollahra Council’s Public Art Panel and is the most significant commission by Woollahra Council with principal support from The Carla Zampatti Foundation and other commission donors. “One Bright Pearl is inspired…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Woollahra Summer school holiday activities 2022/23

December 6, 2022

We’ve been waiting the entire year for summer and now it’s here! The kids are on school holidays for six weeks and we’ve got some fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained in December and January. There are creative craft workshops, games, movies and more. And best of all, they’re really affordable and some are even free! School Holiday events at the Library Come along and enjoy our exciting school holiday events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where kids can create a bot, experiment with Minecraft, watch a show and relax in front of a movie. Find out more and…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Top things to do in Woollahra this Spring

September 14, 2022

Spring is one of the best seasons in Woollahra. The temperature is just right, the crowds haven’t arrived yet and the flowers and trees are blooming. Here are our suggestions for what to do in our local area during this glorious time of year. Admire our jacarandas Our local area is even more beautiful at this time of year as jacarandas paint the streets purple. An iconic part of our landscape, these beauties bloom for only a few weeks each year – so get your cameras out before they are gone again! Read more about the best spots in our…

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Inspiration

The Woollahra Garden Awards have returned for 2022!

September 5, 2022

They are our sanctuaries: the places we spend time in to relax, connect with nature and grow our own produce. Now more than ever, we have come to appreciate our gardens and the benefits they bring. Woollahra Council would like to invite residents, businesses, school groups and community organisations to showcase their gardens by entering the 2022 Woollahra Garden Awards for the chance to win some great prizes. Whether your garden is big or small, we want you to share your creativity and sustainable gardening practices. Entries can be submitted in four categories: Best Sustainable Garden (including school and community…

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