Mum-tested experiences updated for the 2026 school holidays. When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Melbourne, I look for family activities I would genuinely choose myself. Even better, many of the activities in this guide are ones I’ve personally tried with Alex, Ben and Sophie over the years. I update this … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. Looking for indoor activities in Melbourne when it’s raining, freezing cold or simply far too hot to be outside? Melbourne has some brilliant indoor things to do with kids, from museums and immersive experiences to indoor skydiving, go-karting, trampolines, climbing, escape rooms and playcentres. I’ve done Melbourne activities … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. If the school holidays have arrived and the kids are already asking “What are we doing today?”, I can help you because Geelong gives you plenty of answers. We’ve spent time exploring Geelong ourselves, and it’s one of those places where filling a day with kids is surprisingly … Read more
If you’ve got a teenager who can scroll for hours but can’t think of a single thing to do, Melbourne might just surprise you. We spent the school holidays there, and I’ll be honest, I went in prepared for a few eye rolls and a lot of “meh”. What I got instead? Actual enthusiasm. Not … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. Keeping kids entertained all day during the school holidays (or anytime really) is one thing. Keeping them entertained after 5pm, when half of Melbourne seems to be closing its doors, is another entirely. And really, who wants to open 25 tabs just to work out whether somewhere is … Read more
(Ultimate Mum-Tested Guide Across All Major Cities) I’ve tested teen activities across Australia with my own teenager If you are searching for things to do with teenagers in Australia that are not lame or just trying to survive another school holiday with a teenager who is “bored” five minutes after waking up, I get it. … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Bendigo this Spring, look no further than this detailed article. It can be tough for parents to continually come up with Spring school holiday ideas and sometimes even getting out of the house can be a struggle! … Read more
School Holiday Movies: What’s On in Cinemas Across Australia School holidays are the perfect time to slow down a little and enjoy simple, shared moments with the family and a trip to the cinema is one of the easiest (and most loved) ways to do just that. As a mum who regularly plans school holiday … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Ballarat, this Spring look no further. From gold mining to medieval knights and wildlife, you are sure to find something that is guaranteed to excite the whole family. We have compiled all the best school holiday ideas … Read more
Mum tested experiences updated for 2026 holidays. When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Warrnambool and Port Fairy this Spring, look no further. These beautiful coastal towns are incredible places to bring a family and spend some quality time together. We have compiled all the best school holiday ideas for September … Read more