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Aussie World delivers ‘fair dinkum’ fun for the family

August 3, 2017 By

If you’re visiting Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and are looking for a wholesome, good time with the family, then visit Aussie World! Aussie World is a mid-sized theme park who’s mantra is ‘fun is our thing’.   And true to their word, we had a great time! Despite driving past Aussie World and not going in […]

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DC Rivals HyperCoaster and Movie World tips with kids

June 7, 2017 By

This week Warner Bros. Movie World announced that a ride of epic proportions would be coming to the iconic Gold Coast theme park this October.  Which also makes it perfect timing for any families looking for something new to try over the Summer school holidays. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is said to be the LONGEST, FASTEST and […]

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Our family Sand Safari Through Surfers Paradise

February 20, 2017 By

As a kid I actually lived for about at year on the Gold Coast.  My parents had a unit smack bang in the middle of Surfers Paradise. We didn’t have a yard but I did have paradise as my playground. This weekend I was fortunate enough to take the boys to my old stomping ground […]

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Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience

February 15, 2017 By

Visiting a new city is always fun especially when you have the time to see it from a few different angles. Over the school holidays, I took the boys to Melbourne for a short stay and made a point of including the soaring heights of the Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience into our itinerary. I think […]

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EXPLORE THE WORLD BRICK BY BRICK WITH LEGO MAN RYAN MCNAUGHT!

November 7, 2016 By

Our hometown of Brisbane is set to host the global premiere of ‘The Brickman’ Ryan McNaught’s ‘Wonders of the World’  exhibition! Aussie brickie fans can explore a world of epic LEGO masterpieces, where some of mankind’s most amazing achievements from all over the globe come together in a world first, fully interactive experience. Our boys […]

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A very Smurfy Melbourne!

October 15, 2016 By

After a very long journey from Hong Kong,  The Smurfs have touched down in Australia and are holidaying at Melbourne’s Harbour Town! “We’re all Smurfs!” is a FREE event for kids of all ages and children can visit the display every day from 10am to 6pm until December 24. Created by Belgian comic artist Peyo […]

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Monaco Caloundra Family Friendly Stay + Sunshine Coast Highlights

July 5, 2016 By

A favourite holiday destination for our family is Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.   We live in Brisbane which is an hour away and the Sunshine Coast makes for an easy and relaxing holiday escape. A few week’s ago we were invited to Australia Zoo to celebrate the release of 20th Century Fox’s “Ice Age Collision […]

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One From Our Must Do List – The Wheel of Brisbane

June 24, 2016 By

We have spent a bit of time this week exploring the South Bank Parkland in Brisbane as part of QPAC’s bi-annual “Out Of The Box Festival“ for kids aged 2 – 8. Although I am Brisbane born and bred, I still find it fun to be a tourist in my hometown and “see the sights” and […]

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Surfers Paradise Short Break with Mantra and visit to Infinity Attraction

May 9, 2016 By

Mr Jetsetting Kids was away for Mothers Day this year. This happens most years and this time his work travels took him to Sri Lanka.  I was determined to have an amazing Mothers Day, so I teamed up with my mum and grandmother to take a trip to the Gold Coast for a short break. […]

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