Life

The Mortlake Ferry, also known as the "Putney Punt", is the only remaining car ferry operating in the metropolitan area—a living, floating piece of history. It has been faithfully shuttling cars, bikes, and their passengers across the Parramatta River since 1928, originally built to transport workers to the Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) works in…

There’s loads happening this August! We’ve compiled a list of the most family-friendly events around. The North Shore Schools Expo When: 3-4 August 2024, 10am-4pm Where: Chatswood Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia Details: Families on Sydney's North Shore have access to many high-achieving schools, making the choice challenging. The North Shore Schools…

Are your kids budding scientists and want to discover the wonders of space and tech? On Saturday 17 August from 10am-3pm, get excited for a fun and educational day of free family-friendly science workshops and activities. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family at this free Family Science Day in…

Whether visiting for the day or a whole weekend, the Blue Mountains is a must-do for families, Located about 1.5 hours from Ryde, the area offers a picturesque escape that the whole family will find fun, educational, and relaxing. Here's our Blue Mountains guide for families, along with great places to eat and stay. [space_20]…

by Jessica Matthews [space_20] We have family in and around Port Macquarie and visit a few times a year. As such, we've checked out lots of activities and locations for kids and thought it might be good to share this info! If you've been thinking about visiting Port Macquarie with the family—do it! Located just…

Great fun for young and old, the West Ryde Mini Trains are a local treasure. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-4pm, the Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society is still located at the original site where it formed in 1948 - on the corner of Anthony Rd and Betts St behind West Ryde…

Heading to the park with the promise of a coffee or juice can sometimes be just the motivation we need to make it out the door! Here's our list of all the parks and playgrounds around Ryde that offer the elusive combination - a coffee within a few hundred metres! [space_20] Burwood Park Address: 16…

Get ready for entertainment overload with Timezone and Zone Bowling for their Play & Win a Tesla Y or a $10k Holiday! From arcade games and laser tag to bowling and bumper cards, there's nowhere better for fun! Visit Top Ryde or Macquarie Centre or any other venue nationally to Play & Win. [space_20] Play,…

Figtree Park Hunters Hill has re-opened after closing for a year to undergo a major upgrade and to make the space more usable for families. Located at 40A Gladesville Road, its $4.75m renovation has added great value to the space, which now includes a number of new features. [space_20] [space_20] Park goers can now enjoy:…

Burramatta NAIDOC Saturday 13 July 10am – 4pm The Crescent, Parramatta Park Free entry! Bring your family and friends to Burramatta NAIDOC, a free outdoor festival celebrating First Nations culture with a concert headlined by Jk-47, workshops, dance performances and market stalls. Celebrate NAIDOC Week with fun, food, music and activities at a FREE outdoor…

Located in the Piazza at Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Farina Pizzeria is the newest restaurant on the block and we had to check it out! Open since December last year, you can head in for lunch or dinner 7 days a week! The name might sound familiar, they have a cult following at their…

The most wholesome thing we’ve done in a long time - we had Devonshire tea at the CWA tea room in Eastwood! Scone lovers, you won't be disappointed. We even got to watch them being made. Check out our Instagram reel here. Located at the Women’s Rest Centre near the oval (behind the library), the…