The playground at Fingal Foreshore Park is a beautiful space that is sympathetic to its surrounds and perfectly combines the elements of nature and play. We loved visiting the playground, spending some time exploring the rocks on the beach, and grabbing a snack from the surf club cafe! Definitely a spot to hit up with the kids if you're looking for a beach day.
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Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Byron Bay
Formerly known as the Macadamia Castle, the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary It's now owned and operated by the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a not for profit who invest every dollar spent at the Sanctuary into conservation, rehabilitation and the future of Australian wildlife. Here you'll find a range of animals, from kangaroos and koalas, to farmyard goats, a bird aviary, a baby chick house and a reptile display.
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Fingal Head Coastal Walk & Lighthouse
The coastal walk along Fingal Head where the lighthouse sits, has to be one of my favourite! With minimal crowds, picture perfect views and plenty of spots to sit and relax, this is a great family friendly coastal walk. Points of attraction here include the Fingal Head Lighthouse, built in 1872, and Australia's very own Giants Causeway.
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Marine Discovery Centre, Hastings Point
The Marine Discovery Centre is located within the North Star Holiday Resort complex at Hastings Point, and is one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums. It has world class marine and coastal science displays focused on the local Hastings Point ecosystem, and you have the opportunity to get hands on with rockpool inhabitants.
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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
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Livvi’s Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories, (Jack Evans Harbour) Tweed Heads
Livvi's Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories is the Tweed’s newest inclusive playspace! Located at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, it is FULLY FENCED and features equipment for all ages and abilities to play! Set along the foreshore with water views, you'll find so much packed into this playground.
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Travel tips for families
Travel is back on the cards and there's never been a better time to take a family holiday! While we're all a bit out of practice post-pandemic, travel with toddlers and young children is always a bit daunting no matter how experienced you are! However, with a bit of planning, you can be on your way to some fun and memorable family experiences. Here I'm sharing what I've learned and what works for my family when travelling.
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Sofitel Fiji – family holiday review
In September 2022, our family of four (children 4yrs and 16mths) headed over to Sofitel Fiji, Denarau for a week long family holiday! After receiving lots of questions, I wanted to do a post to summarise our trip and how things worked for us. Everyone travels to Fiji for different reasons, and this was the perfect holiday for us!
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A family holiday on Lord Howe Island
According to Sir David Attenborough, Lord Howe Island is "so extraordinary it is almost unbelievable". What surprised me about Lord Howe was how family friendly everything was, even though families make up a small percentage of their visitors. Never have I felt so safe while I was on holiday, swam at beaches so clean and calm, and felt a community so relaxed and engaged with their tourists. Here's my review and tips for families travelling to Lord Howe Island.
