What we saw at the NGV

What we saw at the NGV

We recently dropped by the NGV to check out a couple of new installations.  They need no explanation, so this post is just pictures of…

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Royal Melbourne Show 2015

Royal Melbourne Show 2015

Here’s a bit of a run down on what we saw at the Royal Melbourne Show this year.. part photo gallery part diary of an…

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The Royal Melbourne Show at night

The Royal Melbourne Show at night

Going to the Royal Melbourne Show at night is a different adventure to experiencing it during the day, and worth considering if you’re looking to mix up…

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Bunyips and Dragons

Bunyips and Dragons

Bunyips and Dragons is a collection of Australian children’s book illustrations, donated to the NGV by Albert Ullin OAM. When: daily 10am – 5pm until 4…

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Open House Melbourne 2015

Open House Melbourne 2015

It’s Open House Melbourne time of year again – rug up, expect queues and plenty of Melbourne’s architectural gems as well as behind the scenes sneaky peeks….

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Fly By Night

Fly By Night

Fly By Night is an immersive experience happening at the New Hamer Hall (Melbourne Arts Centre).  Each visitor has their own individual unique experience which…

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Munich Brauhaus Sunday Family Fun Day i

Munich Brauhaus: Sunday Family Fun Day

At first appearance a traditional Bavarian bierhaus might seem like the last place you’d want to take the kids for lunch, but on Sundays it’s Sunday…

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Best Melbourne Street Art

Three FREE things to do in Melbourne’s CBD

Whenever we head into the city with no real agenda there are three guaranteed favourite things my kids never tire of doing – in fact…

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Seeing Eye Dogs Australia holiday program

Seeing Eye Dogs Australia holiday program

Seeing Eye Dogs Australia is running a school holiday program at their National Puppy Centre in Kensington.  Not only will children (and parents) be treated to some behind…

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Shifting Gear

Shifting Gear: design, innovation & the Australian car

It’s been about 100 years since the first mass produced cars appeared on the market in Australia.  What a fitting tribute to the automotive industry…

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

There is much beauty to be found at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium – the ability to experience a marine environment up close is breath…

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Kickstart Soccer

Kickstart Soccer training and camps

Kickstart Soccer is a fabulous soccer program that runs weekly during the term and also offers holiday programs in-between.  Kickstart caters to boys and girls…

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The Lion King on stage (Australia)

The Lion King on stage (Australia)

The Lion King is a musical and stage production you will long remember – filled with incredible costuming, puppetry, visual effects and stunning vocals plus the brilliant…

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Herring Island

Herring Island

In South Yarra there is an island and during summer months on the weekend you can catch a ferry there.  It’s a $2 return ride…

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