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Mountain holidays

During warmer weather, the mountain regions of NSW offer plenty of things to do for the whole family with adventure sports, horse riding, kayaking and canoeing, fishing and bushwalking. In winter, snow holidays are lots of fun for everyone in the Snowy Mountains with all skill levels catered for in kids' clubs at the four NSW resorts.

Mountain activities

The rugged mountain terrain of NSW offers opportunities to get the kids outdoors to enjoy plenty of fresh air, space and plenty of things to see and do.

In the Snowy Mountains, take the kids horse riding, fly fishing, quad biking and trekking at Snowy Wilderness, set in this pristine mountain region 29km south of Jindabyne. At Reynella Rides, families are welcome to stay and ride at the Homestead, while teenagers can take on the six-day horseback safari. Swim in the warm waters of the natural thermal pool at Yarrangobilly Caves, 63 km from Tumut, where the constant temperature is around 27°C; go mountain biking at Thredbo where you can hire bikes and equipment that's suitable for fast runs such as the legendary Cannonball Run. There are plenty of family-friendly bike trails in the Snowies such as the Cascade Fire Trail or the ride to Tom Groggin in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park.

The Blue Mountains has an excellent choice of family-friendly activities. Don’t miss a visit to the spectacular Jenolan Caves for a ghost tour or a ‘Stones and Bones’ tour for families and fossil freaks. The kids will love getting an inspiring introduction to the area on the big screen at The Edge cinema before heading out to see the real thing. At Katoomba, head to the Scenic Skyway that glides 270m above the valley or make your way to the famous Three Sisters rock formation from where there are several easy walks. Find out about tours in the Blue Mountains National Park that may suit the kids.

Barrington Tops National Park, in the Hunter region, has many campsites, picnic spots, lookouts and easy walks that are suitable for kids. One of the best is the Polblue campground, set high up in subalpine woodland. The spacious site is centred around a grassy picnic area, and set away from the main road so it’s perfect for camping with children. The easy Polblue Swamp walking track is a short one that the kids will enjoy -you’re likely to see a kangaroo or wombat on the track especially early in the morning. Riverwood Downs Resort, located in the foothills of Barrington Tops, has lots of activities for kids. Bring your own bikes, go horse riding, canoeing, swimming, and bushwalking.

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Great must do family activities in NSW

Daffodils at Rydal Lithgow Area, Blue Mountains, Lithgow
Enjoy the village experience at Rydal - gardens, music, history, food. There are several private gardens in the village that are open, as well as the ...
www.rydal.com.au

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Saturday 7 September
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Sunday 15 September

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Dungog Film Festival Barrington Tops, Hunter, Dungog
The Dungog Film Festival is an annual event showcasing exclusively the very best of Australian cinema from the past present and future. The festival i...
www.dungogfilmfestival.or

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Friday 31 May
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Sunday 2 June

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Blueys Barn Dance and Barbecue Barrington Tops, Hunter, Dungog
Enjoy the fun at the Blueys Barn Dance and Barbecue with country music, auctions, hot food, drinks, with much more on the list. A good time is guarant...

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Saturday 16 November

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A Feast of Poetry Cooma Area, Snowy Mountains, Cooma
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***A Feast of Poetry is a poetry competition and festival, to be held in the gardens of the historic ...

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Saturday 2 November

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The Wollemi Warrior Adventure Katoomba Area, Blue Mountains, Surrounds
Enjoy a wonderful family day out at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens at Mount Tomah.Bring your kids along to enjoy this interactive performance as W...
www.mounttomahbotanicgard

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Saturday 13 July

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Anglican Church Markets Barrington Tops, Hunter, Dungog
Come and browse and buy all types of merchandise at the Anglican Church Markets in Dungog. Items for sale include handmade items and homemade confect...

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Saturday 21 September

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Poleys Country Music Hoedown Barrington Tops, Hunter, Gloucester
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Poley's Place hosts a Country Music Hoedown.These Hoedowns have been in operation since 1980 ...
www.poleysplace.com

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Friday 4 October
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Tuesday 8 October

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Love Lawson Festival Katoomba Area, Blue Mountains, Leura
Discover the secret life of Lawson at the Love Lawson Festival. It is a free fun family-focused event bringing people together to celebrate Lawson.Enj...
mmnc.org.au

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Saturday 16 November
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Sunday 17 November

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Blue Mountains Antique Fair Katoomba Area, Blue Mountains, Blackheath
The Annual Blue Mountains Antiques and Collectables Fair will be held at the Blackheath Community Hall where interstate and country dealers will be of...

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Saturday 6 July
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Sunday 7 July

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Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge Barrington Tops, Hunter, Gloucester
Held on the second Sunday of September each year, the Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge is somewhat unique, consisting of a 20.4 kilometre mounta...
www.gloucestertri.com.au

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Sunday 8 September

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