Pram/ baby friendly activities in the Mountains

[Larski]

Can anyone suggest any pram/ baby friendly activities and walks in the Blue Mts? I know there is a pram/ wheelchair accessible bushwalk in Blackheath but are there any others?

Is there a cinema with a bubs session? Any other suggestions for entertaining myself and a 6 month old baby? I am happy to drive anywhere in the Mountains area as DS sleeps really well in the car.

[jaydensmum]

Hi Larski! :wave:

Im not sure of bubba activities in the mountains but would be interested in catching up with you and others in the mountains when we move up there in Dec. :yes: It would be great meeting others with bubs as i dont anyone with bubs up there. I know theres now an indoor playcentre in the Katoomba aquatic centre. Im not sure of the age groups for that though.

[floodprincess]

Pram friendly walks in Mountains - few and far between; especially if you are referring to bushwalks.

Baby friendly activities - again, few and far between. There are a number of mothers groups and playgroups around, but I don't have their contact details (sorry haven't had a bub for 10yrs so a little out of practise).

The 'cinema' in Katoomba does not do bubs sessions - during the day it mainly caters for the tourist dollar atm but after the renovations - who knows? Glenbrook Cinema may be different but you'd have to contact them directly.

The "Kids Kingdom" at Katoomba Aquatic Centre...well I can't find any information on the Blue Mountains City Council website - save for the operating hours; but from what I've seen it's more suited to toddlers up (similar to the Maccas type playlands).

From what I can see in all the years I've lived in the Upper Mountains (my entire life) there's very little that actually provides entertainment to families with young kids - you generally need to make your own or tavel into the larger towns ie Penrith/Bathurst.

I'll make a few enquiries with local organisations and see what I can't come up with - as I said, it's been some years since I've had to entertain a toddler, and with another one around the corner, there's no time like the present to learn what might have changed...:)

[Larski]

Hi JaydensMum, how lovely to be moving up there is Dec - keep in touch!

Thanks Floodprincess for the info you gave, I really thought there would be more available. But I didnt even know Glenbrook had a cinema! Do let me know if you find out about anything else.

[jaydensmum]

Im so surprised how little there is available in the mountains for young families.:confused: Ive noticed more people are moving up that way so maybe things will change with the more people moving. :yes:

[floodprincess]

One can only hope things will change!! As I said, my information is waaay out of date and I've only just begun to really look into what's around. But I'll be happy to keep you posted! :)

[floodprincess]

Hi Ladies!!

How are we all going?

I must apologise - have been very slack in getting information regarding pram & baby friendly activities in the Mountains.

I haven't forgotten, just been snowed under at work and home....will try to get some decent information in the next week or two and get it out.

Hope you are all well...

[Larski]

Thanks floodsprincess!

[jaydensmum]

Thats cool, thanks hun!! :hugs: