Things To Do With Kids

Tucked away in the lush, tranquil Otway Ranges, just a stone’s throw from the legendary Great Ocean Road, there’s a slice of nature that feels like it’s been plucked straight from a fairy tale

Planning a Bali family holiday? Explore the best family resorts in Bali with kid-friendly amenities, beachfront locations, and activities for all ages in our 2024 guide.

Forget what you know about the Southern Lights. Aurora Australis? Please…we have something much more exciting for you! Come Queen’s Birthday weekend, Queenstown’s waterfront is set to transform into a magical forest wonderland, lit up with interactive light sculptures and illuminated art installations.

Whether you’re the kind of couple to enjoy the finer things in life or looking to make it a double date, we’ve curated a few date ideas guaranteed to impress—with some help from The Star.

Here’s a round-up of kid-friendly places to see and things to do in Melbourne CBD. 

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

No matter how much you love your job, some weeks just seem to drag, right? But, instead of wishing them away, we’ve trying to add in more mid-week activities to give us something to look forward to during the work week and to embrace our thriving cities. 

Whatever your dream vacay looks like, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has over 120 world-class rides, slides, shows, characters and attractions to choose from.

Marriott Brisbane have set up quite the accommodation for a relaxing staycation for the whole family.

This year we’re skipping the frenzy to complete our Christmas shopping and instead opting for a one stop shop of feasting and celebrating at Marrickville Metro. 

The Star Gold Coast have a smorgasbord of exclusive events and dinners to book for even your pickiest mates.

Get ready to tee up a group hang of epic proportions at the Hills’ newest golf and entertainment hub, Swing City.

With Sydney’s balmy summer evenings and many a night of revelry on the horizon, it’s time to clear your calendar and line up some dancing, dining and drinking after dark at The Star. Here’s our top picks from The Star’s extensive summer line up of events guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. 

Swap the stress of the kitchen this year—we've all seen that episode of The Bear—and leave the cooking and entertaining to the experts. 

With all-year-round summer vibes and sprawling green spaces, Brisbane is the ideal city to kick-start your wellness journey in the great outdoors.

The WA Maritime Museum is transporting visitors back to a time of big hair and even bigger celebrations, sharing the tale of 26 September 1983—the day yacht Australia II made global history winning the world’s oldest sporting trophy.

We’ve whipped together some top Netflix picks to guarantee a good time for the whole fam. Read on for reccos to level up your next family movie night. 

You'll love these kid-friendly experiences, too. 

From scenic flights to night kayaking, luxe harbour cruises, haunted ghost tours, and more. 

There's never been a better time to be (or indulge) a Disney fan with the Disney100 Celebration taking over the 'Happiest Place On Earth'.

We believe the best kids TV shows on Netflix can keep your mini ones entertained for as long as you need and don’t have to fry your adult brain cells.

The next generation of children’s books guaranteed to keep even the busiest tiny tot occupied.

We've wrapped up some top bub, toddler and kid gift ideas so you can relax and enjoy the fairy bread at the next birthday party without lingering pressie stress. 

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.

Join us for a four-week course to help you establish healthy habits and improve your overall wellness. 

Have a whale of a time this winter at the Gold Coast, Australia's whale watching capital. 

Whether you’re feeling a bit cash-strapped in the lead up to payday or just love a freebie, Wellington has oodles of fun-tastic things to do that are absolutely, positively free.

If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads never felt so good. Whether it’s balmy beachside picnics, classy evening soirées or just a good old festive dinner—summer is where the socialising is at.   

Pull out your finest plasticware and throw down a rug, these are Australia’s best picnic spots.

Whether you’re blessed with Greek heritage or not, there’s never really been a better reason to celebrate traditions, or adapt some new ones, to keep you entertained and painfully full, all weekend at home

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on all things avocado. To ensure you’re receiving the ripest presents this festive season, we’ve sourced some choice avocado-themed gifts to help satisfy that relentless avo fetish of yours.

Fortnite? Big whoop. Remember playing WoW till 4am on a school night?

It’s that time of the month, guys. We’re chucking on our top hats, polishing our opera glasses and getting some good ol’ fashioned culture. Some people think art and theatre are the cultural equivalent of eating your greens—but who cares? Greens are good for you. They have vitamins and stuff. And they taste great when you cover them in pork and oyster sauce...were getting side-tracked.

For a surefire whale of a time.

More than just a fallback for rainy days, Australia's art galleries are a majestic lot as gorgeous as the art inside ‘em

North Stradbroke Island is pretty much the closest thing Brisbane has to a tropical island escape—if you've never been can you even call yourself a local? Located just three hours from the CBD, you’re not living the Queenslander life right unless you’ve wiggled your toes in Straddie’s golden sands or swam in the warm turquiose waters at least once.