Author: Kirsten Kane

Kirsten Kane

Kirsten lives in South Turramurra and has two children aged 12 and 10. A lover of the outdoors and something new, you’ll find Kirsten and her family out exploring most weekends. Coffee is an important part of her life, along with keeping fit and squeezing one on one time in with her hubby.

Paradise on our doorstep! NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park, North Narrabeen

On 17 August 2020

Want a coastal holiday, but without the big drive? NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park in North Narrabeen is right on the doorstep of the North Shore, and has everything you want for a relaxing beachside… Read more…

Posted in Travel and tagged autumn, beach, biking, cabins, camping, family, fishing, fun, holiday park, kayaking, kids, lagoon, narrabeen, Northern Beaches, outdoors, paddle boarding, playground, school holidays, spring, summer, surfing, travel, villa, walking, water park, weekend, weekend getaway, winter

Cryospa treatments: We put pampering to the test

On 12 January 2020

Cryopsa treatments are the perfect pampering option for Kirsten Kane, a North Shore Mums Discoverer and mum of two primary school aged kids! The chance to calm and soothe her mind while enjoying some health… Read more…

Posted in Health & Fitness and tagged beauty treatment, crows nest, cryospa, cryotherapy, health treatment, NSM Discoverers, salt therapy

The Jungle Float mobile water park at Clontarf Beach

On 28 December 2018

Need something to do in the holidays? Well…. Read more…

Posted in Beaches, Pools & Water Fun and tagged beach, birthday party ideas, childrens party, class party, clontarf, clontarf beach, exercise, fun, holidays, kid-friendly, kids, Northern Beaches, nsm discoverer, NSM Discoverers, summer, teenagers, water, weekend

Festive fun! Gingerbread house making with Gingerbread Folk

On 4 November 2018

There are plenty of community events around the North Shore where you can build your own gingerbread house, but during the hugely busy Christmas season the idea of finding time (or a parking spot) is… Read more…

Posted in Christmas, Food and tagged allergy-free, christmas, construct, creative, family activity, food, fun, gift, gingerbread folk, gingerbread house, group, holiday, kid-friendly, kids, nsm discoverer, NSM Discoverers, Things to do

Bush walks, picnics & native animals at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives

On 3 October 2018

If you haven’t been to Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden yet, be sure to pop it on your ‘to do’ list! This place is amazing if you love a good bush walk or just want to get… Read more…

Posted in Parks & Playgrounds and tagged bush, bush walks, exercise, family, flowers, Ku-ring-ai Wildflower Garden, native plants, nature, nsm discoverer, NSM Discoverers, outdoor activity, park, playground, playground review, spring, St Ives, wallaby, weekend, wildflower garden, winter

Lane Cove National Park: Stunning and something for everyone!

On 12 September 2018

This piece of paradise is perfect for a day out, right in our backyard! NSM Discoverer Kirsten Kane recently spent a Sunday afternoon exploring part of Lane Cove National Park and felt like she had… Read more…

Posted in Parks & Playgrounds and tagged autumn, barbeque, bike track, Birds, cafe, Chatswood West, coffee, flowers, flying fox, grass fields, Health, heritage, hiking, Kayak, kids, lane cove, lane cove national park, national park, nature, nsm discoverer, NSM Discoverers, outdoor activity, Picnic, plants, playground, River, shade, spring, summer, Things to do, walking, weekend, winter

Playground Review: Balmaringa Reserve, South Turramurra

On 10 August 2018

Fancy an enclosed nature-based playground with fun equipment, lots of open space and a scooter path… that’s also close to excellent coffee? Then head to Balmaringa Reserve. Read more…