Tropical Soul has been opened for less than a year but their success is clearly being demonstrated…read morethrough their great base of excellent instructors, students, and classes. It's such a joy to walk into their dance studio and take the classes there. They offer Latin street dancing such as Salsa, Bachata, Brazilian Samba, Reggaeton (think of it as Latin Hip-Hop), Zumba and Burlesque. There's always something happening around the studio from the normal running classes, choreography/performance courses and training, and socials. It's a friendly environment to be around while learning and refining those dancing skills and shaking those hips, the way they were made to move.

I requested personal training. I went in, filled out a form, spoke to the manager and organised my…read morefirst training date. Over the course of three weeks, I had four cancellations. I would receive an SMS between the times of 6PM the night before to 1AM on the morning of my first training day with excuses like leaving the club keys with the cleaners; trying to get my son in a sleep pattern; Im at a fight and I am just leaving Wollongong now; and my newborn has an infection so I have to stay home with my daughter. When I was asked if I wanted to book for the fifth time for which would still be my first lesson, I replied saying no, I wanted someone reliable and who actually wanted to train me. I then received a nasty and sarcastic reply. I do NOT recommend anyone to try this club based on my experiences alone. I have no idea why I was treated this way. I really believe this staff member (who is also the club manager) had absolutely no intentions of training me and this was his way of pushing me away. I am left feeling like I have been discriminated against. An incredibly disappointing experience, I was looking forward to learning a new skill and self-defence. ********* In response to Liam's comment: The business I approached was VT1. I spoke to the manager at your Martial Arts Academy requesting private lessons for kick boxing.

VT1 is a modern professional martial arts academy where you can train a range of different martial…read morearts and fitness classes. I have found the coaches there to be very welcoming and personable, and they make you feel very welcome right from the beginning. The instruction is fantastic! Not only is the quality amazing, but the way they teach makes you want to come back day after day. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in learning martial arts or just want to get fit!

This small club has recently been taken over by Bankstown Sports and Social Club. Club Members…read moreweren't so sure about the takeover - nobody likes change - but now people recognise it was a good move. I have been a member for sometime and for a casual meal out its fantastic vale and the quality and variety is up there with the best. You will never get gourmet meals but on the other hand you wont get the ubiquitous steak and chips either. Membership covers all ages and they have quite a bit going on all the time. Large function rooms are available for parties and weddings and if there is a major sports event on, they are sure to have on their screens which are located all over the club. Membership fees are ridiculously low, about $12 a year. They are child friendly with a large children's playground and climbing frame (enclosed) at the back of the club. The car park is huge.

Nice little hidden away club. Cheap drinks & bar menu or the restaurant offers nice meals for a bit…read moremore that are a step above your classic pub/club fare. Apart from the expected pokie den the lower area is available to hire for events & there is a big play area to throw kids in & playstation & xbox to keep the older ones busy.

Been wanting to do this kayak trip in the early morning for some time and we finally booked to go…read morethis morning. It's spectacular and a great way to see the harbour in the early morning and watching the sun come out. Paul and Grace our guides were excellent and friendly and gave us lots of information along the way. Loved watching the sun come out and it's a gentle and relatively easy process with coffee in hand :-) thanks guys it was a memorable experience and something we will repeat with visitors.

Absolutely brilliant. These guys offer a sunrise kayak in the harbour, starting just before sunrise…read morewhen the waters are calmer and there are only a few ferries and other water craft around. This allows for a paddle under the harbour bridge and towards the opera house. Starting point is very central in Lavender Bay (close to Lunar Park and Milsons Point train station). The fee includes a large number of photos and an excellent coffee, which you can sip while floating on Sydney Harbour. Excellent safety briefing and you get your own very stable kayak. Suitable for novices and fun enough for the experienced kayakers. I want to go again... despite the 5:20 am start.

Sigh. I heart Wahroonga Park…read more It's the perfect place for picnics, for climbing trees, or for scribbling in your notebook and soaking up the sunshine. Strolling through just this afternoon I was delighted by the sweet aroma from the rose gardens and the dappled light streaming through the latticed walkway. There were families strewn about with balloons, eskies and blankets - there was even a teen strumming on a guitar. Yes, it's that idyllic. And with the stylish rotunda and stunningly manicured gardens, you can understand why couples would get married here. For parents, Wahroonga Park has the added bonus of a fenced playground (though it could do with another bench or two for weary souls!), which is a mere stone's throw from a caffeine fix at Coonanbarra Cafe across the road. I think that might just make this park worth its weight in gold!

Wahroonga Park is one of the most picturesque parks I've ever seen, but it's one kids will…read moreappreciate as much as adults. The park has a fenced off playground with a sandpit, seesaw, slide, train and other equipment, as well as a set of swings just outside. Open grassy space provides plenty of places for families to have a picnic and play games, though the trees dotted everywhere do limit larger sports. The park is right next to Wahroonga Station. On the other side of the train line is a set of shops including bakeries, newsagents and more. However, you don't have to walk that far to get something to eat, as opposite the park there is a small cafe which sells milkshakes and biscuits for the kids.

Gamesmen has always been my favourite go to Gamestore. From getting my first video game console a…read moreNintendo 64 from the Gamesmen in Miranda to moviing around the corner fron the Gamesmen in Penshurst :)! Its family run and operated. The guys in store are always upbeat, happy guys and know gaming in and out!! But what sets this game store aside from EB or JB Hifi is that it has an blast from the past section out the back :)! Anything from the old brick gameboys to the smaller ones, to Atari or Gamecube or my first console the Nintendo 64. Heaps and heaps of games to choose from and the same with the consoles, different colours or all sorts of different year models. If you were ever into gaming in your younger days you got hit these guys up asap .. even just for a browse to reminisce :D For anything in Gaming computer or console or even child hood favourite or new favourite family board/card games this is my go to place and highly recommend it to anyone i know :)!!

Just started at Kings with my 5 year old and 11 year old kids. So happy we made the decision as a…read morefamily to start our Martial Arts journey here. The facility, instructors and students have all made us feel welcome and comfortable. Highly recommended!!!!

SPMA Moorebank is a home away from home. Everyone there is family - we're all working together to…read morehelp each other get better. The trainers are not only amazingly skilled, but super chilled out, and the students here are cool too. Definitely worth a visit for anyone from a martial arts newbie to a fanatic.

I always feel a bit awkward walking into a jewellery store. I feel the weight of expectation upon…read moreme, and there's nothing worse than a shop assistant with a sing song greeting, "Soooooo! Shopping for anything SPECIAL?" - as if I'm doing a recce for my dream engagement ring or something. Blergh. But happily, upon strolling into Zamel's - doing a recce for a friend's birthday present - the shop assistant was nothing but friendly and helpful. Not a hint of expectant sing song about her. Instead she helped me with all my many questions, and even took to writing me a list of prices to help me with my comparison shopping. Perhaps it was some sort of reverse psychology at work, but whatever it was, you can consider me grateful.