the lost castle

If you’re anywhere near Penrith with kids in tow, this place is worth going out of your way for. The climbing structure keeps older ones busy while the slides work well for the little ones — and the ziplines are genuinely the highlight, the kind that actually get kids queuing up to go again. It backs onto forest trails, so there’s a proper outdoorsy feel rather than just a car park with some equipment bolted in. Shade trees, parking, and decent loos mean you can actually stay a while without it becoming a hassle. Grandparents bring their grandkids here regularly, and honestly, you can see why.