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Australia Family Holidays

Tailor-made family holidays in Australia. Australia is the perfect family destination, offering a wealth of child friendly touring and accommodation options, enough to justify the long flight with kids in tow.

Enjoy snorkelling in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef with your family

Enjoy snorkelling in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef with your family

Why travel to Australia with your family?

  • Malaria-free
  • Great family accommodation
  • Great transport systems
  • English is first language
  • Family-based activities
  • Year-round destination
  • Clean and safe destination
  • Self-drive available
  • Suitable for children of any age

Family holidays to Australia

Australia is the perfect family destination, offering a wealth of child friendly touring and accommodation options, enough to justify the long flight with kids in tow.

For active families wishing to take advantage of the sun-soaked shores and its water-based activities, then snorkelling off the great barrier or ningaloo reef should be a high priority, though many also like to include swimming with dolphins or a leisurely kayak paddle on their itineraries.

Family-friendly walking trails are bountiful and range from easily accessible city walks to multiple day walking excursions and for those that want to keep on the go then there are always mountain biking excursions, learn to surf schools, or horse-riding options in various parts of the country, which can be easily incorporated into an itinerary to Australia.

For the less active, then organised family-friendly touring options are available to gain an understanding into the aboriginal heritage of the country; point out unique wildlife in their natural habitats, and of course to take in the country’s iconic attractions, or you could simply sit back, relax, and take advantage of the facilities on-hand in one of the child-friendly resorts on offer.

Family accommodation in Australia

{7726C3B7-421D-4DF9-AFB7-24AA6F1581DB}Cable Beach Club Resort

First Class

Cable Beach Club Resort lies on 15 miles of turquoise Indian Ocean and dazzling white sands, on the edge of the vast Kimberley outback and close to the colourful pearling resort of Broome.

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{5A1ED24A-8D92-4CC6-99B1-7BABBC99E9FE}Bullo River Homestead

First Class

Although a rugged working station, guests at the Bullo River homestead are treated to plenty of Outback comforts. The twelve modern ensuite guestrooms are spacious and set in the surrounds of the family home

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{9C016A65-AB8B-46A7-A373-F85A75D52EF1}O'Reilly's Guesthouse

First Class

With its eco friendly, relaxed environment, O'Reilly's Guesthouse is a place to really unwind for a couple of nights in the Lamington National Park.

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Heron Island

Heron Island is a true coral cay right on the Great Barrier Reef: here you can swim off the beach into an endless garden of coral and come face to face with the heaving kaleidoscope of marine life that lives just inches below the surface of the water.

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{21D2646D-AC52-45F4-AFFA-976B21ED64FC}Southern Ocean Lodge

Opulent

Set in natural bushland, overlooking a dramatic section of coastline at secluded Hanson Bay, lies Southern Ocean Lodge. This sanctuary of comfort, style, sophistication and intimacy...

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{A1665289-6C54-4D60-9491-1511C6F36E2B}Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

First Class

The Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments provide a great option in Port Douglas due to the property's close proximity to the town centre . The apartments are spacious with a...

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{0861AA0E-23C5-4969-B8D6-A7F7ED0C346F}Wildman Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe

Located halfway between Darwin and Kakadu, Wildman Wilderness Lodge offers an immersive new Australian wildlife safari experience in the breathtaking Top End. The lodge offers two...

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Family activities in Australia

Nature Safari with David Armbrust

Visit Thylogale, Mount Lewis State Forest and Windmill Creek in search of local wildlife, with local naturalists and wildlife experts, David and Diane Armbrust as your guides.

Rainbow Serpent Tour

A wonderful introduction to the spirituality and philosophy of the Nugal-warra indigenous people the Rainbow Serpent tour tour provides a truly authentic aboriginal experience.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

The three and a half hour excursion takes you over the arch to the summit of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, giving you wonderful 360 degree views of the Harbour, including the iconic Opera House.

Australia family holiday ideas

Family Friendly Australia

16 days from £2,530pp

Explore some of the country's more family friendly destinations, including Sydney, the Lamington National Park and Port Douglas and with a combination of outdoor activities, relaxation and sightseeing.

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