Australia is the perfect family destination, offering a wealth of child-friendly activities. Take a look at some of the best family destinations in the country.
1. Sydney
Sydney has plenty of activities for your entire family. If you love animals, places like Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Taronga Zoo, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has a fantastic array of wildlife where you can get up close and personal with animals.
Get the breathtaking birds-eye view of the Sydney Harbor from the top of Sydney’s iconic landmarks like Sydney Tower Eye. Pose with your favorite celebrity at Madame Tussauds or take a behind the scenes tour of the Opera House. The Sydney museums offer a great day of fun and learning. There are plenty of family shows and games that you can enjoy in the city. And if you want to take the day off, just head straight to one of the beaches.
Quick tip:
Take advantage of Family Funday Sunday offer by Transport NSW where you can avail attractive discounts on traveling with the family. The tickets are valid on trains, buses, and ferries.
2. Tasmania
Start your trip with Hobart. Take in the views from Mt Wellington; visit the enthralling Antarctic Adventure; enjoy a day tour to Port Arthur; go rafting on the Franklin or Picton river; go sea kayaking; try cable hang-gliding; go hiking on the Cradle Mountain; learn to abseil at the Freycinet National Park, or simply drive through the beautiful scenery around the place. You’ll find something engaging for each and every member of your family in Tasmania.
3. Kangaroo Island
This is a perfect destination for younger families and also if you are looking forward to some wildlife encounters. Kangaroo Island will thrill your entire family with its wonderful wildlife, beautiful beaches, scenic landscapes, fishing jetties, caves, and amazing food.
Grab the chance to get closer to the laughing Kookaburras, find some seals and exotic snakes. The wildlife park will let you feed the kangaroos. The Island is also an awesome place for stargazing.
4. Brisbane
With a huge range of activities at hand, satisfying the entire family is a breeze in Brisbane. Ride a ferry around central Brisbane, swim and relax at South Bank’s Streets Beach, or go for a picnic in the bush walking trails of Mt Coot-tha or the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art offer free entry into the interactive science center.
5. The Great Barrier Reef
Does the combination of sun, sand, and surf sound enticing? You will love the trip to the Great Barrier Reef. From snorkeling over the colorful reef to trying your hand at scuba diving, a sedated sail in a glass bottom boat or a day trip through the Daintree, it’s an eye-opening experience that offers endless fun.
6. Southwest Western Australia
Like Tasmania, southwest Western Australia is a bite-sized zone that includes attractions like the astounding valleys, activities like surfing at Ocean Beach, climbing the 68 m Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree in Warren National Park, hiking in Walpole-Nornalup National Park, beach-combing along Great Ocean Drive, and going underground in the caves.
7. Mount Hotham
The perfect destination for Snow bunnies! Snow season in Australia is fairly short, beginning around early June and closing off late September/early October. You’ll find numerous ski resorts where you can enjoy the snow time.
8. Darwin
Dunk the kids in the Wave Lagoon at the Waterfront Precinct, or drive an hour down the highway to Litchfield National Park to splash around under waterfalls. Kakadu National Park lures the visitors with its wildlife and astonishing indigenous rock art galleries. It has some remote swimming holes too! Further south is Nitmiluk National Park, where you can swim and kayak around the gorgeous Katherine Gorge. The Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Deckchair Cinema provide after-dark diversions back in Darwin.
Conclusion
So prepare your itinerary for the next family vacation in Australia. Whichever part you choose to explore, just don’t forget to share your unique traveling experience with me!
Happy Traveling!
Note: This article was originally published by me at Quora.