Australia family holidays

This is a country for those who embrace the outdoors where the landscapes are both ancient and vast. It takes longer to fly from Perth to Sydney than it does from London to Istanbul. The scale is huge and the breadth is mesmerising.

There are tropical rainforests teeming with wildlife and rugged gorges where rock wallabies hide in the shade. There are cosmopolitan cafes serving up the perfect latte and brick-red desert where wild horses and kangaroos roam free. There are koalas, cassowaries and crocs. Echidna, duck-billed platypuses and wombats.

A family holiday to Australia is likely to include masses of adventure, a sprinkling of wildlife, a dash of city and some fantastic coastline. Whether your impressions of Australia were forged in a childhood of Home and Away or Neighbours, or perhaps watching Crocodile Dundee on repeat, you’ll encounter all the cliches that you want, but also so much more. So sling a prawn on the barbie, grab your thongs (that’ll be your flip-flops) and say G’day to Australia.

Why take the kids?

Our top activities on Australia family holidays include:

1. Swimming with turtles on The Great Barrier Reef
2. Riding a segway or bike around Uluru
3. Climbing into caves covered in ancient rock art
4. Taking the ferry to Manly Beach
5. Grabbing a fresh juice in Victoria Market in Melbourne
6. Encountering your first kangaroo in the wild
7. Swimming in a natural billabong
8. Climbing up the iconic Harbour Bridge in Sydney

Could there be a more perfect place for a family holiday than Australia? There is adventure galore, whether it’s snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, riding bikes around the rocky immensity of Uluru or sitting out in the bush in the evening, learning to spot the Southern Cross. It’s an easy place to travel but no less rewarding for it, and the kids will be entranced throughout.

Australia family holidays are wonderfully easy and enjoyable. Much of the country is ideal for self-drive, and with our detailed route notes, you’ll tick off the highlights, but also navigate your way to some less well-known hidden gems. These might be a secret swimming hole for a refreshing dip, the best dumpling restaurant in Sydney, or the most family-friendly route up King’s Canyon.

Self-drive and navigate to some hidden gems

Hotels are clean, comfortable and welcoming, and the food is delicious but easy for fussy palates. There are more beaches than you can possibly imagine, and hundreds of things to do, whether your preference is a quiet trail through the outback or a waterpark on the Sunshine Coast.

One thing that can be guaranteed is that neither you nor the kids will ever be bored on an Australia family holiday.

Example Australia family holidays

All of our family holidays to Australia are bespoke. This means that they are completely tailor-made for your own specific family, taking into account the ages of your children, your interests, your budget, and so on. However, to give you an idea of what you could do on a family holiday in Australia, have a look at our sample itineraries, Highlights of Australia – Outback & Beyond and East Coast Explorer – Sydney to Brisbane.

Also, check out some of the other places you might like to visit on an Australia family holiday and if you need further inspiration, have a look at our gallery (above).

See our When to Go to Australia page to find out more about the weather and what it will be like at the time that you want to travel. Or simply give us a ring and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best holiday to Australia for your family.