Where To Go For Great Family Vacations in Australia

Family vacations in Australia are popular because of the diversity that the country has to offer. Additionally, there is an abundance of activities and interesting places to visit for both adults and children in this wonderland, which makes family vacations in Australia the most happening thing.

Australia is an isolated island on its own that is close to the exotic Great Barrier Reef. With it’s golden beaches with crystal clear water, basalt plains, extinct volcanoes, wide open spaces, scenic mountain ranges, flora and fauna, extensive coastlines, vast rivers, and world’s oldest rainforest, it is the greatest place to experience joyful exploration for many families.

Below is the list of the popular places, which you mustn’t miss if you are planning a family vacation in Australia.

New South Wales

The New South Wales inhabitants are never away from adventure with the Great Dividing Range as their neighbor. The Great Dividing Range runs close and parallel to the thickly populated eastern seaboard. The Great Dividing Range is rugged from many parts.

The patches of the glorious virgin forest fill the valleys and cloak the peaks of the region. Though eucalypt forests dominate the region, there are also the beautiful alpine heaths covering the southern high peaks. Along with all these, the subtropical rainforests’ scattered pockets offer endless adventures and challenges to rock climbers, bush land walkers, and mountain bikers.

Some family fun attractions in New South Wales include:

Family fun at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, south of Sydney, spend the afternoon on the toboggans and giant waterslides at Jamberoo Action Park. The nearby Illawarra Golf Complex and Crazy Putt in Windang has an 18-hole putt putt course just 25 minutes from Jamberoo and is also a great way to spend family time on this vacation.

You may want to check out the giant trampolines, foam pits and skate ramps which can be found at Flip Out Trampoline Arena, found at various locations across NSW, and closeby is Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Gosford, near the Australian Reptile Park and Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is renowned for its spectacular scenery, great landmarks of Kata Tjuta and Uluru, aboriginal culture and wetlands of

Kakadu. This territory is appealing but nevertheless a can be a less visited travel destination. Most interestingly, the extreme weather of the place has the potential of making an adventure out of a mere outing, which can be fun for many vacation goers. In all, the experience is worth of a lifetime for the well-prepared travelers.

The region’s unlimited potential for exploring the wilderness is what makes this family vacation in Australia very popular.

Queensland

While on your family vacation in Australia, do not miss sightseeing in Queensland, best known for its most remarkable variety of environments and scenery, which make family vacations in Australia, especially family vacations to this region a spectacle.

Some of these landscapes have also been identified by the UNESCO as categories to be listed in the world heritage. The most amazing of these landscapes that make family vacations in Australia sheer delight are the Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforests that run from Cape York to the border of New South Wales.

The Gold Coast is located in this area just below Brisbane, famous for its pristine beaches and scenery (such as this waterfall at Natural Arch National Park, a refreshing day out when visiting the Gold Coast) attracts many families each year.

South Australia

Make sure that you visit the driest state on your family vacation to Australia. This region has adventures of very different nature for the travelers. The extremely dry weather makes the availability of shade and water hard, leaving scope for arduous undertakings only for the winter.

You wouldn’t stop marveling at the rugged mountain ranges running northwards, starting from Adelaide and culminating in the Flinders and Gammon ranges. This region has ample challenges to offer to climbers and cyclists who have come for a family vacation in Australia on a lookout for adventure.

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Travelon Jo is a mom and travel blogger who believes that taking your kids travelling is one of the best things you can do for them. As a former travel agent, she knows all about the ins and outs of planning a trip, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge with others.