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Kids & Families

The Claw is an Intamin Gyro Swing located at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Australia.

With its high living standards, ample space and enviable beaches and weather, Australia is a perfect destination for families and kids. The offerings are as varied as they are endless: world-class theme parks on the Gold Coast, surf lessons in Byron Bay, crocodile cruises in Kakadu National Park, wild dolphin encounters in Monkey Mia, penguin parades on Phillip Island, gold-panning at Sovereign Hill, even ghost tours at convict sites Port Arthur and Fremantle Prison.

Most major cultural institutions have dedicated programs and information for young visitors; Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), for instance, has a dedicated Children’s Art Centre. Major public art galleries are often free and discounted tickets for kids, students, seniors and/or families are available at many other attractions.

On the downside, Australia isn’t cheap. For instance, a family ticket (two adults and three children) at Queensland’s interactive wildlife park Australia Zoo will set you back $189. If you’re watching the budget, consider opting for self-contained accommodation and cooking your own meals. Markets and supermarkets are generally big on choice and quality produce.

Australia Zoo

The Crocodile Hunter's legacy

Byron Bay

Surf, hippies & celebrities

Daintree Discovery Centre

Intimate rainforest encounters

Fremantle Prison

UNESCO-listed convict site

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Australia's largest gallery of modern art

Gold Coast

Australia's sun-kissed hedonist

Healesville Sanctuary

Up close with Aussie critters

Kakadu National Park

World Heritage wilderness

K’gari (Fraser Island)

World's largest sand island

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Nightly penguin commutes

Port Arthur Historic Site

UNESCO-listed convict ruins

Puffing Billy

Rainforest steam-engine ride

Scenic World

Glide over a World-Heritage wonder

Shark Bay & Monkey Mia

Extraordinary marine biodiversity

Sovereign Hill

Relive the Gold Rush

Taronga Zoo

Zoo with a view

The Whitsundays

Paradisiacal archipelago

Text © Cristian Bonetto

Image by Chris Richmond on Unsplash