The best family-friendly activities in Australia for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Sunset Nocturnal Adventure Tour

Take a fully guided 90 minute walk with one of our experienced tour guides. Discover and learn about the nocturnal animals of Kangaroo Island in …More

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Take a fully guided 90 minute walk with one of our experienced tour guides. Discover and learn about the nocturnal animals of Kangaroo Island in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Tropical Fruit World Farm Full Tour

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food, …More

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$54
All-Inclusive Waterfall Explorer Day Trip from Airlie Beach

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER …More

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the Gold Coast in style on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise along Hopo’s vibrant ferry route. Travelling a continuous loop, the cruise makes brief pauses …More

Discover the Gold Coast in style on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise along Hopo’s vibrant ferry route. Travelling a continuous loop, the cruise makes brief pauses...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
Coffin Bay Experience Oyster Farm and Bay Tour Wading 12 Oysters

Cruise 16km to the prime growing oyster region, completely surrounded by crystal clear waters. Once we arrive you'll instantly discover the beauty & vastness of …More

Cruise 16km to the prime growing oyster region, completely surrounded by crystal clear waters. Once we arrive you'll instantly discover the beauty & vastness of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour - For Cruise Ship Passengers Only

Kangaroo Island has plenty to offer everyone. Visit one of the island’s vineyards, three of the island’s popular gourmet food outlets and The Lavender Farm. …More

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Kangaroo Island has plenty to offer everyone. Visit one of the island’s vineyards, three of the island’s popular gourmet food outlets and The Lavender Farm....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$172
E-Bike Hire: Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Trail Side Hire

Better By Bike offers high-end E-Bikes and all the gear you need to have the Best Day Ever! Our customers are fully supported by our …More

Better By Bike offers high-end E-Bikes and all the gear you need to have the Best Day Ever! Our customers are fully supported by our...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Rottnest Island Oliver Hill Train & Tunnel Tour

Journey to the historical Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification on board the unique 64-seat Captain Hussey trolley train. This tour begins with a relaxing …More

Journey to the historical Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification on board the unique 64-seat Captain Hussey trolley train. This tour begins with a relaxing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Port Stephens: Wild Port Stephens Cruise

Discover a wilder side of Port Stephens as you journey beyond the usual sightseeing routes through the spectacular waters of the Port Stephens Marine Park. …More

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Discover a wilder side of Port Stephens as you journey beyond the usual sightseeing routes through the spectacular waters of the Port Stephens Marine Park....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time …More

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group

Our North Stradbroke Island day tour from Brisbane is more than just a trip, it’s a personalised adventure with small groups, expert local guiding, and …More

Our North Stradbroke Island day tour from Brisbane is more than just a trip, it’s a personalised adventure with small groups, expert local guiding, and...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$137
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with Koalas from Melbourne

Start your afternoon the best way possible with a visit to the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where elevated boardwalks wind through native bushland giving …More

Start your afternoon the best way possible with a visit to the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve, where elevated boardwalks wind through native bushland giving...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
All Inclusive Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour

Discover the rich heritage of the renowned Barossa Valley, home to some of Australia's most famous vineyards, on a guided full-day wine and food tasting …More

Discover the rich heritage of the renowned Barossa Valley, home to some of Australia's most famous vineyards, on a guided full-day wine and food tasting...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II …More

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Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$101
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

The West MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and …More

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The West MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and...

4 hours 20 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$101
Brisbane City Twilight Kayak

See Brisbane from the water as daylight fades and the city lights begin to shimmer across the river. Launching from Kangaroo Point in the heart …More

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See Brisbane from the water as daylight fades and the city lights begin to shimmer across the river. Launching from Kangaroo Point in the heart...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire

Enjoy a small-group sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Townsville yacht club. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back …More

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Enjoy a small-group sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Townsville yacht club. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs. Departing from May to November …More

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs. Departing from May to November...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Swimming with the Whale Sharks - Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth)

Come and join us for an exhilarating day out snorkelling and swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales - the largest fish in the world …More

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Come and join us for an exhilarating day out snorkelling and swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales - the largest fish in the world...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$490
Kalbarri Sunset Cruise

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better …More

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Charters Towers Venus Gold Battery Experience

A “must-do” experience for visitors to the Towers. The 150 years old Venus Gold Battery (Mill) crushed ore from the underground mines to extract the …More

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A “must-do” experience for visitors to the Towers. The 150 years old Venus Gold Battery (Mill) crushed ore from the underground mines to extract the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
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