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

Australia, Oceania
Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise along the magnificent and ancient Kangaroo Island coastline. As you travel you will have the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, sea …More

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise along the magnificent and ancient Kangaroo Island coastline. As you travel you will have the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, sea...

1 hour 15 minutes
4.9 (626)
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$61
Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

Explore the Tasman Peninsula from both land and sea on a full-day excursion from Hobart. See the Tasman Peninsula from the water on a three-hour …More

Explore the Tasman Peninsula from both land and sea on a full-day excursion from Hobart. See the Tasman Peninsula from the water on a three-hour...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (488)
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$238
MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

Experience the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience …More

Experience the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (319)
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$34
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Tour

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's most iconic stadium and heart of Melbourne's claim to being the …More

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's most iconic stadium and heart of Melbourne's claim to being the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (454)
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$26
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self …More

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (60)
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$82
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney all-inclusive Harbour Lunch Cruise

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right …More

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right...

2 hours
4.9 (262)
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$83
Longreach: Half Day Nogo Station Experience

Nogo Station Experience – An Authentic Outback Adventure Join the Kinnon family for an insider’s journey into outback station life, filled with sights, sounds, and …More

Nogo Station Experience – An Authentic Outback Adventure Join the Kinnon family for an insider’s journey into outback station life, filled with sights, sounds, and...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (74)
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$124
Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in …More

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (609)
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$117
Taste of the Tropics Tour

Sarina Sugar Shed showcases the rich heritage of the sugar cane industry in the Mackay region. Your fully guided one-hour tour will take you on …More

Sarina Sugar Shed showcases the rich heritage of the sugar cane industry in the Mackay region. Your fully guided one-hour tour will take you on...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (329)
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$21
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

Join us for a unique nature based cruising experience on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This is the ultimate relax into …More

Join us for a unique nature based cruising experience on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This is the ultimate relax into...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (237)
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$76
Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure …More

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (73)
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$75
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and …More

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Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (160)
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$38
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel Tasting

Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over …More

Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (47)
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$16
Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, …More

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (418)
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$212
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

Experience a full-day small-group tour that blends native wildlife encounters with wine tasting in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne, begin with a visit …More

Experience a full-day small-group tour that blends native wildlife encounters with wine tasting in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne, begin with a visit...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (346)
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$241
Tannin Road: Daily Margaret River Wine Tour

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take …More

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (365)
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$134
Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (236)
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$24
McLaren Vale Wine Tasting, Sights & Glenelg (half-day Afternoon)

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty …More

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (391)
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$61
Best of Uluru & Segway

Do you want to see the BEST of ULURU and RIDE a SEGWAY? Then join us for an incredible Uluru Experience that you won't forget. …More

Do you want to see the BEST of ULURU and RIDE a SEGWAY? Then join us for an incredible Uluru Experience that you won't forget....

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (210)
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$121
Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions …More

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (303)
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$65
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist …More

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (236)
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$165
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