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

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Great Ocean Road TOUR & 12 Apostles Tour Reverse-In Premium BUS

Travel in a premium mini coach with direct hotel pickup from Melbourne’s central city, so there’s no need to rush or worry about meeting points. …More

Travel in a premium mini coach with direct hotel pickup from Melbourne’s central city, so there’s no need to rush or worry about meeting points....

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
1/2 Day 5 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 are a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . These vessel are powered by twin …More

CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 are a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . These vessel are powered by twin...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$170
45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with …More

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Bushtucker Cultural Cruise in Mooloolaba

A relaxed lunchtime experience like no other on the Sunshine Coast with a focus on First Nations Culture and Sustainability. This Gourmet Bushtucker Cruise is …More

A relaxed lunchtime experience like no other on the Sunshine Coast with a focus on First Nations Culture and Sustainability. This Gourmet Bushtucker Cruise is...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon in the Swan Valley, tasting premium wines, gourmet treats, and soaking in stunning scenery. Led by a friendly, knowledgeable …More

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon in the Swan Valley, tasting premium wines, gourmet treats, and soaking in stunning scenery. Led by a friendly, knowledgeable...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Lake Cave Fully Guided Tour

During a one-hour guided tour, knowledgeable guides discuss the cave’s geology, history, and unique formations. Your guide will use lighting to highlight key features, including …More

During a one-hour guided tour, knowledgeable guides discuss the cave’s geology, history, and unique formations. Your guide will use lighting to highlight key features, including...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$18
Cairns Trinity Inlet Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the …More

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Sydney’s Badass Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

This isn’t your usual Sydney history tour. Uncover Sydney’s hidden women’s history with your passionate and knowledgeable local guide. Step off the beaten path and …More

This isn’t your usual Sydney history tour. Uncover Sydney’s hidden women’s history with your passionate and knowledgeable local guide. Step off the beaten path and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Murray River Lunch Cruise

Cruise and dine on this four and a half hour half-day cruise from Mandurah. Departing mid-morning from Mandjar Square, cross the Ramsar listed Peel-Harvey Estuary, …More

Cruise and dine on this four and a half hour half-day cruise from Mandurah. Departing mid-morning from Mandjar Square, cross the Ramsar listed Peel-Harvey Estuary,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$110
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local …More

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: The Explorer Bus

Experience the wonder of Melbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel …More

Experience the wonder of Melbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as you travel...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$12
Perth Bell Tower Chiming Experience

The Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in vibrant Barrack Square, is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and …More

The Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in vibrant Barrack Square, is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s …More

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: The Explorer Bus

Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as …More

Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$12
Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Located just 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Perth’s, Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s most beautiful islands with its …More

Located just 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Perth’s, Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s most beautiful islands with its...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$66
ArtVo Gold Coast – Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery

Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals, …More

Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals,...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Whisper Cruises - One-Hour Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise

Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary …More

Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$48
Broome to Horizontal Falls Half Day Adventure

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with our flexible half-day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of …More

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with our flexible half-day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,104
Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tour Darwin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. See fabulous views from the open-top double-decker bus and get on …More

Tour Darwin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. See fabulous views from the open-top double-decker bus and get on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow …More

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Head north from Perth to Hillarys Boat Harbour for a whale-watching cruise off the Sunset Coast. Come face-to-face with magnificent humpback whales during their annual …More

Head north from Perth to Hillarys Boat Harbour for a whale-watching cruise off the Sunset Coast. Come face-to-face with magnificent humpback whales during their annual...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$55
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