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

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Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst …More

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
4-Hour Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour

Enjoy a wide range of tasty exotic delicacies that are unique to Outback Australia. Your knowledgeable, experienced local guide takes you on an easy walking …More

Enjoy a wide range of tasty exotic delicacies that are unique to Outback Australia. Your knowledgeable, experienced local guide takes you on an easy walking...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (92)
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$176
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
4.7 (366)
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$119
Sydney’s Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this …More

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (168)
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$62
Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Let us take you outdoors and off the beaten track on a kayak journey of discovery through the very heart of Perth in an area …More

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Let us take you outdoors and off the beaten track on a kayak journey of discovery through the very heart of Perth in an area...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$70
Perth City Riverside Segway Tour

Glide around Perth’s newest tourist attraction, Elizabeth Quay aboard a Segway. Located on Perth’s pristine Swan River foreshore in the heart of the CBD, our …More

Glide around Perth’s newest tourist attraction, Elizabeth Quay aboard a Segway. Located on Perth’s pristine Swan River foreshore in the heart of the CBD, our...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (128)
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$69
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of …More

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (216)
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$98
Ningaloo Reef Snorkel Adventure

Snorkel Tour (land-based – no kayaking or boating included). Travel into UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cape Range National Park to enjoy a guided snorkel from the …More

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Snorkel Tour (land-based – no kayaking or boating included). Travel into UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cape Range National Park to enjoy a guided snorkel from the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (41)
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$155
1 Day Alice Explorer

A gentle day’s journey through the Red Centre’s hidden wonders and Australia’s iconic scenery. Enjoy a full-day tour of the Red Centre’s landscapes, culture, and …More

A gentle day’s journey through the Red Centre’s hidden wonders and Australia’s iconic scenery. Enjoy a full-day tour of the Red Centre’s landscapes, culture, and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (82)
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$244
Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston. …More

Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston....

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (94)
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$159
Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour

Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Our …More

Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Our...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (101)
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$141
Best Tour of Melbourne: Walk and Drive Tour with Beach Boxes

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small …More

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (105)
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$98
Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth

Hooray for a half day tour!! Because d’Vine Wine Tours offers the ultimate afternoon ‘sundowner’ tour in the Swan Valley. Kick those feet up and …More

Hooray for a half day tour!! Because d’Vine Wine Tours offers the ultimate afternoon ‘sundowner’ tour in the Swan Valley. Kick those feet up and...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (86)
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$78
Noosa Ocean Adventures: Whale Watch

Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced …More

Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (98)
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$74
Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Gold Coast

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag …More

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Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (75)
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$211
Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling …More

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (125)
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$235
Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

Swimming /Culture / Nature / Wildlife / Scenery Note, ALL falls are seasonal in Kakadu (Forecast to open June) We are the only tour operator …More

Swimming /Culture / Nature / Wildlife / Scenery Note, ALL falls are seasonal in Kakadu (Forecast to open June) We are the only tour operator...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$243
Melbourne Sports Walking Tour

Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports …More

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Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$62
Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay

Rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia, this incredible subtropical habitat offers protected, safe and shallow waters, perfect for snorkelling and freediving, …More

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Rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia, this incredible subtropical habitat offers protected, safe and shallow waters, perfect for snorkelling and freediving,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (55)
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$91
Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

2 Hour Swim nearby Dolphin / Seal & Coastal Snorkeling Safari departs from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw. Have the opportunity to swim nearby wild dolphins …More

2 Hour Swim nearby Dolphin / Seal & Coastal Snorkeling Safari departs from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw. Have the opportunity to swim nearby wild dolphins...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (265)
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$138
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (61)
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$173
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