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

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Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with …More

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Luxury Private Gondola Cruise in Surfers Paradise with Wine

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and …More

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$138
Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

A full day Little Penguins Tour a fantasy escape from big city to create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. Hundreds of little penguins …More

A full day Little Penguins Tour a fantasy escape from big city to create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. Hundreds of little penguins...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Explore Sydney's Secrets In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues

Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app. In this trail you …More

Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app. In this trail you...

90 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
Style Surfing Byron Bay

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing …More

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses …More

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$191
Mt Conner 4WD Small Group Tour from Ayers Rock Resort inc Dinner

This is a unique and exclusive experience to Mt Conner, located 100-kilometers east of Uluru. This is the quintessential Aussie Outback experience. This fascinating tour …More

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This is a unique and exclusive experience to Mt Conner, located 100-kilometers east of Uluru. This is the quintessential Aussie Outback experience. This fascinating tour...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$282
Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin with Lunch

Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located …More

Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located...

9 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$166
White Ridge Farm: Day Entry ticket

We are a small family owned business and very passionate about our animals. You can get up close and personal with the animals, feed, pat …More

We are a small family owned business and very passionate about our animals. You can get up close and personal with the animals, feed, pat...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Green Island Seawalker & Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef …More

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$204
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards, …More

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The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards,...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Hot Air Balloon Flight Brisbane with Vineyard Breakfast

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra …More

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$350
Brisbane Mini Segway Tour

A new and fun way to see Brisbane’s beautiful river city. Cruise along the river and inner city with our experienced guides — a great way …More

A new and fun way to see Brisbane’s beautiful river city. Cruise along the river and inner city with our experienced guides — a great way...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$41
Walking with Wild Kangaroos Private Half-Day Trip from Sydney

This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos …More

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This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$265
Kuranda Village, Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail (KDB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll …More

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Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$174
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is …More

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson

Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your …More

Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
2 Hour Private Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching Session and Ride

Walking is okay, but with a mountain bike you and your friends will cover more ground, increase your chance of chasing some wildlife, get a …More

Walking is okay, but with a mountain bike you and your friends will cover more ground, increase your chance of chasing some wildlife, get a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$152
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

Looking for something breathtaking to do by yourself, with a friend or with a family? Come and see us at the Surfers Parasailing. We will …More

Looking for something breathtaking to do by yourself, with a friend or with a family? Come and see us at the Surfers Parasailing. We will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage …More

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage...

30 minutes
4.9 (72)
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$265
Marine Discovery + Snorkeling Cruise - Port Stephens

Experience sailing on our boutique Catamaran. We keep numbers to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Our trained snorkel guides will be in the …More

Experience sailing on our boutique Catamaran. We keep numbers to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Our trained snorkel guides will be in the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$71
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