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

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Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

Step into one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions, Taronga Zoo, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and …More

Step into one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions, Taronga Zoo, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and...

4 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle. Expert Crew & Live Commentary – …More

Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle. Expert Crew & Live Commentary –...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product …More

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay, …More

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay,...

4 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Sydney Airport Private Car Departure Transfer

End your stay in Sydney in style and enjoy the convenience and comfort of a luxury transfer from your Sydney accommodation to Sydney Airport. Don't …More

End your stay in Sydney in style and enjoy the convenience and comfort of a luxury transfer from your Sydney accommodation to Sydney Airport. Don't...

15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$174
One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years! Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably from Proserpine …More

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years! Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably from Proserpine...

35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$20
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of Adelaide's "secret spots", …More

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of Adelaide's "secret spots",...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Yarra Valley Afternoon Delights with Local Tastings & Kangaroos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before on this small-group afternoon adventure that perfectly blends indulgence, nature, and authentic Aussie wildlife. Sip world-class sparkling wines …More

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before on this small-group afternoon adventure that perfectly blends indulgence, nature, and authentic Aussie wildlife. Sip world-class sparkling wines...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
Melbourne Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Experience Melbourne from the dizzying heights of Melbourne Skydeck, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of the city. See Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, spot ships sailing …More

Experience Melbourne from the dizzying heights of Melbourne Skydeck, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of the city. See Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, spot ships sailing...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Learn to Surf in Sydney Full Day Experience

Want to learn how to surf? Where could be better than Sydney, the heart of Australia's surfing culture. For a great, fun-filled introduction to surfing, …More

Want to learn how to surf? Where could be better than Sydney, the heart of Australia's surfing culture. For a great, fun-filled introduction to surfing,...

7 hours
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$124
Margaret River Impression Day Tour From Perth

Travel south from Perth and enjoy a relaxing day exploring some of the highlights of the Margaret River region. Visit Busselton Jetty, the famous 1.8 …More

Travel south from Perth and enjoy a relaxing day exploring some of the highlights of the Margaret River region. Visit Busselton Jetty, the famous 1.8...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise

Your sunset cruise aboard the 'Charles Darwin' takes in the beautiful Darwin Harbour in full air-conditioned comfort. You will have access to the Sundeck (top deck) where …More

Your sunset cruise aboard the 'Charles Darwin' takes in the beautiful Darwin Harbour in full air-conditioned comfort. You will have access to the Sundeck (top deck) where...

2 hours
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$94
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$155
Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel to Sydney Cruise Port

Pre-book your shuttle from your Sydney City Hotel to your Cruise Port Terminal. Your professional driver will reduce the hassle of finding a taxi as …More

Pre-book your shuttle from your Sydney City Hotel to your Cruise Port Terminal. Your professional driver will reduce the hassle of finding a taxi as...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin

A truly exhilarating and unique wildlife experience for our guests to get up close and personal to some of nature's most aggressive and dangerous wildlife …More

A truly exhilarating and unique wildlife experience for our guests to get up close and personal to some of nature's most aggressive and dangerous wildlife...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge

Extra stop: London Bridge. Reverse Great Ocean Rd route. Beat crowds/backlight for perfect photos. Late lunch at 3 PM, bring snacks. Spot kangaroos, koalas, parrots …More

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Extra stop: London Bridge. Reverse Great Ocean Rd route. Beat crowds/backlight for perfect photos. Late lunch at 3 PM, bring snacks. Spot kangaroos, koalas, parrots...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. …More

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass....

2 days Free Cancellation
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$35
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
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$85
Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay …More

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$152
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting …More

Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting...

2 hours
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$15
Darwin: Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Journey down the Arnhem Highway towards Adelaide River, enjoying commentary on the surrounding areas. Board the Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River, where …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Journey down the Arnhem Highway towards Adelaide River, enjoying commentary on the surrounding areas. Board the Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River, where...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
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