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Australia & New Zealand Family Holidays
Welcome to Australia...
- Swim in the Great Barrier Reef, home to turtles, rays, dolphins and colourful fish
- Explore Queensland and one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests
- Spot koalas and kangaroos, feed parrots and get up close to echidnas and wombats
- Visit the Outback and learn about Indigenous culture
- Enjoy warm, sunny weather all year round and buzzing cities!
... & New Zealand
- Choose from an incredible selection of adrenaline pumping activities in Queenstown
- Discover epic landscapes on a once in a lifetime road trip!
- Explore the Hobbit Holes of Middle-earth
- Cute kiwis and abundant marine life
- Learn the mighty haka of the friendly Maori people
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• Find the perfect resorts and hotels to suit your family’s budget and requirements
• Choose the right room type
• Organise the best value flights from your chosen airport, whether you choose to fly Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class
• Complete your holiday with unmissable experiences
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OUR MOST POPULAR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Queensland Thrills & Spills
20 days / 19 nights
Animal Encounters Hamilton Island Whitsunday Islands
Sunny Sydney, the Magical Outback & Great Barrier Reef
15 days / 14 nights
Sydney Uluru Cairns Port Douglas
Western Wonders
18 days / 17 nights
Perth Rottnest Island Cervantes Kalbarri Monkey Mia
Wildlife & Wonders of Southern Australia
18 days / 17 nights
Melbourne Phillip Island Cape Otway Warrnambool Adelaide Kangaroo Island
Kiwis & Campers
16 days / 15 nights
Auckland Bay of Islands
Kia Ora Explorer
16 days / 15 nights
Auckland Rotorua Tongariro National Park Abel Tasman National Park Lake Tekapo Queenstown
When Should We Go to Australia?
When Should We Go to New Zealand?
WHERE SHOULD WE GO?
Uluru, The Red Centre
- Join a dot painting Indigenous art workshop
- Enjoy a spectacular outback sunset with a barbecue dinner
- Take to the skies and fly around Uluru by helicopter
- Hop on a camel or Segway for the ride of your life!
The Whitsundays
- Relax on the powdery sands of Whitehaven Beach
- Swim, kayak and sail some of the 74 islands
- Visit a Barrier Reef pontoon to snorkel with tropical fish
- Spot stingrays and baby sharks at Daydream Island
Tropical North Queensland
- Soar over the rainforest in a Skyrail gondola
- Look for Nemo as you snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
- Watch crocodiles being fed at Hartley’s Croc Adventures
- Discover the Atherton Tablelands’ towering waterfalls
Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
- Australia’s thrill-seeking capital, with five theme parks
- Enjoy world-class beaches in Noosa, Burleigh, Mooloolaba and Coolangatta
- Get up close to koalas, kangaroos and possums at Australia Zoo!
Sensational Sydney
- Picnic in the Botanic Gardens overlooking the Opera House
- Stay overnight or be a ‘keeper for a day’ at Taronga Zoo
- Hold on tight and climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge
- Explore the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Melbourne & Phillip Island
- Catch a game of cricket or Aussie Rules at the ‘MCG’
- Scale the Eureka Tower, the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere!
- Watch wild penguin’s waddle on Phillip Island
- Get up close to platypus and wombats at Healesville Sanctuary
Perth & Rottnest Island
- Cycle picture-perfect Rottnest Island and stay overnight in a beachside glamping tent
- Take a selfie with a quokka, Australia’s friendliest mini Marsupial
- Picnic in pretty Kings Park and hit the beach in Scarborough
Auckland & The Tropical North
- Share a selfie from the top of the Sky Tower, New Zealand’s tallest building!
- Hit the beach in the beautiful Coromandel and enjoy the relaxed Kiwi lifestyle
- Spot dolphins on a catamaran cruise around The Bay of Islands
Rotorua & Volcano Country
- Discover exploding geysers and train to be a Maori warrior
- Find Bilbo’s house in the magical Shire movie-set at Hobbiton
- Walk the nature trails of Tongariro NP, home to mystical emerald lakes and three active volcanoes!
Abel Tasman & Marlborough Sounds
- Kayak and paddleboard on the calm crystal-clear waters
- Follow in the footsteps of early explorers as you trek through the wilderness of Abel Tasman National Park
Coastal Kaikoura
- New Zealand’s marine playground!
- Whale watch and swim with playful dusky dolphins
- Visit the local seal colony and try the tasty local delicacy of crayfish
The Wild West Coast
- Home of subtropical rainforests, glittering glaciers and rugged coastline
- Fly over Mount Cook in a heli and even hike on the surface of a glacier!
Queenstown
- Hike, jet boat and zipline your way through New Zealand’s adventure capital
- Marvel at the towering mountains and take a dip in Lake Wakatipu
- Visit Lord of the Rings film locations on a thrilling 4WD adventure
FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTELS AND RESORTS IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley 3 Day Package
Blue Mountains & The Hunter Valley
2 restaurants & a bar Outdoor infinity pool Spa Gym Tennis courts Free use of bikes On site nature activities Free parking Free wi-fi
Tangalooma Island Resort
Nature Retreats Beyond Brisbane
3 restaurants, a café & a bar 2 pools Spa Children’s playground Non-motorised watersports Daily rotating activities including nature cruises & scenic flights (most payable locally
O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat
Nature Retreats Beyond Brisbane
Restaurant & bar Café Pool Spa Sauna Treetop walk Daily rotating activities (most payable locally) Walking trails Free parking
Hamilton Island Resort
The Whitsundays & Islands Of The Southern Great Barrier Reef
3*+ to 5* accommodation 9 restaurants, 5 bars & 2 cafés 6 resort pools on the island Spa Gym Watersports 18 hole golf course Kids’ club Free wi-fi
Fitzroy Island Resort
Islands Of The Northern Great Barrier Reef
Restaurant & bar Café Large pool with swim up bar Massage treatments Watersports & dive centre Kids’ games room General store
Discovery Rottnest Island
Perth, Fremantle & Beaches
Restaurant & bar Pool Direct beach access Shared BBQ facilities Free wi-fi
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
BridgeClimb Sydney - Day Climb
Approx 3.5 hours
Unmissable experience Spectacular panoramic views Exciting achievement
Bondi Private Surfing Lesson
Approx 1.5 hours
Learn to surf at famous Bondi Beach Authentic Aussie experience
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Kuranda, Scenic Rail & Skyrail
Approx 8-10 hours
Kuranda Scenic Railway Breathtaking Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Picturesque Kuranda village
Ultimate Penguin Parade
Approx 2.5 hours
World’s Smallest Penguins Penguin Parade Secluded Viewing Area
Rottnest Island Adventure
Approx 8-11 hours
Spectacular Rottnest Island Thrilling 90min high powered boat ride Abundant wildlife
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Admission
Approx 45 mins
Incredible limestone caves Famous glowworm grotto
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Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins
Approx 3-4 hours
Guided commentary See dusky dolphins in the wild
Dart River Funyak Canoe & Jetboat Tour
Approx 9 hours
Exhilarating jet boat ride 2 hour canoe trip Stunning & remote wilderness
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