Quick Answers
What wildlife experiences suit kids?
Feeding kangaroos at a sanctuary, spotting koalas, snorkelling with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and the little penguins at Phillip Island.
Which zoos and wildlife parks are best for families?
Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast, and Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide.
Which beaches suit families?
The calm, patrolled beaches of Queensland and the sheltered bays of Sydney Harbour. Always swim between the flags.
“Australia is the world’s greatest family adventure — where every age finds something that feels made just for them.”
Plan the Ultimate Family Trip to Australia
Australia is one of the world’s finest family travel destinations. A country where children can encounter kangaroos, swim in protected reef lagoons, explore ancient rainforests and surf their first waves, all within a single holiday. Its wide-open spaces, genuine natural wonders and warm, welcoming culture make it ideally suited to family travel, and its excellent tourism infrastructure means that even the most ambitious family itineraries are very achievable.
Wildlife Encounters the Whole Family Will Love
No country on earth offers wildlife experiences quite like Australia’s for children. Feeding kangaroos by hand at a wildlife sanctuary, watching koalas sleep in the trees above a bush walk, snorkelling over coral and spotting sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, watching little penguins waddle ashore at Phillip Island at dusk, these are moments children carry with them for life. Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast and Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide all offer exceptional guided wildlife experiences designed to delight visitors of every age.
Beaches, Theme Parks and Family-Friendly Cities
Australia’s beaches are endlessly family-friendly, particularly the calm, patrolled beaches of Queensland and the protected bays of Sydney Harbour. The Gold Coast’s theme parks, Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, are purpose-built for family fun and well worth a day or two. Sydney’s Darling Harbour combines SEALIFE Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum and Madame Tussauds with easy waterfront access and great dining. In Melbourne, Luna Park, the Melbourne Museum and the Melbourne Zoo are perennial family favourites.
Practical Tips for Families Travelling Australia
Australia is a family-friendly country in the truest sense, children are welcomed in most restaurants, family rooms are widely available, and family ticket prices at attractions are good value. Car hire is practical for families, as Australia’s road infrastructure is excellent and car seats are readily available through all major hire companies. Children under 12 travel free on most domestic airlines when not occupying a seat. School holiday periods (January, Easter, July and September/October) see Australian families travelling in large numbers, book accommodation and attractions well in advance during these periods.
A Hot Getaways destination. Where Care is Our Compass.
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit Australia, we gently ask you to:
- Care for the land and sea — tread lightly, take your rubbish with you, and help keep Australia’s wild places pristine.
- Respect the wildlife — admire our unique animals from a distance, never feed them, and give them room to be wild.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful place thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
