Australia Travel Insights
10 Days in Australia - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
Ten days gives your family plenty of time to visit some of Australia's best-known destinations on a classic highlights tour that covers Sydney, Uluru, and the rainforests and Great Barrier Reef of Cairns. Alternatively, focus on a single region and enjoy a road trip with the family along the country's East Coast from Brisbane to Syndey, or base yourself solely in Perth for theme and wildlife parks, including a visit to Rottnest Island.
Perth for Families - 10 Days
Featuring an energetic blend of city exploration and epic outdoor adventures, this 10-day itinerary is perfect for active families wishing to explore the sunshine capital of Australia and its nearby treasures. Discover Perth's iconic sights before embarking on an exhilarating boat ride to experience the wild beauty at Rottnest Island. Sandboard down desert dunes and marvel at the wonders of the Pinnacle Desert before journeying through the golden outback to visit 2.7 billion-year-old Wave Rock.
2 Weeks in Australia - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
Two weeks in Australia is ample time to take in a variety of the country's highlights at a family-friendly pace. As well as Australia's famous wildlife, kids will love the variety of outdoor activities available, from swimming and snorkeling to hot-air ballooning and hiking. Plus, with a generous two-week itinerary, you can even hop over the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, a completely different landscape with its own unique attractions.
Australia East Coast Family Road Trip: Brisbane to Sydney - 10 Days
Independent travelers will love this 10-day family road trip across Australia's spectacular east coast. Traverse the stunning Gold Coast hinterland as you wind through charming towns, rainforest detours, and sweeping bays before experiencing the iconic sights of Sydney. You and the family will get to cuddle koalas, surf 100-foot dunes, and marvel at the majestic humpbacks during a whale watching cruise.
Melbourne & Sydney for Families - 7 Days
This week-long Australia itinerary is perfect for families who want to experience a mix of Melbourne and Sydney's top sights with two classic Aussie day trips. Practice your surf skills in Melbourne before getting up close and personal with the penguins, kangaroos, and koalas of Phillip Island. Pan for gold and cry eureka as you go back in time at Sovereign Hill. Hang ten at Bondi Beach in Sydney before an adrenaline-filled day at Luna Park, followed by a lunch cruise around Sydney's iconic harbor.
1 Week in Australia - 3 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
Head to Australia with your family for a week of outdoor fun, animal encounters, and uniquely Australian adventures. Spend seven days hitting the highlights of Sydney and Melbourne, including Phillip Island and Sydney Harbour's skyline. Animal-loving families can journey to Brisbane and Gold Coast for swimming, and city adventures, with stops at Australia Zoo and a koala sanctuary. Adventurers can combine a trip to Sydney and Melbourne with a visit to spectacular Uluru, sacred to the Anangu people.
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Vicky Steinhardt
Hey there! I'm Vicky, and travel is my passion. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have dedicated my entire career to the travel industry. Melbourne-born, my journey led me to live in the...
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Paula Adams
I grew up in a very small rural town called, Humpty Doo which is 30 minutes outside of the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory. I lived the true outback life with wallabies jumping in my...
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Ruth Grau
I grew up in small outback towns in South Australia before starting in the travel industry in Adelaide. After working many years in Sales & Marketing with tour companies, wholesalers and airlines,...
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Trip Reviews for Australia
The guides were very professional & knowledge...
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Feb 1 - Mar 5, 2025
Dear Bill and Anna,
Great to hear from you :-)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I'm so pleased to hear you had such a great experience with the guides you mentioned—Marc in Auckland, Dan in the rainforest, and those on your volcano and penguin adventures. We’re lucky to have such passionate and knowledgeable people on our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to them.
It was a pleasure having you on the journey, and we hope your memories of New Zealand and Australia stay bright for years to come.
Warmest wishes,
Vicky
Dream vacation success!
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Feb 14 - Mar 21, 2025
G'day Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and for your kind words. Your feedback truly means a lot and helps me assist future clients with their travel plans.
It was such a pleasure working with you to plan this amazing and fun vacation. You got to see and experience some of the most beautiful parts of Australia! I really appreciate your patience throughout the process, and I’m so glad everything came together.
Wishing you many more incredible adventures ahead and I will be happy to assist you in planning another vacation in the South Pacific.
Cheers,
Paula
Sydney & Cairns Australia
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Mar 27 - Apr 7, 2025
*Majestic Express Dinner Cruise- go early & enjoy the harbor boardwalk! Upgraded to a different cruise - lovely experience- best views are from the upper outdoor deck! Dining room was quite noisy- outdoor was quiet and comfortable! *Pacific Hotel- Cairns Australia
Excellent! Lovely hotel right in the heart of the area. Walking distance to markets, restaurants & the harbor! *Full Day-Ocean Free- sailing & snorkel!
Ocean free is the best! ... Read more
Thanks for all this wonderful feedback Greg. I am so glad you enjoyed your trip! It was fun working with you!
Ruth
