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

Australia, Oceania
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

Experience the Surfers Paradise Midday Sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to spend an hour exploring the stunning waterways and picturesque canals of Surfers Paradise and …More

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Experience the Surfers Paradise Midday Sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to spend an hour exploring the stunning waterways and picturesque canals of Surfers Paradise and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. This one-hour sightseeing cruise is a …More

Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. This one-hour sightseeing cruise is a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$31
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II …More

Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$103
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

Indulge yourself in a city lights sightseeing cruise in Surfers Paradise. Departing daily from Surfers Paradise and cruising the magnificent Gold Coast waterways and Surfers …More

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Indulge yourself in a city lights sightseeing cruise in Surfers Paradise. Departing daily from Surfers Paradise and cruising the magnificent Gold Coast waterways and Surfers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)

Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to …More

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Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Kalbarri Sunset Cruise

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better …More

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise

Gift an unforgettable 1.5-hour wildlife cruise showcasing the best of Southern Port Phillip Bay. See seals, keep your eye out for the resident dolphins, visit …More

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Gift an unforgettable 1.5-hour wildlife cruise showcasing the best of Southern Port Phillip Bay. See seals, keep your eye out for the resident dolphins, visit...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$52
Whale Watching Cruise in New South Wales

The Whale Watching Cruise gives you the rare opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of our migrating Humpback Whales. On the Northern migration we sight …More

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The Whale Watching Cruise gives you the rare opportunity to witness the majestic beauty of our migrating Humpback Whales. On the Northern migration we sight...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour! …More

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour!...

90 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Adelaide's True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Step into a shadowy past and uncover the hidden secrets of Adelaide, a city known for its serene …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Step into a shadowy past and uncover the hidden secrets of Adelaide, a city known for its serene...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
CRUISE SHIP Wildlife Tour

We are a locally owned and operated company and know much more about kangaroo Island than you will find in text books. We have been …More

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We are a locally owned and operated company and know much more about kangaroo Island than you will find in text books. We have been...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Sydney Zoo General Entry Admission Ticket

Sydney Zoo is home to animals BIG and small, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Get closer to all your favourite …More

Sydney Zoo is home to animals BIG and small, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Get closer to all your favourite...

1 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Sydney Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour with Live Guide

Experience Sydney’s dazzling skyline on this 1.5-hour panoramic night tour. Enjoy stunning views of illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visit …More

Experience Sydney’s dazzling skyline on this 1.5-hour panoramic night tour. Enjoy stunning views of illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visit...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Burleigh Head: Walkabout Small Group Tour

Discover the heart of the Gold Coast on the Jellurgal Walkabout Tour. Led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide, this immersive experience connects …More

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Discover the heart of the Gold Coast on the Jellurgal Walkabout Tour. Led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide, this immersive experience connects...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After …More

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (departs Margaret River)

Margaret River's ICONIC Wine and Beer Adventure. * * * BLEND YOUR OWN WINE! * * * Get hands-on with our unique WINE BLENDING EXPERIENCE, …More

Margaret River's ICONIC Wine and Beer Adventure. * * * BLEND YOUR OWN WINE! * * * Get hands-on with our unique WINE BLENDING EXPERIENCE,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$129
Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

Our half-day Cruise & Lunch showcases the best of Australia’s southernmost district. Cruising on select Sunday, experience the produce, seafood and landscapes that shape this …More

Our half-day Cruise & Lunch showcases the best of Australia’s southernmost district. Cruising on select Sunday, experience the produce, seafood and landscapes that shape this...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$136
3-Hour Kayak and Snorkeling Experience in Batemans Bay

If you have a passion for snorkelling, nature and adventure, then this fun achievable tour is for you! Have you ever been kayak snorkelling before? …More

If you have a passion for snorkelling, nature and adventure, then this fun achievable tour is for you! Have you ever been kayak snorkelling before?...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
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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$151
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
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