Australia provides so many wonderful outdoors activities, it’s no wonder so many Australians do not want to leave the continent to enjoy their family holidays. An adventurous driving holiday can be had sightseeing and enjoying destinations near or far, stopping for activities all along the way. Whether you are a Sydneysider headed to Queensland for your holiday or a Melburnian considering taking the family to Flinders Ranges, your next holiday is sure to be a memorable one.
There’s a reason many Sydney families love visiting Queensland for their holidays: it's “beautiful one day, perfect the next.” The beaches are clean with soft, perfect sand, the Great Barrier Reef beckons to intrepid explorers, and the tropical rain forests and authentic outback are the perfect spot for eco-tourists. The capital city of Brisbane offers arts and cultural activities, as well as the City Botanic Gardens, Portside Wharf, and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Melbourne families, on the other hand, may prefer to trek to Flinders Ranges, the mountain range to the northwest of Adelaide. An estimated one billion years old, Flinders Ranges is home to a wealth of fossils and is dotted with ancient petroglyphs. The mirrored rock pools are fairy-like in their perfection, and the graceful wildflowers lend a variety of colour to the landscape. Wildlife is plentiful, with emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and parrots found at various points throughout the range. This is the perfect spot for caravans, scenic drives, or backpacking.
Australia offers so much to its families for holiday trips. Whether families enjoy snorkelling or bushwalking, scuba diving or backpacking, there are plenty of locales to provide them the outlets for their favourite activities. Wildlife sanctuaries, zoos, gardens, and eco-tourist locations provide numerous educational opportunities for parents and children alike. Whether families choose to visit popular holiday spots or go off the beaten trail, there is a little bit of something for everyone in Australia.
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