The Best Australian Destinations for a Family Staycation

There are plenty of great family staycation options for a holiday with the kids, and these Australian cities are fantastic family-friendly places to visit.

Kids’ clubs, school holiday programs, and family package deals at local attractions make Australian cities some of the best places to holiday with kids.

New South Wales families have plenty of options when it comes to staycation-style family vacations without even having to leave the state.

Sydney is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia—a playground for kids and adults in NSW. Head into the city to uncover all the best of Sydney together.

Holiday in Darling Harbour, close to all the excitement of the city and full of amazing views of the city and the water. Look to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel, where you and the kids can take a dip in the pool each morning before heading out to explore the city.

Enjoy the nearby Darling Harbour Ferris Wheel, Luna Park, the Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Harbour National Park, and museums and galleries that will entertain you all. Then head out for dinner on the town together to make the most of Sydney with kids.

When it comes to the best holiday destinations in Australia for families, Western Australia is full of hidden gems. Relax and play in the sun all day long at one of the best family resorts in Australia.

A swimming pool and a jacuzzi on-site and snorkelling, diving, and swimming just moments away make The Sebel Busselton stand out for families looking for family fun in a holiday resort by the sea. Book an apartment or a bungalow to keep the whole family happy and enjoy the best that Perth resorts for families can offer.

Visit the Busselton Jetty to try whale watching and to visit the underwater observatory before visiting a Swan Valley winery for a great dinner and some great wine to go with it. Maybe even buy a bottle to bring the staycation home with you once you leave the beach resort behind.

When it comes to family hotels, Melbourne has plenty on offer, and plenty of places to take kids on holiday.

Book yourself into some Melbourne family accommodation, like a family apartment at Mantra on Little Bourke Melbourne and start making the most of your family getaway in Victoria. 

Aquariums, zoos, Melbourne Luna Park, science museums, botanic gardens, and more exciting family activities are just waiting outside the door of your kid-friendly Melbourne hotel.

Brisbane is one of the most popular family holiday destinations in Australia. One of the most tropical places in Australia, QLD is home to tropical holidays in Australia, without even needing to leave the country. 

Stay on the south bank, like in the Novotel Brisbane South Bank Hotel, to stay close to the best places to go with kids in Brisbane.

The city’s iconic Streets Beach, picnic-worthy parklands, and cultural precinct—home to Brisbane’s museum’s galleries, and science centres—are all within walking distance. You’ll have plenty of places to take the kids, so many that you might need to plan future family weekend getaways to the city again.

You might even take a jaunt to the Gold Coast to enjoy the tropical resort atmosphere and the exciting activities. Visit the Gold Coast amusement theme parks to give for a holiday with the kids that they’ll be raving about for years to come.

Australian cities are bursting with life, and there are so many things to see and do wherever you turn. But they’re not the only places to visit with kids.

Sometimes the best family holiday destinations in Australia are off the grid. Be it a beach holiday on the central coast or farm stays in a rural town.

Load up the car for a road trip and find the best holiday destination for your family. There are so many places to visit with kids on a family holiday in Australia.

Maybe Australia’s Big Things are all on your to-see list. Or maybe you’d rather travel Australia with the kids, discovering small treasures as you drive around the nation.