Where to go in Australia when traveling with (small) children
We would like to go to Australia. For now our desire is "just" Australia, although we are fully aware of the size of the country. We would be traveling in our summer holiday (July-August)
What is the best region to go to in Australia with small (3-4 years) children. Are there also no-go areas?
I guess Kangaroo's are a must and we are an outdoor kind of family. Given the fact that it will take quite some traveling to get to Australia, we are more interested in things Europe does not offer.
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Here's a brief list, because your question is very broad:
- The Gold Coast is very family oriented with theme parks and beaches aplenty.
- If you want something "uniquely Australian", northern Queensland around Cairns has the reef and rainforest experience as well as plenty of tourist-focused activities.
- The Northern Territory is similar, but is more out of the way. Kakadu, Ayers Rock/Uluru and other areas are unlike anywhere else.
- Sydney and Melbourne are your standard metropolises. Child-friendly, and plenty of easy attractions in both.
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- Kangaroo Island.
- Great Ocean Road.
- Kennett River Koalas.
- Things to Do in Hobart.
- Uluru and the Red Center.
- West MacDonnell Ranges.
- One day in Melbourne.
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A couple of additions to @dlanod's excellent answer, from my own experiences exploring a good chunk of Australia:
Canberra - the Science museum is a must, as is the view from the Black Mountain Tower. Tidbinbilla tracking station is rather good if your kids like Astronomy.
Western Australia - the land around Perth and Fremantle is beautiful, lots of places to see kangaroos and other wildlife. There are some of the most amazing caves I have ever seen.
An hour from Sydney you have the Blue Mountains - again, a wide range of outdoor attractions.
Answer 3
So long as you keep your brains switched on i would not say there are any no-go areas, however due to the young age of your children I would stay close (ish) (3 hours) to major cities / towns. This is because i would hesitate to take toddlers to very remote areas where they cannot understand the risks involved, and if something goes wrong (snakes/spiders/crocodiles in remote areas) you are a long drive & flight to the nearest hospital.
Having said that - I would reccomend a couple of places near Melbourne :
Which should be good for little ones :)
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