Port Stephens is only around two hours from Sydney and fantastic location for a weekend away or a holiday with kids. It’s a family favourite for us because it’s not to far and there are so many great activities for kids and families. Port Stephens in just north of Newcastle and encompasses popular holiday destinations; Nelson Bay, Anna Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and Soldiers Point.
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With Australian’s being unable to leave the country for the foreseeable future, we are all looking for local places to holiday. Recently we traveled to Port Douglas with kids for an extended family holiday and it was the perfect location to visit with kids of all ages. Our ages ranged from 3 – 22, plus adults.
This year is going to be all about holidaying at home as the states open their boarders and encourage local tourism. Although many of us were planning overseas holidays, Australia is a wonderful place to holiday with kids. Here are our 5 favourite Australian holiday spots with kids, plus some key tips for travelling with kids.
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Looking for some fun activities in Sydney for families? Sydney is a vibrant city which attracts tourists from all walks of life. Its buzzing energy and tourist attractions draw in travellers from near and far to Australia. There’s certainly no lack of places to explore.
Canberra is a fantastic place for a mini break with the family. Only four hours from Sydney, there is so much to see and do. Here are our favourite places to visit, eat and stay in Canberra with kids.
It was our 10 year wedding anniversary just recently and to celebrate we snuck off for a few days kid free to Clarendon Forest Retreat. I first heard about Clarendon Forest Retreat about 20 years ago, on an episode of Sydney Weekender and I knew I had to go there. It looked picturesque, with kangaroos and other wildlife all over the property.
New York is my number 1 holiday destination. I feel like you could go there 20 times and never see the same thing twice. My most recent trip to New York was with girlfriends for my 40th birthday, and one of the highlights was the opportunity to see a Broadway show. I love a good musical so getting to see Wicked on Broadway was absolutely magical.
Disneyland is one of our favourite holiday locations. I have helped many with my Disneyland tips and suggestions in the past and now I’m here to share them with you! Remember this is just my opinion and view of the most magical place on earth. I’ve taken you through what rides to go on when all the shows you need to see and the best places to eat. Plus keep an eye out for my special Disneyland tips! If you are just starting your Disneyland experience make sure you check out our Beginners Guide to Disneyland with Kids.
Taking a road trip with kids can either be unbelievably fun… or a new form of torture! I’ve experienced both ends so if you are heading off on a trip these holidays here are the top 5 things you need for a successful road trip with kids.
Bali is one of my all-time favourite places to visit. I’ve been so many times I’ve lost count, but I’d say well over 20! One of my favourite parts of Bali recently is all the beach clubs that have popped up. They bring a whole new level of relaxation and luxury to your holiday and they do it so well over there. To help you relax here are the best beach clubs in Bali (as far as I’m concerned anyway!)