Family-friendly holidays
Every family is different. Some yearn for the country; for others, it’s the buzz of a big city. Whatever your passion, here are some ideas to help inspire your perfect trip away.
The 50 best family holiday destinations
We’ve done the hard work for you, identifying the 50 best holiday spots for families whatever your age range and interests.
- by Tracey Spicer and Sheriden Rhodes
The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families
Whether you’re a first-timer or return visitor, travelling with teens or enduring the terrible twos, Fiji has a family holiday experience everyone will love.
- by Shaney Hudson
Six of the best family day trips from Melbourne
Whichever direction you strike out from Melbourne you will find a host of family adventures.
- by Paul Chai
Six of the best day trips from Sydney for families
A day trip with the family from Sydney doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the best attractions are not only affordable, but free.
- by Ben Groundwater
Ten of the best family things to do in Europe outside peak season
While Christmas-centric Europe in December is a wonderful time to visit, there’s a treasure trove of experiences for families to enjoy outside of the peak season.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Disney’s first cruise ship in Australia is fun for young and old
Even before I set foot on board the Disney Wonder, I can tell this will be a cruise unlike any other.
- by Craig Platt
Opinion
I’ve made these family road-trip mistakes so you don’t have to
Anyone who tells you that having kids won’t change your lifestyle is either A) a bad parent, or B) not a parent.
- by Ben Groundwater
I took my teen daughter with me on a European river cruise
Bringing a teenager on a river cruise raises a few questions – will she stay in the cabin complaining about the Wi-Fi and be desperate to disembark? Only one way to find out
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Holidaying with a teen? You’ll love Japan (we did)
Japan, it turns out, is the ideal destination for high school boys because it offers that most precious of commodities: freedom.
- by Catherine Keenan
Ten of the best things to do in London with teens
Boho markets, Hyde Park, street art, Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Eight budget spots perfect for family holidays
If money’s too tight to mention, these budget-busting destinations make for the perfect family getaway both at home and overseas.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Our guide to visiting the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’
Disneyland is unforgettable but in order to enjoy the ''Happiest Place on Earth'' you need patience and planning.
- by Julie Miller
Better than Disneyland: 10 great cities for families
If you dare to brave a big city with kids in tow you’ll find some cities are far better child-ready than others.
- by David Whitley
Eight great family trips in Australia and New Zealand
There’s an option for you (and the little ones) in every corner of our great wide land. You might even find a couple of spots across the Tasman.
- by Dilvin Yasa.
Learning to survive, Bear Grylls-style, near Melbourne
Designed to keep kids amused and teach them some survival skills, with the family joining in for a final fifth adventure together at the end.
- by Paul Chai
How to survive a family holiday to the snow
For weeks I had been planning this holiday, daunted at the prospect of how to make it a success.
- by Catherine Naylor
How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday
Until our family experienced our first stopover in Singapore, I didn’t realise I’d been doing long-haul flights all wrong.
- by Shaney Hudson
I stayed in a youth hostel with my kids and disturbed the backpackers
I used to stay in this very hostel back in my early 20s, but I’ve never stayed in one with my kids. I’m here to see if it’s a good idea.
- by Ben Groundwater
How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
The underrated joys of road trip games
When you’re halfway into a 700-kilometre outback drive from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy, it’s pretty obvious that “I Spy” isn’t going to cut it.
- by David Whitley
Not just honeymooners: This spectacular resort welcomes all comers
Avani+ Fares resort sits beside a healthy 220-metre house reef, a home for marine life and corals, giving the easiest access to “pure nature”.
- by Jane Reddy
I went to Club Med without my kids – and regretted it
When you have young children, a “holiday” is often just parenting in a nicer location. But at this place, I wish my kids were here with me, living the dream.
- by Ben Groundwater