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Australia has a number of holiday destinations and activities that you will want to make sure your kids don’t miss out on. We’ve collated all the very best places to take your kids below and your kids will never forget their time at each of these holiday wonderlands. Travel expert, Linda McCormick, shares her best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Rottnest Island<\/a>, WA\r<\/h2>\n\n
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A short ferry ride from Fremantle<\/a> or Perth, Rottnest Island<\/a> is a fantastic day trip for families. Populated with loads of fuzzy marsupials called quokkas, your kids will giggle every time they see these adorable balls of fluff hopping about. As cars are not permitted on the island (except in rare circumstances), visitors hire bicycles upon arrival and use the many trails to explore the island. Bring a picnic, cycle down to the lighthouse, and eat lunch on the beach. The island is also perfect for snorkelling, swimming and bushwalking with the family.\r<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Surfers Paradise<\/a>, QLD\r<\/h2>\n\n\n

You won\u2019t be surprised to learn that kids love theme parks, and there are plenty to choose from in Surfers Paradise<\/a>. One thing that you might be surprised by, however, is that your kids are never too young to enjoy them. Regardless of whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, there is plenty available for them to experience in Surfers Paradise. Kids of different ages will react to the same thing in a completely different manner, and it\u2019s so cute to see little tots light up at the sight of their favourite characters wandering around the park, while older kids get excited about zipping around on the scariest rides. Whether you want the educational fun of Sea World, or your child wants to pretend they\u2019re a star in Movie World, you\u2019ll find plenty to do. And afterwards, you can laugh about your experiences while building sandcastles on one of the golden beaches that have made Surfers Paradise famous throughout the world.\r<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Red Centre<\/a>, NT\r<\/h2>\n\n\n

Often referred to as the “heart of Australia”, the Red Centre offers countless opportunities for exploring fascinating rock formations, while learning about geology and Aboriginal cultures. The most famous landmark in Australia, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is popular with kids because it\u2019s so huge \u2013 abruptly rising out of the desert without any warning. After exploring the caves, water holes and rock markings around the area, head to the Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and marvel at these magnificent dome-shaped rock formations. Kids of all ages will love trawling through the many rocks on the ground.\r Alice Springs<\/a> is also the perfect base to start your trip to the Northern Territory with plenty of family-friendly accomodation options. <\/p>\n\n\n

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4. Canberra<\/a>, ACT\r<\/h2>\n\n
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Today\u2019s kids are tomorrow\u2019s leaders, so it\u2019s important to encourage an understanding of the responsibility voting entails and how our country is governed. Take a free tour of Parliament House, and if you can time it right, you might get to see democracy in action, and “Question Time” can be very entertaining. Kids will also love a visit to Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, where they can press plenty of buttons to make cool things happen. Take time to see the Australian War Memorial, Australian National Museum and many other centres that feature our cultural heritage. Canberra<\/a> should definitely be on your list!\r<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Snowy Mountains<\/a>, NSW\r<\/h2>\n\n\n

Learning to ski is much easier when you\u2019re a kid \u2013 after all, you have less distance to fall \u2013 and snow holds a certain magic quality for young children. Kids throughout the world love to build snowmen, go skiing and snowboarding, have snowball fights, make snow angels and build snow forts. Every kid in Australia should get to try this \u2013 at least once in their childhood. Adults will quickly find their inner child when they encounter snow, too. Definitely visit the Snowy Mountains<\/a> on your next trip!<\/p>\n\n\n

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