Australia’s Ultimate Family-Friendly Adventures

If you are looking for a family-friendly break that offers a memorable travel experience for grown ups and kids alike, there are many luxury accommodation options in Australia that provide stimulation and escape for every member of the family.

Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains region of NSW is a multi-award winning luxury lodge offering the quintessential Australian bush experience.  There is an enormous range of activities available across the property and surrounding area, rich with native wildlife.  The entire family can enjoy mountain biking, horse-riding, and bush walking while the superb spa offers some peace and quiet for adults. Arrangements for children while parents have a romantic dinner are also all part of the service.  Extra activities for children include bush craft, archery and kite flying.  

For an experience the whole family will remember forever, Arkaba, in South Australia’s magnificent Flinders Ranges, is available for exclusive use.  With only five rooms, you can truly make this escape your own.  The remote 60,000acre private wildlife conservancy is dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s unique wildlife and birds.  Witness kangaroos, emus and other abundant wildlife on a private open-top safari drives with an expert guide or experience bush immersion programs for the family that include species identification, tracking wildlife and orienteering in the bush, and spend the evenings reminiscing on the events of the day in front of the campfire.   Arkaba welcomes children over the age of 8.

Jamala Wildlife Lodge is situated within Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium.  This unique accommodation experience offers close encounters with some of the world’s most dangerous and endangered animals, while enjoying the comfort of five star luxury accommodation, fine gourmet cuisine and exceptional facilities.  Due to the safety regulations and the nature of the tours the lodge only accommodates children 6 years and over on standard nights however monthly “Family nights” offer the opportunity for children 4 years and older to stay. 

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is located on WA’s incredible Coral Coast just steps from the water. The camp is a haven for an adventurous family.  As well as snorkeling, fishing and exploring the reef straight from the beach, Sal Salis is one of few places to experience swimming with the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark (April to July), or Humpback Whales (August to October). The camp and activities are suitable for children over the age of five years who will remember forever the incredible wildlife, marine life and the thrill of sleeping under the stars in luxury tents.

Wildman Wilderness Lodge is situated on the beautiful Mary River Wetlands - around half way between Darwin and Kakadu in the Northern Territory.  This incredible lodge, immersed in its environment, offers travellers the opportunity to explore an amazing region from stylish eco-lodge and safari-tent  accommodation featuring luxury bedding and bunk beds for the kids.  Wildman features a variety of boutique and environmentally sensitive touring options to suit the whole family, including guided tours of Kakadu National Park and cruising on the Mary River.  There are opportunities to spot local wildlife at every turn and, at the end of each day, delicious meals and wine complete the experience.

There is no better introduction to the iconic splendor of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef than Lizard Island. The immaculate private island is reserved for the exclusive use of resort guests and welcomes children over the age of 10. Families visiting Lizard Island Resort can enjoy an extensive range of activities including snorkelling directly off a private beach, as well as the unlimited use of non-motorised water sports and motorised dinghies. 

Please contact us to bespoke your family holiday in Australia. Email: travel@onlyluxe.com.au