Queensland Family Adventure

Duration
10 days
Price from
£4,135 pp.
Location
Australia, Australasia
Brisbane Skyline

Trip Highlights

  • Visit to Bluey's World Brisbane
  • Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef
  • 4WD Tour of Lamington National Park

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • All transfers
  • Activities and guides where mentioned

Family-fun down under

Uncover the best that Queensland has to offer, between inland rainforests, coastal cities and tropical islands - you'll find it all here, packed into 10 days.

Travelling with children in mind, this family holiday balances fun, discovery and relaxation in equal measure. Every stop has been chosen to spark curiosity, keeping your little ones engaged while giving parents the chance to unwind. This is an itinerary that has been designed by parents for parents, to make sure that all members of the family have plenty to enjoy on their trip down under.

Our Australia expert Otti says: "O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is a real highlight of this family adventure because it caters for all members of the travelling party equally. Younger travellers are super excited about the flying fox zipline and treetop walks, which bring the rainforest to life in the most exciting way. For parents, the botanical gardens and the Lost World Day Spa, with its sweeping views across Lamington National Park, offer the perfect chance to slow down and reconnect. It’s that balance, adventure for the kids and pure relaxation for the adults, that makes this such an ideal first stop."

What makes this trip special is the variety of landscapes and settings you’ll explore together in only 10 days. One day you’re surrounded by lush rainforest, the next you’re in a buzzing city, and before long you’re barefoot on a sandy island. From wildlife encounters and outdoor adventures to simply having time as a family in beautiful surroundings, this journey brings together the very best of Queensland in a way that’s both exciting and easy-going.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Your family adventure begins

Complex Oreillys Rainforest Retreat Gold Coast Australia Website

After landing at Brisbane Airport, you will be taken in a private transfer up into the Gold Coast Hinterland, ready for your three-night stay at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. The retreat is located in Lamington National Park, an area packed with walking trails, waterfalls and dramatic viewpoints. Upon your arrival at the lodge, you have the rest of the day free to get acquainted with the diverse range of activities on offer.

Day 2 Best of O'Reilly's 4WD Tour

Best of Oreillys 4 WD tour oreillys rainforest retreat gold coast australia

This morning, make sure to have an early breakfast before your morning guided tour of the surrounds of O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. You will board a jungle bus that takes you through the diverse ecosystems of Lamington National Park, as well as up to viewpoints and waterfalls. This trip is also very educational, as you and your little ones discover secrets about the flora and fauna that make up this World Heritage area. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the retreat and the National Park.

Day 3 Free time at O'Reilly's

Day 4 Exploring Brisbane

Day 5 Bluey's World

Day 6 Off to the Beach

Day 7 Explore the Whitsundays

Day 8 Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Day 9 Free time on Hamilton Island

Day 10 Time to go home

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January

A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.

February

Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.

March

Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.

April

Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.

May

Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.

June

Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.

July

Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.

August

Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.

September

Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks

October

Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.

November

Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.

December

Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.

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