Honest family travel from a mum who’s actually doing it
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Australian school holidays 2026–2028: the dates for every state and territory
Here is the uncomfortable truth about family travel: the calendar decides most of it before you do. Airlines know precisely when the Queensland spring holidays begin, and they price the flights accordingly. So the single most useful thing you can do for next year’s trip is not choosing the destination – it’s knowing, well ahead…
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Great Ocean Road with Kids: A 3-Day Itinerary That Isn’t a Marathon
Updated July 2026 with current information. The Great Ocean Road is on every “do before you die” list, and most of those lists quietly assume you’re doing it childfree, in one heroic day, stopping wherever the light’s nice. Try that with a toddler and a five-year-old and you’ll spend the whole drive handing snacks over…
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Melbourne with Kids: A Local’s Guide
Updated July 2026 with current prices. We lived in Melbourne before we moved north, and I’ll admit I get a bit misty about it. It’s a brilliant city for kids once you know where to point them – and, crucially, once you know how much of the good stuff is free. Because Melbourne can quietly…
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Gold Coast Theme Parks with Kids: An Honest Guide
Updated July 2026 with current prices. Living in Brisbane, the Gold Coast theme parks are basically our backyard – an hour down the M1 and you’re in the car park, second-guessing whether you brought enough sunscreen. (You didn’t. Nobody ever does.) We’ve done them with a toddler strapped to my chest and a five-year-old vibrating…
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12 Contingencies to Pack for a Camping Trip with Kids
Camping with children can be one of the best ways to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the outdoors as a family. However, when you are travelling off the grid, even a small problem can quickly become a major inconvenience. Careful contingency planning helps you stay calm, comfortable and prepared when things do not go to…
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Plane Games and Activities For Kids
A domestic flight can be torture when you have a few kids in tow… and don’t even get us started on international flights. Fear not, we have put together the best options for quiet, compact, low-mess, and playable games on a tray table. Card games that travel easily When taking a pack of cards with…
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The Ultimate Guide to Flying with Children in Australia: Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar
Travelling with children can feel like coordinating a minor military operation. Between packing the correct snacks and timing naps to match boarding calls, the last thing you need is a surprise at the check-in desk. Airlines have strict, distinct rules regarding child ages, ticket pricing, and required documentation. To ensure your next family holiday takes…
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How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight with a Toddler
Updated July 2026 with current information. Nobody enjoys the idea of a long-haul flight with a toddler. Somewhere over the ocean, in the dark, with a small person who has decided that now – now – is the time to practise standing up, you will question every decision that led you here. But it is…
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Byron Bay & the Northern Rivers with Kids
Updated July 2026 with current prices. Byron has a reputation as a place for hens’ weekends and wellness retreats, which can make you assume it’s not really for families. Ignore that. With kids, Byron and the wider Northern Rivers are a genuinely lovely few days – and from us in Brisbane it’s a comfortable couple…