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Gold Coast Theme Parks
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of the Gold Coast's big drawcards for visitors is its clutch of thrill-filled theme parks. There are a whole raft of ticketing options too, giving you access to multiple parks. Here are the ...
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Brisbane for Kids
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Here are our picks for Brisbane ‘s best attractions for families and kids. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Brisbane Things To Do blog . Visit the original post to ...
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Cairns Tropical Zoo
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011
Sprawling across approximately 15 acres, the Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest such facility in North Queensland . Home to a wide array of exotic wildlife, the zoo also features a tight schedule ...
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Christmas on New Zealand’s South Island
Written by Kyle, USA, November 2012
Though Christmas on New Zealand’s South Island is celebrated in the same form as many other places in the world, two notable exceptions make Christmas in New Zealand
a special and unique ...
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Experience the Magic: Harry Potter comes to Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Australian fans of witchcraft and wizardry are thrilled about the recent opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Sydney ’s Powerhouse Museum that debuted on November 19, 2011. The exhibition ...
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Family Friendly Things to Do in Perth
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
A trip to Perth, or Western Australia for that matter, is bound to be a largely outdoors affair. And where there’s nature, there is sure to be enticing experiences for kids. Animals, parks and ...
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Harbour Walk - The Spit to Manly
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
One of Sydney's most famous walks is from The Spit to Manly. You will traverse many bays, headlands and beaches on your way from the beautiful Clontarf Beach to the Manly Harbour beach via Grotto ...
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Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
Puffing Billy is an old restored steam engine that runs on its original mountain track in Melbourne ’s Dandenong Ranges .
Built to transport the area’s first settlers around the mountains, ...
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Sovereign Hill
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Melbourne’s fortunes were made in the Victorian goldfields in the 1850s, when thousands of migrants descended upon the area after the discovery of gold. The town of Ballarat was at the epicentre of ...
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The Best Family-Friendly Attractions of North Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Just across Sydney Harbour
among the leafy green suburbs of Manly, Mosman and Milsons Point lie a
few of the city’s best family-friendly attractions. Here’s our pick of
the bunch. Editor’s ...
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The National Gallery of Victoria
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne is the oldest and largest public art museum in Australia . Operating across two sites in the city, on St Kilda Road and in Federation ...
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Top 5 Kid-Friendly Activities in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Kids in Melbourne ,
well, they’re a little bit spoilt really. Spoilt for choice that is.
With museums, parks, theatres, gardens and specially designed kids’
spaces and workshops, there’s plenty ...
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Wildlife Encounters in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
There are many opportunities for visitors to Melbourne to enjoy the native Australian wildlife. Below we’ve listed several areas where you can encounter some of these critters in Melbourne. ...
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