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Here's our list of traveler recommendations in Australia & the Pacific tagged as 'Good for Kids' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local travel recommendations.
Bangtail Muster
Written by Viator, April 2011
A highlight on the Alice Springs calendar of events is the annual celebration known as the Bangtail Muster. Taking its name from the stockman’s practice of snipping a piece a cow’s tail when counting ...
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Best horse riding ever - Glenworth valley
Written by eva_afta, November 2010
The best horse riding establishment I have ever been to is Glenworth Valley on the Central Coast of NSW. There are a couple of different treks there and the staff are friendly and helpful. The horses ...
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Best Views in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012
Sydney is good looking – and knows it. Its natural harbour, golden beaches, iconic Sydney Opera House
and Harbour Bridge are sights that never loose their charm. But in a
city this size you ...
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Bondi Beach, Photographer's Delight
Written by RobC, New Zealand, October 2011
If you like beaches and you like taking photographs, there's something about Bondi Beach that makes it a great destination. First of all there's the amazing mix of people: more than other beach in ...
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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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Brisbane’s Royal Exhibition
Written by Brooke, Australia, July 2012
Reminiscent of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Brisbane Royal Exhibition , as it was formerly called, brings 10 days of fair rides, animal parades and showbags to the Brisbane Exhibition ...
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Budget Friendly Things To Do In Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
A trip to Melbourne
needn’t make a dent in your budget. In fact, many of the city’s top
attractions are free! On top of that we’ve got a whole list of
wallet-friendly activities to enjoy: ...
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Cairns Day-Trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
This may be a bit obvious when out in stunning Cairns , but you must, must, must take at least one day-trip to the Great Barrier Reef !
Here you can engage in snorkeling or just lay out on the ...
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Cairns for Kids
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Central Cairns:
Cairns Lagoon
Cairns Lagoon on the Esplanade in central Cairns is a real drawcard for kids. This huge manmade pool is a safe saltwater swimming spot for kids (and their ...
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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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Cairns’ Best Beaches
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
Cairns – often considered the jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef –
is a sensational destination in and of itself. The area is most famous
for its beaches, locally known as the ...
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Celebrating Christmas in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
Christmas in Melbourne
is very much like Christmas in the northern hemisphere – a time for
families, gift giving and huge Christmas dinners; the city is strewn
with festive decorations, ...
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Celebrating Melbourne Day
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2012
Each year Melbourne celebrates its beginnings on Melbourne Day, an annual celebration that marks the founding of the city on August 30, 1835. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from ...
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Central Sydney Highlights: From Top Attractions to Hidden Gems
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
It’s hard to miss Sydney’s biggest attractions – just head to the harbour and there they are! But once you’ve seen the Opera House , Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge ,
what’s ...
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Christmas in Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The warm weather during Christmas in Australia intensifies in the northern cities like Cairns and Darwin .
Christmas in Cairns, for example, gets weather reaching the upper 80s
quite ...
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