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Onkaparinga River National Park
Spectacular gorge walks, swimming holes, and wildlife just 30 minutes south of Adelaide.
Kings Park School Holiday Walks
Free nature walks and Aboriginal heritage at Kings Park.
Morialta Conservation Park
Stunning gorge walks, waterfalls, and rockpools in the Adelaide Hills — free and just 10km from the city.
Katherine Hot Springs
Free natural thermal pools in Katherine township, 32°C year-round
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Birdwatching wetlands and floodplains, free to visit, near Darwin
Edith Falls (Leliyn) Nitmiluk NP
Tiered waterfall and swimming holes in Nitmiluk NP (Leliyn)
Tasman Blowhole and Sea Stacks Walk
Free coastal walk past blowhole, arch, and sea stacks, Tasman Peninsula
Mataranka Thermal Pool
Famous crystal-clear 34°C natural thermal pool, Elsey NP, Mataranka
Monarto Safari Park — School Holidays
Safari bus tours with lions and giraffes near Adelaide.
Territory Wildlife Park
Meet Australia's unique wildlife including crocs, bilbies, and dingoes in natural habitats near Berry Springs.
Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin's world-famous wildlife zoo with crocodile shows, 1,200+ animals, Sunshine Coast.
Mary River Wetlands Boat Tour
Cruise the Mary River floodplains to spot massive saltwater crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Cohunu Koala Park
Hug a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and meet wombats at this beloved family wildlife park.
Belair National Park
Adelaide's closest national park — playgrounds, pools, tennis, mini golf, and abundant wildlife.
Victor Harbor — Granite Island & Horse Tram
Iconic coastal town south of Adelaide — historic horse tram to Granite Island and Little Penguins at dusk.
Marakoopa Cave
Glowworms and cave tours, Mole Creek Karst NP
Lake Leschenaultia — Swimming & Hiking
Crystal-clear freshwater swimming lake with bushwalks, camping and BBQs in the Darling Range.
Bicheno Penguin Tours
Fairy penguin night tours on Tasmania's east coast
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holidays
Cuddle koalas and feed kangaroos at Lone Pine.
Sea World Gold Coast — School Holiday Spectacular
Marine animals, rides and shows at Sea World Gold Coast.
Perth Zoo — School Holiday Programs
Animal encounters and keeper talks at Perth Zoo.
Caversham Wildlife Park — School Holidays
Hand-feed kangaroos and native animals in Swan Valley.
Adelaide Zoo — School Holiday Programs
Animal encounters and keeper talks at Adelaide Zoo.
AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia
Walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays and dugongs at WA's premier aquarium.
Featherdale Wildlife Park School Holidays
Hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas in Western Sydney.
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
Magical gardens with giant crystals, peacocks, and Peace Pagodas near Byron Bay.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching
World-class humpback whale watching in the whale capital of the world, July–November.
Crocosaurus Cove
Get face-to-face with massive saltwater crocodiles in Darwin's CBD — including the famous Cage of Death experience.
Zoodoo Wildlife Park
Hand-feed giraffes, zebras and native animals at this relaxed open-range wildlife park near Richmond.
National Zoo and Aquarium Canberra
Intimate zoo with snow leopards, giraffes and hippos plus behind-the-scenes animal encounters.
Armadale Reptile & Wildlife Centre
Get up close with snakes, lizards, and Australia's most iconic reptiles at this hands-on centre.
Ngilgi Cave Yallingup
Spectacular limestone cave tour in the heart of the Margaret River region — awe-inspiring formations.
Araluen Botanic Park
Stunning botanic gardens in the Perth Hills — spectacular tulip festival in spring, beautiful year-round.
Warrawong Sanctuary
Magical nocturnal wildlife sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills — spot wombats, bandicoots, and more after dark.
Seahorse World
World's largest seahorse aquaculture facility, Beauty Point
Platypus House
Platypus and echidna encounters at Beauty Point
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
Stunning lavender farm in full bloom, Nabowla (seasonal Dec–Jan)
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
Tasmanian devil encounters and native wildlife, Mole Creek
King Solomon Cave
Spectacular limestone formations cave tour, Mole Creek
Gordon River Cruises Strahan
World Heritage wilderness cruise from Strahan village
Lake St Clair National Park
Australia's deepest lake with walks, ferry rides and alpine scenery
Crocosaurus Cove Darwin
City saltwater crocodile park with Cage of Death, Darwin CBD
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Wildlife sanctuary with kangaroos, koalas and platypus, 40min from Canberra
Crocodylus Park Darwin
Crocodile research facility and zoo with feeding tours, Darwin
Collingwood Childrens Farm School Holidays
Farm animals and hands-on activities in inner Melbourne.
School Holiday Programs
Taronga Zoo offers a variety of educational and engaging school holiday programs for children, including animal encounte
Explore the Backyard
Discover the fascinating creatures living in your own backyard during these school holiday nature exploration programs.
School Holiday Program: Nature Explorers
Discover the wonders of the natural world through interactive exhibits and outdoor activities. Suitable for ages 6-10.
Adelaide Hills Lavender Farm
Pick your own lavender in the stunning Adelaide Hills — fragrant, beautiful, and uniquely South Australian.
Wings Wildlife Park
Native birds and animals park, Gunns Plains
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