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National Arboretum Canberra
Free 100-forest living monument with Canberra's most spectacular Pods playground and sweeping city views.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Free riverside botanical gardens with subantarctic plant house, Japanese garden and children's discovery zone.
kunanyi / Mount Wellington Pinnacle Walk
Drive or hike to the summit of Hobart's iconic mountain for panoramic city and coastal views.
Floriade Festival Canberra
Australia's biggest flower festival, Commonwealth Park (September)
Australian Botanic Gardens – Black Mountain
Free 90-hectare native plant gardens with a rainforest gully boardwalk and children's discovery space.
Cataract Gorge & Chairlift Launceston
Dramatic gorge walks, Australia's longest chairlift and a swimming basin minutes from Launceston's CBD.
Whiteman Park Adventure Playground
Massive free adventure playground with vintage trams and train rides in a huge bushland park.
Glenelg Beach — School Holiday Fun
Beach fun, dolphin tours and splash pads at Glenelg.
Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Mass hot air balloon launches over Canberra (March)
South Bank Parklands
Free inner-city beach, lagoon pool, and parklands on Brisbane's riverfront.
Darwin Waterfront Lagoon
Free wave pool and recreation lagoon right on Darwin Harbour — family swimming at its best.
Hahndorf German Village
Australia's oldest surviving German settlement — stroll the main street, taste German food, and explore history.
Leanyer Recreation Park Darwin
Free outdoor water park with slides and splash zones, Darwin
Lancelin Sand Dunes
Surf massive coastal sand dunes on a bodyboard — one of WA's most unique outdoor adventures.
Wineglass Bay Beach & East Coast Beaches
World-class free beaches — Wineglass Bay, Friendly Beaches and Binalong Bay on Tasmania's stunning east coast.
Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
Free hike above the War Memorial with Canberra's best panoramic views and regular kangaroo sightings.
Cottesloe Beach
Perth's most iconic beach — white sand, crystal water, and the perfect family swim spot.
Mundaring Weir & O'Connor Museum
Historic reservoir in the Perth Hills with scenic walks, cycling tracks, and a fascinating goldfields story.
Burswood Park Playground
One of Perth's biggest free playgrounds right on the Swan River with city skyline views.
Ginninderra Falls Reserve
Hidden free waterfall and swimming hole just 20 minutes from Canberra's CBD — a local's secret.
EPIC Skate Park & BMX Track Canberra
Free world-class outdoor skate park and BMX track — used for national competitions, open to all skill levels.
Hobart Waterfront & Constitution Dock
Hobart's historic harbour precinct — fish and chips, fishing boats and waterfront walks at the city's heart.
Darwin Airport Aviation Viewing Area
Free plane spotting at Darwin International Airport — great for aviation-mad kids.
Murrumbidgee River Corridor – Kayaking & Cycling
Free river corridor through Canberra for kayaking, cycling, swimming and wildlife-spotting.
Palmerston Water Park
Free outdoor water play park in Palmerston — slides, jets, and splash zones for all ages.
Breakout Adelaide
Immersive escape rooms for the whole family — solve puzzles and crack codes to escape in 60 minutes.
Hollybank Treetops Adventure
Zip lines and treetop adventures in forest near Launceston
Hobart Aquatic Centre
50m pool, waterslides and a toddler splash zone at Hobart's main indoor aquatic centre.
Laser Zone Fremantle — Laser Tag
Multi-level laser tag arena in the heart of Fremantle — great for groups and birthday parties.
Tahune Adventures AirWalk
Canopy walkway over the Huon River and forest walks, Geeveston
Tahune Airwalk
Walk 597m of elevated treetop walkways above stunning Huon Valley forest, with ziplines available.
Adventure World Perth
WA's biggest theme park and water park — rides, slides, and thrills for the whole family.
Elanda Point Canoe Company
Kayaking and canoe tours through the Noosa Everglades and Lake Cootharaba.
Kakadu National Park Day Trip
UNESCO World Heritage wilderness with ancient Aboriginal rock art, dramatic waterfalls, and extraordinary wildlife.
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) Kayaking & Boat Tours
Paddle or cruise through 13 dramatic sandstone gorges carved by the Katherine River — a bucket-list NT experience.
Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs
Tour ancient glittering dolomite caves then swim in a natural thermal pool in deep south Tasmania.
Canberra Aquatic and Leisure Centre (ARC)
50m pool, wave pool, waterslides and splash area at Canberra's top indoor aquatic leisure centre.
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens & Mini Golf
Beautifully landscaped gardens with a fun 18-hole mini golf course the whole family will love.
Adelaide Escape Rooms
Themed escape room adventures for families and groups — multiple venues across Adelaide.
Penny Royal World Adventure
Gondola rides, mini golf and adventure activities, Launceston
Tasmazia and The Village of Lower Crackpot
Eight mazes and quirky miniature village, Hampshire
Cockington Green Gardens
Miniature world gardens and steam train rides, Nicholls
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park with 40+ rides, Tiger Island, and DreamWorks characters.
Thunderbird Park Tamborine Mountain
Flying foxes, ropes courses, and outdoor adventures in Gold Coast hinterland rainforest.
The Maze Lesmurdie
Get delightfully lost in a classic hedge maze surrounded by beautiful Perth Hills gardens.
Cub Hub South Brisbane
Indoor soft play and café for kids up to 10, with baby zone and parent lounge in South Brisbane.
Funland Amusement Rides — Port Adelaide
Classic carnival rides and amusements at Port Adelaide — old-school fun for the whole family.
The Nut Chairlift Stanley
Chairlift to the top of Stanley's iconic volcanic plug
Zoomers Adventure Park Bli Bli
Sunshine Coast family fun park with go-karts, mini golf, water slides, and bumper boats.
Coal Valley Family Cycling
Flat vineyard cycling through scenic Coal Valley wine country — great for families with young riders.
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