Author: Lisa Wagstaff

Discover an otherworldly wonderland of forests, mountains, lakes, beaches, fjords and unique wildlife.

They have everything from mountain biking and horse riding to private plunge pools and coral planting. Go on. Splurge a little.

Want unlimited access to Mogo Wildlife Park & Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park? Kids get FREE entry and save up to $70 when you buy an annual pass. Plus, you can now camp at Mogo, feed the giraffes and eat breakfast with the tigers.

More than just somewhere to sleep, these holiday parks have ropes courses, a brewery, a giant billabong, a wildlife park for the kids to meet koalas and much more. These BIG4 Holiday Parks will delight the kids for their whole stay.

Discover secret swimming holes in the rainforest, cycling trails, wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef and more.

Coronet Peak has so much on offers for families. From the Skiwiland snow school, eight lifts, 280 hectares of skiable terrain and more

California maki sushi is tasty and fun to prepare. Don’t forget; these sushi rolls taste even better with a spot of wasabi, dipped in soy sauce or with a slice of pickled ginger on top. Yum!

Star of the Sea Terrigal has two heated pools, a waterslide, tennis and squash courts, kids playground and more. The spacious three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments have views of Terrigal Beach and parking for two cars.

Experience a rush like no other as you soar through the magical rainforest reaching speeds of up to 120kph in just 3.5 seconds. 3 people can swing over the rainforest for $199.

These gorgeous gardens in the heart of Canberra are great for a family day out. There are many walking paths littered throughout the park that are suitable for children. Keep your eye out for rare and endangered plant species and lots of colourful birds flying about.