Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and a great city to explore with kids. After spending two years as expats in the city, we have lots of suggestions for the best things to do in Melbourne with kids. Not to be out-shone by big sister Sydney, Melbourne offers so much to see and do. It may not have the huge …
Exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation
We were headed up to Cairns in far north Queensland for a holiday, but knew we didn’t just want a resort getaway. We don’t do so well with staying put and lounging around. We prefer small scale tourism over the typical mass tourism that you get around Cairns, and Cape Tribulation feels off the beaten path. We had fond memories of …
How to do the Great Barrier Reef with Kids
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is on most traveler bucket lists. The GBR is not just for divers or backpackers or adventure seekers. We visited as a family with young kids and had an amazing day on the Great Barrier Reef with kids. We have all heard how climate change and ocean acidification are threatening our coral reefs throughout …
Queensland Exploring: Cairns with Kids
Cairns in far north Queensland, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. It is a tourist town that we had no real expectations about. We figured we would go see the Reef and relax at our resort, but there were so many wonderful things to do in Cairns with kids that …
The Best Tasmania Itinerary (+ Tasmania Road Trip Map)
Tasmania is an island state in Australia known for its rugged landscape, sparse population and of course Tasmanian devils. Affectionately called “Tassie” by Australians, it is rugged and wild and easy to fall for. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the awesome hiking opportunities and city lovers will appreciate the rich foodie and art culture. In this guide, we want to help …
Sydney with Kids on a Budget – It is Possible!
As Australia’s largest city, Sydney is a must for most travelers. Australia in general is not a cheap destination and Sydney as a large city can be trying to see on a budget. In this post we want to share with you what to do in Sydney with kids on a budget, tips for saving money and some options for …