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For bigger kids, there’s also hands-on learning experiences and behind-the-scenes tours.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 3: Get up close and personal with native animals\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1247707173":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Wangetti_HartleysCrocodileAdventures_WildlifeExperiences_BradNewton_148071.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Wangetti_HartleysCrocodileAdventures_WildlifeExperiences_BradNewton_148071.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d43aeeeaaf773cef2d1-hartleys-crocodile-adventures","alt":"Crocodile being pole fed by guide on Hartley's Crocodile Adventures boat 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education, spend the day exploring the melaleuca wetland, eucalypt woodland and riverine rainforest environments that play home to a variety of native and exotic animals including cassowaries, koalas, emus and kangaroos.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe star animal attraction is Hartley’s crocodiles, which you can see at the daily crocodile farm tour, boat tour or crocodile show.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet halfway between Cairns and Port Douglas, you can top and tail this day out with these \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas-holiday-planner-guide.html\" title=\"Port Douglas holiday planner\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethings to do in Port Douglas\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 4: Hit the road connecting Cairns and Townsville\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1467225136":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_ParonellaPark_BradNewton_146788.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_ParonellaPark_BradNewton_146788.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d447b935fbe730db97c-paronella-park","alt":"A guide with two fathers and children, with Paronella Park's waterfall in the 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target=\"_self\"\u003EParonella Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, where little imaginations can run wild, exploring the towering trees and ruins of the Spanish-style castle built by cane farmer Jose Paronella in the early 1930s.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll want at least half a day here to do it justice (use \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-paronella-park-in-a-day.html\" title=\"Paronella Park in a day\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E), so if you’re short on time, keep pushing onto your pitstop, Ingham. With a rich Italian population (and the delis to prove it), detour off the Bruce Highway at \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-ingham.html\" title=\"Ingham things to do\" target=\"_self\"\u003EIngham\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E to pick up picnic supplies to enjoy in the scenic Tyto Wetlands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMake the sunny city of Townsville your base for tonight, checking into one of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/your-townsville-and-magnetic-island-accommodation-guide.html\" title=\"Townsville Magnetic Island accommodation\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethese accommodation providers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 5: Go deeper into the tropics\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1679714758":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2022_TSV_MuseumOfTropicalQiueensland_TheEditSuite_153170.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2022_TSV_MuseumOfTropicalQiueensland_TheEditSuite_153170.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2cbcbe7073ad68fe-queensland-museum-tropics","alt":"Mother and son explore exhibits at the Queensland Museum Tropics","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/educational-north-queensland-family-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1679714758.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1728891012605/2022-tsv-museumoftropicalqiueensland-theeditsuite-153170.jpeg","uuid":"b0d68ed8-d22f-4c18-b0f3-386461997dab","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_733729503":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’ll be no shortage of stories to share at the next ‘show and tell’ after a visit to \u003Ca title=\"Queensland Museum Tropics\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2cbcbe7073ad68fe-queensland-museum-tropics\" target=\"_self\"\u003EQueensland Museum Tropics\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated in the heart of Townsville, a morning at the museum is a welcome change of pace: sleep a little later, \u003Ca title=\"townsville restaurants cafes\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-townsville-restaurants-and-cafes\" target=\"_self\"\u003Erefuel at a local cafe\u003C/a\u003E, then get to exploring the natural history, archaeology and history of Queensland's tropics.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the two World Heritage sites you've explored so far on the trip - the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef - then fire up the kids' imaginations while discovering the tragic ale of HMS Pandora, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMinds blown, spend your afternoon \u003Ca title=\"things to do Townsville\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-townsville\" target=\"_self\"\u003Etaking in the sights of Townsville\u003C/a\u003E - either by the water along The Strand, or from the top of iconic Castle Hill. You'll be able to see all the way to tomorrow's destination. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 6: Ditch the mainland for Maggie\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1359680505":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2023_TSV_MagneticIsland_Aquascene_Islands_JesseLindemann_154782.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2023_TSV_MagneticIsland_Aquascene_Islands_JesseLindemann_154782.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-57fcd035d47faa9f4a37fe48-aquascene-magnetic-island","alt":"Family enjoying the full day Discovery Tour with Aquascene Magnetic Island, stopped to play at Nelly Bay","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/educational-north-queensland-family-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1359680505.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1728891537331/2023-tsv-magneticisland-aquascene-islands-jesselindemann-154782.jpeg","uuid":"0aa560f2-09b6-45cd-912a-cc32d8265ebf","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Aquascene, Magnetic Island, Townsville",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_776949090":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESwap science class for the 20-minute ferry ride to \u003Ca title=\"Magnetic Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E and you’ll quickly disprove Captain James Cook’s theory that the isle had a magnetic force, as picturesque and popular as it may be.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMaggie, as she’s affectionately known, is made up of 78% national park or conservation area, a smattering of bays and beaches, and is consistently rated as \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/best-holidays-for-kids-magnetic-island.html\" title=\"Magnetic Island with kids\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eone of the best holidays with kids\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is there to do? \u003Ca title=\"things to do Magnetic Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/things-to-do-magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhere do we begin? \u003C/a\u003ENature is your biggest adventure out here, with hiking trails \u003Ci\u003Eand \u003C/i\u003Esnorkelling trails to explore, both revealing WWII history and unique island fauna, from tropical fish and giant clams to koalas and rock wallabies. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA guided boat tour with \u003Ca title=\"Aquascene Magnetic Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-57fcd035d47faa9f4a37fe48-aquascene-magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAquascene\u003C/a\u003E is the best way to explore the island's most magnificent reaches. 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