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Here’s a handy guide to help you decide.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love…nature\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-398043 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wallabies-at-cape-hillsborough-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Wallabies at Cape Hillsborough\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to start your holiday with a spring in your step? Well, hop to it at Causarina Beach a.k.a “\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cape-hillsborough-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Hillsborough\u003C/a\u003E” in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay region,\u003C/a\u003E must-do for Kangaroo and Wallaby lovers. On dusk and dawn mobs of roos and wallabies venture onto the salty sand to feed, play (and sometimes box). And, you can join them to watch the sun rise or set over the water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore you arrive, book your \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/cape-hillsborough-sunrise-with-the-wallabies-tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWallaby Tour with Ranger Sam\u003C/a\u003E because she’ll get you as close as possible to the dining wallabies. Sam will take you the best spot on the beach to capture that incredible shot and teach you about the Cape Hillsborough natural eco-system and the resident wallabies and kangaroos that visit daily.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love…beaches\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53448\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53448\" class=\"wp-image-53448 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-spit-main-beach-691x864.jpg\" alt=\"The Spit Main Beach | A local’s guide to the Gold Coast’s best beaches\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-spit-main-beach.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-spit-main-beach-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-spit-main-beach-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-spit-main-beach-335x419.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/keykodesign/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@keykodesign\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s beaches rank among the best in the world and it’s not hard to see why.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll find the warmest, whitest and biggest beaches stretched along the 7,400km coastline from the bottom of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/coolangatta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E to the top of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-york\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur top picks for family-friendly beaches are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/main-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMain Beach\u003C/a\u003E, Gold Coast\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/currumbin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin Estuary\u003C/a\u003E, Gold Coast\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESuttons Beach, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/redcliffe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERedcliffe\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/golden-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGolden Beach\u003C/a\u003E, Caloundra\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBulcock Beach, Caloundra\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScarness Beach, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/fraser-coast/places-to-visit/hervey-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love… hiking\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43663\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carnarvon-gorge.jpg\" alt=\"Carnarvon Gorge | The best active family holidays in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carnarvon-gorge.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carnarvon-gorge-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carnarvon-gorge-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carnarvon-gorge-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOften overlooked, lush \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/carnarvon-gorge-carnarvon-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Carnarvon Gorge\"\u003ECarnarvon Gorge\u003C/a\u003E in the Capricorn Region is a hiker’s paradise. Perfect for families, the easy hikes in and out of the gorge pass by shaded swimming spots, fern valleys and swaying ancient trees.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you make it to the very tip of the gorge, a hike of around 10km, you will be met with some of Australia’s oldest Aboriginal wall art, estimated at being over 3650 years old.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the budget allows, a helicopter ride over areas that are inaccessible to hikers is a must. The best option for the evening is a safari-style tent at the Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge, where kangaroos and kookaburras will share your porch.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E*Note: The national park closes for the wet season, from 1 November to 1 March.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love… adventure\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43665\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brisbane-story-bridge-climb.jpg\" alt=\"Story Bridge Climb | Best active family holidays in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brisbane-story-bridge-climb.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brisbane-story-bridge-climb-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brisbane-story-bridge-climb-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E‘Adventure’ and ‘Brisbane’ are two words not often grouped together, but as well as the capital’s art and cultural appeal, there are an array of adventure activities that even the most smartphone-obsessed teenager will love.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a start, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/story-bridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Story Bridge\"\u003EStory Bridge\u003C/a\u003E is one of only three in the Southern Hemisphere you can climb on a nerve-wracking guided tour. If your legs make it, the extensive views from the top are your reward.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor something closer to the ground, get waterborne on a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/brisbane-whale-watching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewhale watching adventure\u003C/a\u003E where you’ll explore the Brisbane River then hopefully spot some southern rights where the river meets the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo see a little more of the city, take your tribe on an easy-paced \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/brisbane-by-bicycle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eguided bike tour\u003C/a\u003E, including a half-way picnic stop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane has a huge amount of family-friendly hotels and a good central choice is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/adina-apartment-hotel-brisbane-anzac-square\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAdina Apartment Hotel Anzac Square\u003C/a\u003E as it’s close to everything.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love… fitness\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43818 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kayaking-bribie-island.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking Bribie Island | Best active family holidays in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kayaking-bribie-island.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kayaking-bribie-island-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kayaking-bribie-island-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Sunshine Coast\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E is one of Queensland’s most well-known destinations, and in recent years it has garnered a reputation as the fitness capital of Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApart from a range of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/things-to-see-and-do/participation-sports\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esporting events\u003C/a\u003E, most of which are open to everyone, the past few years have seen a swathe of active tours and activities launch.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENoosa Running Tours are a great way for families to explore the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/noosa-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enational park\u003C/a\u003E and coastline, no experience needed. You can also break a sweat on a tandem kayak with Blue Water Kayak Tours – crossing the passage over to windswept Bribie Island is a definite workout but well worth the effort.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe perfect base for these adventures is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/novotel-twin-waters-resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENovotel Twin Waters\u003C/a\u003E, where self-contained apartments overlook the lagoon (perfect for a stand-up paddleboard lesson), and the beach is just a short walk away.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love… snorkelling\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_43819\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43819\" class=\"wp-image-43819 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnetic-island-snorkelling-trail.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Island snorkelling trail | Best active family holidays in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnetic-island-snorkelling-trail.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnetic-island-snorkelling-trail-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnetic-island-snorkelling-trail-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magnetic-island-snorkelling-trail-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-43819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKrista Eppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E are popular choices for a snorkelling adventure, there are many other destinations where you can experience the Great Barrier Reef. One of which is just off Townsville.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Magnetic Island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E (or Maggie to the locals) is a relatively small tropical island with over 20 beautiful beaches accessed by a short ferry from the mainland coast.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s filled with great restaurants, horse-riding tours and lookouts with almost 360-degree views, but the most stunning side to it is all under water. You can also snorkel off the beach at Arthur Bay, or you might prefer to dive into crisp, blue waters from a 58-foot yacht with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/pilgrim-sailing-magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPilgrim Sailing\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe highlight, though, is the two snorkelling trails just off the beach at Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Set your own pace, hire a bodyboard for rest-stops and see some of Australia’s most vibrant marine life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMaggie is a great place to camp as most sites are close to the beach, or for a self-contained option try the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/beachside-magnetic-harbour-apartments\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBeachside Magnetic Harbour Apartments\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor families who love… adrenaline fixes\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43820\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/jungle-surfing-canopy-tours.jpg\" alt=\"Jungle Surfing | Best active family holidays in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/jungle-surfing-canopy-tours.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/jungle-surfing-canopy-tours-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/jungle-surfing-canopy-tours-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESure, you can visit the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E region for hiking, snorkelling, green tree frogs and markets galore, but it’s also a fantastic place to go for heart-pumping adventures!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor human monkeys, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/Jungle-Surfing-Canopy-Tours-and-Jungle-Adventures-Nightwalks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EJungle Surfing Canopy Tours\u003C/a\u003E will test even the sturdiest of hearts. They offer a different perspective on the jungle, as you sweep through the canopy on zip lines and enjoy treetop ‘pit stops’.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor rev heads, hop on a Jungle Rumble quad bike adventure at Daintree Station and carve your own tracks through the old logging trails throughout the Daintree.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd for real adrenaline-junkie families, you can’t go past the Minjin Jungle Swing at AJ Hackett in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, which allows up to three people to swing from a distance of 45 metres to a distance of one metre in 3.5 seconds! It’s the world’s fastest swing, Australia’s only multi-person swing and is guaranteed to produce one of the best family photographs you’ll ever have on your mantelpiece.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA great place to stay up in the rainforest is the Tea Tree Daintree, which is a gorgeous wooden tree-house inspired property, which sleeps up to five.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere’s your go-to for an active family holiday in Queensland? Share with us in the comments below.\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1495396852000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ESwap the screens for outdoor adventures on your next family holiday.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"best-active-family-holidays","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/active-family-holidays-queensland.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/active-family-holidays-queensland.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"7 days for the best family holiday in Queensland","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/nz/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"/content/teq/nz/en/things-to-do.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Traveller Type","url":"/content/teq/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Family Holidays","url":"/content/teq/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Best family holidays in Queensland","url":"/content/teq/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/web-images/2021_CAP_GreatKeppelIsland_JesseSmith_DLT.jpg","alt":"Great Keppel Island | best family holidays Queensland","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Danielle\t Reckless","resourcePath":"/content/teq/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2023-08-14T06:47:30.481Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/s/sFtW-IQZu3K6kGRtkpU5/profile.profile.image","alt":"Danielle\t Reckless"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELife's little moments happen in big destinations, whether there's sand or red dirt between your toes. And from the world's largest coral reef to the huge outback, it doesn't get much bigger than Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the spot to create lifelong memories with your gang on an unforgettable \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families.html\" title=\"Family holidays Queensland\"\u003Efamily holiday\u003C/a\u003E. Get active together, get in touch with nature, marvel at world wonders, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families/educational-family-holidays-queensland.html\" title=\"educational family holidays Queensland\"\u003Etake the classroom outside\u003C/a\u003E and have close encounters of the wild kind. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a family holiday that'll paint the kids faces with excitement and wonder, look for days like this.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. The island day\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image0f7478a0-6f53-4eee-9834-8f4bab5af50a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2022_12/summer-guide-au/HeronIsland1200x700.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2022_12/summer-guide-au/HeronIsland1200x700.jpg","alt":"Heron Island | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image0f7478a0-6f53-4eee-9834-8f4bab5af50a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1675750676466/heronisland1200x700.jpeg","uuid":"8ccc85f4-cc2b-4f20-ab62-7145aba510b7","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textce24af51-f79f-4ce3-9104-43d27cb928cd":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s something for every island-loving family in Queensland, and you might just be tempted to spend more than a day here, too. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Whitsundays has a bevy of island gems up its sleeve: Hamilton Island is one of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/islands/hamilton-island-holiday-with-kids.html\" title=\"Hamilton Island family holiday\"\u003Emost popular spots for families\u003C/a\u003E, with everything you need at your fingertips: protected beaches, reef day trips, quad biking and even breakfast with koalas. Or check into \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/3-days-in-daydream-island-with-the-family.html\" title=\"Daydream Island family holiday\"\u003EDaydream Island\u003C/a\u003E to lap up the luxuries of resort-life, with the incredible Living Reef to explore and plenty of activities for kids of all ages. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEasily accessible from Cairns, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25e5b2880253d74c45f2f-fitzroy-island-resort\" title=\"Fitzroy Island Resort\"\u003EFitzroy Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E is a family holiday haven of fringing reef to snorkel. But there’s also a turtle rehabilitation centre, indoor cinema, resort pool plus sea kayaking, paddleboarding and dive lessons for those who like a little more adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-5c8ef29bd32fcc3965b488df-keppel-explorer\"\u003EKeppel Explorer\u003C/a\u003E (pictured in article feature image) packs a huge day of island adventures around \u003Ca title=\"Great Keppel Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/great-keppel-island.html\"\u003EThe Keppel Islands\u003C/a\u003E. Jump on the small group scenic boat tour to cruise to secluded beaches, wander the islands, and snorkel fringing reef where no other tourists can get to on a day tour. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA quick trip off the coast of Gladstone lies spectacular \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island.html\" title=\"Heron Island holiday\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E: and while it could rest of looks alone, you’ll find there’s a lot happening above and below the surface, including a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5a2772d30f1b3279221fa118-heron-island-research-station\" title=\"Heron Island research centre\"\u003Escientific research centre\u003C/a\u003E, turtle hatchlings and bird watching.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. The beach day\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image50c84458-99d4-4f62-ae19-89f7d69334ce":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2021_WYS_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2021_WYS_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","alt":"Ocean Rider | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image50c84458-99d4-4f62-ae19-89f7d69334ce.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1675750755392/2021-wys-dlt-jessesmith.jpeg","uuid":"f323a256-d8d7-43d8-ad83-931a31182fa5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text5adee0f2-5e78-42d1-83cb-74f64d574bde":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s beaches rank among the best in the world and it’s not hard to see why. You’ll find the most inviting \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-kid-friendly-beaches-queensland.html\" title=\"best kid friendly beaches Queensland\"\u003Ekid-friendly beaches\u003C/a\u003E all along the 7,400km coastline from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbaba2008d047f7b18af48-coolangatta\" title=\"Coolangatta Gold Coast\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E to the top of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-york.html\" title=\"Cape York travel guide\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA few of our favourites for a quintessential Queensland beach day? Head to the golden shores of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast.html\" title=\"Sunshine Coast travel\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E where the calm beaches of Caloundra and coastal national parks will \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/budget-sunshine-coast-holiday.html\" title=\"budget sunshine coast holiday\"\u003Ekeep you busy for a day or a week or more.\u003C/a\u003E Or venture further north to sleepy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-the-fraser-coast.html\" title=\"things to do with kids Fraser Coast\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E, home to Queensland’s best family beaches, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay.html\" title=\"whale watching Hervey Bay\"\u003Ehub of whale watching\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/fraser-island.html\" title=\"travel guide Fraser Island\"\u003EFraser Island\u003C/a\u003E at your doorstep if you crave something a little more wild.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor an adventure-packed day that includes plenty of time at the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, hop on board the zippy, unmissable \u003Ca title=\"Ocean Rafting\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e992cbcbe7073ad8257-ocean-rafting\"\u003EOcean Rafting\u003C/a\u003E boats in the Whitsundays. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Gold Coast is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families/why-the-gold-coast-is-perfect-for-holidays-with-kids.html\" title=\"Gold Coast family holiday\"\u003Eperfect for family holidays too\u003C/a\u003E, between dips at Main Beach, Currumbin Estuary and Tallebudgera Creek, you can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-5b39af1af9bd7d0118c8c1a9-get-wet-surf-school\" title=\"Get Wet Surf School Gold Coast\"\u003Elearn how to surf\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. The adrenaline-fuelled day\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image489954a5-f4c2-453a-bfb7-f4fe383def3b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_MovieWorld_ThemeParks2.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_MovieWorld_ThemeParks2.jpg","alt":"Family swimming with a turtle Sunlover Reef Cruises | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image489954a5-f4c2-453a-bfb7-f4fe383def3b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681963848312/2020-gc-movieworld-themeparks2.jpeg","uuid":"61a7a2d3-fa35-41e3-ba84-b75ed57ad0cf","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text87f58ed8-06a6-408c-a115-33fd7ceb3d8e":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re after some real heart-pounding, stomach-dropping thrills, nowhere has more opportunity to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-gold-coast-for-thrill-seekers.html\" title=\"Gold Coast thrill seeker holiday\"\u003Eget the family squealing\u003C/a\u003E than the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast.html\" title=\"travel Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E. Spend a day bouncing between rollercoasters and rides at a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/theme-parks/gold-coast-theme-park-guide.html\" title=\"Gold Coast theme park guide\"\u003Etheme park\u003C/a\u003E, get a skydiving experience without the need for a plane at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2661b7b935fbe730e5171-ifly-indoor-skydiving\" title=\"iFly Indoor Skydiving\"\u003EiFly\u003C/a\u003E, or head out on the water for a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b2655fd5f1565045da8811-gold-coast-jet-ski-safaris\" title=\"Gold Coast jet ski safari\"\u003Ejet ski safari\u003C/a\u003E or jetboat ride. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. The Great Barrier Reef day\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagef640d8a5-020c-401f-a661-64ccc4fd5923":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_SunloverReefCruises_DivingSnorkelling_Biopixel_141632.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_SunloverReefCruises_DivingSnorkelling_Biopixel_141632.jpg","alt":"Sunlover Reef Cruises | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagef640d8a5-020c-401f-a661-64ccc4fd5923.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1675751006011/2021-tnq-sunloverreefcruises-divingsnorkelling-biopixel-141632.jpeg","uuid":"06aeb679-9558-48ce-9dad-2fba5610b7fc","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textd0a241d1-5d37-4669-8a38-8109711c51a6":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf your family loves to strap on a pair of fins and a snorkel, you’re spoilt for choice of where to dive in along the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\" title=\"how to travel Great Barrier Reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. One of the best day trips from Cairns, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e017b935fbe730dcb1d-sunlover-reef-cruises\" title=\"Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns tour\"\u003Ecruise out\u003C/a\u003E to the state-of-the-art Moore Reef Marine Base to snorkel the reef, check out the underwater observatory and take a glass-bottom boat tour – you can even sign the kids up to be \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-5d071073fb6b1a431ba51a91-sunlover-reef-cruises--marine-biologist-for-a-day\" title=\"Sunlover Cruise Cairns marine biologist\"\u003Ea marine biologist for the day\u003C/a\u003E. Or head out to the Reefworld Pontoon on Hardy Reef with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25f672880253d74c47623-cruise-whitsundays\" title=\"Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef tour\"\u003ECruise Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E to come face-to-face with giant Maori Wrasse and groupers among thousands of tropical fish.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile a little more off-the-radar, Townsville’s jewel \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/magnetic-island.html\" title=\"travel Magnetic Island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E (or Maggie to the locals) is a tiny tropical island paradise with over 20 beautiful beaches accessed by a short ferry from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/townsville.html\" title=\"Townsville holidays\"\u003Ethe city\u003C/a\u003E. Set sail with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-58b8ca180777e82a03777e48-big-mama-sailing\" title=\"Big Mama Sailing Townsville\"\u003EBig Mama Sailing\u003C/a\u003E to dive in and explore the island’s coves, or go your own way and explore the two self-guided snorkeling trails that lie just off the beach at Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay. There’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families/things-to-do-with-kids-townsville.html\" title=\"Things to do with kids Townsville\"\u003Eplenty more to do here\u003C/a\u003E once you dry off. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. \u003Cb\u003EThe wildlife day\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image77180472-06a4-461c-9f4a-e4e3c2b6e08e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2021_SC_AustraliaZoo_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2021_SC_AustraliaZoo_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","alt":"Heron Island | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image77180472-06a4-461c-9f4a-e4e3c2b6e08e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1675751073945/2021-sc-australiazoo-dlt-jessesmith.jpeg","uuid":"bc2ec15d-1326-40c9-9d5c-d0170b0c99e5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text7b018c4a-d52e-4cd9-a41c-b560b5a1e6ee":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMeeting the local wildlife is part of the experience of travelling in Queensland. There’s more kangaroos than cars on North Stradbroke Island, and keep your eyes peeled on a stroll through Brisbane bushland and you might just spot a\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/koala-facts.html\"\u003E koala\u003C/a\u003E resting in the trees above. Otherwise, head to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262122cbcbe7073adc7cf-lone-pine-koala-sanctuary\" title=\"Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brisbane\"\u003Eworld’s largest koala sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E for some one-on-one time.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut for close encounters with our cuddliest residents (and a few less cuddly), visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/explore-australia-zoo-guide.html\" title=\"Australia Zoo guide\"\u003EAustralia Zoo\u003C/a\u003E on the Sunshine Coast. Here, you can meet wildlife from Australia and abroad, and learn about the conservation legacy the Irwins have dedicated their lives too. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWitness nature’s miracle as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-guide.html\" title=\"turtle hatching season guide Queensland\"\u003Ebaby turtles hatch and take their first steps\u003C/a\u003E, or take a horse-drawn wagon ride in the outback to see one of the largest herds of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612eaeeeaaf773cf4404-texas-longhorn-tours\" title=\"Texas Longhorn Tours  Charters Towers\"\u003ETexas Longhorn Cattle\u003C/a\u003E. And if you like the country life, you might want to get a bigger bite of farm life on a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/best-farm-stays-in-queensland.html\" title=\"best family holidays Queensland\"\u003Efarm stay\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. The day in Outback Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2023_01/dltac/CobbandCo.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2023_01/dltac/CobbandCo.jpg","alt":"Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience at Rainforestation Nature Park | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1675751210635/cobbandco.jpeg","uuid":"fbf1b342-b427-4235-8e56-d8fc6f58cf24","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor a holiday that ventures well beyond the beaten track, pack up the family car and set your GPS for \u003Ca title=\"Outback Queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland.html\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom riding a historic Cobb and Co Stagecoach with \u003Ca title=\"Outback Pioneers\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260712880253d74c48d3f-outback-pioneers\"\u003EOutback Pioneers\u003C/a\u003E in Longreach, to witnessing the spectacular Luminescent Longreach light and sound show at \u003Ca title=\"Qantas Founders Museum\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d462880253d74c4497d-qantas-founders-museum\"\u003EQantas Founders Museum\u003C/a\u003E, there's so much to see and do in the Outback. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot sure where to start? Check out this \u003Ca title=\"Outback family road trip\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/family-road-trip-for-dinosaur-bones-outback-queensland.html\"\u003Esix-day family-friendly itinerary\u003C/a\u003E that includes plenty of dinosaur discovery opportunities, or head north-west on the \u003Ca title=\"Savannah Way road trip\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/family-safari-savannah-way.html\"\u003ESavannah Way.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. The city day\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_606329028":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/Bay Islands of Brisbane.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/Bay Islands of Brisbane.jpg","alt":"Tangalooma Island Resort dolphins | best family holidays Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-family-holidays-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_606329028.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1697603585368/bay-islands-of-brisbane.jpeg","uuid":"a9fe3ce5-6f58-46cb-b356-cf53477a37af","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_557608037":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s capital city, \u003Ca title=\"brisbane city australia queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E, lends itself to an adventure for every family.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFamiles who love arts and culture can explore \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/queensland-art-gallery-and-gallery-of-modern-art-qagoma\"\u003EQueensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)\u003C/a\u003E in the cultural precinct of \u003Ca title=\"south bank brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b261322cbcbe7073adb6d5-south-bank\"\u003ESouth Bank\u003C/a\u003E. 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