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While a Bali trip is nice, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EQueensland has a tonne of fun, sunny and budget-friendly destinations to pick from – all without the international flight headaches.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFrom north to south, here’s our picks for the best spots for a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-trip/holiday-type/families\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland holiday with kids\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-401255 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/thala-beach-lodge-1-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Thala Beach Lodge | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/thala-beach-lodge-1-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/thala-beach-lodge-1-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E If you’re a family of foodies, you’ll be in heaven among the huge range of cafes, bars and restaurants in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E – and plenty are family friendly. Our picks are Mocka’s Pies for something easy (fancy a croc laksa pie?) and IronBar for somewhere quirky and fun (get more ideas \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/05/08/restaurants-and-food-tours-port-douglas/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s not all eating, though. Swim at the gentle and patrolled Four Mile Beach, and, for older children, consider a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/mike-ball-dive-expeditions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eboat trip\u003C/a\u003E out to the Great Barrier Reef or a swim with minke whales.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E nearby \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/thala-beach-nature-reserve\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThala Beach Nature Reserve\u003C/a\u003E. It’s not a typical family resort, which is why we love it. With tiered pools, a private beach and bungalows that look like treehouses, kids will adore it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse this list of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/08/best-things-to-do-with-kids-tropical-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest things to do with kids in Tropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E to your advantage\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet well acquainted with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/08/daintree-national-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETownsville\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-401257\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/museum-of-tropical-queensland-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Tropical Queensland | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/museum-of-tropical-queensland-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/museum-of-tropical-queensland-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EWith its long esplanade, beautiful beaches and numerous playgrounds, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E is a fun choice for a holiday with kids. Plus, it’s a great alternative to Cairns for heading to the Great Barrier Reef and nearby \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWalk, cycle or skate along the 2.5-kilometre Strand before enjoying the free Strand Water Park. If the kids like fishing, the jetty is a popular spot to cast a line. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s also worth spending a couple of hours at the award-winning \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/museum-of-tropical-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMuseum of Tropical Queensland\u003C/a\u003E and Reef HQ Aquarium.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/01/17/the-ville-is-townsvilles-best-kept-secret-until-now/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Ville\u003C/a\u003E, the city’s new-look and child-friendly casino resort. Enjoy live music as the kids play lawn games and swim in the pool.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/16/7-natural-wonders-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E7 natural wonders\u003C/a\u003E around Townsville\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESave your spending money with this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/27/cheap-things-to-do-in-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efree and cheap things to do\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out why \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/11/best-holidays-for-kids-magnetic-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island offers one of the best family holidays ever\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EYeppoon\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-396819\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yeppoon-lagoon-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Yeppoon Lagoon | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yeppoon-lagoon-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yeppoon-lagoon-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EIt’s long been a holiday favourite for Mackay and Gladstone locals, and it’ll only take one visit to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/yeppoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E to understand why. This seaside suburb has the right amount of sleepiness to be relaxing, with enough activities to keep you entertained. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe free, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/yeppoon-lagoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Epatrolled lagoon\u003C/a\u003E is its selling point and it’s easy to while away the hours splashing about in the sapphire water as you watch the waves roll in on the adjacent beach. A stroll away is a playground, skatepark, and splash park (The Keppel Kraken) that’s perfect for toddlers. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou’ll also find a handful of top-notch eateries, and there are more casual dining options at Emu Park (and a great beach) to the south. If you’re all mad surfers, keep your eyes on Australia’s first full-scale artificial \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/30/surf-lakes-wave-pool-yeppoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewave pool\u003C/a\u003E at Rockhampton to see if it opens to the public. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/yeppoon-surfside-motel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYeppoon Surfside Motel\u003C/a\u003E, opposite the beach and splash park, and a walk from the lagoon.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/06/28/yeppoon-street-art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estreet art\u003C/a\u003E around town\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESaved heaps by not doing that Bali trip? Why not \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/28/rent-entire-tropical-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Erent your own island\u003C/a\u003E just offshore?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-401258\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/land-musgrave-island-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Lady Musgrave Island | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/land-musgrave-island-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/land-musgrave-island-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003ESurfing families, eat your heart out. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/agnes-water\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/a\u003E is home to the northernmost surf beach in Queensland and, as a result, is an idyllic seaside getaway that oozes a hang-10 vibe. Surf schools set up in the sheltered southern corner of the main beach, while more experienced riders hit the breaks further up the six-kilometre stretch. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe beach is also patrolled, there are great picnic areas with barbecues in the foreshore park, plus a playground and nearby casual café (which doubles as a surf school’s HQ). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFurther north is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/seventeen-seventy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETown of 1770\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll find more playgrounds, a lovely cycle path, and a calm estuary for kayaking and paddle boarding. Take a day trip out to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/lady-musgrave-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E for snorkelling fun.  \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E one of the numerous holiday rentals or pitch a tent in the rugged and secluded Deepwater National Park (4WD access).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStart with this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/12/town-of-1770-agnes-water-things-to-do/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E7 must-dos\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/04/15/8-places-around-gladstone-youve-never-heard-of-but-need-to-know-right-now/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E7 more places you’ve never heard of\u003C/a\u003E near Gladstone\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-401259\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/big-4-whitsunday-resort-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Big 4 Resort | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/big-4-whitsunday-resort-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/big-4-whitsunday-resort-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EStunning beaches, fun day tours, cool cafes and a great range of budget to luxury options make \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E one of Queensland’s best family destinations. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAirlie Beach is great for kids, with the always popular free \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/airlie-beach-lagoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAirlie Beach Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, however, the selling point is the region’s 74 islands. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/08/hamilton-island-holiday-with-kids\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHamilton Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E is a long-time favourite, with paddle boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and reef tours available. Plus, the kids will love the island transport – buggies. If you want somewhere more low-key, check out Airlie’s quiet northern neighbour, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/bowen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBowen\u003C/a\u003E, where you can cycle to palm-fringed beaches.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at… \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/big4-adventure-whitsunday-resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort\u003C/a\u003E, on the mainland in Cannonvale, for hours of waterslide and jumping-pillow fun.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/02/21/best-ever-whitsundays-family-holiday/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etips for the best-ever Whitsundays family holiday\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake the family on a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/27/family-island-hopping-sailing-holiday-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E5-day sailing adventure\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWork your way through this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/04/100-things-to-do-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E100 things to do in the Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFraser Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-401260\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fraser-island--691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Fraser Island | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fraser-island--691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fraser-island--1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EFamilies who like to go off-road will love the adventure of a holiday on World Heritage-listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/fraser-coast/things-to-see-and-do/experience-fraser-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFraser Island\u003C/a\u003E – the largest sand island in the world. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ELoad up the 4WD and spend a week hitting the soft tracks of this iconic destination. You’ll want to spend time at the impossibly clear \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-mckenzie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake McKenzie\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/eli-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EEli Creek\u003C/a\u003E, where you can float downstream on a pool noodle. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAfter a swim, check out the rusting hulk of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/maheno-shipwreck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ES.S. Maheno\u003C/a\u003E and grab an ice-cream in Eurong.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E one of the many campgrounds (some have dingo fences) or holiday in style, like \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/22/meghan-markle-prince-harry-fraser-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPrince Harry and Meghan Markle\u003C/a\u003E did, at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/kingfisher-bay-resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKingfisher Bay Resort\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESkill up on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/03/14/five-minute-boot-camp-fraser-island-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E4WDing and camping on Fraser Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/17/48-hours-on-fraser-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E48-hour itinerary\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExtend your stay and check out the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/29/how-to-do-australias-largest-sand-islands-in-9-days/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eother two biggest sand islands\u003C/a\u003E in our waters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ENoosa\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-401263\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/136570-19.jpg\" alt=\"Noosa | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/136570-19.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/136570-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/136570-19-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003ESign the kids up for a surf lesson in one of Australia’s most famous towns, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/noosa-to-coolum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E. Pandanus trees line an esplanade that skirts the sand in front of upmarket hotels and restaurants. But don’t be fooled by the ladies who lunch. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAlthough Noosa attracts a resort crowd, it still very much has a family clientele, with ice-creameries, burger joints and acai shops butting up against exclusive eateries. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EActive families will want to rise early to tackle the coastal track into \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/noosa-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E or kayak, paddle board and go fishing along Noosa River.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/noosa-lakes-resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Lakes Resort\u003C/a\u003E, in Noosaville, featuring two-bedroom townhouses and three lagoon-style pools.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETime your visit for when the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/12/noosa-festival-of-surfing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Festival of Surfing\u003C/a\u003E is in town. Surfing dogs, anyone?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/01/24/noosa-family-holiday-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis itinerary\u003C/a\u003E we prepared earlier\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETick off this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/07/17-things-to-do-in-noosa-with-kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E17 things to do with kids in Noosa\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-401261\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/currumbin-wildlife-2-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Currumbin Wildlife | Queensland holiday with kids\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/currumbin-wildlife-2-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/currumbin-wildlife-2-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EAs the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/theme-parks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etheme park epicentre\u003C/a\u003E of Australia, a family holiday on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E is all about action-packed adventure. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWhatever your \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2014/11/28/quiz-which-theme-park-is-for-you/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etheme-park style\u003C/a\u003E, you’ll find one that’s perfect for your tribe, with Dreamworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Movie World among the favourites. If you have small children, you might prefer checking out the animal shows at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/06/27/how-to-do-the-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary-in-a-day/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E and David Fleay Wildlife Park. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EForget Legian Beach, the Gold Coast is world-renowned for its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/28/best-beaches-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeaches\u003C/a\u003E and there are plenty of spots for safe swimming and surfing.  \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/crowne-plaza-surfers-paradise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECrowne Plaza Surfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E so you’re amongst all the action.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnter the whole family in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/24/swim-ride-run-family-endurance-events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast Marathon\u003C/a\u003E and make a bucket list trip of it\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEat your way through this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/20/gold-coast-kid-friendly-cafes-restaurants/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ekid-friendly cafes\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/01/22/why-the-gold-coast-is-the-best-destination-for-holidays-with-kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eseven-day itinerary\u003C/a\u003E we prepared earlier\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESo, Bali trip or Queensland trip? Which would your family prefer?\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1549596124000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ELegian or the Gold Coast?\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"forget-bali-trip-queensland-holiday-with-kids","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/135355-56.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/135355-56.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Not another Bali trip: 8 perfect spots for a Queensland holiday with kids","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do"},{"active":false,"title":"Traveller Type","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller"},{"active":false,"title":"Family Holidays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families"},{"active":true,"title":"Forget Bali trip try a Queensland holiday with kids","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_QLD_Forget Bali_135355-56.jpg","alt":null,"title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Jennifer\t Ennion","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2023-05-31T23:35:55.023Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/Q/Qk-gvk43HG_hGPl9hk-C/profile.profile.image","alt":"Jennifer\t Ennion"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou don’t have to go all the way to Fiji or Bali to shout the kids – and yourself – an awesome family holiday. While a Bali trip is nice, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EQueensland has a tonne of fun, sunny and budget-friendly destinations to pick from – all without the international flight headaches.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFrom north to south, here’s our picks for the best spots for a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-trip/holiday-type/families\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland holiday with kids\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageb34b4099-d21a-43c0-be2f-5a0be8fd5564":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_PortDouglas_ResortsAndRetreats_ThalaBeachLodge.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_PortDouglas_ResortsAndRetreats_ThalaBeachLodge.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageb34b4099-d21a-43c0-be2f-5a0be8fd5564.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685576154488/2019-tnq-portdouglas-resortsandretreats-thalabeachlodge.jpeg","uuid":"b44aaf86-51c3-47c1-a40d-c8d24be7a04a","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textf9d078d4-eec9-4310-9e9f-562e6881fade":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s not all eating, though. Swim at the gentle and patrolled Four Mile Beach, and, for older children, consider a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/mike-ball-dive-expeditions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eboat trip\u003C/a\u003E out to the Great Barrier Reef or a swim with minke whales.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E nearby \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/thala-beach-nature-reserve\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThala Beach Nature Reserve\u003C/a\u003E. It’s not a typical family resort, which is why we love it. With tiered pools, a private beach and bungalows that look like treehouses, kids will adore it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse this list of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/08/best-things-to-do-with-kids-tropical-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest things to do with kids in Tropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E to your advantage\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet well acquainted with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/08/daintree-national-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETownsville\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image3c713272-760c-4265-9bb6-1d040b429cd7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TSV_Townsville_GalleriesAndMuseums_MuseumOfTropicalQueensland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TSV_Townsville_GalleriesAndMuseums_MuseumOfTropicalQueensland.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3c713272-760c-4265-9bb6-1d040b429cd7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685576154528/2019-tsv-townsville-galleriesandmuseums-museumoftropicalqueensland.jpeg","uuid":"47e2c13f-b9dc-4af2-8103-b8f1fb9f6d8c","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text9038fec1-2d2c-49ad-90b8-5505370723c7":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWalk, cycle or skate along the 2.5-kilometre Strand before enjoying the free Strand Water Park. If the kids like fishing, the jetty is a popular spot to cast a line. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s also worth spending a couple of hours at the award-winning \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/museum-of-tropical-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMuseum of Tropical Queensland\u003C/a\u003E and Reef HQ Aquarium.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/01/17/the-ville-is-townsvilles-best-kept-secret-until-now/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Ville\u003C/a\u003E, the city’s new-look and child-friendly casino resort. Enjoy live music as the kids play lawn games and swim in the pool.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/16/7-natural-wonders-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E7 natural wonders\u003C/a\u003E around Townsville\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESave your spending money with this list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/27/cheap-things-to-do-in-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efree and cheap things to do\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out why \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/11/best-holidays-for-kids-magnetic-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island offers one of the best family holidays ever\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EYeppoon\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image40ddffa0-b4d1-474d-8a69-425f1db11db5":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2020_QLD_Yeppoon_CityExperiences.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2020_QLD_Yeppoon_CityExperiences.jpeg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image40ddffa0-b4d1-474d-8a69-425f1db11db5.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685576154569/2020-qld-yeppoon-cityexperiences.jpeg","uuid":"84e1e07f-e2e3-415a-a7c9-0778055cd944","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text5355ce6a-49bd-42ee-9fb5-750d7ffdc3d8":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe free, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/yeppoon-lagoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Epatrolled lagoon\u003C/a\u003E is its selling point and it’s easy to while away the hours splashing about in the sapphire water as you watch the waves roll in on the adjacent beach. A stroll away is a playground, skatepark, and splash park (The Keppel Kraken) that’s perfect for toddlers. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou’ll also find a handful of top-notch eateries, and there are more casual dining options at Emu Park (and a great beach) to the south. If you’re all mad surfers, keep your eyes on Australia’s first full-scale artificial \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/30/surf-lakes-wave-pool-yeppoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewave pool\u003C/a\u003E at Rockhampton to see if it opens to the public. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay at…\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/yeppoon-surfside-motel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYeppoon Surfside Motel\u003C/a\u003E, opposite the beach and splash park, and a walk from the lagoon.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore ideas:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/06/28/yeppoon-street-art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estreet art\u003C/a\u003E around town\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESaved heaps by not doing that Bali trip? Why not \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/28/rent-entire-tropical-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Erent your own island\u003C/a\u003E just offshore?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged607dc57-6363-4a4e-9971-6702dc9b602b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2019_CAP_LadyMusgraveIsland_DivingAndSnorkelling.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2019_CAP_LadyMusgraveIsland_DivingAndSnorkelling.jpeg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/forget-bali-trip-try-a-queensland-holiday-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged607dc57-6363-4a4e-9971-6702dc9b602b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685576154609/2019-cap-ladymusgraveisland-divingandsnorkelling.jpeg","uuid":"0fd92fcb-db6d-496e-b907-0accb1484734","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text89e10554-f66f-4653-b1f2-2c7fec2dd5c1":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe beach is also patrolled, there are great picnic areas with barbecues in the foreshore park, plus a playground and nearby casual café (which doubles as a surf school’s HQ). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFurther north is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/seventeen-seventy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETown of 1770\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll find more playgrounds, a lovely cycle path, and a calm estuary for kayaking and paddle boarding. 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