fleks Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm hoping that PIO can help me. I am looking for ideas for family (of 5) to have a holiday during the winter school holidays. We have only been in Australia (Sydney) for 4 months so have no idea winter can be like in any of the states, but we briefly considered going up North but flights are expensive, so if we were going to head North I would love recommendations. We are pretty open to most things except Skiiing, and would love to explore Australia. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You could go to the Gold Coast and explore South East Queensland and Northern NSW. Flights from Sydney would be cheap and the Gold Coast has good value places to stay. If you could push the boat out and go North Queensland that would probably be the best weather wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 The Whitsundays in winter and island hopping...:yes: http://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/islesc_islandhopper.aspx Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 No idea what flight costs are and I guess for a family of 5 it's not going to be cheap but the Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast would be great. If the kids are the right age they would love the amusement parks, some great rides there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We went to Cairns/Daintree in July 2 years ago ( roughly at the time of NSW school hols). It was still warm enough. Great for kids. There are many things you can do with a family - diving/snorkeling the Great barrier reef, crocodile spotting, nature trails, Cape tribulation, exotic fruit farms and home-made ice creams .... Would recommend staying here: http://www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au/crocodylusvillage/Welcome.html they have large tents on platforms ( with bathroom ) and you feel like you are in the forest by yourself, can hear all the sounds, it was wonderful. It wasn`t expensive 2 y ago. option 2 - if you can`t fly due to the expense, mid-north coast is within driving distance from Sydney. Area around Coff`s harbor is very nice and there is a lot to do for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If flights or the destinations already mentioned are over your budget you could consider visiting the area around Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Ballina or stay a little closer to home in the Forster/Tuncurry area. For something completely different that doesn't involve being near the coast head out to Broken Hill and give the kids a taste of being on the edge of the outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Or, embrace winter and head south for some fun in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Or Canberra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 One of our best family breaks was in Coffs harbour at a BIG4 Cabin park the park had lots of for the kids to do free of charge and the beach was across the road. The long pier is only a short drive away and its a nice leisurely walk when you get there. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Bush walking in the Blue Mountains would be cheap. See the caves too or go abseiling. And easy to drive to from Sydney. You could also catch a train. They do Christmas in July - Yulefest. http://www.bluemts.com.au/info/ Leura is a nice place to base yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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