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Tom Kendall product manager, Audley Travel “Australia is a brilliant holiday destination for families – it’s safe, offers a warm climate year-round
and plenty for young explorers and adventure- seeking grown-ups alike. It can be a very affordable destination for families, particularly when you consider that private tours are often the same price as their shared alternatives once there are four or more people. Most city hotels offer interconnecting rooms, and in the regions, you can often find great value apartments and holiday homes, suitable for multi-generational groups.”
Jen Snow Australia product manager, Freedom Destinations “Immersive wildlife encounters, beautiful beaches, high
free-roaming ’roos. Several sell through Viator. In the big cities, some museums are free and make excellent day-padders. In Sydney, the Australian Museum and Rocks Discovery Centre are good bets. In Melbourne, try the Australian Centre for the Moving Image or Australian Music Vault.
EATING AND DRINKING Self-catering obviously slashes most eating and drinking costs. And it doesn’t have to be restricted to accommodation – many parks
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Audley Travel sells a 17-day family Australia package focusing on Sydney, southeast Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. It includes all flights, accommodation in two-bedroom apartments and several excursions, and costs from £4,745 per person.
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Gold Medal offers a 16-night family self-drive holiday from Brisbane to Cairns, with accommodation at three and four-star hotels, plus return flights from Heathrow, and Avis car hire. Prices start at £9,499 for the whole family, based on two adults and two under-12s.
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in Australia have picnic tables and free-to-use public barbecues. Otherwise, the cash-conscious can look towards food courts in the cities, or pubs and clubs elsewhere. Surfing, sailing and bowling clubs get tax breaks that enable them to serve hefty portions of favourites such as chicken parmigiana and steaks relatively cheaply. Keeping it simple helps, too – kids are far more likely to remember fresh fish and chips by the beach than a meal in a posh restaurant.
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accommodation standards and a family-friendly food and drink scene, coupled with well-organised and memorable excursions, make Australia the best investment for families looking to make the most of their time together. The diversity of Australia’s states means that families can create a multi-centre itinerary that suits everyone’s needs, and the length of school holidays allows for some fantastic two- to three-week options… or longer.”
Sally Cope regional general manager, UK & Northern Europe, Tourism Australia “Australia’s well maintained roads are perfect for a family
road trip. The Aussie Specialist Program is available to help agents best sell Australia. Agents sell 35% higher value bookings after becoming an Aussie Specialist, so I encourage those who haven’t yet, to sign up to help families plan their next adventure Down Under, and in doing so help them create memories that will last a lifetime.”
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