Family
The seven challenges of the travelling toddler
Just getting your children into the car to begin a holiday can be like herding cats. It’s not easy — having young kids and taking them on the road is an absolute mission. So, these are the seven trials every parent must endure if they are to battle all the odds and take a toddler …
Where are Aussies travelling these school holidays?
While Queensland’s pristine beaches remain the most popular mid-year holiday choice, this year’s Wotif.com July school holidays data reveals Aussie families are beginning to buck the trend, with Australian ski fields in for a bumper season, and an increased interest in warmer climates overseas. The hot list: movers and shakers Wotif’s predicted ‘mover and shaker’ …
How much do I love you kids’ clubs? Let me count the ways
By Josh Alston For years our paths have intertwined, born of fate and continued by passion. It was a union first of convenience, then of friendship, but now, it is love. I remember the day we first met: We arrived in beautiful Airlie Beach, hot, tired and with two screaming kids in tow. You greeted …
5 reasons why you should holiday with your parents again
I never thought I would hear myself say the words “My holiday would be much better if Mum and Dad came,” but here I am not just saying it but sharing the revelation on the interweb. After my last stint living in the family home, following a year abroad in Bangkok, I had sworn not …
5 top tips for a family trip to Darwin
By Darren Potter Kids love to be adventurous, especially on holidays, but finding new places that can keep up with their energy becomes a challenge. One place you should be adding to the top of your holiday list is Darwin, and our Top End capital won’t disappoint you. The city has a great outdoor feel …
6 reasons why a Katherine Gorge road-trip is a NT family must do
By Darren Potter So you want to take the family on that great Aussie adventure? Well, the Northern Territory certainly packs a punch for adventure seekers but one of the ultimate experiences has to be a trip to Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Here’s why: It’s very accessibleYes it’s rugged and it’s beautiful but the best is …
Best of NZ: 11 top picks for family resorts
Looking for the perfect stay for your next family getaway? Look no further than these gems, recommended by our very own hotel experts. Castaways Resort, Lake Puketi, AucklandWhy we love it:With its awesome range of exciting activities (including kayaking, blo-karting, archery, and arrow tag), Castaways Resort is made for family adventures. The gorgeous chalet-style suites …
A dietitian’s guide to food for kids on a road or plane trip
By Sophie Auld If you’re heading off on a family holiday, it can be tempting to pack foods for the kids that are big on convenience but low on nutrition. I plead guilty to stuffing bags full of salty and sugary snacks into the car, and stopping en-route for a greasy feed. But there is …
5 tips for road tripping with young kids
There’s nothing more Aussie than throwing a few bags into the back of the car and hitting the open road. Whether you’re heading to the coast or the country, taking a road trip is one of the best ways to see our country. With kids in tow, it’s more about jamming everything you own and …
Nine survival tactics for overseas flights with kids
By Monica McInnes With overseas travel more affordable and accessible for families, it’s easy to daydream about your next adventure. But if the very thought of a long-haul flight leaves you weak at the knees, make your imaginary holiday a reality with these nine top tips for surviving any overseas flight with your rugrats. 1. …
