Family
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 …
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 …
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. …
Six tips for parents who have to travel for work
3. Little notesI like to hide little notes in my kid’s lunchboxes and under their pillows for while I’m away. Even if it simply says “Have a great day – Love Mum or Dad”, it’s another way to let them know that they are always in your thoughts despite your hectic schedule. 4. Cherish the …
Why I go on a holiday every year without my kids or husband
By Sophia Auld While I’m no juggler, my days are spent trying to keep a lot of balls in the air. Like many women, I have a husband, kids, a career, and a home to keep in some semblance of order. Taking a holiday alone or with a friend is invaluable for helping me to …
10 things I wish I knew before I started travelling with kids
By Mim Jenkinson I knew that becoming a parent was going to mean big changes. Sleepless nights. Early starts. Not much quiet time. And *shudder*, a big change to how we holidayed. It would be goodbye to sun, sea and sangria and hello to camping and kids’ clubs. For years, I’d enjoyed world travel; from …
How to win at holidaying when kids outnumber parents
By Mim JenkinsonWe’ve all seen that family at the holiday resort we’re staying at. You know, the exhausted looking couple with what looks like a whole class of kids running around them. Shouting, squabbling, crying. And that’s just the parents. So how do you plan a holiday with three or more kids without the drama? …
