Jun 29 2009
Travelling with kids these school holidays?
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I don’t know about you… but school holidays always seem to creep up on me! All of a sudden I realise.. “jeepers… what will we do these holidays?”
I always try to get away for a couple days each school holidays, and whilst I am always half organised for the Christmas holidays, I am not so much for the 3 other lots of holidays throughout the year.
I was wrapped when I learnt about the BYO Kids webiste.
Hawaii
Last year (thanks to this brilliant website with loads of great specials… we went to the Gold Coast this time of year. we stayed at Seaworld a few nights and then at Paradise Resort. A couple of us friends and our families went and was a great way for all of us to catch up. (Thanks Joanne and Christie… are we on again next year? The kids had an absolute ball!)
Was great for the kids and for us!
The kids loved the kids club at Paradise Resort and we got to have a great dinner just us adults and us girls had shopping times too. Sea World was alive and happening and we would def go back to both places again.
This year… am thinking of a trip to Fiji… a friend went with hubby and kids last year and is going back these holidays again! They loved it for the price and pure luxury.
If you haven’t gotten around to passports (like me) Maybe WA? Broome looks amazing and I am sure we all would def love it there.
Want to stay closer to home and have a beach holiday along the great Ocean Road Victoria? I would suggest the Surf Coast… Torquay! From as little as $165 per night you can stay across the road to the famous Front Beach in a 2 bedroom self contained apartment. Torquay Front Beach ~ Beach Houses is fabulous. We have stayed a couple times and you cannot beat the position. only 50 steps to the beach… YES 50 STEPS! 
Ocean views, beach, playgrounds, restaurants across the road, situated between both shopping centres there is no need for a car! Great for a family and there are 3 Torquay Beach houses here so bring your friends families too. Gateway to the Great Ocean Road with Bells Beach across the way. Perfect.
Look no matter what you are looking for… be it an interstate, an overseas or even a local holiday… if you are looking for a great place to travel to with kids… make byoKids your first place to start looking. I was so glad I found them. Sure takes the hassle out of finding great, tried and tested places to travel to with our kids.
and… if you are looking for great ways to keep the kids entertained whilst you are driving about… check out the great travel toys and travel games for kids at ickle kids.
mmm? I wonder where i can find a great family holiday that has great kids activities, some great local attarctions, a day spa (for me) great kids friendly restaurants and thats not too far to travel… oh and one thats affordable too.
am off to browse away at www.byokids.com.au
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If planning on going to the Great Ocean Road with children don’t forget to travel further down into the Otways. The Cape Otway Lightstation has kidzone pack that you can download (http://lightstation.com/). Also the Otway Fly Treetop Walk (http://www.otwayfly.com/) is great for kids and has a dinosaur trail. There are horse riding trails at Bimbi Park (www.bimbipark.com.au). The Great Ocean Walk is from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles. There are short sections of this walk that are suitable for children. Blanket Bay near the lighthouse has rockpools for exploring. Aire Valley Restaurant nearby is open for dinner each evening and is open for Sunday lunch (www.airevalleyguesthouse.com.au). The Otway Store and Museum near the Otway Fly has plenty of photos, old farm equipment and history about the area. Don’t forget of course the Twelve Apostles, Gibsons Steps, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge near Port Campbell.
what a great idea w etravelled last with our 2yrs old and I wish i’d known about the BYO kids websie …oh well next time.
Ps how and where do we enter the competition to win the fun book mentioned – Dog Poo on the pram wheels
Great trish.
just making a comment on the blog pops you in the draw!
thanks… and GOOD LUCK!
armly
elizabeth xx
We love looking at great destinataions to go to kid friendly spots. I love the beach and I think Fiji is a great place. might have to look at passports and save up!!
Love the blog… its getting better and better!
Jac xx