Top Australia Kid-Friendly Tours - page 2

Sail on a 2-masted schooner from Cairns to Green Island for a full day of snorkeling, swimming, and optional scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend time in the water around the magnificent coral reef, or laze on Green Island’s white sandy beaches. Refuel with a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and indulge in a glass of wine as you cruise back to Cairns.

Step beyond the public pathways and discover Taronga Zoo Sydney from a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective. This premium, small-group experience offers an intimate and immersive connection with Australia’s extraordinary wildlife, guided by one of our passionate keepers. With a maximum of just six guests, this personalised tour invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and gain a richer understanding of the animals in our care—and how, together, we can help protect them into the future.

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school’s history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife on this memorable full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including a handy hotel pick-up. See adorable koalas and wallabies at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, spot Australia’s largest colony of fur seals at the Nobbies, and watch the sunset penguin parade along Phillip Island's coast. This small-group tour limits numbers to ensure a personalized experience.

Reaching the outer Great Barrier Reef requires a boat, gear, and staff who can match the day to your experience in the water. Cruise out from Cairns by catamaran to three dive sites, swimming among the coral and marine life at each. All levels are welcome, with guides on hand whether you snorkel, try an introductory scuba dive, or dive as a certified diver. Buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea are included.

Visit two of the most popular wildlife venues in the Cairns area with this combo admission to the Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. Aussie animals are renowned for various reasons—from adorable (koalas) to elusive (wombats). You’ll have the chance to see an array of wildlife. Some activities are an additional fee.

The Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places on Kangaroo Island to spot native wildlife, home to koalas, kangaroos, tammar wallabies, and more. On this evening walking tour, explore the sanctuary with a guide and maximize your chance of wildlife sightings. See the animals at their most active during the cooler hours of sunset and continue exploring after dark, when nocturnal animals such as echidnas and possums come out to play.

Meet some of Australia’s most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. Then, visit the Mt. Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Queensland. This self-guided tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Palm Cove, plus full-day all-access tickets to the wildlife park. During your visit, set sail on a cruise around Hartley's Lagoon, take a tour of the crocodile farm, and watch the crocodile, wallaby, and koala feedings.

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at Sydney Tower, 81 stories above the ground. Dining experience includes 3-Course a-la-carte menu served with freshly baked bread, cultured butter, and Chef's selected side dish. This sophisticated restaurant offers an intimate, stylish fine dining experience, with contemporary Australian-French fusion cuisine.

Immerse yourself in the recreated native rainforest habitat of more than 60 Australian bird species at Birdworld Kuranda in Cairns & the Tropical North as the birds fly all around you. Pay for your ticket in advance to avoid waiting in line and last-minute hassles. Stroll the park and see more than 350 birds from Australia and around the world—the largest collection of free-flying birds in the country.

Visit three different habitats (a eucalypt forest, rainforest, and grassland) to observe Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. Spot koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, flying foxes, birds, and more with the help of a guide. Depending on conditions, you may also see other mammals such as pademelons. Plus, the tour Includes a locally sourced picnic lunch.

Cruise through Sydney Harbour in style on board a spacious flagship vessel that departs from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Glide by the floodlit Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, among other landmarks. Sit down for a 4-course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood. Enjoy the views from your table or the viewing deck, with live music playing on the weekends.

Guarantee your entry to Cairns Aquarium, by booking your admission ticket in advance. Family-friendly and fun, Cairns Aquarium is home to 70 different exhibits that house over 16,000 marine and land animals life from the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland's Wet Tropics Rainforest.

Enjoy an easy way to visit Rottnest Island—known for its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, and scenic bike paths—with this convenient sightseeing package. After taking a ferry trip from Perth or Fremantle, explore at your leisure with an included bike rental. Follow scenic trails, spot pink salt lakes, and upgrade to include a snorkel rental. After a full day out, take a return ferry to your original departure point.

Enjoy a full-day visit to the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Your tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed park visits highlights including the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, and the Jamison Valley. En route, stop at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park to see native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas that you may not get a chance to see in the wild.

Enjoy a day at the Kuranda Koala Gardens by pre-booking your admission ticket. Discover this unique wildlife experience that is home to an array of Australian species including koalas, quokkas, wallabies, and wombats. Learn about the gardens' efforts to rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife and restore habitats, and experience the only nocturnal exhibit in the Tableland region, home to night-loving marsupials such as the greater bilby, northern bettong, and rare mahogany glider.

Reaching one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil sites on your own can be challenging, especially when you want to get real insight from what you’re seeing. This guided day tour to Lark Quarry Conservation Park makes it easy to visit the "Dinosaur Stamped," where more than 3,000 preserved footprints reveal a dramatic moment from around 95 million years ago. With a guide offering insight into the area's geology and prehistoric landscape, gain a better understanding of the site while enjoying wide-open outback scenery.

Enjoy an in-depth experience of Sydney Taronga Zoo on a guided tour with a zoo guide who introduces you to Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos. Learn more than you could on your own. This small-group tour is limited to ten people and includes admission tickets to Taronga Zoo.

Come face-to-face with Australia’s wonderful wildlife at the Healesville Sanctuary. With your general entry ticket valid all day, spend as much time as you want exploring the zoo and admiring koalas, dingoes, wombats, wallabies, and kangaroos. Learn how Healesville was the first place in the world to breed a platypus in captivity, watch a spectacular display of birds of prey and parrots, and enjoy other talks and presentations.

Experience your own African safari with an open vehicle adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo! In this behind the scenes encounter you will meet an expert guide and head off road where you will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the Savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains spotting rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra and antelopes! Excludes admission - entry needs to be purchased separately.

Experience the King of Mandopop, Jay Chou, live at ENGIE Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park on 21 November 2026 as he brings his spectacular "Carnival II" World Tour to Australia. Following the phenomenal success of his sold-out "Carnival" tour, Jay returns with a landmark production celebrating more than 25 years of iconic music and chart-topping hits that have shaped the Mandopop scene. Featuring the innovative "One City, One Theme" concept, the Sydney performance showcases an exclusive stage design, immersive visuals, and cutting-edge technology created specifically for the city. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and new songs, delivered with breathtaking production on one of Sydney's largest stages.

Journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet some unique Koala, Wombat & Bird ambassador species. Meet our mob of kangaroos, the rangers who care for them and if you’re lucky, our charming Tamar and Swamp wallabies. • Embrace the early morning with before-hours access to Melbourne Zoo. • Visit our iconic Australian animals as they wake up for the day. • You'll also hop into the back of house - kangaroo exhibit for an intimate behind-the-scenes experience with our kangaroos.