Angela and her son Oliver in front of the Mary Valley Rattler on the Sunshine Coast
Deciding where to go and what to do for your next family holiday can be tricky. Do you feel like living it up at a super fun resort in Fiji? Cultural immersion in northern Thailand? A skiing holiday in the US? We’ve got stories on all these and more this issue to help you decide! We also reveal why Rockhampton is such a great destination to travel with kids, the best free things to do in Melbourne and some great products to make packing a breeze. Meg Law and her clan also explore the remote towns of South West Queensland, while Kellie Floyd heads to the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard for a frozen adventure and MasterChef favourite Tommy Pham shares his favourite family holidays.
Angela Saurine, Editor
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Northern Thailand’s biggest city offers a surprising array of attractions and experiences for families
Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a free zoo, treetop boardwalks, ancient caves, lush gardens, the largest art collection in regional Queensland and so much more, Rockhampton is the perfect place to stop, see and stay for families.
Less than an hour’s boat ride from Port Denarau in the idyllic Mamanuca Islands group, Plantation Island Resort is the ideal all-round family destination. Just make sure you book early for your super fun Fiji holiday!
MEG LAW hits the road to explore the remote towns of South West Queensland with her family
Australia’s cultural capital is bursting with fun attractions and experiences for kids. Here are some of the best
Vietnamese-Australian chef Tommy Pham – a MasterChef fan favourite – loves travelling in Asia with his wife Wendy and his children Miles, 3, and one-year-old Hugo. We asked him about his favourite experiences.
Treat the kids to sleigh rides, ice-skating and roasting marshmallows around fire pits on a family ski holiday stateside
These nifty travel products and gadgets will make packing for your next trip with the kids a breeze
Cover image: Rockhampton Zoo meerkats