BEST FAMILY AC COMMODATION IN AUSTRALIA
Whether you want to camp out under the stars, enjoy the comforts of home in a serviced apartment or all the fun of a resort with a water park and kids’ club, Australia’s best family accommodation has you covered! Here are the best places to stay across the country as voted by families in the Out & About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards.
Opening image: Pedal karts at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort © Tourism Australia
WINNER
Best place for families to camp in Australia:
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Airlie Beach, QLD
Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and all its enchanting sights. Nestled in lush garden surroundings, powered sites at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort create a private, peaceful escape for a camping or caravan holiday. This family-owned and run resort delivers everything you can imagine for a fabulous holiday with kids: an animal park, mini golf, outdoor movies, sensory room, kids’ craft club and a giant waterpark with 13 slides.
As well as the fully-equipped camp kitchen to make mealtimes easy, there’s also an on-site food truck and over 50 eateries nearby. Ensuite sites include a spacious shower, toilet, vanity and storage area for an ultra-convenient camping getaway.
Images: Camping at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Kids' swimming pool, Enjoy a massage
WINNER
Best family hotel or resort in Australia:
Paradise Resort Gold Coast, QLD
Dreams really do come true at Paradise Resort! This two-hectare Gold Coast oasis is jam-packed with family fun, including two water parks, an ice-skating rink, on-site eateries and its very own Pamper Parlour.
Like a mini theme park, the enormous Kids’ Zone is split into immersive themed rooms where the supervised kids’ club entertains guests from six weeks to 12 years old. Children also love playing on the indoor jungle gym and outdoor adventure playground, as well as surprise character appearances from the Resort’s friendly gecko mascots.
Images: Lagoon Pool and Giant Waterpark, Pamper Parlour, Indoor & outdoor playgrounds
WINNER
Best apartment or serviced apartment brand in Australia:
Quest Apartment Hotels
Quest offers family-friendly accommodation in more than 160 convenient locations – from Brisbane to Bendigo. Its open-plan apartments have all the space, services and furnishings you need to kick back and relax while you’re away from home. Its spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments are perfect for larger families.
Image: The entertaining area at Quest Breakfast Creek
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