Many of the Luxury Lodges of Australia are ideal for families, offering age appropriate experiences and adventures for those seeking ‘green time’ instead of ‘screen time’. The lodges accommodate just a small number of guests at any one time, making them ideal to share with family and friends and many of them are perfect for a buyout by an extended family, allowing for a more intimate and private stay. Private guiding is available at many lodges, allowing a personal and family focused excursion.
Multigenerational families can connect to the region and each other through experiences with a focus on pristine natural landscapes, wildlife, First Nations culture and heritage, nature and high-end cuisine. Young adults can exercise their adventurous spirit alongside their parents in unique and immersive settings and young children can be guided through engaging activities and educational programmes. The immersive experience of the region is paramount to a stay at the lodge, and will inspire memorable family holidays in some of Australia’s most diverse and extraordinary regions.
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains is a family friendly experience with an extraordinary range of activities incorporating the 7000 acre conservation area. Wolgan Rangers is designed for children aged from five to 10 years old. Action-packed programmes are designed to enthral and educate and the dedicated Wolgan Rangers Kids Program features a collection of nature-based experiences designed to inspire junior explorers with bush hikes, fossil hunts, archery, arts and crafts and hands-on conservation activities. With nature as the playground and classroom, the experienced Field Guides introduce little Rangers to Australian bugs, birds and animals, biking, hiking, horse riding, yabbying (gathering freshwater crayfish), orienteering, archery and more. Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley welcomes explorers of all ages, and they even have a three-day itinerary crafted especially for families to discover the Australian outback with 4WD tours, wildlife encounters, starlit bonfires and horseback expeditions. Not to mention a superb spa for adults, and arrangements for children while parents have a romantic dinner.
Saffire Freycinet on the beautiful Tasmanian east coast and Freycinet Peninsula, is very family friendly with great range of activities including board games, beach games, kite flying, quoits, craft activities. Families can get out on two wheels and explore the nearby Freycinet National Park with children’s bikes provided by the lodge or for a spot of fishing with rods and bait at the ready. Take a guided walk to the picturesque Wineglass Bay lookout or learn about endangered Tasmanian Devils through a special educational program.
Mt Mulligan Lodge welcomes children of all ages. Young ones can head out with one of the Mt Mulligan Lodge Guides and explore the wonders of the outback. Inspiring curiosity, discovery and connection, they learn about animal tracks, bush medicine, feed the barramundi in the weir and meet the unique wildlife and diverse plants that call Northern Outback Queensland home. On returning to base camp, there is an activity book packed with puzzles, colouring and drawing.
Sal Salis on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is a haven for snorkelling, fishing, exploring the reef and the camp and activities are suitable for children 10 years and over. Activities focus on the reef and the pristine natural surrounds. Your stay may include, sea kayaking to some of the secret spots on the reef where you will see huge schools of fish, reef sharks and coral formations, a drift snorkel just a few metres offshore (all snorkelling gear is provided), wildlife and bird spotting and guided gorge walks at Mandu Mandu Gorge. There is no need to pre-book these activities, each day is mapped out by the Guides to consider the weather and the tide.
Arkaba Conservancy in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges has long been welcoming families who seek to share quality family time in beautiful surrounds of nature and wildlife. The family-focused itineraries are suitable for children 8 years and over and include special activities that will appeal to the younger family members offering the opportunity for exploring and learning about South Australia’s geology, history and flora and fauna. There’s opportunities to experience a private Swag Out adventure – a memorable night sleeping out under the stars in a swag.
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