Don’t think a holiday of adventure is impossible with children – there are countless options that are not only exciting and exotic but also family-friendly.

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Kids can learn about foreign places from Marrakech to Antarctica, foreign people from yak herdsmen in Outer Mongolia to gondoliers in Venice, and amazing wildlife, from panda bears in China to turtles in the Galapagos Islands.

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Peregrine has an excellent range of family itineraries to exotic destinations including Borneo, Kenya, Egypt, China, Vietnam and Namibia. Your family can join two or three other families with children aged over 6 years and travel as a group on itineraries designed specifically for parents and children. Not only will the kids see some wonderful things, they will also learn a lot about travelling, how other cultures live and that they CAN survive with their Tamagotchi or Game Boy.

In Africa, choose from the 9-day Faces of Kenya tour to the 15-day Southern Safari and Beaches tour, which combines mountains, beaches, culture and superb game viewing. Or visit exotic Egypt with tours from the 9-day Tutankhamen’s Trail to the 15-day Crusaders, Petra and Pyramids tour.

Visit www.peregrineadventures.com or phone 1300 854 500 for more information.

If you prefer to get a taste of the Orient, The Imaginative Traveller offers a choice of seven family itineraries in Asia, catering for families with children aged six and over. The specially-designed ‘Imaginative Family’ adventures in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia are proven winners, with the family tours offering more than one night at any one place, shorter travelling times and child-friendly tour leaders. The tours are designed to fit within a two-week holiday and provide education, entertainment and stacks of fun for kids.

The 15-day ‘Fabulous Thailand’ tour introduces children to the warmth of the Thai people and includes overnight stays in jungle raft houses and hill tribe villages, long tail boat rides, elephant riding, bamboo rafting and two full days on the beach.

Or choose India, with the 12-day ‘Tigers and the Taj’ trip travelling through Rajasthan on a loop from Delhi with two nights in luxurious mud huts, an elephant ride to Jaipur’s Amber Fort, a game drive in search of wild tigers, a night in a Maharaja’s residence and a visit to the amazing Taj Mahal.

All family tours include transport (usually a mix of private coach and local transport), accommodation in mainly tourist class hotels (often with swimming pools), some meals and the services of an experienced child-friendly tour leader throughout.

Visit www.imaginative-traveller.com.au or phone 1300 135 088 for more information.

If the idea of India, with its history, diversity and colour, appeals to you, Travel Indochina offers a ‘Poppadoms and Palaces’ tour that offers the highlights of this incredible country as well as plenty of excitement and activities for all ages.

From fun rickshaw rides through Old Delhi’s narrow lanes, jeep safari and tiger spotting in Ranthambore, a visit to the charismatic and fun Sand Dune camp and camel riding in Khimsar. These tours are fun for parents and children alike.

Email info@travelindochina.com.au or phone 1300 367 666 for more information.

If you want to mix a touch of opulence to your adventure holiday, the Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Residence in South Africa is all about luxury, hospitality and wildlife. Not all safari lodges welcome children, but Royal Madikwe in the Madikwe Game Reserve loves hosting children of all ages.

The distinctively stylish lounge, dining room and well-appointed library lead to broad elevated decks and sweeping views of the landscape.

Five spacious bedrooms are magnificent, with a wood burning fire for cool African evenings and a plunge pool for hot summer days.

But no African safari is complete without a game drive, so at Royal Madikwe you can venture out in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced ranger. The kids can even do ranger training – sure to inspire them and create everlasting memories.

Visit www.royalmadikwe.com for more information.

But you don’t have to traverse the globe to find adventure. There are plenty of amazing and exciting options right in our own backyard.

Over the warmer months, the Snowy Mountains are transformed from the snow-covered, misty peaks into carpets of green, with wildflowers abundant under a brilliant blue sky. A great way to explore the Snowies is with Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks who offer one-day and overnight treks.

For children, the 11 km Bullocks Track walk is suitable, and can act as a test to see how a child would cope with a longer trek.

Older children or experienced hikers will love the 8 km Mount Stillwell walk, the 13 km Mount Kosciuszko walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, the 10 km Blue Lake Trek or the more difficult 15 km Kosciuszko passage walk.

All the walks start and end at the Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, which offers superb accommodation and facilities for families, including a nine-hole golf course, archery, fishing, heated swimming pool, mountain biking, tennis and more. There is nothing better than experiencing a walk on the rooftop of Australia, then coming back to the many creature comforts at the Resort.

Accommodation and trekking packages are available between November and April

Visit www.novotellakecrackenback.com.au/walks or phone 1800 020 524 for more information.