Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with great family deals, discounts and holiday ideas? This month, start planning the Christmas break with escapes to Queensland resorts or holiday parks around the country. Smell the roses in the Hunter Valley, have a day out with Thomas, check out a surf festival in Manly, or visit exotic Vanuatu. And don't forget to visit our competition page to win fantastic prizes, including a holiday on Haymand and fantastic DVD packs to keep the kids busy all summer long.

However you choose to spend October, have an amazing month!
From the Holidays with Kids team. www.holidayswithkids.com.au

Great Family Holidays at Discounted Rates!

Coral Coast Palm Cove Apartments – North Queensland, is a tropical paradise within easy reach of palm-fringed beaches and the Great Barrier Reef.
Novotel Twin Waters Resort – Sunshine Coast, is the ideal base to relax or play in the salt water lagoon for both families and couples.

• 2 Nights for $129* Total Price
• 3 Nights for $199* Total Price
• 4 Nights for $299* Total Price

Aspen Mini Break – Stay 3 / Pay 2
Escape, explore and experience the diversity of Australia. Discover unique holiday destinations and create lasting family memories with Aspen Parks. Life is too short, kids grow up quickly so take a break from the daily grind, recharge your batteries and take an Aspen Mini Break. Caravanning, camping, or the convenience of a fully-equipped cabin...whatever your needs, Aspen has a range of accommodation options in unique destinations right across Australia.

For more information click here.

Couran Cove Getaway – Includes 1 FREE night
Relax on Stradbroke Island for a fun-filled family holiday. Escape Travel has a great value deal with 4 nights at 4-star Couran Cove Island Resort for the price of 3 nights. Enjoy bike riding, participating in a variety of sporting and recreational activities and see the island rainforest on an environmental guided walk.

For more information click here or call 1300 556 855.

Hunter Valley Gardens
From October 11 to November 14 2010, visitors to Hunter Valley Gardens will be greeted by an incredible sensory explosion of colour and fragrance as they view 35,000 rose bushes with up to two million rose blooms as part of the annual Rose Spectacular. Kids will love to play in our children’s Storybook Garden with loads of larger-than-life nursery rhyme characters. Visit www.hvg.com.au for the details.

For more information click here or visit www.hvg.com.au.

Iririki Island Resort & Spa
Iririki Island Resort & Spa is a tranquil island haven located only 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Port Vila town centre, accessible via a complimentary 24 hour ferry. Amongst the lush tropical gardens there is a purpose built family area with a four level cascading pool, games room, tennis courts and much more. All the apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette, laundry facilities and a spa bath on your own private balcony.

For more information click here.
Contact info@iririki.com phone: (678) 23388 fax: (678) 23880 www.iririki.com.

Epic week for families at Manly Surf Festival 2010
Global Surf Industries invites you to embrace four days of surf, surf, surf at the 2010 Manly Festival of Surfing. Shortboards, longboards, stand up paddleboards, kombis, music, film and every type of surfing contest or display imaginable will be held from 18-21st November. Come take part as the Manly Festival of Surfing brings together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the rich surf history of Manly.

For more information click here.

Day Out with ‘Thomas’ – New Dates Released
Visit 'Thomas the Tank Engine' at Puffing Billy's EMERALD town station. See ‘Thomas’ in full steam, enjoy a ‘Thomas’ and the Fat Controller pantomime and take a 20 minute steam train ride behind Puffing Billy plus more...
Dates:

• 6 & 7 November
• 20 & 21 November (new dates!)

Adults/Children (4+): $22.50, Toddlers (1-3 years): $11.00, Infants (under 1 year): Free
Pre bookings essential. Call 03 9757 0700 or visit www.puffingbilly.com.au.

Selective Tours
Take your family to China, Vietnam and India with Selective Tours – the perfect way to introduce your children to the wonders of Asia. Imagine the memories created by walking along the Great Wall of China and stroking a panda or riding atop an elephant in India and the excitment of a wildlife safari. Just think of the fun of swimming and kayaking at Halong Bay in Vietnam. Experiencing totally different cultures and seeing world famous heritage sites are the sort of experiences that will never be forgotten...

For more information click here.

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