Book your holiday today at Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park and the kids stay free on any site accommodation.
Located on the beautiful Narrabeen Lakes only 17 kilometres from the centre of Sydney BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park is the perfect spot for your Spring and Summer outdoor holiday with the family.

To read further click here or visit www.sydneylakeside.com.au

60 acres of tropical palms, private beach frontage, modern rooms and the option of fun and adventure with the family, combined with a few quite days or hours to yourself, with the resorts active and quite zones, sets this resort apart. The fun filled active zones include kids club, daily family activities and a beach pool complete with pool bar and interactive kids pool.

Come and experience why Vanuatu has been voted numerous times as the happiest place on earth.

To read further click here or visit www.ihg.com/aunz_deals or call 138 388

Sarawak’s rainforest is home to some of the most exotic flora and fauna. Come explore and discover one of the most diverse and protected ecosystems in the world. From the largest flower on earth to monkeys with extremely protruding noses, this natural wonderland promises to be a true adventure for all.

To read further click here or visit www.sarawaktourism.com

Escape with the kids to a city playground this summer, directly opposite the Botanic Gardens within easy walking distance to the exciting Brisbane CBD. 2 days/1 night from $179 per room Includes Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe City View room. Free onsite car parking, Free continental breakfasts, Free sign up to Royal Rewards membership, Upgrade to Park View for $30 and receive FREE outdoor games set
Available from 15 Dec 2011 to 31 Jan 2011, subject to availability.

For more information visit www.royalonthepark.com.au

Made plans for the January school holidays yet? Take your family to Bali & stay at the 5-star Bali Hyatt, directly on Sanur Beach.

WHOLE FAMILY from $1937* land only Includes 7 nights in 2 Garden View Rooms for 2 adults & 2 children, daily breakfast, return transfers & the Adventurer Short Trek.

To read further click here or contact Venture Holidays on 1300 303 343 or mail@ventureholidays.com.au or visit your local travel agency

5 nights at Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa including full buffet breakfast daily. Kids stay, play and eat for free (under 12 yrs). Includes accommodation in a deluxe ocean view room, return airport transfers and return economy class airfares including taxes with Polynesian Blue. Up to 2 children under 12 yrs of age stay in room free of charge.

To read further click here or call 1300 358 382

Coast Resort is Merimbula's premier 4.5 star luxury holiday accommodation. Positioned on a dual waterfront site between pristine Merimbula Beach and Lake, offering a range of luxurious one, two and three bedroom apartments, townhouses and penthouses.
2 bedroom from $1060- SAVE $200
3 bedroom from $1480 - SAVE $300

To read further visit www.coastresort.com.au

Spicers Hidden Vale is a 12,000 acre country farm with private cottages, an animal nursery, horse-riding, archery, clay-target shooting, mountain bike tracks, two pools, an award-winning family restaurant, professional day spa, and so much more ... from only $399/night for a family of 4 (includes 2 bedroom cottage, breakfast, pony ride, kids eat free - conditions apply, subject to availability).

Visit www.spicersgroup.com.au/property/spicers-hidden-vale/families

If you are looking for a laid back, casual atmosphere with beautiful, natural surrounds, then you need look no further than Long Island Resort. Long Island is the Whitsunday’s natural island resort accommodation. It’s the perfect place to connect with nature. Stay 3 nights and Save 33%. Rates start from $168 per room per night where Kids Stay and dine for free 0-14 yrs & FREE kids club 4-14yrs & FREE daily activities including bird feeding and fish feeding. Valid for travel to 31st March 2012

To read further click here or visit www.longislandresort.com.au/offers

While the kids are being spoilt by the Kids Captain (pictured) swimming, playing and having a great time, YOU are lying back in a hammock with a book pondering if you should order a cocktail and a beach massage or go snorkelling. The only thing wrong with this picture is that you haven’t booked! Hurry to take advantage of this great offer with Blue Lagoon Cruises, Fiji. Offer ends 31st October 2011

To read further click here or visit www.bluelagooncruises.com

Extending 1.8 kilometres over Geographe Bay, the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. A must see for any visitor to the Margaret River wine region. Jump on board the famous Jetty Train to reach the spectacular Underwater Observatory. Descend 8 metres below the water’s surface to discover some of the 300 different marine species below the jetty. Take a dip, throw a line or visit the Interpretive Centre.

To read further click here or visit www.busseltonjetty.com.au

Come and see the colours that make Bribie Island, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Woodford, Dayboro and Samford come together. A destination where you have an island connected by bridge, a peninsula extending into a marine park and a backdrop of mountain ranges with quaint townships nestled in their folds. A region which is rich in colour with fascinating museums showcasing history and culture; stylish boutique shopping; good local food and wine; key nature reserves and fishing and boating on magnificent waterways.

To read further click here or visit www.visitmoretonbay.com.au

Australis Hotels, Resorts and Apartments are celebrating the sunshine with this special offer for your next family getaway! Stay for 2 nights on the weekend or 3 nights mid week for the same great price during Spring or Summer. Choose from idyllic locations that will put you and the family into instant holiday mode. Escape to the Gold Coast, Noosa, Margaret River, Diamond Beach, Wisemans Ferry or Cairns. And simply arrive and relax.

Book Now or visit www.australishotels.com.au

Pack up the family, book a Spring Escape to the Sunshine Coast for your chance to WIN a Ford Escape! Simply book a minimum of two consecutive nights with participating accommodation between 10/10/11 and 9/12/11 and go in the draw to WIN.

To read further click here or visit www.sunshinecoastspringescape.com.au

What’s better than winning a FREE holiday?? Winning 2 free holidays, of course! That’s right! We are giving away 2 family holidays in our Facebook Competition; 1 holiday for the winner and 1 holiday for a friend or relative of their choice! The winner chooses who will receive the second holiday so team up with friends and family to increase your chances to WIN!

To read further click here or visit www.brisbaneholidayvillage.com.au/facebook

Bring the family for a trip to the beautiful Hunter Valley, an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney. See over 2 million Rose blooms in our annual Rose Spectacular from Oct 10 to November 13, hear talks and demonstrations and revel in the sanctuary that is Hunter Valley Gardens. The kids can explore our 60 acres of display gardens, while you breathe in the fresh air scented with magnificent Rose perfume!

To read further click here or visit www.hvg.com.au

Enjoy the antics of the adorable Little Penguins as they frolic in their new exhibit at the National Zoo & Aquarium!
For the more adventurous, revel in some animal action on the award winning Zooventure tour. One of the most hands-on zoo experiences available in Australia, and possibly the world, the Zooventure is a 2 hour behind the scenes guided tour that offers participants the opportunity to feed a variety of amazing animals, and experience a bounty of rare and close-up encounters.

To read further click here or visit www.nationalzoo.com.au/zooventure_tour.htm

The only attraction to offer a true 360 degree view over the city and across to the Brindabella Ranges.The view from the tower gives visitors an understanding of Canberra’s complex layout and serves as a distinctive beacon on the Canberra skyline for those who go astray. And if you think the views are impressive by day, the night view over Canberra from the sky is bedazzling.Contained within the tower’s open air and enclosed viewing galleries are a cafeteria and gift shop as well as Canberra’s only revolving restaurant.

To read further visit blackmountaintower.com.au or call 02 6219 6111

Stay at the 4 star rated Lantern Thredbo Apartments in summer and save with our free night offers, even over the busy school holiday period. You can also buy 2 adult summer resort activity passes and receive kids free passes for up to 3 children. You can stay for 3 nights in Thredbo this summer with a 3 day resort activity pass from only $520 for a family of 4 or only $620 for a family of 5. Book now!

To read further click here or Book now!

Discover how good family holidays can be when you stay and play at Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort. Along with the new interactive Splash water park the Resort still boasts the first jumping pillow in Australia and the largest in the world. Hours of fun for everyone awaits you on the Kidz Adventureland playground, 18 hole mini-golf and full size tennis court. Or relax in the two beautiful Resort pools with slides, warm and cold spas. If you fancy a spot of shopping our free courtesy coach takes you to the four main shopping centres.

To read further click here or visit www.coconut.com.au

Travellers can snag a full day of freebies in paradise at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk with extras that make the family vacation affordable. Start the day off right with complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie, including hearty options from the omelette bar or samplings of fresh island fruit. Then after day in the sand and surf, take in the Hawaiian sunset over tropical drinks and snacks on the house at the nightly Manager’s Reception.

To read further click here or visit www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com

From November 2011 through January 2012 you can indulge your senses with delicious handpicked cherries at Cherryhill, one of Australia’s most picturesque and renowned cherry orchards. Open to the public throughout December and January, Cherryhill gives you the once-a-year chance to pick your own sweet, ripe cherries straight from the trees in a picture-perfect environment

To read furtherclick here visit www.cherryhill.com.au

The Hard Rock Cafe Sydney is celebrating Halloween on Sunday 30th for families wanting to enjoy the fun in true American style (without traipsing the streets!).Halloween fancy dress and decorations will feature at the Cafe with face painting for the kids, a special Halloween cocktail for the adults and Halloween rock ‘n’roll on the playlist. Kids who come dressed in Halloween costumes will receive a lolly bag treat.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney

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