5 ‘Must Do’ Family Escapes in Our Backyard
When you book a family holiday whether it is for a few days or a month most of us want to stay somewhere memorable and indulgent.
We enlisted travel expert Nadine Mellor, Editor of super successful travel website i-escape.com’s, Kids Collection which has over 850 wonderful family friendly properties worldwide – to come up with some of her favourite (kid-friendly) places to stay in Australia…You will not be disappointed!
Old Leura Dairy. Blue Mountains, NSW
These quirky self-catering eco-lodges created from recycled materials share an outdoor hot tub, and are close to all the delights of the Blue Mountains. An ideal place to relax, the rustic furnishings are perfect for a stay with kids.
The Byron at Byron
Byron Bay Stunning resort set in 45 acres of rainforest with dedicated kids pool, a rainforest walk, bicycles and tennis coaching, perfect for outdoorsy families; all rooms can accommodate children.
Home Valley Station, East Kimberly, WA
Adventurous families will love this working cattle station in the Kimberlys for its great activities which include horse riding, fishing and taking dips in natural swimming holes; Eco Tents sleep up to 4 and there are two pools and a playground.
The Langham Sydney, Sydney
Full service hotel with a range of accommodation options plus underground swimming pool featuring a fibre-optic ‘night sky’, in the heart of The Rocks so close to all sights.
Ocean Muse, NSW
Sparkling contemporary beach retreat with cool pool, inside-out design, great views over bush and dunes, and close to endless beach, in Port Stephens, just 2 hours North of Sydney (sleeps 6-8).
Post by: Ellen Cadzow from recently launched travel blog escapeis.com featuring her own and other travel lovers’ favourite kid friendly places to stay that will knock your socks off. Her number one passion is getting out into the big, wide world and travelling with her hubby & 2 older kids. Check out www.escapeis.comto discover some wonderful spots to stay, tried and tested by passionate mums & dads.
to discover some wonderful spots to stay, tried and tested by passionate mums & dads.
Thanks to Nadine Mellor from www.i-escape.com for her contribution to the post.