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Scored across 7 things that matter when you travel with babies and young kids. How we grade
Last reviewed November 2026
Australia with kids at a glance
Free BBQs, incredible playgrounds, patrolled beaches and wildlife parks. Long flights, but very easy once you land.
Australia with kids: an 11-day family route
Sydney (5 nights) โ Gold Coast (5 nights). Few hotel changes, short travel days and plenty of downtime.
- Days 1โ5
Sydney ยท 5 nights
- Opera House, Botanic Garden and The Rocks
- Taronga Zoo by ferry
- Manly or Bondi beaches
๐ก Parent hint: Stay near Circular Quay or Darling Harbour for ferries and playgrounds.
Full Sydney guide with 3-day plan & restaurant map โ - Days 6โ10
Gold Coast ยท 5 nights
- Theme parks for every age
- Calm creeks and patrolled beaches
- Koalas at Currumbin
๐ก Parent hint: An apartment with a pool and laundry makes a long stay easy.
Full Gold Coast guide with 3-day plan & restaurant map โ
Getting between stops
| From โ to | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney โ Gold Coast | Domestic flight to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | โ1 hr 20 min |
Tours worth booking on this route
Sydney Harbour cruise
Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water.
See tour optionsGold Coast theme park pass
Multi-park bundles save money.
See tour optionsBest cities in Australia for families
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