Hotels & Resorts

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Things to do in Cairns with a toddler

ANGELA SAURINE and her three-year-old find lots of fun things to do in the tourist hub of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland

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Centrally located Oaks Cairns Hotel, ideal for Queensland family holiday

ANGELA SAURINE checks into a modern, apartment-style hotel conveniently located on Cairns Esplanade

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New soft play centre at Fitzroy Island Resort near Cairns

A new soft play area for little ones and their parents is set to open at Fitzroy Island Resort, off the coast of Cairns, in spring.

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Families can save up to 25 per cent off their next stay at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts throughout Australia

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Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges in NSW ticks all the boxes

ELISA ELWIN checks out the family rooms at this recently refurbished five-star hotel.

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Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

ANGELA SAURINE and her moon-loving toddler check out the new Galaxy Room Upgrade package at this beachside hotel

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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Resort

ANGELA SAURINE finds this famous wine region has plenty to offer kids as well

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Fitzroy Island Resort’s new Junior Marine Biologist program

A turtle swimming off the Queensland coast. Image: Tourism and Events Queensland Kids can become a Junior Marine Biologist with

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Paradise Resort Gold Coast room upgrade

Paradise Resort Gold Coast has welcomed a host of newly renovated rooms for families in its Dusty’s Digs wing.

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Family-Friendly City Hotels in Australia

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in our capitals

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Top 4 family-friendly city hotels in Sydney

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Sydney

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Top 3 family-friendly city hotels in Melbourne

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Melbourne

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Family-friendly city hotels in Perth

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Perth

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Top 3 family-friendly city hotels in Darwin

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Darwin

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Top 3 family-friendly city hotels in Adelaide

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Adelaide

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Top 3 family-friendly city hotels in Hobart

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Hobart

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Family-friendly city hotels in Brisbane

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Brisbane

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Top 3 family-friendly city hotels in Canberra

With Australia’s cities the quietest they’ve ever been, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels have introduced some great initiatives to entice guests back. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to stay in Canberra

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