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Australia is one of those destinations for families willing to take their time with their adventures. The distances between interesting places to visit can be huge! You can’t rush this country, and that slow pace makes it an ideal destination for long-term family travel. From Queensland’s wildlife encounters to Victoria’s coastal walking tracks and New South Wales’ beaches, there is plenty to keep children engaged and parents interested. Our guides are written for families who want to get beyond the tourist trail and actually settle into a place for a while. Note: Western Australia is such a different, vast region of the country that it gets its own dedicated selection of guides!
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