Australia with your family
Close your eyes and picture your perfect family holiday to Australia. Are the kids hand-feeding kangaroos? Learning to surf at Bondi Beach? Enjoying an adventure in the Red Centre? Stop dreaming - with TravelEssence, all of this and more is within reach.
Thanks to our in-depth knowledge and local expertise, we have everything you need to turn your dream family getaway into reality, with a perfectly tailored holiday, custom-made just for you.
We take care of everything for a stress-free, family-friendly experience – from flights and car hire to unique stays and unforgettable activities – so you can focus on what truly matters: creating lifelong memories your family will treasure forever.
Picture your family exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, snorkelling amidst vibrant marine life, and encountering incredible wildlife. Imagine wandering through the ancient Daintree Rainforest, discovering its secrets with the little ones by your side.
Stay in a tree house in the heart of the forest, where your only neighbours are the native birds, or a 'swag' in the Red Centre where you can learn about Australia's Indigenous culture and history.
With TravelEssence, you can rest assured that each moment of your journey is crafted with care, leaving you to simply embrace the magic of Australia together.
Australia is an ideal destination for a family holiday
Soak up the Aussie lifestyle together with your family
The TravelEssence guarantee:
Explore beyond the typical tourist destinations with a tailor-made holiday that is made just for you.
Engage and immerse with your welcoming local hosts and gain a deeper understanding of different customs.
Discover unique small-scale accommodations and activities.
Once in a lifetime kind of experience.
Rest assured with a 24/7 network of support for the duration of your holiday should you need us.
Speak to a travel expert when convenient for you - our team is available every day until 9 pm at our London office or online.
Complete peace of mind as we are full members of ATOL and ABTA.
How long do we need in Australia?
Being one of the world's biggest countries, you could easily spend months travelling the ever-changing landscape and not see the same place twice. So the real question is: “How long do we have?”
Your time is precious, and your priority is the little ones. And that is exactly why a holiday, 'the TravelEssence way', is perfect for you and your family.
At TravelEssence, we promote travelling at a relaxed pace that lets you truly immerse yourself in Australia’s wonders as you make memories together as a family. It is all about slowly enjoying and savouring every moment without rushing from highlight to highlight.So, regardless of how long you have, let our travel specialists create a bespoke itinerary that is perfectly tailored to you.
Where can we stay?
Experience the Australian lifestyle together with your family in rare and beautiful places, and enjoy a big backyard full of wonders and wildlife at your doorstep.
Whether you prefer a farm stay in the Glass House Mountains or the beach as your backyard, experience hand-selected accommodations that allow you to absorb your surroundings.
With TravelEssence, you will stay in unique accommodations that are an experience in themselves - just tell us the comfort level you are looking for, and we will do the rest!
What can we see and do?
Booking carefully selected, authentically local activities and experiences will engage your children’s curiosity and spark their love for travel. After all, immersing them in a culture different from their own is the best learning experience there is.
From great adventures in the Outback to crocodile spotting in the Northern Territory, to a visit to Uluru to get a glimpse of Aboriginal culture, to exploring tropical islands, your options are endless.
With Australia's diversity and our wide range of child-friendly local activities, you can see and do just about anything your family desires. Let us know what excites you and discover the best Aussie activities for some fun-filled days.
Learn how to surf at one of Australia's most famous beaches outside Sydney
Explore the Outback
When is the best travel time?
Do you want to relax on the beach in Queensland? Explore famous cities like Sydney, Cairns or Perth? Discover the Red Centre? Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef? If you are travelling with your kids, we understand that the times you are able to visit Australia may be limited to school holidays. No worries! Based on your interests and when you would like to go, we can advise you on the best time to travel and the best regions to visit.
Australia is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year
When considering a family holiday, we recommend booking about 9-12 months in advance. This ensures that you will secure the best accommodations for the best prices at the time you would like to visit. However, if you'd like to embark on your journey sooner we can still make it happen.
Explore and discover the endless coastline of Australia
Discover the moon-like landscape of the Pinnacles in Western Australia
With over 10,000 beaches, Australia is an ideal holiday destination
Conquer huge white sand dunes
How do we travel around?
From the Great Barrier Reef drive to panoramic rainforest passes, and awe-inspiring desert landscapes, Australia is best explored by car. The roads are safe and the views are often magnificent. For families, we recommend travelling through Australia in a large SUV with plenty of space for your kids.
Take advantage of our special deals and travel comfortably, complete with:
A spacious SUV
A navigation system
Air-conditioning
Full insurance and low fuel costs
Hire cars that are less than six months old
Plenty of luggage space
Safe and secure roads
Pre-arranged baby car seat or booster chair
A route with only a couple of hours between each location
Discover off the beaten track places that motorhomes often cannot reach
Travel at a relaxed pace and experience the laid-back Aussie lifestyle
A relaxed travel pace is the greatest way to see Australia. And your travel specialist will design your holiday with two or more nights at each location. Explore each local area and get the most out of where you are. This way you get to drive less but see more. Because that's what a great holiday is all about at TravelEssence.
If you are thinking of renting a campervan, talk to us now and discover why driving in a rental car is the best way to see Australia.
Keep a lookout for Australian wildlife along the way
Would you dare to hold a snake?
Great flights and stopover arrangements to Australia
Final destination: Australia! A comfortable flight makes all the difference, no matter which class you fly. Travelling to Australia with children may seem as though it's a bit of a mission, but it isn’t. We’ve experienced it first-hand ourselves and can offer you some great tips.
Benefits of travelling with babies and toddlers
As a specialist in travel to Australia, we can offer you the best route options, airlines, seats onboard, connections and time to travel for young families.
Depending on your child's age, they may fly for free
You can bring your buggy to the gate
Skip the lines when boarding
If you require a bassinet, enjoy the extra space in the front row
Experience world-class service and extra support from the team of air hostesses
Take advantage of our first-hand experience and airline connections:
Comfortable chairs, sitting together
Endless movies, games and music
The best flight schedule
The most spacious seats in each class
Guaranteed seats next to each other
A good assortment of food and drinks for the journey
The best price
Carbon neutral flights each time
Take a break and enjoy a stopover
If you’re worried about the length of the journey, a stopover is a great way to break up the flight to relax and revive. Enhance your holiday by adding an extra cultural experience to your journey. From visiting the rice fields, white-sand beaches and temples in Bali to exploring the markets in Hong Kong and tasting the local cuisine. Stay at special accommodations that have all the extra ingredients for you and your family to indulge in.
Flying with young kids? We can make sure it's an enjoyable experience
A stopover is a great way to break up the trip to Australia
Sample itineraries
Your trip to Australia will represent you as a family. Take a look at some favourite trips to get inspired for your own journey. With holidays ranging from three to seven weeks based on various themes, you can change comfort levels, and add activities, rental cars, and flights to sense the possibilities that await.
Start your dream holiday here
Whether you prefer to explore the jewels surrounding Cairns or explore the city of Perth by bike, bring your ideas to us! Take advantage of our local knowledge, and together we will create your unique, personalised holiday that is significantly yours. Get in touch with us here.
Frequently asked questions
Specialist knowledge means the details that need specific attention are always taken care of - you don't have to worry about anything. But of course, you may have a lot of questions right now as you get an idea of the possibilities that await you. Find the answers to your questions here.
Explore the tropical rainforest near Cape Tribulation, North Queeensland
Are you ready to dive into the ocean?
Why book with us?
When you book your family trip with us, your travel specialist has only one goal: to create your dream holiday through Australia and to do it properly. Make the most of your time Down Under by choosing a travel specialist that has local experience and knows Australia like the back of their hand. We are travel nerds and from our first-hand experience believe that small details lead to big differences. Get in touch to make your holiday dream become a reality.
