Do you need a family holiday? Too tired, stressed or busy to plan it?.. At BYO kids www.byokids.com.au you'll find heaps of family travel information to ensure your holiday with kids is full of good times and treasured memories, whatever your budget or timeframe. Like all good scouts, we know the value of being prepared.
BYO kids is a unique family travel site we're asking for your help to locate family friendly restaurants, travel destinations, playgrounds, parks and attractions and hunting down the very best travel products and services for you. Families who run on adrenalin can check out our family adventure holidays, or if lazing on a beach is more your style check out our kids club section or family friendly accommodation and destinations.
We'll share family travel articles, travel tips and reviews, and find you the best holiday deals and discounts in $$$$ Savers. You can shop online, and when you're ready for that great family holiday, you can book online too! Happy holidays and don't forget to write!
Today's features:
Need a break ...check out our new kids club section We've been working hard to source information on the best Kids Clubs in the South Pacific and teamed up with Small Guides the experts in South Pacific travel. You'll find plenty of information on kids clubs in Fiji, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands and Australia in our new Kids Club section and when you're ready to book your great escape we'll help you choose the perfect resort for your family.
We've also teamed up with webjet - The service we've all been waiting for! A fast efficient online flight website that compares, combines and allows you to book flights throughout Australia and worldwide. Click on their logo and find your flight now.
If you're heading to Melbourne for the Commonwealth Games why not send Dad (or Mum) on the Sports Lovers Tour. Visit a brewery, the famous MCG, Rod Laver arena and more. There's so much memorobilla, history and Australian culture behind these normally closed doors that this is a tour you'll be talking about for years. book now Accomodation is filling up fast but there are still good value rooms available online at Quickbeds.com
Win While your in Melbourne take a fantastic Harley Ride through the city or out onto the open road. Theres no better way to check Victoria out. Andy's Harley Rides are giving one lucky reader the chance to do just that. We've got a one hour joy ride to give away. For full competition details click here.
WIN one of five family passes to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre in Bendigo. Discovery specialises in exhibits that are 100% hands-on and based on science related learning areas. Experience the thrill of the tallest vertical slide in the Southern Hemisphere or learn how real astronauts feel up in space. Discovery is fun and educational for all ages and a great way to spend the day with the kids. Click here for details on how to enter this fantastic competition.
We've had dozens of enquiries from you our readers on campervan holidays here in Australia and in New Zealand so we've asked Campertravel to give us a hand and find the very best family campervan deals for you. So if you are thinking of taking a road trip with the kids email us and we'll get you the information and quotes you need to start planning. We've also got some new travel partners on our book online page including Budget rent a car, quickbeds and webjet.
Jurien Bay Tourist / Caravan Park is situated on the beach a leisurely three hour drive from Perth. The township offers plenty of recreational activities including swimming and fishing. Accommodation options include deluxe cabins, onsite vans, and grassed camping sites and the largest jumping pillow in WA for the kids. For more information click here
Breakfree and Stella Resorts are offering specials at some of their most popular properties until 31/3/2006. Specials are available on accommodation on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, New Zealand, Hunter Valley, Townsville, Port Douglas, Barossa Valley and Coffs Harbour. Click here to check out their specials page.
Dreamworld located on the Gold Coast in Qld is more than just a theme park. It's an entertainment phenomenon, a thrill-seekers paradise, a multi-media production and broadcast centre plus an educational interactive wildlife sanctuary and zoo. This year has brought the opening of the all-new white-knuckle thrill ride, The Claw and the brand new family attraction Wiggles World. Click on their logo to enter their comprehensive website you can avoid the queues and get express entry by buying Dreamworld Tickets online, they are valid for 12 months and gift vouchers are available too.
Diamond Beach - is one of Broadbeach's best family resorts! This popular low rise resort set in expansive tropical gardens with all apartments surrounding a magnificent pool and garden area. Cascading waterfalls and peaceful atmosphere whilst being within easy walking distance to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Jupiters Casino and the beach. Many of Australia's best family resorts are already booking out for the 2006 school holidays. Don't be the only one to miss out, book now!! Click here to book your Gold Coast accommodation
Sunshelters available from Sherrys camping
Ear Planes - specially designed to decrease the pain of soar ears on take off and landing. Available from Home Pharmacy
Bag tags and electrical adaptors from Gogogear
Log onto www.byokids.com.au for all your family holiday ideas
