Sunflowers, a playground, wide open spaces and the happiest free-range chickens. Farm & Co at Cudgen is the perfect slow-down spot for families — wander the farm, meet Hank and Peppi, then finish with coffee, cake or a long lunch under the trees.
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Kings Forest Playground, Cudgen
If you’re happy to venture a little south of the border, Kings Forest Playground at Cudgen is a Tweed playground that truly delivers. With an impressive multi-level play tower, a thoughtfully designed toddler area and a brilliant pump track for bikes and scooters, this park caters beautifully to kids of all ages. It’s the kind of playground that makes the drive completely worthwhile.
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Summerland Farm, Alstonville
Summerland Farm is a beautiful macadamia and avocado farm set high in Alstonville in the Ballina-Byron hinterland. Taste the region's delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm.
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Vacay Your Way at Paradise Resort
Paradise Resort Gold Coast has officially launched its highly anticipated Vacay Your Way campaign, giving Aussie families even more reasons to plan their next getaway. The campaign features three tailored packages to suit every type of traveller, with travel available on selected dates until 18 September 2026. From those craving a short mini-break to families ready to tick off major theme parks, Vacay Your Way is all about choice.
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Two weeks in Japan – Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Our two week Autumn trip through Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fujikawaguchiko.
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Our visit to the Japan Theme Parks – Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios
My family and I visited Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea) and Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) in December 2025. We travelled as a family of four, with children aged 6 and 3. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about our trip, as well as some tips and tricks we learned during our research and time in the parks.
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Naughty Little Kids, Peak Crossing
Naughty Little Kids is one of the best animal farm tours I have ever been on! Located in Peak Crossing, just outside of Ipswich, you'll find this goat dairy farm running exceptional, family-friendly tours every weekend and school holidays.
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Tommerup’s Dairy Farm, Kerry
Tommerup’s Dairy Farm is a 6th generation working dairy farm in the Kerry Valley, just outside of Beaudesert. The lovely owners welcome visitors to their farm through seasonal Market Days and Farm Forage sessions.
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Tweed Recreation Ground Playground, Tweed Heads
Tweed Recreation Ground Playground at Tweed Heads is a beautiful, nature inspired accessible play space! With a fabulous play structure and tunnel slide, nature play teepee, swings, nature walk and basketball courts, there is plenty to occupy everyone here.
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A family friendly Royal Caribbean Cruise: 7 reasons a cruise should be your next family holiday!
If you’re looking for the best family getaway, one where EVERYONE including mum gets to relax and enjoy themselves, a cruise is absolutely the way to go. My family love cruising, in fact my husband and I have been on 11 Royal Caribbean cruises (totalling 95 nights at sea)! Since having kids, we’ve cruised 3 times, and I can happily say it’s an even better experience when you’re traveling as a family. From the moment you hop on board, you’re on holidays and you can feel everyone’s joy and excitement! If you need more convincing, here’s why you should book a cruise.
