Australia is a very family-friendly country, giving parents and guardians plenty of affordable and fun activities for their kids. Each state within Australia has many exciting delights for your kids; all of these delights can be enjoyed by the adults in the family as well! Here are several child-worthy delights, listed according to locations.

New South Wales

1. Australian National Maritime Museum

The Australian maritime museum will delight your kids with its display of Australian Maritime history, with the sea routes and Australian waterways enchantingly reproduced. Your kids can participate in various creative activities including the Kids Deck, a simulated ship deck for kids to learn naval basics.

2. New South Wales Beaches

Apart from the generally well known Bondi and Manly beaches, New South Wales has several other perfect totally free beaches for family fun. Take your kids to one of several well-patrolled beaches, to swim while being watched by the famous Surf Lifesavers.

Sydney

3. Sydney Wildlife World

With over 6000 uniquely Australian animals thriving in their natural ecosystems and habitats, the Sydney Wildlife World is a not-to-miss trip for your kids. Located in the heart of the picturesque Darling Harbor, your kids will love the scenery, while watching the movements of possums, snakes, butterflies, quolls and birds.

Queensland

4. Queensland Beaches

If your kids love frolicking on the beach, then you should definitely consider the famous beaches of Queensland. Noosa Head, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef provide endless opportunities for adventure. Take them riding in glass-bottomed boats, through which they can view the varied sea life. For older kids, diving and snorkeling are a great option. Check out the Wet’n’Wild Water World, a lovely theme park located on the Gold Coast.

5. Australia Zoo

You can never go wrong by taking your kids to see the spectacular Australia Zoo, an hour’s drive north of Brisbane. If your kids have ever watched documentaries by the master crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, the Australia Zoo must be a familiar sight. Still, the vastness and the amazing showcase of fantastic animals and wildlife action is to be experienced. Your kids can watch crocodiles being fed, and pet large live pythons, feed Asian Elephants, and marvel at the Bengal Tigers.

South Australia

6. Adelaide Zoo

The Adelaide Zoo boats over 1400 native and exotic animals designed to thrill kids. Your kids will love watching large and small reptiles, mammals, all kinds of fish including sharks and various birds in their natural environments.

7. Monarto Zoological Park

The Monarto Zoological Park is spread on the vastness of a 1,000 hectare property, located at an easy distance of 45 minutes from Adelaide. This zoological park breeds endangered and rare species of wildlife, in safe sanctuary. These animals include the white Rhinoceros. You’ll also find Australia’s largest Giraffe herd in this park. Climb aboard a safari bus with your kids, or go on a walking tour to reacquaint yourself with the splendor nature.

Victoria

8. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Kids that are inclined towards extreme sports will love this track. Take double and triple laps around the circuit accompanied by an experienced racing driver. Take your kids to view a display of motorsports that include cars and bikes of classic, vintage and contemporary make. Take a tour of the place and explore all aspects, including the grand prix Control Tower, Pit lane, and Pit Roof and Media Centre.

9. Melbourne Aquarium

Take your kids to watch over 10,000 aquatic animals frolic and swim in the Melbourne Aquarium. This aquarium also includes some great views of aquatic creates, with glass fronted underwater displays, fish pillars, feeding sessions, aquatic presentations and four levels of unmitigated aquatic fun.

Tasmania

10. Tahune Forest Airwalk

The Tahune Forest Airwalk is a 20 minute loop over two swinging bridges, located on the banks of the Huon River. Although it sounds dangerous, the swinging bridges are safe. In fact, you’ll find many picnic tables and shelters for travelers to eat, rest and enjoy the marvelous natural surroundings.

Canberra

11. National Zoo and Aquarium

Five minutes from the centre of Canberra the zoo houses animals in large open environments setup for easy viewing of the animals. You can see native and exotic animals including tigers, lions and bears. Tours are available for close up encounters with the cuddly animals and hand feeding of the larger animals.

12. The Bird Walk

Located just outside Canberra is another delight for kids. Housing 500 indigenous and exotic birds, the Bird Walk is a delight to explore. Take your kids and walk on the walkways, while watching these colorful birds fly about in the aviary. Your kids can also feed some baby parrots.

13. National Museum Of Australia

The National Museum of Australia is a great place for kids to explore Australia – the land, its history, culture and people. Everything from the native population of Australia, tribal artifacts, relics from the European settlement to present day Australia’s development can be found here. For kids, the kids’ play and discovery area called ‘Our Place’, provides an interactive learning experience.

Ballarat

14. Sovereign Hill

A trip to Sovereign Hill is all you need to know how the goldfields of old used to operate. This large, recreated goldfields township is set over 25 hectares, on a natural, rich alluvial goldfield. This site allows people to pan for gold, see how gold is segregated and sorted, and ‘pretend to be gold miners. Kids can see how it used to be in those days, including the costumes, attitudes and prejudices of old gold miners.

Perth

15. Whiteman Park Recreation and Conservation Reserve

Perth’s Whiteman Park Recreation and Conservation Reserve has tons of bushwalking trails, bike and walk paths, a birds of prey centre, sports facilities, playgrounds, a wildlife park, picnic shelters and so on. With over 4,300 hectares of land, free entrance and a short 25 minute drive from Perth, this reserve is a great place to spend a whole day with kids.

Teena Celis is an avid traveller and works as content writer for gift for men Adrenaline that provides a large range of flying and driving experiences like rally car driving, helicopter rides, hot air ballooning, parasailing all across Australia.