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Where to Stay

Medina has a vast group of family-friendly apartments. In Sydney, our prime location was near the Darling Harbour. The Medina Grand Melbourne put us near the Queen Victoria Market, with such activities as kids’ cooking classes.

Medina Grand Melbourne 189 Queen St., 61-3-9934-0000
Medina Grand Sydney 511 Kent St., 61-2-9274-0000, medina.com.au

Winery resorts offer some of the most beautiful accommodations. A standout is the totally grown-up Coolangatta Estate. Its cottage suites are great for families. Or try luxe camping at Paper Bark Camp’s rustic-chic tents.

Coolangatta Estate 1335 Bolong Rd., Shoalhaven Heads, 61-2-4448-7131, coolangattaestate.com.au
Paper Bark Camp Huskisson, 61-2-4441-6066, paperbarkcamp.com.au

Balconies at the apartment-style Moorings, halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, front a harbour of lakes that are connected by a channel to the sea. Rental boats let you fish to your heart’s content.

44 Metung Rd., Metung, 61-3-5156-2750, themoorings.com.au

Just an hour from Melbourne, Woodman Estate is known for its spa. Our pick: the Lakeside Chalets, which overlook the estate’s five-acre private lake.

136 Graydens Rd., Moorooduc, 61-3-5978-8455, woodmanestate.com.au

Ready for a road trip? Merimbula Beach Holiday Park might be the world’s best RV park: It sits atop a headland above a slice of golden beach. For other spots on the 1,000-kilometre route, visit the Sydney-Melbourne Coastal Drive website.

Merimbula Beach Holiday Park 2 Short Point Rd., 61-1-300-787-837, holidaypark.com.au
Sydney-Melbourne Coastal Drive, sydney-melbourne.com.au

Where to Eat

Why rough it? To see the outback in comfort – and with kids – an RV vacation is a good option. Apollo Motorhome Holidays, with outfits throughout the country, recommends covering 150 to 250 kilometres a day.

800-3260-5466, apollocamper.com

What to Do

From the blowhole in Kiama to the koalas on Phillip Island, here are a few favourite kid-tested activities.

Bega Cheese Factory 23-45 Ridge St., North Bega, 61-2-6491-7777, begacheese.com.au
Global Ballooning 8-10 New St., Richmond, 61-3-9428-5703, globalballooning.com.au
Kiama Blowhole Blowhole Point, 61-2-4232-3322, kiama.com.au
Koala Conservation Centre Phillip Island Rd., Phillip Island, 61-3-5956-8300, penguins.org.au
Phillip Island Nature Parks Cowes, 61-3-5951-2800, penguins.org.au

Travel Planner

What to Pack in July

Warm jacket (for night), wide-brimmed hat (for day).

Good to Know

Tipping is not common in smaller centres.

Don’t Forget

July is winter here, which means less rain.

The Expert

Tourism New South Wales, tourism.nsw.gov.au
Tourism Victoria,  tourism.vic.gov.aus

Getting There

Air Canada offers daily service to Sydney via Honolulu. Starting Dec. 14, Air Canada will offer the only scheduled non-stop service from Vancouver to Sydney, using state-of-the-art Boeing 777 aircraft outfitted with Executive First® Suites.

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