Our favourite family holidays in Australasia
A well-planned family holiday provides equal parts entertaining, educational, and bonding opportunities for parents and children. If you’re looking for a family break in Australasia, let our Lightfoot Travel experts put together a bespoke itinerary that’ll guarantee a memorable family adventure.
Australia’s diverse offerings make it a popular destination. Take your children to a chocolate factory in Adelaide where they can make their own creations. Animal-loving kids will love seeing penguins and koalas on Phillip Island and quokkas in Western Australia. Adventurous teens can go snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef or horse riding in the Outback.
Gather the entire family and experience a farm stay in the bucolic regions of New Zealand, where children can help out with the animals. Enjoy a visit to Hobbiton, located in Matamata, and discover ‘Middle Earth’ on a guided tour around the movie set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Situated along southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve coast, overlooking the Oceanico Victoria golf course, Anantara Vilamoura is the perfect place to get away from it all, play a few rounds of golf, and relax in the sun.
The 280 spacious rooms comprise indulgent suites and a two-bedroomed penthouse, each featuring a...
Casas Quinta de Cima
Located within a 50-hectare century-old estate, Casas da Quinta de Cima offers a serene rural retreat that embodies the authentic charm of the Algarve. Surrounded by fragrant orange groves and wildflower meadows, it is just a stroll away from the pristine beach of Cacela Velha. The boutique hotel features nine...
EPIC SANA
A stone’s throw from Praia de Falesia beach, EPIC SANA is an achingly cool, chic resort boasting impressive facilities including seven pools, a kids’ club, and an Oriental spa with an extensive treatment list.
As well as an ideal location for a luxury family beach vacation, for those looking to...
Longevity Cegonha Country Club
A stay at Cegonha Country Club promises to help guests improve the way they look and feel through expert detox, weight-loss, and fitness programs. Nestled in a peaceful area of Vilamoura, the beaches of the Algarve and an immense range of activities are just a short drive away.
All wellness...
Quinta do Pinheiro
Quinta do Pinheiro is a renovated Portuguese farmhouse near Ria Formosa Natural Park, in Portugal's Algarve region. The property blends rustic charm with modern luxury and features five 2-3-bedroom homes, which all come with a living room, kitchen, shared access to a pool and serene farm grounds. Nestled...
