The Best Resorts With Kids Clubs in Australia

Looking for the best resorts with kids clubs? The obvious candidates here, of course, are Fiji, Bali and Thailand, but if you're planning on holidaying down under this year, you're in luck as Australia is full of awesome resorts with kids clubs. 

So get your holiday-planning-butt into gear and prepare for the family holiday to end all family holidays with our pick of the top resorts with kids clubs in Australia.

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Resorts With Kids Clubs in NSW

• Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery
• Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
• Tasman Holiday Parks Hastings Point
• BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba Holiday Park
• Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Resorts With Kids Clubs in Queensland

• Hamilton Island
• Daydream Island
• Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
• Kingfisher Bay Resort
• Paradise Resort
• Sea World Resort
• Lady Elliot Island

Holiday Parks With Kids Clubs and Indoor Play Centres in Victoria

• BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park
• BIG4 Traralgon Park Lane Holiday Park
• NRMA Mildura Riverside Holiday Park
• BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park
• BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks, Bendigo
• BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park

Kids Clubs Top Tips For Parents

NSW Kids Clubs

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains — MGallery Collection

Available every afternoon during NSW school holidays, the Fairmont Resort KidsZone is suitable for kids aged four to 12 and includes games, arts and crafts activities, an indoor cinema, indoor playground, train rides and loads more!

And if that wasn't enough to entice you, the resort has several kid-friendly restaurants on-site, as well as an ice-skating rink that's open year-round! With two indoor play centres, an indoor heated pool, an outdoor maze, junior golf, merry-go-round and mini-train, the Fairmont KidsZone is the hotel’s major drawcard for families (alongside an upmarket and enjoyable ambience for adults).

Accommodation options: Family Suites are on offer at the Fairmont so you can rest assured your whole tribe is catered for.

Location: 1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

The Water Dragons Kids' Club at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is a magical, miniature resort for little ones, complete with a team of experienced childcare professionals onsite to keep kids safe and happy.

Whether you’ve booked a spa treatment, a round of golf or wine tasting, you can enjoy complete peace of mind knowing your kids are in safe hands. Water Dragons Kids' Club is ideal for children between the ages of three and 12, offering a range of games and activities to suit all ages. Plus, Rydges has the only water park in the Hunter Valley!

They're open every day during NSW school holidays and on weekends during term time, and activities range from button arts, playdough creations, paper art, dream catcher making and a whole lot more. 

Accommodation options: Rydges has a range of family-friendly accommodation, including Kids' Suites with room for the whole family.

Location: 430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale

Tasman Holiday Parks Hastings Point

Tasman Holiday Parks Hastings Point has it all for families. The Neptune's Castle Kids' Club (ages 3-12) will help kids have the holiday of their dreams, complete with a gigantic indoor play area, themed and supervised activities and arts and crafts. The play centre has a three-level spiral slide, ball pit and mirror maze. The best part? It's FREE!

Families holidaying at Hastings Point are often found at Sammy's Adventure Lagoon, a water park with some serious thrills and spills. Set amidst tropical surrounds, the two-storey aqua play has four waterslides and 65 interactive water features, including water cannons, giant fibreglass fish, and a 600 L bucket that spills water every 6 minutes! Other park features include a fully fenced, shaded outdoor playground and the Little Treasures play corner for under 3s.

Accommodation options: Tasman Holiday Parks Hastings Point has a range of accommodations, including five-star, fully self-contained luxury poolside spa villas and spacious family cabins, caravans and campsites.

Location: 1 Tweed Coast Rd, Hastings Point

BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba Holiday Park

Set on 130 acres of parkland along the Clarence River near Yamba on the NSW North Coast, BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba Holiday Park pairs a genuine kids' club with some of the best water play of any holiday park in the state.

The pirate-themed Salty's Cove Waterpark has four waterslides, a splash pad, water cannons and a giant tipping bucket, while The Oasis resort pool adds a lagoon-style swim-up bar and heated spa for the grown-ups. Kids' club sessions run alongside a giant jumping pillow, two adventure playgrounds with climbing nets and a flying fox, a bike track and pedal go-karts. The park backs onto the Clarence River, so fishing and kayaking are right on the doorstep.

Accommodation options: A range of cabins (Banksia, Figtree and Casuarina styles, sleeping five to six) come fully self-contained with kitchens and private balconies, alongside powered and unpowered sites for caravans, campervans and tents. A five-bedroom house is also available for larger family groups.

Location: 286 O'Keefes Ln, Palmers Island

Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Merimbula Beach Holiday Park is situated south of Canberra. You can fly directly from Sydney, or it's about a six-hour drive.

This economical resort offers an action-packed kids' club. Kids' club activities include outdoor activities such as rockpool activities, Tug of War, sand sculpting, face painting, board games, magic shows, arts and crafts, table tennis, air hockey, and more. Merimbula Beach Holiday Park also offers a resort-style pool, a kid’s wading pool, fountain, giant jumping pillow, children’s playground, balance bikes, and go-karts. Plus, Magic Mountain Family Fun Park is just a short drive away.

Accommodation options: There is a large range of modern one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and cabins as well as camping and caravanning sites. Most of the rooms enjoy gorgeous ocean views.

Location: 2 Short Point Rd, Merimbula

Resorts With Kids Clubs in Queensland

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is a fabulous Whitsundays resort that simply has it all!

The Clownfish Kids' Club caters for all ages – from six weeks to 14 years of age. It's split into two spaces: a Nursery for the youngest guests, with gentle routines, play and rest built in, and a general activity area for older kids, with craft, creative play, games and group activities designed around making friends. It currently runs Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3.50 pm, with morning, afternoon and full-day sessions available. Bookings are essential.

We love that you can fly directly from Sydney to Hamilton Island and once you settle in, there is so much to do. Choose from water sports, mini-golf, go-karts, quad bikes and wildlife. Or hire a golf buggy and take a tour of the island.

Accommodation options: Hamilton Island offers many resort-style accommodations. We like Whitsunday Apartments' stylish self-contained apartments.

Location: Resort Dr, Hamilton Island

Daydream Island

Daydream Island is a luxurious resort located in the centre of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.

The Cockatoo Club offers excellent childcare for children aged from six weeks to 12 years. Two programs cater for kids aged 0-5 years and 6-12 years. Supervised activities include arts and crafts, treasure hunts, fish feeding, basketball, coconut bowls, tennis, nature walks, mini-golf, group games and much more!

Daydream Island also offers loads of family-friendly activities, including snorkelling, jet-skiing, tennis, volleyball, and the fabulous themed mini-golf course. Daydream Island also boasts a huge aquarium and outdoor cinema for moonlight movies.

Accommodation options: Suites and family rooms are available.

Location: Whitsundays region

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort sits between the ocean and the Maroochy River on 36 hectares of bushland, wrapped around a private beach-lined lagoon.

The VIK Activities kids' club runs daily and takes babies through to age 12, with a changing program of arts and crafts, cooking sessions, beach games and the occasional disco night. Outside club hours, kids have a mini golf course, a water trampoline, catamarans and kayaks on the lagoon, and stand-up paddleboarding to burn through. There's also an 18-hole championship golf course next door if the adults want their own outing.

Accommodation options: Choose from Resort Rooms (queen bed or two doubles, best for up to two adults and two kids), One- and Two-Bedroom Suites with a kitchenette and separate living area for families needing more room to spread out, or the Overwater Lagoon Suites for something a little more special.

Location: 270 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters

Kingfisher Bay Resort

Kingfisher Bay Resort on K'Gari boasts a unique Junior Eco Rangers programme that teaches children to care for the environment and everything in it. It includes activities such as low ropes courses and canoeing, bush and beach walks, sand sculpture, art and craft, campfire songs, spotlighting for bats, sugar gliders and frogs, and even stargazing.

The Kingfisher Bay kids' programme is available on weekends and school holidays for kids aged five to 14 years.

Accommodation: Families can choose from resort rooms, villas, houses and lodges.

Location: North White Cliffs, K'Gari

Paradise Resort

Paradise Resort has it all – an ice-skating rink, waterpark and kids' club, plus it's just a minute's walk from the centre of Surfers Paradise!

Paradise Resorts Kids' Zone Mini Fun Park offers a range of fully supervised sessions daily for children as young as six weeks. Kids can enjoy themed play spaces such as Astro’s Space Station with pedal-powered space buggies, Under Water World with submarines and slides, and the Magic Garden with its colourful ball pit. 

The whole family will love Paradise Resort's Water Park – a giant water playground featuring a refreshing lagoon pool, large heated spa and a giant bucket that fills with 600 litres of water before emptying every few minutes over guests below in one enormous splash.

Little swimmers have their own smaller version, including a slippery slide, water cannons and a giant tipping water bucket. There’s also a paddling area especially for them with a gently sloping beach entry.

There is also a fully equipped playground and rock-climbing area.

Accommodation options: There are loads of options, including family rooms and suites.

Location: 122 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

Sea World Resort

What's on offer at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast? The what's-not-on-offer list is shorter! Sea World Resort is heaven on earth for kids and parents who need to keep kids entertained. 

The Sea World Kids' Club boasts the latest Xbox 360 games, a kids' movie theatre that regularly screens children’s movies, and a host of fun games and activities like face-painting, arts and crafts, and team sports.

Children must be aged four to 12 to attend without a supervising adult; however, kids under the age of four can still utilise the kids' club provided that they are supervised by an adult. Sea World Resort also offers direct monorail access to Sea World Waterpark.

Accommodation options: There are over 400 rooms, most of which accommodate up to four people. You can choose from a garden, pool or beach view.

Location: Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

Lady Elliot Island

If you feel like splashing out on a family holiday on the Great Barrier Reef, the family-owned and operated Lady Elliot Island is a great choice.

Lady Elliot Island offers families a genuine eco-tourism experience through magnificent natural encounters in and out of the water. Here you will learn about sustainability, the natural world, and conservation in what is not just a holiday, but a completely immersive experience!

There is a shaded children's playground, babysitting services, and a Junior Reef Rangers Kids' Club for kids. Not only will they have fun, but kids aged five to 12 years will also learn about marine life and the beautiful coastal environment they're staying in through this program. They will be taken out for two-hour sessions as a guide talks to them about the reef and gives them an opportunity to share their island experience with other youngsters.

There are no TVs in the rooms at Lady Elliot Island, so families will have a rare chance to truly disconnect from the online world and reconnect with each other. The Lagoon provides the perfect family snorkelling spot, as well as the opportunity to enjoy glass-bottom-boat tours and Turtle Tours when eggs are hatching!

Accommodation options: There is a range of units and Island Suites available.

Location: Great Barrier Reef, Qld

 

Holiday Parks With Kids Clubs and Indoor Play Centres in Victoria

Victoria has some fantastic family-friendly holiday parks with indoor play centres that kids will absolutely love! From giant multi-level playgrounds and twisting slides to toddler play zones, these parks have plenty to keep little holidaymakers entertained, whatever the weather. The only catch? While some offer seasonal kids' club activities, most aren't traditional supervised kids' clubs where parents can drop the kids off and enjoy some downtime. You'll still need to keep an eye on your little adventurers, but with so much fun on offer, these holiday parks are well worth adding to your family getaway list!

BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park

If your kids love a good indoor play centre, BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park will be a serious hit!

The park is home to Parky's Wonderland, a massive four-level indoor playground featuring five giant slides, two trampolines, a flying fox and a ball pit. There's even a dedicated interactive toddler area for little ones aged four and under. Best of all, entry is FREE for families staying at the park!

When the kids finally emerge from their indoor adventures, plenty more fun awaits outside, including a swimming pool, jumping pillow, and pedal go-karts. With so much entertainment on-site, you might have a hard time convincing the kids to explore Bendigo!

Accommodation options: Choose from self-contained family cabins, glamping pods and powered or ensuite camping and caravan sites.

Location: 761 McIvor Highway, Junortoun, Bendigo

BIG4 Traralgon Park Lane Holiday Park

Another holiday park with its very own indoor play centre? Yes, please! BIG4 Traralgon Park Lane Holiday Park in Gippsland also has a Parky's Wonderland, a two-level indoor playground where kids can tackle three slides, launch soft balls from cannons and zip along a flying fox. There's also a giant ball pit and a separate toddler play area for the littlest adventurers.

The excitement continues at Parky's Fun Park, where families can try their hand at mini golf, tackle the adventure ropes course or challenge each other to laser tag. The park also offers a swimming pool, outdoor playground, and seasonal kids' club activities. Indoor playground access is complimentary for park guests, although some of the other attractions cost extra.

Accommodation options: Families can book cabins, glamping pods or caravan and camping sites.

Location: 5353 Princes Highway, Traralgon

NRMA Mildura Riverside Holiday Park

A family getaway beside the Murray River sounds pretty tempting, especially when there's an indoor playground thrown into the mix. NRMA Mildura Riverside Holiday Park has an air-conditioned indoor playground where kids can climb and play away from Mildura's summer heat.

Outside, the park's dual waterslides are bound to be a favourite, while a swimming pool, bouncing pillow and pedal karts add to the entertainment. Families can also enjoy fishing and other water activities along the Murray River, which runs right behind the park. With Mildura's cafes and family attractions just a short drive away, it's a great base for exploring the region.

Accommodation options: Choose from self-contained two- and three-bedroom cabins, powered caravan and camping sites, and ensuite sites.

Location: 199-205 Flora Avenue, Mildura

BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park

Holidaying with toddlers? BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park has a little something special for the under-fives! The Monkeys and Mermaids Indoor Playland features a giant pirate ship, jumping castle, merry-go-round and interactive play activities. The playland is designed specifically for younger children, and access is free for families staying at the park.

During Victorian school holidays, the park also runs a kids' club from Monday to Saturday, with bookings required and parents encouraged to stay. For older kids, there's an indoor heated swimming pool, an 18-hole mini golf course, a pump track and a recreation room. Daily holiday movies and Saturday morning pancakes add a little extra fun to the family getaway.

Accommodation options: Families can choose from self-contained cabins, studio accommodation and powered or ensuite caravan and camping sites.

Location: 115 Princes Highway, Port Fairy

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks, Bendigo

There's no shortage of ways to keep little holidaymakers entertained at BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks Bendigo! The park has a dedicated indoor playroom for children under 12, providing a handy escape when the weather isn't playing nice.

Outside, little ones can explore Tiny Town, a miniature village built just for kids, while older children can tackle the pump track or head off for a game of mini golf. There's also a jumping pillow, ropes course and swimming pool, plus table tennis and air hockey for some friendly family competition. With plenty of entertainment right at the park and Bendigo's attractions close by, families have loads of options for filling their days.

Accommodation options: Choose from family-friendly villas, studios, glamping tents and powered or ensuite caravan and camping sites.

Location: 15 Heinz Street, Ascot, Bendigo

BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park

Pack the swimmers, because BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park is an absolute winner for water-loving families! Its indoor heated swimming complex includes a waterslide and splash park, so you don't have to wait for summer to enjoy water fun. Younger kids also have their own indoor toddler playroom, perfect for a break from the bigger attractions.

And there are plenty of those! The park boasts three giant jumping pillows, a flying fox, BMX track and adventure playground, plus pedal go-karts for cruising around the grounds. Seasonal kids' club activities and school holiday entertainment add even more excitement, while the on-site movie room screens films daily. With beautiful Bellarine Peninsula beaches just a short drive away, families can easily mix park fun with seaside adventures.

Accommodation options: Families can choose from two- and three-bedroom units, larger family accommodation, safari-style glamping tents and powered camping sites.

Location: 1801 Bellarine Highway, Bellarine

Kids Clubs Top Tips

When looking for a great resort or villa with a kids' club or child-minding facilities, we suggest you refer to Choice's top tips before you book!

Age Appropriateness: When searching through kids' clubs and the activities they offer, make sure they aren't things that your children will get bored with; for example, only arts and crafts sessions for your pre-teens might get a little dull. Look for kids' discos, talent shows, fishing and outdoorsy adventures, cooking classes, and even spa treatments for your pre-teen. Educational programs (like turtle conservation clubs in coastal vacation spots) will keep your children engaged for the whole stay.

Age Matters: Make sure the kids' club caters to your child's age, as some won't if they are too young or too old. You might get lucky and find a teen-appropriate one with more advanced activities such as film editing and jewellery making. Also, note whether children of different ages will be split into age-appropriate groups and whether that is a problem.

Safety: Research whether a hotel meets Australian safety standards. This includes staff background checks, childcare/CPR qualifications, a good staff-to-child ratio, whether they cater to dietary requirements, water and sun safety procedures, etc.

Nannies: It's also crucial to check whether the nanny services the hotel/resort provides meet Australian standards, including working-with-children checks.

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