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QLD Get excited at Questacon Canberra’s fabulous Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre just got even more exciting with a brand new exhibition that will bend both your mind and your muscles! Excite @ Q is a hands-on and minds-on experience, allowing families to test their reflexes, skills and perceptions. The brand new gallery will provide visitors with interactive, energetic experiences focusing on spectacular scientific phenomena. To get the best from Canberra and its top attractions, try the great value 3infun pass which allows discounted admission to the Australian Institute of Sport, Cockington Green Gardens and Questacon all on one ticket. www.questacon.edu.au
Zoo much fun at Novotel Palm Cove
Going coconuts for Port Douglas Families searching for some R&R in tropical Queensland can look no further than Coconut Grove Port Douglas, which scooped three awards in the Travellers’ Choice Hotel Awards by website Tripadvisor. The Port Douglas retreat was named one of Australia’s top ten hotels, the fourth top luxury hotel in Australia and 24th in Australia’s trendiest hotel category. The results are based on the opinions of millions of travellers globally. Situated in the heart of Port Douglas, Coconut Grove offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation. TheirTerrace pool apartments are situated are perfectly suited for families, with three bedrooms in twin, queen and master (with ensuite spa bath), bedroom configurations. With tranquil sleeping areas well separated from the kitchen and living room with plasma television, children can rest while the parents kick up their heels or entertain friends. www.coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au
Palm Cove is arguably one of Australia’s most beautiful playgrounds and, to make it even more attractive for families, Novotel Palm Cove Resort has launched an affordable new five-night family package. Valid until September 30, Novotel’s new deal starts from $1150 for a family of two adults and two children sharing a resort room with two double beds, a children’s cuddly toy on arrival for each child, full buffet breakfast daily as well as a Quicksilver cruise to the idyllic Low Isles on the Great Barrier Reef plus a family day pass to the fabulous Cairns Tropical Zoo. The resort itself offers three swimming pools and the popular crocodile waterslide, two restaurants and a bar, a nine-hole golf course, sauna, bicycle hire, resort shop, internet cafe, 24-hour reception and tour desk. Accommodation ranges from large spacious light-filled standard resort rooms up to suites and self- contained suites. www.novotelpalmcove.com.au
Capital savings
Great Canberra packages With so much to do in Canberra with kids it pays to be in the heart of the action. Crowne Plaza Canberra has great deals for families, and being located in the heart of the city it’s easy to get around to the many attractions. Their Family Escape package includes overnight accommodation and breakfast for the whole family (two adults and two children). Children also eat free from kids menu when dining with a paying adult. Children 12 years and under dine free from the kids menu when accompanied by a paying adult. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza
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Escape to the nation’s capital of fun for a weekend of shopping, dining and sightseeing with Mantra on Northbourne. An ideal location for families, the hotel has one-bedroom apartments starting from $169 per night for Friday to Sunday stays until September 14 (conditions apply). Mantra Hotels, Resorts and Apartments are on sale with free night deals and discounted rates available at Mantra destinations across the country. www. mantraonsale.com.au
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