Parents Corner: Family Travel Ideas


Spirit of Tamania If you are looking for a great family holiday with kids, then consider all of what Tasmania has to offer. For International travellers you will need to fly in Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport. Once there make your way to Station Pier, Waterfront Place Port Melbourne where you will catch the Spirit of Tasmania. Bookings are essential and can be purchased online http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ To make the most of your trip for all International Domestic Travels I would definitely recommend taking your own car, hire car or campervan. There are many options on board, from luxury cabins with views to passenger only – no accommodation. There are plenty things to do on board, family entertainment includes crafts, band, face painting, cinema & games room. There meals there are a number of choices from Café style dining to Restaurant. Visit the on board information desk for information on things to see and do in Tasmania. For a map of Tasmania please click on http://www.discovertasmania.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/15845/Whole_Island_Map_TR.pdf For this trip, we opted to stay in cabins at caravan parks throughout Tasmania. Visit http://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/tas if you would like to stay at Discover Holiday Parks. Booking is available on line and the great thing about the parks for kids are; games rooms, swimming pools (some parks only) Jumping pillows, BBQ and other free activities. If you are like us you will spend a lot of time on the road but when you get home and before you leave each day these parks have great facilities to keep the little ones entertained, giving you the chance to put your feet up. While visiting Tasmania make the most of visiting the National Parks. A daily, weekly or monthly pass can be purchased at most parks, which are not expensive. The landscape in Tasmania is quite unique and there are plenty of options; just look at our photos to see more. Take a look at our trip; While travelling on the boat, although there was plenty of entertainment we found that it was the simplist things that kept the kids organised. Letting your children investigate the life jackets in your private room can facilitate education and play.