THINGS TO DO

Family

The north of Australia offers many fun adventures for families of all shapes and sizes

Here are the top family activities you can do in the north:

  • Swimming
  • Camping
  • Meeting wildlife
  • Croc spotting

Top things to do for your family adventure

Splash around at the Darwin Waterfront - catch a way in the Wave Lagoon or jump around the Aqua Park

Take the kids to meet crocs and other wildlife at Crocsaurus Cove - kids can even fish for crocs!

Cool off from the desert heat by exploring some of Alice Spring's best swimming holes

Cuddle a Kangaroo at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs

Beat the heat spend a day in the aircon at Kingpin Darwin for bowling, laser tag, arcade games and more

  • Local tip!

    For a retreat from the heat in Darwin, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is always a good kid-friendly option.


    Meet Sweetheart the crocodile and see other Territory creatures. There's often kids activties and programs on too, like the LEGO Minifigured Takeover (find the LEGO people hidden across the museum).


  • What to do with teens

    If you've got kids in their teens, here's some activities they might be interested in:


    • A day relaxing on deckchairs at the Darwin Waterfront 
    • Grabbing a Neuron scooter or bike and exploring the Darwin CBD, Waterfront and Cullen Bay
    • Airboat Tours  
    • Exploring Darwin Harbour on a jetski with 007 Jetskis

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