Sun‑soaked shores, gentle waves and an endless supply of kid‑friendly attractions make Australia a dream destination for parents juggling relaxation with adventure. The following five spots prove that the country is bursting with first‑class coastal getaways with kids, each offering its own mix of sand, wildlife and wow factor.
Just two hours from Melbourne, Phillip Island delivers all the essentials for memorable family beach holidays Australia.
Anchor Belle Holiday Park lets families step straight from cabin to sand, while the indoor pool keeps little ones happy on cooler days.
Meet penguins and koalas at Phillip Island Nature Parks, then hop aboard Wildlife Coast Cruises for a seal‑spotting adventure.
Finish with an afternoon at A Maze’N Things for brain‑teasing indoor fun if the weather turns.
Western Australia’s south‑west rivals any tropical island for turquoise seas.
Walk 1.8 km over the water on the heritage‑listed Busselton Jetty, then descend into the Underwater Observatory to watch shoals of fish glide beneath.
At nearby Dunsborough, children can hand‑feed stingrays before meeting rescued turtles at the Dolphin Discovery Centre.
Finish the day with pony rides and playgrounds at Country Life Farm.
A 25‑minute ferry with SeaLink Rottnest Island or Rottnest Express transports families to a car‑free paradise of 63 beaches.
Hire bikes and cycle to Little Parakeet Bay for shallow snorkelling, then pose for a quokka selfie—an instant holiday classic.
Older children can whizz along coastal trails on a guided Segway Tours WA – Rottnest Island trip.
Often overlooked for Queensland, Jervis Bay’s powder‑white stretches rival anything in the tropics.
Book a cabin at Holiday Haven Huskisson Beach and wake to bottlenose dolphins playing in the shallows.
Drop into the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum where interactive exhibits tell local sea‑faring tales before exploring mangrove boardwalks.
Tasmania’s east coast pairs dramatic granite peaks with safe swimming spots.
Stay at BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet—just minutes from squeaky‑clean Richardson’s Beach.
Board Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat for a dry yet dazzling view of kelp gardens and weedy sea dragons.
Time the tides. Rock‑pool rambles are safest at low tide—check local charts.
Pack layers. Even in summer, coastal breezes can nip once the sun dips.
Mix learning and leisure. Museums like Jervis Bay’s or Busselton Jetty’s interpretive centre break up beach time with brain food.
