4 weeks in Oz- any ideas?

[andihl]

I will be spending a month based in Brisbane with the in-laws next March /April. We will be going to Tangalooma with the in-laws but I am looking for somewhere else to go for family time with 2 year old and 10 mth old babes - maybe a good island, anyone tried Tasmania? mountains? I would love to find somewhere where there would be babysitting for the kiddies, yoga and relaxation for me and good family activities. Am feeling very uninspired

Only just seen this. Plenty of islands in the whitsundays (north-central Qld) that are family orientated. They also have deals where children stay, play and eat free. Would have child minding facilities. Just north of Brisbane is World Heritage listed Fraser Island. There is a resort and other accommodation there. Would also be able to do some whale watching around that time too I think.

Then there is the Sunshine Coast with Noosa and Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's zoo) - a day trip to Montville is highly recommended. The Gold Coast with theme parks such as Sea World, Dreamworld.

You could also try Byron Bay in nothern NSW and Port Macquarie, Sydney etc.

I have never been to Tasmania but have heard it is beautiful and well worth the effort.

Depends on time and money really. A trip to Tassie would be minimum 5 days with a higher cost involved.

To search Qld option search for Tourism Queensland. Sorry I don't know how to do links.

Just to add that March/April is Easter time (not sure of exact dates) so accommodation may be expensive/hard to get for the Easter/School Holiday period.

Easter is 6-9th April and Qld School hols are 10-15th April. NSW Hols are week following Qld.

Bunya Mountains - fabulous - about 3 - 4 hrs from Brisbane if I recall.

Mackay region - tropical area - not far from Whitsunday Islands and off to Rainforest and mountains - Eungella ( might see platypus!)

Cairns is fab - islands and reef one side - mountains and rainforest the other.

thanks for the ideas- we have booked a few days in the daintree and so will fly in and out of cairns. thanks for the holiday tips