Being part of a big, beautiful family definitely has its advantages, but when it comes to finding a holiday location that caters for your slighter larger lot it can be difficult. Whilst most holiday accommodation near Brisbane caters for the standard 2 adults and 2 children, where are the best places to go that won’t charge you an arm and a leg for extra rooms to fit everyone? If you have a larger family, this list of Brisbane holiday ideas for big families includes lots of ideas that will be perfect for your bigger brood.
Brisbane Holiday Ideas for Big Families – Farm Stays
Combining fresh country air with farm animals and a list of outdoors activities that kids will love, farm stays are a one of our favourite Brisbane holiday ideas for big families. With many offering on-site houses or larger cabins at a reasonable price, swapping city for country could be the answer to all your larger family holiday prayers. Below are a few farm stays we know will cater for bigger families.
Hosanna Farmstay
Located in the Tweed Valley, Hosanna Homestay is only a short 1.5 hour drive south from Brisbane. The best part? Their lakeside cabins and glamping huts can cater for up to 5 people, and include access to a massive outdoor kitchen that has all the equipment you may need. If you have an even bigger group, their homestead can happily cater for up to 20 guests at a time!
Address: 4 Tunnel Road, Stokers Siding, NSW
Phone: (02) 6677 9023
Accommodation Options: Camping, cabins, glamping huts and homestead
Main Attractions: Animal feeding, waterslide, treasure hunts, tractor rides, cow milking, and alpaca walks
Cedar Glen Farm Stay
Cedar Glen is a real working farm and has been offering farmstay accommodation for over 40 years. Situated in the foothills of the spectacular ‘Lost World’ section of the Lamington National Park, visitors can enjoy all of the usual farm stay experiences as well as bushwalking, birdwatching, swimming, or simply relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery. They have cottages and a homestead that cater for larger families and bigger groups.
Address: 3338 Kerry Rd, Darlington QLD 4285
Phone: 0461 272 127
Accommodation Options: Camping, cottages and homestead
Main Attractions: Animal feeding, alpaca walks, boomerang throwing and bushwalking
Bestbrook Farmstay, Warwick
Bestbrook Mountain Resort has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and preferences. Their farm stay cabins are fully self-contained and can sleep up to 8 people. During your stay, you can expect to be provided with a program with a range of activities like billy tea and damper, butter making in their 100-year-old butter churn, twice daily animal feeding, milking cows, and more.
Address: 9790 Cunningham Highway, Tregony QLD 4370
Phone: 0746 661 282
Accommodation Options: Camping, cottages and homestead
Main Attractions: Animal feeding, horse riding, butter making, fishing, bush walking, and hiking
Worendo Cottages
Worendo Cottages is a family-run business with a strong attention to detail. Their cottages are extremely well-appointed and have all the comforts you would expect for a relaxing and enjoyable break. Most importantly, they can sleep up to 10 people! There are great onsite activities including animal feeding, fishing, lawn games, hikes, but you do need to set aside some time to go slow and simply enjoy being in this environment and with each other.
Address: 97 Cedar Glen Rd, Darlington QLD 4285
Phone: 0422 587 567
Accommodation Options: Cottages and homestead
Main Attractions: Animal feeding, kayaking, Lost World trail, bushwalking, fishing, and wild bird feeding
Brisbane Holiday Ideas for Big Families – Island Holidays
Having a large family doesn’t mean you have to resort to camping only when visiting the spectacular islands that rim our eastern coastline. Moreton Island, Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island all have fantastic accommodation options that will easily fit a family of 5 or more in comfortably. If you are searching for an island getaway with your family, here are our best suggestions.
Stradbroke Island and Fraser Island
Online website Stayz.com is one of the best places to start when searching for accommodation on Stradbroke Island or Fraser Island for a big family. There are a huge number of family-sized homes and large apartments that you can hire for your stay, with multiple bedrooms, amazing facilities and breathtaking ocean views.
Moreton Island
If you are heading to the pristine shores of Moreton Island then check out Tangalooma Island Resort. Here you will be able to choose between units, villas and apartments that all cater for bigger groups, or you can take up residency in one of the exclusive holiday house rentals with million dollar views over Moreton Bay. At Tangalooma, you can enjoy whale watching, snorkelling, dolphin feeding, swimming, 4WDing, quad bikes and more.
Brisbane Holiday Ideas for Big Families – Mountain Holidays
For most families with three or more kids, holidays in the mountains quite often entail camping in large tents. This doesn’t always have to be the case though. Below are a couple of mountain holiday ideas that suit bigger families perfectly.
Bunya Mountains
A little bit further away from Brisbane, but still less than a three hour trip for families, the Bunya Mountains are a stunning location to holiday in. The flora and fauna here are mesmerising, with some dating back 150 million years, and there are 42 kilometres of walking tracks in the tranquil surrounds. The area is also home to many holiday houses, chalets and cottages that easily cater for families of 5 or more.
To find the perfect holiday accommodation for your family, you can search online at this dedicated Bunya Mountain site.
Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain
Thunderbird Park is an amazing wildlife and geological rich oasis stretching over 112 hectares at Tamborine Mountain. Guests can explore the natural bushland along the walking tracks, swim in the natural rock pools, or play mini golf, volleyball or pickleball. The park also has lodges, which can fit larger families comfortably.
Address: Corner Tamborine Mountain Rd &, Cedar Creek Falls Rd, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 7900
Accommodation Options: Glamping, camping, cabins, and lodges
Main Attraction: High ropes course, fossicking, mini-golf, laser skirmish, buggies, rock pools, and Dig It.
Brisbane Holiday Ideas for Big Families – Holiday Resorts & Holiday Parks
There is a reason why holiday resorts like NRMA and Big4 Holiday Parks are always such popular destinations for families with a lot of kids. Not only are they overflowing with a range of activities that can cater to families of all ages and abilities, they also have some very family-friendly accommodation options too.
Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise
Akin to a ‘cruise ship on land’ Paradise Resort offers a mecca of holiday fun. Featuring an ice-skating rink, waterpark, kids’ club, daily activities, and loads of entertainment catering to all ages, it is the perfect holiday spot for families with a lot of kids to consider. They also offer a range of accommodation options to suit families of up to 8, all with family comfort top of mind.
Address: 122 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone: (07) 5691 0000
Accommodation Options: Deluxe family rooms
Main Attraction: Ice-skating, water park, kids’ club, mini train, pool, spa, and pampering
Brisbane Holiday Village, Eight Mile Plains
Brisbane Holiday Village is an Aussie family-owned and run, resort-style holiday park located 15 minutes south of Brisbane’s CBD, meaning there are plenty of local attractions, events, restaurants, shopping centres, scenic bushland hikes, and wildlife experiences at your fingertips. They have cabins that can sleep up to 8 guests and cater for group bookings too.
Address: 10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains, QLD, 4113
Phone: (07) 3341 6133
Accommodation Options: Deluxe cabins
Main Attraction: Swimming lagoon, splash pool, 18-hole golf, sports field, tennis court, and bike tracks
Noosa North Shore Retreat, Noosa
There are numerous places on Noosa North Shore that have facilities that cater for large families. Noosa North Shore Retreat is one of them. Its cottages comfortably sleep up to 8 people.
Address: Cnr of Maximillian & Beach Roads, Noosa North Shore, Noosa QLD 4565
Phone: (07) 5447 1225
Accommodation Options: Cottages
Main Attraction: Surfing, paddle boarding, bouldering, fishing, and 4WDing
Sandstone Point Resort, Bribie Island
Make the most of the the facilities at the Sandstone Point Resort, including the water play park, 500sqm heated pool, playground, jumping pillow, tennis court, and more. For large families there are also 3 and 4 bedroom villas and family-sized glamping tents.
Address: 1820 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point
Phone: (07) 3450 0732
Accommodation Options: Glamping and villas
Main Attraction: Water park, mini golf, lagoon pool, pump track, jumping pillow, bike track, and a tennis court
Tasman Holiday Parks North Star, Hastings Point
Hastings Point is home of the North Star, an amazing family holiday location with accommodation options to suit all budgets, awesome facilities including a kids’ club and water park, as well as a day spa and heated lap pool for the adults.
Address: 1 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point
Phone: 1800 645 790
Accommodation Options: Villas, lodges, cottages and powered campsites
Main Attraction: Water park with waterslides, kids’ club, adults’-only spa, poolside cabanas, camp kitchen, and on-site licensed cafe
Turtle Beach Resort, Gold Coast
Turtle Beach Resort offers one-of-a-kind 3 bedroom family-friendly accommodation, with unparalleled facilities and activities to keep the kids entertained.
Address: 2346 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Phone: (07) 5595 6666
Accommodation Options: 3 bedroom apartments
Main Attraction: Swimming pools, water slides, spas, putt-putt, cinema, and tennis court
Treasure Island, Gold Coast
Treasure Island on the Gold Coast has cabins and villas that sleep up to 10 people. Let the kids explore the Shipwreck Shores Waterpark, challenge the family to a round of Pirate Mini Golf, make a splash in one of our four resort pools, have a game of tennis, or enjoy theTreasure Island Gold Coast Holiday Activities program which runs 364 days a year.
Address: 117 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216
Phone: 1800 339 966
Accommodation Options: Villas and cabins
Main Attraction: Tennis, pools, mini golf, waterpark, go karts, kids club, and a bouncing pillow
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