It might seem like only yesterday that you packed the kid’s lunchbox for the first day of term, but the fact is, Aussie school holidays are looming on the horizon!

Instead of struggling to keep bored young minds entertained, take them somewhere that does all the work for you. Not only will the kids have memories to last a lifetime - you’ll get a break from regular programming too! To get started, here are 5 hotels and resorts that know how to put the fun in school holidays for everyone:

1. Hop and bop at Club Crocodile Resort Airlie Beach

Crikey! A games room, skate-park, kids play area, big swimming pool, waterfalls, a spa and family safe design - what’s not to love about Club Crocodile Resort Airlie Beach?

On top of all that, it’s the perfect base for exciting Great Barrier Reef adventures and other tropical delights of North Queensland.

Plus, the Croc Bar offers lots of tasty meals and drinks. Or for something more substantial, there’s always the Hard Croc Cafe!

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2. Just for fun, Rydges Hotel North Sydney near Luna Park

Looking for a Sydney hotel close to family holiday hotspots? The Rydges Hotel North Sydney is an ideal spot after a day of giggles at nearby amusement nirvana, Luna Park.

Grab a two bedroom apartment so the kids can watch TV while you relax on your Dream Bed and it’s luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets. Ready for round two,  head out for some tasty fare from the downstairs Munda Latin grill and tapas bar.

You’re also just a  short stroll from ferries, buses and trains heading to all the fun of the CBD and suburbs.

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3. Eureka! Mercure Ballarat

Normally, kids wouldn”t associate holiday fun with a history lesson, but that’s because they haven’t been to the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, right opposite Sovereign Hill Historical Park.

The family that pans together stays together, and this is a really fun way to experience life of the 1850s gold rush ie at the end fo the day you get to return to modern luxuries instead of a dusty tent. Tip: They’ll be even more determined and excited about their day if you tell them the current price of gold.

Back at the hotel you can hit around tennis balls, pot a few snooker balls and quench those grumbling tummies with something from the kids menu at the restaurant.

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4. The classic Aussie beach holiday, Quality Resort Sorrento Beach

Just a 20-minute drive from Perth, the Quality Resort Sorrento Beach (pictured) offers the quintessential Aussie family beach holiday experience.

Start the day with a hearty breakfast before hours of fun on the stunning swimming beach right outside. If the weather looks grey around the gills (not something you see a lot of in these here parts), the kids can always watch free movies in the room.

Come evening, put on a BBQ before have a well-earned sleep in your multiple bed suite, or even a three bedroom apartment.

You’ll also be close to the nearby Aquarium of Western Australia where the kids will love DANGERZone exhibition.

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5. Make them green with envy, Franklin Central Apartment Adelaide

You can have a great family adventure on a budget, without sacrificing style, at the boutique Franklin Central Apartment Adelaide, a heritage listed building in Adelaide’s CBD.

Save money by preparing a picnic lunch and whipping up simple family dinners in your fully equipped kitchen.

You can also show the kids a few wonders of Momma Earth while doing your bit to look after her.

Use the free hotel bikes to peddle across to the nearby Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Zoo where the kids get to see super cute Giant Pandas, Wang Wang and Funi – perfect additions to their Facebook photos bragging rights.

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