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Image by Holger Leue, Getty Images: Protesting Crowd Gathered in Disarray

**Family-Friendly Adventure Tours in Australia and Vanuatu**

For families seeking exhilarating and educational experiences in Australia and Vanuatu, here are top recommendations suitable for kids:

### Australia

1. **Cockatoo Island Family Tour (Sydney)** - A unique tour designed for children aged 6 to 10, exploring the island's convict and shipyard history. - Highlights include visiting solitary confinement cells, flying kites with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and enjoying a BBQ breakfast at the campground kitchen. - Junior Ranger Hats and adventure booklets add an interactive and fun element for children.

2. **Blue Mountains Adventure Tours** - Private and small group tours from Sydney offer scenic walks and lookouts in a World Heritage-listed area. - Suitable for families looking for nature and wildlife encounters just outside Sydney. - Child-friendly pricing and options are available.

3. **Kangaroo Island Wildlife Experience** - Ideal for outdoorsy kids, this tour offers opportunities to see baby sea lions, koalas, and pristine natural landscapes. - Family accommodation options and star-gazing nights enhance the adventure. - A great mix of wildlife observation and relaxed exploration.

4. **Phillip Island Penguin Parade** - A magical wildlife experience for kids of all ages, families can watch penguins in their natural habitat as they return from the sea to shore at dusk. - Hiking and birdwatching opportunities add to the outdoor adventure.

5. **The Ghan Train Experience** - This unique train adventure takes families through Australia’s Red Centre, offering learning opportunities about Aboriginal culture and outback landscapes. - Stops include Alice Springs with camel rides and Milky Way viewing. - A longer trip ideal for families with older kids who enjoy travel by train and cultural immersion.

### Vanuatu

While specific family-friendly adventure tours in Vanuatu were not detailed, families can explore natural and cultural tours such as volcano visits, snorkeling, and village experiences known for being engaging to children.

### New Tours in Tasmania and Vanuatu

1. **Cycle, Kayak, and Walk Tasmania** - A new tour offered by Tasmanian Expeditions, this 6-day adventure explores the coastal stretch from Launceston to Hobart on foot, bike, and kayak. - The cost is $1,794. - The website for booking is www.tasmanianexpeditions.com.au.

2. **The Naghol (Vanuatu)** - Offered by Aspiring Adventures, this 14-day tour includes caving, diving, kayaking, trekking on six of the archipelago's 80 islands, and participating in the traditional naghol-a ritual on Pentecost Island. - The cost is $3,375. - The website for booking is www.aspiringadventures.com.

For a top-notch family-friendly adventure, Cockatoo Island and the Blue Mountains offer immersive, educational, and fun experiences tailored especially for kids. Phillip Island and Kangaroo Island provide unforgettable wildlife encounters. The Ghan train offers a unique cultural journey suitable for families wanting a longer, immersive experience.

In Tasmania, the new "Cycle, Kayak, and Walk Tasmania" tour promises an exciting adventure through the island's breathtaking landscapes. In Vanuatu, families can immerse themselves in the archipelago's natural beauty, snorkeling, marine life, and cultural experiences, such as the traditional naghol-a ritual on Pentecost Island.

Margaret Loftus, who has reported and written "Tours of a Lifetime" for the past eight years, provides these recommendations for families seeking memorable and engaging experiences. If you want more tailored advice for Vanuatu family tours or additional details for specific age groups, I can help provide further recommendations.

1. Although specific family-friendly adventure tours in Vanuatu were not detailed, a unique opportunity for families is the traditional naghol-a ritual on Pentecost Island, which offers a cultural immersion and is engaging for children.
2. The Ghan train experience provides a longer, immersive family-friendly adventure, offering learning opportunities about Aboriginal culture and the outback landscapes of Australia, with stops including Alice Springs for camel rides and Milky Way viewing.
3. Families seeking a top-notch adventure tailored especially for kids might find Cockatoo Island Family Tour and the Blue Mountains Adventure Tours in Australia offer immersive, educational, and fun experiences.
4. The lifestyle of an adventure-travel family dynamic can evolve when traveling together on trips like the Cycle, Kayak, and Walk Tasmania tour offered by Tasmanian Expeditions, which promises an exciting adventure through the island's breathtaking landscapes.

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