Embrace country life at the organic Jambaroo Valley Farm, south of Sydney. At this working permaculture farm, guests are invited to pick produce from the kitchen garden, collect eggs from the free-range chickens and feed the cows, sheep and pigs. At night, hang around the fireplace or soak in the hot tub.
Reef Magic
It’s time to travel more conscientiously and for the Great Barrier Reef, that means heading to Reef Magic Pontoon, off Cairns. Spend your day swimming, snorkelling and diving in the knowledge the pontoon runs on sustainable power, with 18 solar panels and three wind turbines. There’s also a science lab.
Aboriginal Art
Create a masterpiece while learning about Aboriginal culture and art during a Ngala Tours Art on Country workshop at the National Arboretum Canberra.
Tassie Penguins
Watch little penguins return to their sandy burrows from Bruny Island Neck. The best time is from September to February.
Dog Sledding
If you’re a family of snow lovers but can’t cope with first-to-last lifts every day, head to Mount Buller to try dog sledding this winter. The Victorian resort is easy to get to, and kids, young and old, will love meeting the Australian Sled Dog Tours team of Siberian huskies. Tours are from 30 minutes to three hours; bookings are a must.