When looking for the best family island holidays Australia, the first thing that comes to mind is summers spent on the beach, enjoying the warmth of the sum whilst the kids play in the sand or perhaps go snorkelling. There is no better please for the best family holidays Australia then The Pavilions of Bedarra located on Bedarra Island, 

Bedarra Island is part of the Family Group of Islands  and is located just off Mission Beach on the tropical North Queensland coast,  between Townsville and Cairns and just south of neighbouring Dunk Island and is the ultimate family island holiday when staying at The Pavilions of Bedarra. The Pavilions of Bedarra is a once in a lifetime opportunity for families to immerse themselves in nature on their own private island with access to private beaches and snorkelling directly from the island. Bedarra Island is a hidden family paradise. Previously only for couples, The Pavilions of Bedarra exclusively allows families to holiday on this tropical paradise and it is a place where lifelong memories are made, connections are built and made stronger and family units bond.

The Pavilions of Bedarra is a lush rainforest retreat of private pavilions nestled on Bedarra Island with access directly to the Great Barrier Reef, It is one of the few properties that allows for ( we infact love!) children. The property can sleep 5 ( with the provision for two small children on blow up mattresses)

From Bedarra Island there is beach access to some of the best snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef with healthy coral teeming with sea life. Accommodating all levels of skill the two beaches and many reef systems surrounding  The Pavilions of Bedarra offer all skill levels amazing adventure. Swim with the turtles, the fish and our resident Dugong ( if your really lucky!) and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Or perhaps you like to fish – and wish to cast a line with your kids to catch the nights dinner?

Or – just grab the picnic rug, a bottle of wine and head down tot he beach to watch the sunset.

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