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Family holidays on water in NSW

New South Wales is justifiably famous for its beaches, and their many charms. But there are many other ways to enjoy a family holiday on the water throughout the State, from exploring rivers by houseboat to canoeing across glassy mountain lakes.

Family holidays by the beach in NSW

Around NSW there are many ways to enjoy a family holiday on the water, from exploring rivers by houseboat to canoeing across glassy mountain lakes. Let’s start with beaches. Learning to surf is great fun for kids – head to Land’s Edge Surf School on the South Coast or Central Coast Surf School during the school holidays at Umina, Avoca and Terrigal Beaches. Further north, Byron Bay Surf School and Kool Katz have surf camps for kids.

Other ways to have fun in the water are at Jamberoo Action Park near Kiama which has a huge wave pool, white-water rapids and giant water slides. Older kids will love sleeping on a houseboat on the Hawkesbury River, with stops for fishing, swimming and picnicking. Kids of all ages will enjoy fishing at Batemans Bay and estuaries throughout Eurobodalla or cruising along the Murray River aboard a historic paddle-steamer from Albury, Echuca-Moama, Swan Hill and Mildura.

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Don't miss family activities in NSW

  • Beaches Santa Visits Neds Beach Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Each year at 4pm on Christmas eve Santa visits Neds beach to hand out presents to kids under 12 vi...

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    Monday 24 December
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  • Harboursights NYE Ulladulla Harbourside Festival Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, South Coast, Ulladulla

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Ulladulla Harbourside Festival is a relaxed and vibrant mix of music and performances, family frie...

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    Saturday 29 December
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    Wednesday 2 January 2013
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  • Australia Day Celebrations and Illawarra Aquathon 2012 Australia Day Celebrations and Illawarra Aquathon 2012 Wollongong & Surrounds, South Coast, Wollongong

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***2012 Australia Day Celebrations in Wollongong! Australia Day Celebrations and the 13th Illawarra A...

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    Saturday 26 January 2013
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  • Surfing Arena 2011 Australian Longboard Surfing Open The Tweed Area, North Coast, Kingscliff

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Australian Longobard Surfing Open features surfing competitions suitable for a range of abilit...

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    Thursday 21 March
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    Monday 25 March 2013
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  • Ulladulla Blessing Of The Fleet Festival Ulladulla Blessing Of The Fleet Festival Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, South Coast, Ulladulla

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Fishing is a very important element of Ulladulla's economy and the Blessing of the Fleet is a...

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    Monday 8 April 2013
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  • Gun Salute National Australia Day Maritime Festival Newcastle Area, North Coast, Newcastle

    The Australia Day National Maritime Festival is a two day port based spectacular. The event provides a grand canvas reflecting the history of our nati...

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    Friday 25 January
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    Saturday 26 January 2013
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  • Australia Day Celebrations - The Entrance Australia Day Celebrations - The Entrance Central Coast, North Coast, The Entrance

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Celebrate all things Australian at The Entrance. Bring the whole family along for an action packed...

    www.theentrance.org
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    Saturday 26 January 2013
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  • Evans Head - Malibu Classic Malibu Classic Lismore Area, North Coast, Evans Head

    The best provincial longboarding competition in Australia will feature120 longboarders from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast in the Annual Evans Head Ma...

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    Saturday 29 September
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    Monday 1 October
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  • Fuelarama Fuelarama Newcastle Area, North Coast, Newcastle

    *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Fuelarama is a family event on the Newcastle foreshore that celebrates Newcastles love of its Harb...

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    Sunday 21 April
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    Monday 22 April 2013
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  • Aerial Photo Surfing the Coldstream Clarence Coast, North Coast, Yamba

    Surfing the Coldstream - one day, one night of spectacular performances celebrating the arts, music and community. This event includes a huge range of...

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    Saturday 20 October
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