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As the days get warmer, Sydney life moves right into the open. What better way to amuse the kids then in Sydne's parks, open spaces and on the water…

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The city is teeming with wildlife and fun-packed attractions for all the family. There’s everything from kreepy krawlies to skateboarding; rocket workshops and island treasure hunts. Something for everyone!

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China's growing taste for chocolate has seen plans for a Willy Wonka-style theme park to open in Beijing next January. Located on the Olympic Green near the Bird's Nest stadium, the 'world chocolate dream park' will offer a full chocolate experience and visitors will be able to see, touch, taste and smell the delicacy. The park will feature five pavilions and two outdoor sites where chocolate-made objects will be on display, including chocolate versions of famous paintings and even the Great Wall of China. Master chocolatiers will run chocolate making courses and sweet-tooth visitors will be able to make purchases to take home.

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Luna Park in Sydney is offering their Go Wild Unlimited Rides Pass for just $30 per person throughout April, saving you up to $18 OFF the usual cost. The pass is valid for one day. The good news is that if you would prefer to keep your feet on solid ground, entry to the park itself is free so you can relax while the kids burn off their energy on all the rides. Travel dates: 3-27 April. Go Wild passes can be purchased from Luna Park Sydney ticket booths during opening hours.

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The Broome-Broome, 13 day Kimberley Tour - There are now 104 departures for this popular tour, from April 27 to October 7. The tour price is NZ$7370 per person twin share which includes travelling in purpose-built luxury 4WD vehicles with a maximum 20 travellers, accommodation, 34 meals, cruises, sightseeing, park fees and permits, but does not include air fares. The Broome-Broome itinerary highlights are:

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Vanuatu Tourism reports that Port Vila now offers a new attraction, a Wet n Wild water park, run by former Australians Tom and Christina Robb. Located on the seafront, just behind the stage, it is an ideal as a way of keeping kids occupied while on holiday. The park has boats, floating mountain climbing, trampoline, walk ways and pyramid. Basically the kids just amuse themselves while running, skiing, splashing, and swimming and just have fun. Open 0930-1630 daily, admission is Vt2,500.

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Auckland's Waitakere Estate, rainforest retreat is iconic accommodation set on a ridge-top amongst 28 hectares (70 acres) of unspoiled New Zealand rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park, on the edge of Auckland.

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Escape from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong and celebrate Easter at Phuket's award-winning Indigo Pearl resort. The design chic hotel is offering an Easter package for the period of 19-27 March and is a great choice for families looking to enjoy a relaxing holiday. The Easter package of 4-day/3nights or 6-day/5-nights includes an evening out at Phuket Fantasea cultural theme park and is priced from US$750 and US$1,100 respectively.

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ecotrek is currently offering an once-a-year, eight-night outback tour that takes travellers from Queensland to South Australia in a walking and canoeing event. This once-a-year opportunity departs Adelaide on the 24th May 2008. Priced at AUD2395 the package includes transport from Adelaide, camping and canoeing equipment, park entry fees, all meals, wine and guides…

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Australia's very first Sesame Street attraction is set to open this Saturday 29 September at Sea World on the Gold Coast. The new multi million dollar attraction will feature a host of rides, shows and attractions to entertain the young and old alike…

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