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The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Families Who Love the Water
Is there anything more Aussie than having the family spend the weekend by the water? That’s the sound of an Australian summer: the waves crashing in a beat, the kookaburra laughing at dawn, and the sound of sand underfoot at the vacation home. But it seems really hard to plan a weekend where the little sprats, the too-cool-for-school kids, and the tired parents will all have a great time.
On the bright side, we’ve gone the extra mile to plan the perfect weekend for a family that thinks sun and waves are great for making memories. They are now ready for the long-awaited weekend of happiness, with their bags packed and zinc on their skin.
Friday Night: Relax and Set the Scene
As the first rule of the perfect water weekend, now that the hard work week is over and the car is full to the brim, is to take it easy. Setting up a lot for the first night will only add stress to your life. As if ending the workweek wasn’t stressful enough, you have to wash away all that worry and switch into holiday mode at the same time. Once, you could have planned your stay in any way you liked—a house by the water with cool breezes coming in or a vacation home with a beautiful view of the ocean—and enjoyed some of the fun you get to share with someone else. Now put your feet on the beach!
While the sky turns orange and pink at sunset, taking a walk along the shore in the evening makes you feel extremely lovely. Let the kids use up their last bit of energy while you enjoy the salt spray in the air. You should bring soda and classic chips to a picnic on a green area nearby that looks out over the water. It’s all so easy, tastes great, and marks the beginning of the weekend. Gave the swimmers and rashies to Gab and put them on the bed. This makes everyone more excited for tomorrow.
Saturday is the best day to be on the water.
It was the day you had all been waiting for! After an easy breakfast, the main adventure starts. A winner would go to any coast in Australia, but some spots are made for family fun at sea. For trips like this in South-east Queensland, this is the land of gold. Along the sun-kissed coast of Gold Brisbane, you can find many beautiful beaches, calm bays, and islands just waiting for you to discover them. This is your chance to make a family story that will last a lifetime.
Have your own boat for the day and plan your own journey. There’s nothing better. Don’t think about repairs and mooring fees yet. Instead, think about how brilliantly simple a commercial boat rental is: It lets the family enjoy being captain for a day on a boat, going to remote areas that can’t be reached from land, without having to make any long-term commitments. You can rent a wide range of boats to meet the needs of your family, from a quick runabout for getting around to a big pontoon boat for relaxing on the water with the kids.
As soon as you start sailing, it’s yours. Find a small cove with lots of sun, drop the anchor, and relax for the morning. You can swim and fish. If you remember to bring an inflatable, the bigger kids will love it. You can also just float around while the younger kids wade. If you’re hungry, raft up next to one or two other boats and eat your outdoor lunch from the cooler. While the boat moves slowly through the water, it’s nice to eat a simple lunch.
You could go on a longer adventure, try your hand at fishing, or just relax on the deck with a good book while the kids make up their own exciting stories. Back at the beach in the evening, salty, sun-kissed, and so happy it hurts.
On Sunday, take it easy and go exploring.
After a busy Saturday, Sunday is the day to relax and enjoy the last few hours of your vacation by the water. Don’t feel rushed to get up. Enjoy your second cup of coffee and take your time with food. The plan for today is to take it easy and enjoy the water. Start the fun by looking for tiny crabs and sea stars in the interesting world of rock pools in the morning when the tide is low. There might be a building competition for the whole family, where their engineering and creative skills will be put to the test.
A great way to spend the morning is to paddle slowly in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard through a calm bay. These calm and easy times are what make memories last a lifetime. When things move slowly, everyone has time to think about the good times they’ve had together and enjoy the beauty of the coast. When the last dip is over, the packing starts. To make getting back home less painful, we will stop for one last holiday ice cream run on the way out of town. This is a nice way to end a wonderful weekend.
Over the weekend, like this, you can spend more time with your family and not just take a break from your normal life. It means putting down your screens and getting back to interacting with each other so that you can share treasure boxes of memories that you will enjoy for years to come.
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