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TWEED COAST, NSW NEW WATER SLIDES AT NORTH STAR

You can now expect more family fun at North Star Holiday Resort, on the Tweed Coast, with two new super slides opening. The 8.2-metre-high tubular slides at the Hastings Point park whisk kids big and small more than 60 metres down to poolside platforms. They’re a great addition to the water zone, which also includes guest favourite, Sammy’s Adventure Lagoon. The slides were a four-year dream, and cost more than $1.5 million to complete. North Star owners Ian and Diana Beadel say the slides are “the icing on the cake” for families holidaying at the iconic resort. northstar.com.au

MOUNT COTTON, QLD Glamping at Sanctuary by Sirromet

Family-owned Sirromet Winery, located 30 minutes from Brisbane, recently launched Queensland’s first vineyard glamping experience, with 18 tents. Most of the tents are for couples, but there are two family options, so it’s first in, best dressed. The family pavilion sleeps four, with a king-sized bed and two king singles. Children must be aged 10 and over. The safari-style tents are made from durable, double-layered, all-weather canvas and feature balconies, air conditioning, an ensuite and free Wi-Fi. There are also three on-site dining venues. The new glamping is only the first stage of further development. sirromet.com

LARAPINTA TRAIL, NT Pitch a tent on the Larapinta Trail

Australian Walking Holidays has added a new campsite at the western end of the Larapinta Trail, offering more capacity for walkers taking on this famous trek. With fantastic views of nearby Mt Sonder, the new campsite has been aptly named ‘Sonder Camp’ and incorporates sustainable technologies such as water-free composting toilets, solar lighting and a new hybrid grey water disposal system. The six-day Larapinta Trail walks and camping tours are recommended for children aged 12 and up, while longer treks are more suitable for teens at least 14 years old. australianwalkingholidays.com.au