Book excerpt: Family holidays can often be a headache to plan, and feel more like hard work for parents than time to relax. 1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia offers a wealth of suggestions to keep kids entertained (and parents happy), including over 100 free attractions to visit. Divided into state chapters, author Anna Ciddor has carefully highlighted the best kid-friendly activities, events, eateries and accommodation options for each capital city, as well as the best regional destinations all year-round. She’s also come up with fantastic ‘Kids Quests’, a host of fabulous facts and intriguing questions to keep the whole family on its toes. And with information on travelling with toddlers, young children and ‘tweens’, every family will find this a lifesaver on road trips.