We’re lucky to have Australia Day on a weekend this year, which means a LONG weekend! More time to celebrate this wonderful country with our family and friends.

I’ve found 11 great family-friendly ideas that you can do this Australia Day. Whether it’s a giant iced VoVo cake, some pavlova or some Australia Day craft, here are some great ideas the whole family will enjoy.

Australia Day would just not be Australia Day with a pav!
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Milo Cheesecake with Chocolate Crackle Crust *drool*  – say no more!
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Tim Tam Cake = YUM!!!

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Spaghetti with vegemite and cheese – sounds odd but the kids would probably love it!
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An easy and fun idea “Koala up a Creek!”

Non-alcoholic Australia Day punch recipe

FREE Australia Day Fun Pack to download for the kids.

Iced VoVo cake. Wow!

Koala Newspaper Collage – very cute!

Love this idea using items from your backyard or park – Aussie Bush Garland.

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A different take on the good old-fashioned lamington, Lamington Roll Recipe.

If you end up making any of these, I’d love you to post them to our Facebook wall so we can share it!

And don’t forget, there are plenty of Australia Day Events planned around the Coffs Coast – click here to have a look.