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Brisbane would have to be the best city in Australia for outdoor kids activities, with a superb climate and so many wide green open spaces. From super parks and great kids' playgrounds to water parks and swimming pools, bike rides and kid-friendly walks, where to see animals and outdoor movies, theme parks and fantastic outdoor adventures, our outdoor guide for kids has it covered.

Our comprehensive What's On For Kids in Brisbane section is always full of great ideas, too!

Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda, Stones Corner
Stones Corner
Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda
An inner-city concrete jungle has been transformed into a vibrant urban oasis with the rejuvenation of Hanlon Park
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TopStroke Mini Golf Oxley
Oxley
TopStroke Mini Golf
A unique, professionally-designed 18-hole mini golf course that is part of the Oxley Golf Club
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Child feeding kangaroos at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must-do experience for tourists and locals alike
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John Scott Park, Samford
Samford
John Scott Park
This train-themed playground is part of the wider John Scott Park.
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Mt Ngungun Summit Track, Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains National Park
Mount Ngungun
Panoramic vistas are yours to savour, with the summit of Mt Ngungun delivering spectacular views, making it well-worth the effort
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Child pattng llamas at White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Moreton Bay region, Brisbane, South East Queensland
Elimbah
White Ridge Farm
Spend a laidback day feeding and cuddling farm animals at White Ridge Farm, Moreton Bay’s most popular animal farm attraction
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Kid playing putt putt Meadowbrook Golf Club, Mini Golf
Meadowbrook Mini Golf
Kids can hit the greens instead of their screens at Logan's first mini golf course in Meadowbrook
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TreeTop Challenge Juniors Zipline Adventure Park, Sunshine Coast
North Tamborine
TreeTop Challenge Juniors
Australia's largest zipline adventure park just for kids is set in lush rainforest right on Brisbane's doorstep
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Discover an array of animal farms and wildlife centres across SE Qld
around SE Queensland

Animal & Wildlife Experiences

Discover 14 places to get up-close-and-personal with creatures great and small at local animal farms, wildlife parks & centres across
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Walk or Cycle
Ithaca Creek Bikeway
This shady, relatively untrampled walk and cycle trail of about 30 minutes, leads from Red Hill to Bardon
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Guyatt Park Warrior Course, St Lucia
St Lucia
Guyatt Park Warrior Course
Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River
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Thornlands Community Park
Thornlands
Thornlands Community Park
Thornlands Community Park is a fantastic fully-fenced playground that is suitable for all ages & all abilities
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Demeio Park
Marsden
Demeio Park
This popular southside park is also home to a Transurban Cycle Park
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Scarborough to Newport Walk or Cycle Path
Walk Or Cycle
Scarborough To Newport
From Scarborough’s colourful seaside cafe strip, this waterfront walk/cycle winds around the tip of Redcliffe through Casuarina-lined parks
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Logan Gardens Water Park
Logan Central
Logan Gardens Water Park
Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park featuring totem poles, a pop jet plaza, and dumping bucket
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Herd of llamas at the Llama Farm, Ipswich
Ipswich
Llama Farm
Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Boy with bow and arrow Abbey Museum

School Holidays at Abbey Museum

Dig into Ancient Egypt and journey back in time at the Abbey Museum
Sep 21-27
ESCAPE - Credit George Simian

ESCAPE - QPAC

ESCAPE blends moving architectural structures with performers to create a blood-pumping multimedia experience.
Sep 23-27
Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival

Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival

Acclaimed musical puppet theatre production Dead as a Dodo arrives at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Sep 23-26
Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood

Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood

Betsy Balloon brings a colourful, music-filled theatrical adventure
Sep 23-26
Band with lights

Eclipse - Pink Floyd Orchestrated

Pink Floyd’s greatest hits get the full orchestral treatment in this spectacular 60-piece live experience.
Sep 25
Circus performers WOLF by Circa

WOLF by Circa

Get ready for a circus experience with serious bite
Sep 25
Botanic By Night: NightGlow

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

An illuminated wonderland of native wildlife at the Botanic Gardens
Sep 25 - Oct 10
Group of performers

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in Pride & Prejudice* (sort of)*
Sep 30 - Oct 18
Cello players

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Experience Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli music live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane.
Oct 2-3
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EDITOR'S PICK

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities
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Flame BBQ & Music Festival
MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 18-20

A massive Italian festival, a waterfront kite spectacular, a colourful floral parade, a doggie market, the return of the Mormons and Anastasia The Musical at QPAC
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This Weekend Sep 18-20
COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October
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What's on in October
HOT TICKET

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in this Olivier Award-winning comedy coming to Brisbane
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
MUST VISIT

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

Brisbane Quarter is blooming this September, with a striking new installation, limited-edition dining experiences and plenty of pink-inspired treats in celebration of Brisbane Festival 2026
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Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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Best Bars in Brisbane
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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