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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!

Ipswich

Tivoli Drive-In

Tivoli Drive-In Theatre, a 40 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD or 7 minutes from Ipswich, provides affordable old-fashioned fun

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Jindalee

Jindalee Boat Ramp Park

Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.

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Park Ridge

Outlook Park

Logan locals have yet another top park and playground to explore Outlook Park, perfectly positioned in Park Ridge.

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Samford

Cedar Creek Rock Pools

Spend an afternoon with the bellbirds and kookaburras at the rock pools of Cedar Creek, just ten minutes drive past Samford

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Strawberry Farm

Chambers Flat

The time is ripe for strawberry picking with some of the juiciest, sweetest strawberries found just forty minutes from Brisbane

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Springfield

Orion Lagoon

Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands

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Mt Samson

Trevena Glen Animal Farm

Trevena Glen provides an ideal opportunity for Brisbane families to experience life on a working animal farm

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Arana Hills

Leslie Patrick Playground

Leslie Patrick Playground is a colorful children's play area covered in soft, white sand. It is just the place to take children who love to dig - families can bring their own

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Milton

Milton Railway Playground

Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with

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Albany Creek

Bunyaville Conservation Park

Bunyaville Conservation Park is a true wildlife sanctuary right in the middle of Brisbane suburbia with well maintained tracks

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Logan Reserve

Stoneleigh Reserve Park

South East Queensland's cute, farm-themed playground and park is located south of Brisbane

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Daisy Hill

Daisy Hill Koala Centre

Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a dedicated koala education centre located in Daisy Hill Conservation Park south of Brisbane

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Fig Tree Pocket

Fig Tree Pocket River Reserve

This secret waterfront park has picnic tables, BBQ, boat ramp and cute nautical themed playground, overseen by majestic gum trees.

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The Gap

Riaweena St Playground

Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.

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Grandchester

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

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Priestdale

Funderwood Hollow Underwood Park

FUNderwood Hollow - the largest Spielart playground in Australia - is a fantastic addition to Logan's already popular Underwood Park. Located in Priestdale

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MUST DO

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