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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!

Couple walking along foot and cycle path in Minnippi Parklands next to lagoon.

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Carindale To Minnippi

One of Brisbane’s most charming walk/rides is buried in Eastern suburbia and leads to an ancient lagoon

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Moreton Bay

Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

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Graceville River Walk

Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history

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Karawatha Forest

Out of the half dozen or so trails available to walk in this vast preserved bushland, the coolest and most scenic are on the southern side in the vicinity of some remnant ethereal lagoons

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Mitchelton To Alderley

This path of approx 8km return meanders alongside Kedron Brook via what used to be farmlands

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Northey St Farm

This 4km return creek side jaunt follows a shady flat paved path to Northey St City Farm

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Chermside

Raven St Reserve Walk

In summer, this bush and heathland, part of the landscape mosaic of the Mountain to Mangroves nature corridor, makes a wonderfully breezy retreat

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Red Hill To Newmarket

This 6-7km return trail cuts a green swathe through the inner west and north, taking in wooded glades, parklands

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Algester

Sheep Station Gully

This short shaded walk of roughly 2.5 km return cuts a swathe through and alongside a secret forest

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Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe Walk

This peaceful waterfront walk of around 2-2.5km return commences from the intersection of Friday St and Allpass Parade

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Footpath along crek in Spiringfield Lakes Promenade

Springfield Lakes

Springfield Lakes Promenade

Just over the hill and out of town centre one of the mini lakes that grace Springfield Lakes has a quirky promenade pathway of about 1.5km return

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Kangaroo Point

Riverlife Adventure

A thriving hotspot for all on-river and riverside activities is housed in the city’s singular remaining naval defence depot (circa 1888)

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Chermside

Chermside Aquatic Centre Pool

This swimming complex is one of those rare commodities encompassing swimming pools and a small water park under the one open roof.

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Morningside

Colmslie Pool

With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity

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Manly

Manly Municipal Pool

Nestled on the foreshore, Manly Pool is a bright little patch of blue comprising a 25 m covered pool

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Newmarket

Newmarket Pool

This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.

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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane

Nov 6-8

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7-8 Nov

Deadly Funny

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Nov 7

Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition

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Nov 7-14

Diwali Festival 2026

Celebrate Diwali Festival at Westfield Mt Gravatt!

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Into The Woods

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Nov 11 - 21

Wild Abandon

Three couples, one anonymous hotel room

Nov 11 - 21

Taste Of Love Festival

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NOV 12-16

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred

Don Juan & Manfred

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 30-Nov 1

An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors

This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1

HOT TICKET

Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!

Into The Woods

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