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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

Brisbane is recognised as one of Australia's child-friendliest cities: from it's offerings in the arts (see our What's On For Kids in Brisbane section) to the abundance of open air spaces, fun kids parks and free outdoor activities and the year round climate to enjoy them.

Along with a spate of indoor options, including the brilliant free children's art centre at GOMA, the performing arts also get a look in with regular children's theatre, concerts and festival programs.

Eating out with young ones needn't be formulaic, with a decent helping of cafes and restaurants catering for families.

Plus, specialist shops for growing needs can help make the shopping experience memorable for the right reasons.

And, Brisbane is a top spot when it comes to kids birthday party venues and ideas to make their special day a memorable one.

We've got everything covered for kids in Brisbane in this section.

Boondall Wetlands

Billai Dhagun Track

This other worldly level 2km walk, which starts from the informative Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, is an all encompassing snapshot of wetlands life

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Boombana Mt Nebo

A few minute’s drive from Jollys Lookout, Boombana is a an off road picnic area with a primitive open fire pit, amenities block and two very different walking tracks

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Bribie Island

A flat easy walk or cycle of about 7km return, this shady path hugs the seafront through a continuous parkland to the Bribie Island Bridge and beyond

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The Gap

Walkabout Creek Walk

Walkabout Creek walks consist of two bush tracks that originate at the Walkabout Creek Information Centre and car park

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

Walk Or Cycle

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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Walk Or Cycle

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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

The Gospel According to Paul

The critically-acclaimed one-hander play returns to QPAC's Playhouse

Aug 18-23

Mile9 Takeover

Mile9 is heading north to South City Wine for a month-long takeover

From Aug 19

There’s nothing like a Dame

Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics

Aug 20-22

The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand

Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.

Aug 21

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs

Aug 21

Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge

Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino

Every Saturday

Southern Realm Festival

Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah

Aug 22-23

ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour

Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO

Aug 21

Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026

The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back

Aug 22

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan as Prospero Arts presents Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soirée of Song & Satire at QPAC

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

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

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Aug 14-16

From the return of NIGHT FEAST and Tangalooma whale watching to country star Max Jackson live at the races and a jaw-dropping vintage car collection display

This Weekend Aug 7-9

Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank

COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:

What's on in September 2026

HOT TICKET

Southern Realm Festival

Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy

Southern Realm Festival

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

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

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

Best Bars in Brisbane

Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan