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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

Read On Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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

Read On Big4 Gold Coast Holiday 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.

Paper brk tree forest inside Billai Dhagun Circuit Track Walk Boondall Wetlands Boondall
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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Giant rainforest tree in Boombana Mt Nebo
Walk
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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Family cycling on cycle path on Bribie Island with Moreton Bay ocean in background.
Walk Or Cycle
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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Woman walking on Araucaria circuit track in Brisbane Forest Park next to the Enoggera Reservoir in The Gap
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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Beach at Coochiemudlo
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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Brisbane river and gum trees Graceville
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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long grass, lagoon and paper bark trees in Karawatha Forest in Stretton
Walk
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- Alderley Walk
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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Creek and bush
Walk Or Cycle
Northey St Farm
This 4km return creek side jaunt follows a shady flat paved path to Northey St City Farm
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Raven St Reserve Walk 815 Rode Rd Chermside
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 Newmarket Walk
Walk Or Cycle
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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Creek and paper bark trees inside Sheep Station Gully in Algester
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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People walking along Shorncliffe boardwalk
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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People on bikes and getting ready to canoe on Brisbane River next to Riverlife Adventure Centre in Kangaroo Pt
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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Twilight Christmas Markets Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

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Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

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people in Christmas costumes performing on stage

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symphony orchestra performance on stage

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale, Don Juan & Manfred.
Nov 27-28
people on lawn at Christmas Market

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market

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Nov 28
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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

The world's most famous detective is returning to the QPAC stage with Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie bringing murder, mystery and plenty of twists and turns
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MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Create magical family memories on the Gold Coast with a stay packed full of adventure, including daily breakfast, six fun-filled kids' activities and easy access to the region's biggest theme parks!
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
The Summit Restaurant
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