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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

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

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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.

Playground equipmement and children playing in aquativity area of River Heart Parklands Ipswich
Ipswich
River Heart Parklands
Along the banks of the Bremer river is a stunning river walkway leading to River Heart Parklands, the best children's aquativity park in the west.
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Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook
Riverdale Park
The popular southside park has been upgraded to include a fantastic, dinosaur-themed playground
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Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park
Springfield Lakes
Robelle Domain
Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.
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Scarborough Beach Park, Moreton Bay
Scarborough
Scarborough Beach Park
Beautiful Scarborough Park is not just home to a train and pirate playground but also a giant jumping pillow, a grove of cotton trees to climb plus the Gollum Tree
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Large tree in Anzac Park and children's playground
Toowong
Anzac Park
A rolling expanse of hills forms the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it
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Playground equipment inside Underwood Park
Priestdale
Underwood Park
This south side expanse of park and wetlands has a multitude of attractions within its vast space
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Kids playground and beach next to the sea looking out to islands on Moreton Bay.
Victoria Pt
Wh Yeo Park
One of the few waterfront bayside parks with a sandy beach suitable for paddling, WH Yeo is a lovely flat stretch of green with views
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Kids playground inside Woolcock Park in Red Hill
Red Hill
Woolcock Park
A peaceful family friendly park nestled in a green hollow on the Ithaca Creek bike route, this is especially suited to those with small children and not just because there are no nearby traffic temptations.
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Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.
South Bank
Streets Beach
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it
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Exterior of Breakfast Creek Hotel, Albion
Albion
Breakfast Creek Hotel & Pub
A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals
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Seating area with district views of the Gap
The Gap
The Gap Tavern
Perched on a hill at the base of a disused 19th century granite quarry is this family friendly destination
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Exterior of Polish Club, Milton
Milton
Polish Club
Club Polonia is the place to go for traditional Polish cuisine, beers and vodka
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Al fresco seating at QAG Cafe
South Brisbane
QAG Cafe
A tranquil haven to refresh and recharge after taking in the beauty of the Queensland Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions
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Ashgrove
Milk Bar Cafe
Go for a trip down memory lane at this cute old-school milk bar in leafy Ashgrove
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Waitresses serving patrons on footpath outside In A Pickle Cafe in Camp Hill
Camp Hill
In A Pickle
On the site of an old butcher shop in the picturesque Martha St shopping strip is this natty little cafe/catering nook
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Home Cafe Ashgrove
Ashgrove
Home Cafe
There's no place like Home, at least in Ashgrove - this is one cafe worth crossing the busy street for
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Josh Cohen pink backdrop

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MS Moonlight Walk Roma Street Parkland

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Race track

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Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

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Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

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Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

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Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

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Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1
WSW MEGA MANIA Fortitude Valley

WSW MEGA MANIA

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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

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Nov 6-8
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Botanic By Night: NightGlow
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The Book of Mormon

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This Weekend Oct 2-4
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September School Holidays 2026
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Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi
The Summit Restaurant
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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