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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 and markets 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.

Bulimba

King Crab Co

King Crab Co in Bulimba is a casual American-style crab house and bar that is one of Oxford Street’s dining hotspots

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Harry Potter at Home

JK Rowling has launched the interactive website Harry Potter at Home to beat boredom

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Oxley

Black Milk Coffee

Black Milk Coffee is a hidden gem of a child and dog friendly cafe, with a creative industrial vibe and a Mexican influenced menu

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Currumbin Valley

Cougal Cascades

A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk

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Morningside

1up Arcade

1UP Arcade at Morningside is the largest freeplay retro arcade in Australia, with over 400 sqm of arcade games, pinball machines & retro consoles

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Stones Corner

Stones Throw

Stones Throw is a funky café with a cool vibe serving single origins alongside a top-notch house blend with an inspired menu

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Spring Mountain Conservation Park

White Rock Hike

The hike to majestic White Rock in Spring Mountain Conservation Park is approximately 6 km return and is great for the whole family

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Binna Burra

Bellbird Lookout Walk

This rewarding and easy hike in the Binna Burra section of Lamington Park has many vantage points to enjoy three stunning vistas

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Coorparoo

Beyond The Pale

Beyond the Pale is a contemporary casual eatery and bar - the first dedicated bar for Coorparoo

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Tamborine Mountain

St Bernards Hotel

St Bernards Hotel, founded in 1911, is a historic hotel perched atop Mt Tamborine on the edge of an ancient volcanic escarpment

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Newstead

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits.

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Eagle Height Mountain Resort, Mt Tamborine

Tamborine Mountain

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort boasts one of the best beer gardens in South East Queensland

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Birkdale

Ginger & Lime Café

Ginger & Lime is a cute café tucked away on Birkdale Road in the bayside suburb serving top-notch food and coffee

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Waterford

Castle Rumble

Logan’s best kept secret is Castle Rumble, a medieval-style 'castle' built brick by brick by Brian Rumble, an artist and sculptor

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Fun Historical Places For Kids Around Brisbane

Brisbane offers children and families a wide range of opportunities to experience living history. From an old world tram ride to

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Macgregor

Sky Climb

Sky Climb is an exhilarating indoor climbing challenge suited to everyone from first time climbers to experienced

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along

Apr 28

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage

Apr 28

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC

Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!

May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!

May 1-3

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!

May 3-5

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong

May 3-Jun 23

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto

May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more

May 4

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day

Be Awesome for Autism

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-cafe the top things to do

This Weekend Apr 26-28

THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more

Mother's Day Guide 2024

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival

Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024

COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May

What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane

HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only

Audra McDonald

Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!