SITE PARTNER:

South East Queensland's Super Parks

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

There are great kids playgrounds then there are the super parks, the mammoth SEQ adventure parks that have such awesome attractions for all ages they are almost worth a day trip. Here are 12 of the best:

Rocks Riverside Park

The cement works adjacent to the entrance at first seem incongruous to this superb green expanse bordered by a hill of towering gums

Flagstone Adventure Park

Flagstone Adventure Park is a multimillion-dollar monster playground, boasting sky-high towers and slides

Broadwater Parklands Southport

Playground and slide in the Broadwater Parklands in Southport on the Gold Coast

Broadwater Parklands is the Gold Coast's showcase cultural and community park

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.

Darlington Parklands

Located in Logan in the modern master-planned community of Yarrabilba is one of South East Queensland’s best super parks

Buxton Park

Tucked away in residential Yarrabilba, this spectacular park is quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen before

Underwood Park

This south side expanse of park and wetlands has a multitude of attractions within its vast space

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.

Capalaba Regional Park

This splendid green oasis features all abilities playground, a spacious dog off leash area, lily ponds and a myriad of paths.

Pialba Adventure Playground

Pialba Adventure Playground at Hervey Bay features 7.3 metre high sky towers with unrivalled views across Hervey Bay

Pine Rivers Park

Families of all ages and skill levels will appreciate the wide range of fun equipment at the mega Pine Rivers Park

Queens Park

Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.

Crowds at Brisbane Festival Festival Village

Brisbane Festival 2026

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival

Sep 4-26

Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound

Sep 4-26

Festival Village - Brisbane Festival

Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Festival Village

Sep 4-26

Brisbane Festival presents Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Switch on, light up, and come alive with the dazzling Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Sep 5

ID It! Insects

Discover the fascinating world of Brisbane’s insects

Sep 5

Father's Day

Escape to the bush this Father's Day for breakfast or lunch

Sep 6

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Gilbert & Sullivan is a sparkling night of song, satire and theatrical chaos is coming to QPAC in Brisbane

Sep 6-9

No One Gets Out Of Here Alive - Brisbane Festival

The Farm company brings No One Gets Out of Here Alive to the Talbot Theatre

Sep 9-12

Laidley Spring Festival

The Laidley Spring Festival showcases a weekend of family-friendly fun.

Sep 11-12

Brisbane Festival 2026

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival - the city's biggest and boldest celebration of art and community

Brisbane Festival 2026

MUST DO

Origins Italian Cooking Classes

Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with Origins Italian Cooking Classes, where authentic recipes, family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table take centre stage

Origins Italian Cooking Classes

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Aug 28-30

From a Taiwanese night market and Serbian festival to Burning of the Vines, a new Scandi-inspired waterfront bakehouse and James Bond-inspired laneway bar

This Weekend Aug 28-30

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

FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day at Walkabout Creek

Escape to the bush this Father’s Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek Cafe

Father's Day at Walkabout Creek

HOT TICKET

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Six of Australia’s finest voices are joined on stage by a 19-piece orchestra and all your favourite Gilbert & Sullivan classics

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

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

A Spectacular Gilbert & Sullivan Concert Is Coming to QPAC