Our two week Autumn trip through Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fujikawaguchiko.
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Our visit to the Japan Theme Parks – Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios
My family and I visited Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea) and Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) in December 2025. We travelled as a family of four, with children aged 6 and 3. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about our trip, as well as some tips and tricks we learned during our research and time in the parks.
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Deodar Park, Burleigh Waters
With a total of 7 slides, including a mega slide, Deodar Park at Burleigh Waters is a dream come true for those who love a slide! There are activities at every turn including a flying fox, swings, see saw, balance rope and fenced BMX pump track.
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Winter bucket list for Gold Coast families
Winter on the Gold Coast doesn't mean that the fun stops. With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this mini-bucket list! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!
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Pat Fagan Park, Rainbow Bay
This vibrant playground is inspired by our surf lifesavers and designed to let the kids act out their surf lifesaving dreams! With a three storey Surf Rescue Tower, dune buggy and a surf shop, there is plenty here to play with.
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Coomera Lodge, Oxenford
The Coomera Lodge at Oxenford has long been an institution, and you only need to visit over a weekend to see this place is still extremely popular. With indoor and outdoor dining options, you'll find most families outside by the large fenced playground.
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Skywalk Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain
The Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk offers a unique yet family friendly way to explore the beautiful rainforest canopy. A 1.5km walk, it combines 300m of steel bridges, with forest floor trails and the highlight - a 40m cantilever bridge sitting 30m above the forest floor!
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Kids Eat Free – Gold Coast
I've searched high and low and compiled a comprehensive list of all the KIDS EAT FREE options on the Gold Coast for you!
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Family friendly ways to commemorate ANZAC Day
With ANZAC Day on 25 April, RSL Australia has shared some great ways to commemorate ANZAC Day as a family, regardless of the age of your children. These are all easy, affordable and kid-friendly ideas to help you pay your respects to our veterans.
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14 kid-friendly cafes for your next coffee catch up!
Looking for the perfect spot to catch up with a friend over coffee while the kids are also kept happy? I’ve got you covered! Here are 14 cafes to try, where you can sit and chat while the kids play close by!
