The HOTA Gallery may be designed to cater for international art exhibitions, but families haven't been forgotten! The Children's Gallery at HOTA Gallery lets little artists get hands on in this creative space and discover interactive exhibits that complement the main galleries.
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Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes
Frascott Park delivers bang for your buck! With not one, but two playgrounds on site, a dog park, open fields and a pathway perfect for biking, there is a lot do here.
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David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Heads
Nestled in the heart of Burleigh Heads, David Fleay’s is a small wildlife park with a difference! Check out the Nocturnal House, koalas, various species of wallabies, cassowaries, dingoes, emus and kangaroos. There are reptile shows and animal feedings to watch as well. The mangrove boardwalk is a great pram friendly stroll too.
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Tarte Beach House Cafe, Currumbin
Tarte Beach House at Currumbin is the sister venue to Burleigh's Tarte Bakery, and located right alongside Currumbin Creek, beside the Currumbin bridge. This show stopper venue is without a doubt one of the best water side cafes you will find on the Gold Coast, and is super family friendly!
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The Ultimate Graduation Gift
Looking for a meaningful gift for your child at the end of their school days that costs very little and but will be something you all treasure? The Ultimate Graduation Gift is as simple as finding a beautiful book about graduating, growth, or being you, and having your child’s teacher(s) write a sentiment in the book at the end of each year. You could gift this book to your child at the end of Primary School, or keep going right through til the end of Secondary School.
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School Transit Assistance Scheme
Did you know that you could be getting paid for driving your kids to school?? The Qld Government offers a School Transit Assistance Scheme, which is not means tested and available to a range of families. There are a range of categories, but the one that many people (not all) will fit is the Private Transport Conveyance Allowance, based on distance.
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Summer Land Camels, Harrisville
Summer Land Camels is Australia's largest wild camel training centre and dairy operation, located in the Scenic Rim, just 80 minutes from the Gold Coast. Here you can feed and pat the camels, take a Camel Ride and do a Farm Tour too.
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Palm Beach Aquatic Centre, Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Aquatic Centre reopened at the end of October 2024 following a redevelopment that has seen this facility brought up to modern day standards, with 4 heated pools, including a 50m outdoor pool, 25m outdoor pool, indoor warm water program pool, 25m indoor learn to swim pool, and an outdoor splash pad.
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World Teachers Day gift
This cute but simple DIY Apple gift box idea is perfect for your Teacher Gift, whether it be for World Teachers Day or First Day of School! Our teachers do so much for our children, that I love to really take the opportunity to thank them and recognise the effort they put in.
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Calypso Bay, Jacobs Well
Calypso Bay is a nautical themed playground in tribute to its position by the water and just down the street from the Calypso Bay Marina. Here you'll find a pirate ship brimming with bridges, wheels, slides and nets - be careful, you might even be asked to walk the plank! Underneath the pirate ship the imaginative play space is further extended, with a small shop counter set up, tunnel frames and other interactive game panels. You'll also find swings, spinners and a small motor boat in this huge playground.
