Looking for things to do with the kids these September school holidays? I've pulled together the best Gold Coast school holiday activities, events and family-friendly things to do from 18 September to 5 October, including free and low-cost options.
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SEALIFE Sunshine Coast
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is home to sharks, rays, penguins, seals and plenty of underwater exhibits, with an ocean tunnel, animal presentations, sensory room and indoor playground to explore.
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SparkLab, Queensland Museum
SparkLab at Queensland Museum is a hands-on science experience where kids can experiment, build, test and make things for themselves. With more than 40 interactive exhibits covering everything from light and sound to movement, water and air, it’s a fun addition to a day at the museum.
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Rock on Ice at Paradise Resort: A School Holiday Show with a Difference
Looking for something a little different these school holidays? Rock on Ice brings the history of rock music to the ice at Paradise Resort, with plenty of skating, lights and entertainment for the whole family.
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The Historic Rivermill
Spend a family day at Historic Rivermill, where you can feed the turtles, meet the animals, explore the playground and enjoy horse riding beside the river. Add a picnic beneath the trees or lunch on the restaurant deck, and make a day of this relaxed riverside family experience.
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Boomerang Hills Putt Putt, Mudgeeraba
18 holes of putt putt, lush Hinterland scenery and a little friendly competition — Boomerang Hills in Mudgeeraba is a fun family day out, with breakfast and lunch available onsite to make a morning of it.
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Paradise Point Parklands Playground
Paradise Point Parklands is home to a fantastic playground with a huge climbing tower, slides, toddler play, an in-ground trampoline, balancing challenges and plenty of imaginative and discovery-based play — all set amongst leafy, shaded parklands.
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Summerland Farm, Alstonville
Spend a day at Summerland Farm in Alstonville, where kids can explore the Adventure Park, cool off in the water play area, meet the farm animals and hop aboard a tractor for a tour of the working farm. Add in delicious local produce, a beautiful farm setting and plenty of space to explore, and you've got a lovely family day out in the Northern Rivers.
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Runaway Bay Tavern, Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay Tavern is a family-friendly dining spot on the northern Gold Coast, with coastal-inspired spaces, an outdoor playground and a menu with plenty of options for the whole family.
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Little Oaks Ponies, Chinderah
Discover a hidden woodland escape in Chinderah where childhood magic comes to life. Little Oaks Ponies offers small-group nature play, bunny cuddles, animal encounters, mud kitchen adventures and imaginative outdoor fun — the perfect place for little adventurers to explore, create and connect away from the hustle and bustle.
