The Beechmont Hotel, Advancetown is a laid-back country pub with a great outdoor kids’ play area and a crowd-pleasing smokehouse menu. Best visited for summer evenings or cosy winter lunches when the outdoor spaces really shine.
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Buckler Park, The Surrounds Helensvale
Climbing structures, tube slides, trampolines, and sand and water play - Buckler Park at The Surrounds has it all.
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Carnarvon Park, Pimpama
Carnarvon Park in Pimpama is a fantastic all-ages family park, with open green space, a shaded playground, and a full-size basketball court. The standout feature is the learn-to-ride bike and scooter track, complete with imaginative small world play stations that turn a simple ride into a fun, interactive experience.
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TRICKD, Surfers Paradise
Looking for a family activity on the Gold Coast that’s completely different from the usual? TRICKD Surfers Paradise is an immersive illusion experience where reality constantly shifts around you. With interactive spaces that challenge your senses through optical illusions, sound, touch, colour and mixed reality, every room delivers something unexpected. Best of all, it’s completely hands-on — making it just as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.
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Springwood Hotel, Springwood
With spacious dining areas, a welcoming atmosphere and entertainment for the kids, Springwood Hotel is a great option for Gold Coast and Brisbane families looking for an easy place to meet in the middle.
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Abbott Park, Parkwood
Abbott Park at Parkwood is home to a fun playground, a great learn to ride track, a BMX track, a basketball court and a dog off leash park.
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Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens, Montecollum
Tucked away in the lush Byron Bay hinterland, Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens is a family friendly spot that feels magical from the moment you arrive. Big crystals, giant geodes, and sparkly mineral displays are everywhere you look. Here, the kids will actually stop and say “wow” without needing to be rushed along!! It is calm, beautiful, and the perfect excuse to just wander around together and take it all in.
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Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, Beenleigh
If you’re looking for an easy family day out around Brisbane or the northern Gold Coast, the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre is a solid go-to. Check out the splash pad, waterslide and heated 50m pool.
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Viney Park, Coomera
Viney Park is a simple, well-equipped local playground in the heart of Coomera, offering swings, a climbing frame, bike-friendly paths and a basketball court alongside the football club. It’s an easy, relaxed spot for everyday play where kids can move freely, stay active and enjoy a safe community space.
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Dinosaurs Unearthed, Queensland Museum
Discover one of Brisbane’s best free activities at Dinosaurs Unearthed at the Queensland Museum. This immersive exhibit brings Queensland’s prehistoric past to life with local dinosaurs, megafauna and hands-on learning.
