The Gold Coast is packed with family-friendly fun these Winter School Holidays! From free shopping centre activities and council events to hands-on workshops, performances and special holiday experiences, I've gathered all the best activities in one place to help you plan an unforgettable break with the kids.
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EMF Jnr play centre, Nerang
EMF Junior is a large indoor play centre on the Gold Coast, combining toddler play, trampolines, a jumping castle, multi-level play equipment and a Ninja Warrior course all under one roof. While it's no longer the newest play centre in town, it remains a great-value option for families looking to burn off some energy indoors.
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Eagle Tree Park, Foreshore Coomera
Eagle Tree Park at Foreshore Coomera is jam packed with areas for imaginative play and sensory play, as well as more traditional play equipment. It comfortably caters for all ages, toddlers through to big kids, and provides a range of experiences for all ability levels.
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Celadon Park, The Surrounds Helensvale
Celadon Park has to be by far one of my favourite 0-5 year old playgrounds across the Coast, due to the endless opportunities for imaginative play! The highlight of this park is definitely the bike track, incorporating traffic signs, a petrol station, fire station and small pump track. Don't forget the bikes or scooters on this visit!
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Studio Park, Oxenford
The Studio Village Community Centre at Oxenford is home to two great Studio Park in Oxenford combines a fantastic treehouse-inspired playground with a bike track, basketball court and plenty of open green space for active play. With climbing challenges, slides, swings and facilities for all ages, it's an easy choice for a family day out on the northern Gold Coast., a fenced playground, bike park and community garden.
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Chipmunks Playland & Cafe, Pimpama
Chipmunks Playland & Café Pimpama is a bright, modern indoor play centre designed to keep kids active, engaged and entertained year-round. Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Pimpama It offers a welcoming space for families, with thoughtfully designed play areas that make it easy for parents to relax while children explore and play.
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The Beechmont Hotel, Advancetown
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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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
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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.
