Budds Beach is just minutes from Surfers Paradise, and the perfect spot for families with little ones to visit for a play, picnic and swim. Here you can park just metres from the water, the sheltered foreshore is shade covered with established trees, and the gentle waves mean plenty of fun splashing in the shallows.
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Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach
The Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach has always been a family friendly spot for picnics, bbqs or just a play in the park. Explore the sensory garden, lay out a picnic blanket in the sun by the river, and enjoy a great family outing!
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The Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
The Wallaby Hotel at Mudgeeraba is one of the oldest classic pubs on the Gold Coast! It's also got family friendly dining down pat, with one of the best kids play areas around.
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Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park, Ipswich
Queens Park in Ipswich might be a bit of a drive from the Gold Coast, but it is worth it for the perfect weekend drive. Here you'll find a free (gold coin donation appreciated) nature centre packed with native animals to see, a great cafe and a huge playground.
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Galleon Park, Currumbin Waters
This has to be one of the best parks on the southern end of the Gold Coast - a learn to ride track, a playground for toddlers and older kids, basket ball court, grassy field, picnic shelter and toilets!! It's easy to see why Galleon Park is always a popular spot no matter the day of the week.
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Easy Gold Coast walks to take with the kids
The Gold Coast is home to heaps of fabulous spots to take the family for a walk! Now more than ever, families are looking for options that get them out of the house, but also allow them to stick to the outdoors and keep away from the crowds. I've pulled together a list of 16 places to take an easy walk with the kids, and many of them would be perfect for bikes or scooters, most have a playground involved, and some even have animals to spot!
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Coomera Springs Park, Coomera
This small park in Coomera is a great spot to head out for a stroll, located beside a lake and with a small playground on site. Many northern Gold Coast parents might recognise it, as it's located right beside the Early Years Centre at the Benevolent Society Coomera Springs. Bring the pram and head out for a walk after your child health check!
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Varsity Foreshore Parklands, Varsity Lakes
The Varsity Foreshore Parklands are a great community space, home to many local events. But when the events aren't on, it's a fabulous open parkland perfect for waterfront walks, a play on the playground and lunch time picnics!
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Hilltop Park, Ormeau
Hilltop Park in Ormeau is an older park, but still delivers a great time! On a weekend you’re sure to find a birthday party or two happening here, and the wide open spaces, facilities and variety of play equipment really make it ideal. Split into two sections, you’ll find a shady toddler play area with a car, climbing frame and mini playground with slide and swing in one area. The main playground space is better suited for over 5’s, with a larger playground and slide, large climbing net, balance beams, spinners and a swing set. Kids can also climb the ramp up to the old water tower, which has been…
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Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast
Planning a trip to Australia Zoo? I've summarised some top tips that will help to make your visit with toddlers, so much more enjoyable!
