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outdoor kids activities

Brisbane would have to be the best city in Australia for outdoor kids activities, with a superb climate and so many wide green open spaces. From super parks and great kids' playgrounds to water parks and swimming pools, bike rides and kid-friendly walks, where to see animals and outdoor movies, theme parks and fantastic outdoor adventures, our outdoor guide for kids has it covered.

Our comprehensive What's On For Kids in Brisbane section is always full of great ideas, too!

Wizard of Oz precinct at Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World
Wizard of Oz Precinct
Warner Bros. Movie World's hotly anticipated new attraction is the world first Wizard of Oz precinct, featuring 2 themed family friendly coasters
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Family on path at Brisbane Park
Pump Tracks to Ninja Courses: Brisbane's Family Parks
Looking for a new park to keep the kids entertained on weekends or during the school holidays?
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Wynnum Water park
Wynnum
Wynnum Water Park
This seafront water park features whale-themed aquativity, a 1930's tidal pool, sandy beach and more
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people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.
Wynnum
Wynnum Wading Pool
This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
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playground inside Charlish Park Suttons Beach Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Charlish Park
Charlish Park is an idyllic Norfolk Pine shaded beachfront park at the edge of Suttons Beach.
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People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Settlement Cove Lagoon
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
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South Bank
Riverside Green Playground
Riverside Green, South Bank's most popular playground, is a magnet for kids, with river and city views
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Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground
Sherwood
Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground
A state of the art nature-inspired play space has been added to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum
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Loganholme
Alexander Clark Park
This fantastic park south of Brisbane features a massive 5 metre high koala play tower with a tunnel slide, firepole and climbing wall
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Bradbury Park
Kedron
Bradbury Park
A popular northside park has just been upgraded to include a unique playscape unlike any other in Brisbane
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Dig It Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Dig It
Kids get the chance to take the driver’s seat and operate their own mini-excavator at Australia's first park for kids
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Child playing in playground, Archerfield Wetlands District Park
Durack
Archerfield Wetlands District Park
The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court
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Nature Playgrounds around Brisbane

Kids can get amongst nature and keep it real at these nature play parks around Brisbane
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Nocturnal Tours
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Nocturnal Tours
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine
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Gnomes under free in Fairy Garden, Kumbartcho

Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

Brisbane's most enchanted playgrounds, from Harry Potter themed playgrounds and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge,
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Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda, Stones Corner
Stones Corner
Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda
An inner-city concrete jungle has been transformed into a vibrant urban oasis with the rejuvenation of Hanlon Park
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Camerata & Brendan Joyce: Schumann

Camerata & Brendan Joyce: Schumann

Don't miss Camerata's first mainstage concert for 2025.
Mar 13
James Roser - Schubert's Art of Song

James Roser - Schubert's Art of Song

Enjoy the exquisite melodies of Schubert’s art songs performed by James Roser
Mar 14 & 15
Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Mar 15-16
La Clique cast, La Clique HOTA

La Clique

World-renowned Circus show La Clique take over HOTA
Mar 19-Apr 19
Brian Greene at World Science Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane 2025

World Science Festival Brisbane is back!
Mar 21-30
CMC Rocks QLD Willowbank

CMC Rocks QLD

Australia’s biggest Country Music Party is back to rock Willowbank in March
Mar 21-23
The Awe Experiment Queensland Museum

The Awe Experiment

A free immersive art experience that invites you to explore the elusive sensation of awe
Mar 21-30
Superluminal Queensland Museum

Superluminal

A new, captivating installation for young children and families
Mar 21-30
Kids playing blocks ImagiNation Children's Festival

ImagiNation Children's Festival

A jam-packed day of FREE, fun activities for kids
Mar 22
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The blockbuster ballet event of the year
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