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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!

Butterfly Hill, Rosemount, Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast
Butterfly Hill
Located just east of Nambour, Butterfly Hill offers visitors to the Sunshine Coast a spot to hang out amidst some of nature’s gorgeous aerial artists
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Golf Central BNE
Junior Golf Clinics
Golf Central BNE
Golf Central BNE is the perfect place for kids to learn, practice and have fun playing the game of golf
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket is a must do experience for tourists and locals alike
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John Scott Park, Samford
Samford
John Scott Park
This train-themed playground is part of the wider John Scott Park.
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Mt Ngungun Summit Track, Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains National Park
Mount Ngungun
Panoramic vistas are yours to savour, with the summit of Mt Ngungun delivering spectacular views, making it well-worth the effort
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Where to See Butterflies Around Brisbane

Take a walk amongst the butterflies at these 2 butterfly houses just a drive from Brisbane
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White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Moreton Bay region, Brisbane, South East Queensland, animal farm, llamas, alpacas, pony rides, birthday parties
Elimbah
White Ridge Farm
Spend a laid-back day feeding and cuddling farm animals at White Ridge Farm, Moreton Bay’s most popular animal farm attraction, with llamas, alpacas and
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Meadowbrook Golf Club, Mini Golf
Meadowbrook Mini Golf
Kids can hit the greens instead of their screens at Logan's first mini golf course in Meadowbrook
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TreeTop Challenge Juniors Zipline Adventure Park, Sunshine Coast
North Tamborine
TreeTop Challenge Juniors
Australia's largest zipline adventure park just for kids is set in lush rainforest right on Brisbane's doorstep
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Discover an array of animal farms and wildlife centres across SE Qld
around SE Queensland

Animal & Wildlife Experiences

Discover 14 amazing places to get up-close-and-personal with creatures great and small at local animal farms, wildlife parks & centres across
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Walk or Cycle
Ithaca Creek Bikeway
This shady, relatively untrampled walk and cycle trail of about 30 minutes, leads from Red Hill to Bardon
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Thornlands Community Park
Thornlands
Thornlands Community Park
Thornlands Community Park is a fantastic fully-fenced playground that is suitable for all ages & all abilities
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Demeio Park
Marsden
Demeio Park
This popular southside park has been upgraded with a new Transurban Cycle Park
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Scarborough to Newport Walk or Cycle Path
Walk Or Cycle
Scarborough To Newport
From Scarborough’s colourful seaside cafe strip, this waterfront walk/cycle winds around the tip of Redcliffe through Casuarina-lined parks
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Logan Gardens Water Park
Logan Central
Logan Gardens Water Park
Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park featuring totem poles, a pop jet plaza, and dumping bucket
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Ipswich
Llama Farm
Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm
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Poster of The 39 Steps

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Queensland Chamber Orchestra on stage at Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

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Oct 9
Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

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Headshot of Leanne Kenneally

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally
Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality
Oct 20-26
Drinks on Lawn in front of Milton House

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar
Oct 10 - Nov 2
Customers looking at plants at the Plantapalooza Plant Festival

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
Oct 11
Cast dancing on RPAC stage

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Picnic at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
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Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore
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People seated on lawn at Night Feast
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People at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
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Stage at The Long Sunset
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Indoor equipment at Jungle Adventure Play
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The Summit Restaurant
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