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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!

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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Child pattng llamas at White Ridge Farm, Elimbah, Moreton Bay region, Brisbane, South East Queensland
Elimbah
White Ridge Farm
Spend a laidback day feeding and cuddling farm animals at White Ridge Farm, Moreton Bay’s most popular animal farm attraction
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Kid playing putt putt 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 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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Herd of llamas at the Llama Farm, Ipswich
Ipswich
Llama Farm
Roam around with a herd of llamas at Ipswich's very own Llama Farm
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Beenleigh BMX and Skate Park
Beenleigh
Beenleigh BMX and Skate Park
Australia's first international-standard BMX freestyle and skate park cane be found in Beenleigh
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Hills District Playground Arana Hills
Arana Hills
Hills District All Abilities Playground
This bee-themed playground provides a creative and welcoming space suitable for all ages and abilities
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Best Kids Parks East

See this list for the best kids parks in Brisbane's eastern suburbs
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Brisbane

Best Kids Parks West

For the best kids parks in the western suburbs, check out this list.
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