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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!

Orion Lagoon Springfield
Springfield
Orion Lagoon
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
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Donkey at Trevena Glen Animal Farm Mt Samson
Mt Samson
Trevena Glen Animal Farm
Trevena Glen provides an ideal opportunity for Brisbane families to experience life on a working animal farm
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Leslie Patrick Playground Arana Hills
Arana Hills
Leslie Patrick Playground
Leslie Patrick Playground is a colorful children's play area covered in soft, white sand. It is just the place to take children who love to dig - families can bring their own
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Railway Playground Milton
Milton
Milton Railway Playground
Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with
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Stoneleigh Reserve Park Logan
Logan Reserve
Stoneleigh Reserve Park
South East Queensland's cute, farm-themed playground and park is located south of Brisbane
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Koala in a tree at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre, Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a dedicated koala education centre located in Daisy Hill Conservation Park south of Brisbane
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Riaweena Street Playground
The Gap
Riaweena St Playground
Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.
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Passengers riding model steam train Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Grandchester
Grandchester Model Steam Railway
Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway
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FUNderwood Hollow Underwood Park Priestdale
Priestdale
Funderwood Hollow Underwood Park
FUNderwood Hollow - the largest Spielart playground in Australia - is a fantastic addition to Logan's already popular Underwood Park. Located in Priestdale
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Lobley Park Ipswich
Ipswich
Lobley Park
Located ten minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Churchill, aeronautical themed Lobley Park is one of Ipswich’s most popular parks.
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City Botanic Gardens Playground
Cbd
City Botanic Gardens Playground
Brisbane city's enchanted playground can be found in the city’s oldest park – the City Botanic Gardens
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Dreamworld, Tiger Island
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills
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Mt Gravatt
Hibiscus Swimming Pool
A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus swimming pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.
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Griffith University Aquatic Centre
Griffith University Aquatic Centre is one of the southside's best kept secrets. Located in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus, this peaceful public pool appeals to all ages – not just uni students.
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Pirate themed playground and beach cove in Palm Beach Parklands Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Palm Beach Parklands
This tucked away expanse of parkland on the cusp of Currumbin Creek is like the Gold Coast's very own pirate cove.
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Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich
Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best-kept secret
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