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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

Brisbane is recognised as one of Australia's child-friendliest cities: from it's offerings in the arts (see our What's On For Kids in Brisbane section) to the abundance of open air spaces, fun kids parks and free outdoor activities and the year round climate to enjoy them.

Along with a spate of indoor options, including the brilliant free children's art centre at GOMA, the performing arts also get a look in with regular children's theatre, concerts and festival programs.

Eating out with young ones needn't be formulaic, with a decent helping of cafes and restaurants catering for families.

Plus, specialist shops for growing needs can help make the shopping experience memorable for the right reasons.

And, Brisbane is a top spot when it comes to kids birthday party venues and ideas to make their special day a memorable one.

We've got everything covered for kids in Brisbane in this section.

Tennyson

Queensland Tennis Centre

Play the grounds where tennis’s best have warmed up or given their all.

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Redcliffe

Rotary Park

This little gem of a playground for younger children is right on the beach just north of Redcliffe township

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Graceville

Simpsons Playground

On the cusp of Oxley Creek and Brisbane River is this secluded picturesque little playground with views to Indooroopilly Island

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Michelton

Teralba Park

Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green

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Kedron

Upper Kedron Recreation Ground

This fantastic recycle-themed kids playground is part of the larger Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve

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Brisbane City

Strike Bowling Bar

Tucked away amongst the fashion set in the Wintergarden, Strike is a kiddult's dream.

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Fortitude Valley

Rocksports Indoor Climbing

The raw interior of an old brick warehouse on the Valley fringe is the gritty setting for this rockclimbing outfit

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D'Aguilar National Park

Bellbird Grove Walk

One of the earliest bushwalking spots on the drive west from Brisbane, Bellbird Grove is also one of the most interesting

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Browns Plains

Berrinba Wetlands

This beautiful 80 ha wetland oasis is Logan's best kept secret and well worth the trip to experience

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Boondall Wetlands

Billai Dhagun Track

This other worldly level 2km walk, which starts from the informative Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, is an all encompassing snapshot of wetlands life

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Walk

Boombana Mt Nebo

A few minute’s drive from Jollys Lookout, Boombana is a an off road picnic area with a primitive open fire pit, amenities block and two very different walking tracks

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Walk Or Cycle

Bribie Island

A flat easy walk or cycle of about 7km return, this shady path hugs the seafront through a continuous parkland to the Bribie Island Bridge and beyond

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The Gap

Walkabout Creek Walk

Walkabout Creek walks consist of two bush tracks that originate at the Walkabout Creek Information Centre and car park

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Couple walking along foot and cycle path in Minnippi Parklands next to lagoon.

Walk Or Cycle

Carindale To Minnippi

One of Brisbane’s most charming walk/rides is buried in Eastern suburbia and leads to an ancient lagoon

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Moreton Bay

Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

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Graceville River Walk

Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history

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The 39 Steps

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Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

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