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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.

Brookfield

Brookfield General Store

This quintessential country store and cafe in Brisbane's west serves up warm hospitality, great coffee and hearty meals - all in a picturesque rural setting

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Mt Cotton

Laser Skirmish

Laser Skirmish Mount Cotton offers family fun in the great outdoors, playing laser tag with Redland’s natural bushland as the battlefield

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Park

Karawatha Forest

Karawatha Forest Park boasts Queensland's first nature play space, Brisbane City Council's only environment education centre on the southside.

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Herston

Victoria Park Bistro

A top dining destination for foodies and families, Victoria Bark Bistro also boasts city skyline views, putt putt and lawn games

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Manly West

Banter Coffee House

Banter Coffee House is an absolute gem of a café tucked away in Manly West - the go-to for what is arguably the best food and coffee on the bayside.

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Coorparoo

The Eva St Privateer

The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.

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Ipswich

Tivoli Drive-In

Tivoli Drive-In Theatre, a 40 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD or 7 minutes from Ipswich, provides affordable old-fashioned fun

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Jindalee

Jindalee Boat Ramp Park

Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.

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Park Ridge

Outlook Park

Logan locals have yet another top park and playground to explore Outlook Park, perfectly positioned in Park Ridge.

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Jindalee

Piggy Back Cafe

Piggy Back Cafe, located in a suburban shopping strip in Jindalee, is a welcome addition to the south west's cafe scene

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Samford

Cedar Creek Rock Pools

Spend an afternoon with the bellbirds and kookaburras at the rock pools of Cedar Creek, just ten minutes drive past Samford

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Redcliffe

Aqua Warrior

Aqua Warrior is Redcliffe’s mammoth inflatable water park located near Clontarf’s Pelican Park

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Lawnton

Laserzone

Laserzone makes a fantastic all ages escape from the every day - a mega indoor fantasy land

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Samford

Cafe Lagarto

Cafe Lagarto provides an excellent excuse to relax by the fountains and flowers at the Samford Lifestyle Centre

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Strawberry Farm

Chambers Flat

The time is ripe for strawberry picking with some of the juiciest, sweetest strawberries found just forty minutes from Brisbane

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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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