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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!

Wizard of Oz precinct at Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World
Wizard of Oz Precinct
Warner Bros. Movie World's hotly anticipated new attraction is the world first Wizard of Oz precinct, featuring 2 themed family friendly coasters
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Wynnum Water park
Wynnum
Wynnum Water Park
This seafront water park features whale-themed aquativity, a 1930's tidal pool, sandy beach and more
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people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.
Wynnum
Wynnum Wading Pool
This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
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playground inside Charlish Park Suttons Beach Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Charlish Park
Charlish Park is an idyllic Norfolk Pine shaded beachfront park at the edge of Suttons Beach.
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People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Settlement Cove Lagoon
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
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Slippery slide at Riverside Green Playground South Bank
South Bank
Riverside Green Playground
Riverside Green, South Bank's most popular playground, is a magnet for kids, with river and city views
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Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground
Sherwood
Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground
A state of the art nature-inspired play space has been added to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum
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Loganholme
Alexander Clark Park
This fantastic park south of Brisbane features a massive 5 metre high koala play tower with a tunnel slide, firepole and climbing wall
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Bradbury Park
Kedron
Bradbury Park
A popular northside park has just been upgraded to include a unique playscape unlike any other in Brisbane
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Dig It Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Dig It
Kids get the chance to take the driver’s seat and operate their own mini-excavator at Australia's first park for kids
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Child playing in playground, Archerfield Wetlands District Park
Durack
Archerfield Wetlands District Park
The 4 ha of nature-based parkland features a large adventure play space and water play area, a youth hub with basketball court
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Nature Playgrounds around Brisbane

Kids can get amongst nature and keep it real at these nature play parks around Brisbane
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Nocturnal Tours
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Nocturnal Tours
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine
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Gnomes under free in Fairy Garden, Kumbartcho

Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

Brisbane's most enchanted playgrounds, from Harry Potter themed playgrounds and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge,
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Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda, Stones Corner
Stones Corner
Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda
An inner-city concrete jungle has been transformed into a vibrant urban oasis with the rejuvenation of Hanlon Park
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TopStroke Mini Golf Oxley
Oxley
TopStroke Mini Golf
A unique, professionally-designed 18-hole mini golf course that has recently opened at Oxley Golf Club
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Highland Cows CelticFest

CelticFest

CelticFest Warwick invites you to #GetYourCountryCelticOn at Queensland’s biggest Celtic festival
Oct 4-5

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA
Until Oct 18, 2026
Poster of The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash
Oct 7-19
Queensland Chamber Orchestra on stage at Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured
Oct 9
Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program
Oct 9-12
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
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Picnic at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best
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Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse
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Brisbane Writers Festival 2025
Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend
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This Weekend Oct 3-6
People seated on lawn at Night Feast
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2025
People at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
MUST SEE

Recovered Futures Art Exhibition

A huge exhibition showcasing 300 stunning works from more than 217 artists with lived mental health experience is taking over King George Square
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Recovered Futures
Stage at The Long Sunset
HOT TICKET

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back - and this year it’s setting up camp in Boonah for 3 unforgettable days
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The Long Sunset
Indoor equipment at Jungle Adventure Play
THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane
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September School Holidays 2025
The Summit Restaurant
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50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
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