Outdoor Adventures Activities for Kids in Brisbane
Brisbane's subtropical climate makes outdoor activity the default mode for school holidays. The Scenic Rim — an easy 90-minute drive — has waterfall hikes and swimming holes that reward the drive. Closer in, D'Aguilar National Park has marked trails and wildlife right on the edge of the suburbs. For urban outdoor time, South Bank's Parklands and the Riverwalk are free, shaded, and never dull.
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South Bank Parklands
Free inner-city beach, lagoon pool, and parklands on Brisbane's riverfront.
Elanda Point Canoe Company
Kayaking and canoe tours through the Noosa Everglades and Lake Cootharaba.
Thunderbird Park Tamborine Mountain
Flying foxes, ropes courses, and outdoor adventures in Gold Coast hinterland rainforest.
Aussie World Sunshine Coast
Classic Aussie family theme park with rides, mini golf, train, and the iconic Ettamogah Pub.
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park with 40+ rides, Tiger Island, and DreamWorks characters.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Gold Coast movie theme park with DC superheroes, thrill rides, and family shows.
Zoomers Adventure Park Bli Bli
Sunshine Coast family fun park with go-karts, mini golf, water slides, and bumper boats.
Cub Hub South Brisbane
Indoor soft play and café for kids up to 10, with baby zone and parent lounge in South Brisbane.
Kelsey Street Park (no. 41A)
Park & green space · Free entry
Meta3 VR Experience
Public playground · Free entry
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Park & green space · Free entry
McIlWraith Croquet Club - Lawn 1
Park & green space · Free entry
Hanlon Park / Bur'uda
Park & green space · Free entry
Barston Place
Park & green space · Free entry
Queen's Gardens
Park & green space · Free entry
Grey Gums Picnic Area
Park & green space · Free entry
Enchanted Forest
Public playground · Free entry
Post Office Square
Park & green space · Free entry
Anzac Square
Park & green space · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
Range View Picnic Area
Park & green space · Free entry
Simpson Falls Picnic Area
Park & green space · Free entry
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Park & green space · Free entry
Murray Spinaze Bushland
Park & green space · Free entry
Children’s Garden
Public playground · Free entry
Silky Oaks Picnic Area
Park & green space · Free entry
Indro Treehouse
Public playground · Free entry
Kidspace
Public playground · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
LEGO Education Learning Centre
Public playground · Free entry
Harmony Gardens Butterfly Magic Playspace
Public playground · Free entry
Kayes Rocks
Park & green space · Free entry
Parer Place
Park & green space · Free entry
E. E. McCormick Place
Park & green space · Free entry
Centenary Place
Park & green space · Free entry
Jessica Andrews Place
Public playground · Free entry
Biami Yumba
Public playground · Free entry
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