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outdoor kids activities

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

Family on path at Brisbane Park

Pump Tracks to Ninja Courses: Brisbane's Family Parks

Looking for a new park to keep the kids entertained on weekends or during the next school holidays?

Family at entrance of Tivoli Park

The grand opening of Greenbanks stunning new Tivoli Park will be celebrated with a ‘Covella Hoedown’ themed event

Wynnum Water park

Wynnum Water Park

This seafront water park features whale-themed aquativity, a 1930's tidal pool, sandy beach and more

people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.

Wynnum Wading Pool

This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community

playground inside Charlish Park Suttons Beach Redcliffe

Charlish Park is an idyllic Norfolk Pine shaded beachfront park at the edge of Suttons Beach.

People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon 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.

Riverside Green Playground

Riverside Green, South Bank's most popular playground, is a magnet for kids, with river and city views

Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground

Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground

A state of the art nature-inspired play space has been added to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum

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

Nature at Play

Nature at Play is the ultimate outdoor learning resource for families, carers and educators

Bradbury Park

A popular northside park has just been upgraded to include a unique playscape unlike any other in Brisbane

Dig It Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain

Kids get the chance to take the driver’s seat and operate their own mini-excavator at Australia's first park for kids

Child playing in playground, Archerfield Wetlands District Park

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

Nature Playgrounds around Brisbane

Kids can get amongst nature and keep it real at these nature play parks around Brisbane

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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Penn & Teller Concert Hall QPAC

Penn & Teller

Arguably the world’s most famous magicians, Penn & Teller are coming to Brisbane

Cast of Sister Act on stage

Sister Act

The most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, will debut in Brisbane

Actors in The Wharf Review QPAC

The Wharf Revue: The End of the Wharf as We Know It

The Wharf Revue is returning to QPAC's Playhouse for its last show – ever!

Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025

A Must See Ballet hits Brisbane!

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