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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
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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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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

Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and … a kangaroo!
Jul 8 & 9
Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025!
Jul 11-13
Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
July 09-12
Wuthering Heights

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
Jul 19
Brief Encounter, QPAC

Brief Encounter

Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
July 19
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Jul 20
Clancestry artwork

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program
Jul 23-Aug 10
Clancestry - The Visitors

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 23-26
Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
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