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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!

Brisbane

Best Kids Parks West

For the best kids parks in the western suburbs, check out this list.
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Best Kids Parks Brisbane's North

If you are in the north area of Brisbane, check out this list of the best kids parks in your proximity.
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Ascot Park
Ascot
Ascot Park
This colourful playground and heritage parkland features a 1930s bandstand rotunda with adjacent BBQ facilities
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UQ Playground St Lucia
St Lucia
UQ Playground
This state of the art all abilities playground is knowledge-themed and features a flying fox, towers and interactive fun zones
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Orion Mega Playground
Springfield Central
Orion Mega Playground
Orion Mega Playground is an adventure wonderland for children of all ages and abilities, located opposite Orion Lagoon
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Pirate Ship Park Flagstone
Flagstone
Pirate Ship Park
Pirate Ship Park is an adventure playground featuring Australia’s first mammoth “Intrepid” ship
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Pallara Park
Pallara Central
Pallara Park
Pallara Park is Australia's first feng shui playground, with an open air ping pong table, a sensory-based reflexology walk, hand ball court
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Kumbartcho
Eatons Hill
Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Fairytale Village
Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a northside Brisbane haven for native flora and fauna, featuring a secret fairytale village
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Cougal Cascades Springbrook National Park Currumbin Valley
Currumbin Valley
Cougal Cascades
A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk
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Buxton Park Yarrabilba
Yarrabilba
Buxton Park
Tucked away in residential Yarrabilba, this spectacular park is quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen before
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Carindale Recreation Reserve
Carindale
Carindale Recreation Reserve
Conveniently located less than a kilometre from Westfield Carindale, this leafy, space-themed park is the perfect tonic for shopped-out kids
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North Lakes Environmental Park Woodside
Environmental Park
North Lakes
North Lakes Environmental Park is like a mini-Kakadu in Brisbane - a protected wetland eco-system home to 29 species of native birds
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Kianawah Road Park Wynnum West
Wynnum West
Kianawah Road Park
Twin flying foxes are just one of the many reasons why it’s worth making the drive out to Kianawah Road Park in Wynnum West
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Naughty Little Kids Farm Tours, Peak Crossing
Farm Tours
Naughty Little Kids
Naughty Little Kids Farm opens on Sundays for goat feeding and milking, a petting zoo and goats milk gelato
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Best All Abilities Playgrounds In Seq

When it comes to finding playgrounds that are easily accessible and with fun equipment for kids of all abilities, here are eight of the best in South East Queensland:
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White Rock, Spring Mountain Conservation Park
Spring Mountain Conservation Park
White Rock Hike
The hike to majestic White Rock in Spring Mountain Conservation Park is approximately 6 km return and is great for the whole family
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Dusty the Musical

Dusty the Musical - In Concert

Dusty The Musical - In Concert is the celebration of the extraordinary life of British icon, Dusty Springfield.
Jun 5 - 8
Park Vibes enrty cart Victoria-Park-Barrambin

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Saturday June 7
Jun 7
Crowd of people at Careers & Employment Expo

Careers & Employment Expo

Find career opportunities for all ages at the Careers & Employment Expo
Jun 12-14
Clydesdale horses heads

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah
Jun 14-15
Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Experience the magic of a European winter in Brisbane
Jun 14
Performers on stage at Moreton Bay Pridefest

Moreton Bay PrideFest

Get ready to slay because PrideFest is back baby
Jun 14
People raising glass of rum

Rumolution 2025

Rumolution brings together the best rum producers & rum lovers!
Jun 14
RACQ MotorFest 2025

RACQ MotorFest 2025

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out
Jun 15
Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

Pop-Up Pooch Party

Paws up Brisbane! It’s a Pop-Up Pooch Party!
Jun 15
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Winter by the Water Sheraton Gold Coast
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Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package
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Winter By the Water Sheraton
Harry Potter Forbidden Forest
COMING UP

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What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane
Redlands Wellington Point
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Redlands Coast

With the glorious sunshine days of autumn and winter upon us, there's never been a better time to visit the beautiful Redlands Coast
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Redlands Coast
The monster returns to QPAC
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