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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!

Stoneleigh Reserve Park Logan

Stoneleigh Reserve Park

South East Queensland's cute, farm-themed playground and park is located south of Brisbane

Riaweena Street Playground

Riaweena St Playground

Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.

Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Dreamworld, Tiger Island

Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills

Griffith University Aquatic Centre

Griffith University Aquatic Centre is one of the southside's best kept secrets. Located in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus, this peaceful public pool appeals to all ages – not just uni students.

Pirate themed playground and beach cove in Palm Beach Parklands Gold Coast

Palm Beach Parklands

This tucked away expanse of parkland on the cusp of Currumbin Creek is like the Gold Coast's very own pirate cove.

Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre

Ipswich Nature Centre

This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best kept secret.

Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton

Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green

Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle

Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists

Brisbane river and gum trees Graceville

Graceville River Walk

Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history

Lake Samsonvale and bush on edge of Bullocky Rest park.

Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around

Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton

On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.

Kalinga Park

The showcase family friendly park on the northside, Kalinga’s drawcards are many.

Minnippi Parklands

These beautiful lush hectares of meadowland have at their heart one of the rare surviving lagoons from pre-settlement days.

Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton

Northshore Riverside Park

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family

Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.

Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.

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The Holiday in Concert

Experience the much-loved romcom 'The Holiday' with live orchestra

A Cracker Kransky Christmas QPAC

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters!

Ballet Theatre Queensland, Snow White

Snow White

A beloved fairytale will come to life on stage

The Broadway sensation lands in Brisbane!