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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!

Trevena Glen Animal Farm Mt Samson
Mt Samson
Trevena Glen Animal Farm
Trevena Glen provides an ideal opportunity for Brisbane families to experience life on a working animal farm
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Railway Playground Milton
Milton
Milton Railway Playground
Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with
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Stoneleigh Reserve Park Logan
Logan Reserve
Stoneleigh Reserve Park
South East Queensland's cute, farm-themed playground and park is located south of Brisbane
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Daisy Hill Koala Centre, Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a dedicated koala education centre located in Daisy Hill Conservation Park south of Brisbane
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Riaweena Street Playground
The Gap
Riaweena St Playground
Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.
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Passengers riding model steam train Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Grandchester
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
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Lobley Park Ipswich
Ipswich
Lobley Park
Located ten minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Churchill, aeronautical themed Lobley Park is one of Ipswich’s most popular parks.
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City Botanic Gardens Playground
Cbd
City Botanic Gardens Playground
Brisbane city's enchanted playground can be found in the city’s oldest park – the City Botanic Gardens
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Dreamworld, Tiger Island
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills
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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.
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Pirate themed playground and beach cove in Palm Beach Parklands Gold Coast
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.
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Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich
Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best kept secret.
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Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton
Michelton
Teralba Park
Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green
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Moreton Bay
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
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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
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Bulimba River St Park
Bulimba
Bulimba Riverside Park
With cross-river views to Teneriffe, this wide open green space has a playground, dog offleash area and BBQs
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