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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!

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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Bellbird Lookout Walk Binna Burra Lamington Park
Binna Burra
Bellbird Lookout Walk
This rewarding and easy hike in the Binna Burra section of Lamington Park has many vantage points to enjoy three stunning vistas
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Putt Putt and Junior Golf Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Kids Fun Golf Activities
Let loose on the putt putt course, learn to play golf in junior golf clinics or attend a school holiday golf camp at Victoria Park
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Redland Bay Walk
Walk
Redland Bay
One of Brisbane bayside’s most beautiful walks, this Redland Bay path features tiny red sand beaches and stunning island views
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Major Dirtbox Yatala
Yatala
Major Dirtbox
Major Dirtbox is an Australian first – a unique fantasy playground for grown-ups (and teens) where they get to operate heavy duty machinery on a construction site
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Newport Waterside Park
Newport
Newport Waterside Park
Newport Waterside Park is a super state of the art sand-based playground on the Newport waterfront, that comes with its own al fresco shipping container café
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Splash'n'Play Water Park South Ripley
South Ripley
Splash'n'play Water Park
Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West
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Tivoli Drive-In Theatre
Ipswich
Tivoli Drive-In
Tivoli Drive-In Theatre, a 40 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD or 7 minutes from Ipswich, provides affordable old-fashioned fun
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Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Jindalee
Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.
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Outlook Park Park Ridge
Park Ridge
Outlook Park
Logan locals have yet another top park and playground to explore Outlook Park, perfectly positioned in Park Ridge.
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Cedar Creek Pool
Samford
Cedar Creek Rock Pools
Spend an afternoon with the bellbirds and kookaburras at the rock pools of Cedar Creek, just ten minutes drive past Samford
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Redcliffe
Aqua Warrior
Aqua Warrior is Redcliffe’s mammoth inflatable water park located near Clontarf’s Pelican Park
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Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
Strawberry Farm
Chambers Flat
The time is ripe for strawberry picking with some of the juiciest, sweetest strawberries found just forty minutes from Brisbane
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Orion Lagoon Springfield
Springfield
Orion Lagoon
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
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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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Leslie Patrick Playground Arana Hills
Arana Hills
Leslie Patrick Playground
Leslie Patrick Playground is a colorful children's play area covered in soft, white sand. It is just the place to take children who love to dig - families can bring their own
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