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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This family and pooch-friendly holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled adventure park

Brisbane is recognised as one of Australia's child-friendliest cities: from it's offerings in the arts (see our What's On For Kids in Brisbane section) to the abundance of open air spaces, fun kids parks and free outdoor activities and the year round climate to enjoy them.

Along with a spate of indoor options, including the brilliant free children's art centre at GOMA, the performing arts also get a look in with regular children's theatre, concerts and festival programs.

Eating out with young ones needn't be formulaic, with a decent helping of cafes and restaurants catering for families.

Plus, specialist shops for growing needs can help make the shopping experience memorable for the right reasons.

And, Brisbane is a top spot when it comes to kids birthday party venues and ideas to make their special day a memorable one.

We've got everything covered for kids in Brisbane in this section.

Scarborough

Scarborough Beach Park

Beautiful Scarborough Park is not just home to a train and pirate playground but also a giant jumping pillow, a grove of cotton trees to climb plus the Gollum Tree

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Toowong

Anzac Park

A rolling expanse of hills form the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it.

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Priestdale

Underwood Park

This south side expanse of park and wetlands has a multitude of attractions within its vast space

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Victoria Pt

Wh Yeo Park

One of the few waterfront bayside parks with a sandy beach suitable for paddling, WH Yeo is a lovely flat stretch of green with views

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Red Hill

Woolcock Park

A peaceful family friendly park nestled in a green hollow on the Ithaca Creek bike route, this is especially suited to those with small children and not just because there are no nearby traffic temptations.

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South Bank

Streets Beach

The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it.

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Albion

Breakfast Creek Hotel & Pub

A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals because of the Spanish Steakhouse first and its tropical beer garden second but a visit should definitely include both

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Brighton

Eclectea

This charming vintage tapas & wine bar is worth a detour if anywhere in the Sandgate region or as a whistle stop on the tourist route to Redcliffe

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The Gap

The Gap Tavern

Perched on a hill at the base of a disused 19th century granite quarry is this family friendly destination

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Que Huong restaurant's huge dining room and balcony full of people

Darra

Que Huong Vietnamese Restaurant

Enjoy mountainous portions of homey Vietnamese and Chinese food at rock bottom prices

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Milton

Polish Club

Club Polonia is the place to go for traditional Polish cuisine, beers and vodka

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South Brisbane

QAG Cafe

A tranquil haven to refresh and recharge after taking in the beauty of the Queensland Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions

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Ashgrove

Milk Bar Cafe

Go for a trip down memory lane at this cute old-school milk bar in leafy Ashgrove

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Camp Hill

In A Pickle

On the site of an old butcher shop in the picturesque Martha St shopping strip is this natty little cafe/catering nook

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Toowong

Corner Store Cafe

Corner Store Cafe in Toowong occupies the shell of an old store and still stocks some grocery staples in its front room

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Samford

Ferny Grove Rail Trail

Of all the country's rail trails, this one distinguishes itself with an infamous and tragic history.

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