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5 Best Free Pools for Kids

around Brisbane

Here's five fantastic natural and man-made pools around Brisbane where kids can swim for free:

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

people swimming in Wynnum Wading Pool in summer.

This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community

Enoggera Dam, Brisbane’s heritage-listed water reservoir dating from 1866, is The Gap’s bush water playground and one of Walkabout Creek’s leading attractions.

Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.

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

People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe

This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter

From May 14

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC

May 15

Blue

Getting older is inevitable but growing up takes courage

May 16-Jun 1

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 17-19

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane

May 17

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes

This Weekend May 10-12