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Logan Gardens Water Park

Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park, featuring a toddler's water table, 10 totem poles and so much more

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Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park, featuring a toddler's water table, 10 totem poles and so much more

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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.

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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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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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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Dreamworld, Tiger Island

Dreamworld

Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills
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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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Lake Samsonvale and bush on edge of Bullocky Rest park.
Joyner

Bullocky Rest

Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around
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Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton
Milton

Gregory Park

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.
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Kalinga Park
Clayfield

Kalinga Park

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

Minnippi Parklands

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

New Farm Park

The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more
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Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton
Hamilton

Northshore Riverside Park

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
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Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.
Ipswich

Queens Park

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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Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook

Riverdale Park

The popular southside park has recently been upgraded to include a fantastic, new dinosaur-themed playground
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Scarborough Beach Park, Moreton Bay
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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Walkabout Creek

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

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

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC
May 15
Blue, La Boite Theatre

Blue

Getting older is inevitable but growing up takes courage
May 16-Jun 1
Brookfield Show

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane
May 17-19
Dawn French

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
May 17
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet will come to life on stage in this breathtaking ballet
May 17-18
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EDITOR'S PICK

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
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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
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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
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This Weekend May 10-12
COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From an iconic motor fest and writers festival to Bangarra Dance, Elvis on stage and a German lantern fest, here's what's on in June
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What's On in June 2024
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha lunches, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
Mother's Day Gifts

Rosalie Gourmet Market

This gourmet market is a one-stop shop for Mother's Day, with an array of gifts for mums from beautiful blooms & boutique chocolates to
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Rosalie Gourmet Market
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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