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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 and markets 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.

Babysitters in Brisbane - KIDDO App

Kiddo App is the new and effective way to find a good babysitter near you at the click of a button

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Dreamworld

Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills

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The Gap

Walkabout Creek Cafe

The Gap's Walkabout Creek Cafe, located at the gateway to D'Aguilar National Park, has a weekend lunch menu that hits the spot

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QUT Gardens Point

The Cube

The Cube, a must visit for young science fans, is one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning & display spaces

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Lytton

Fort Lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.

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North Ipswich

The Workshops Rail Museum

Whether you have the slightest interest in things that run on tracks or not, this national treasure of a museum is must-visit.

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Bowen Hills

Fame Theatre

The classic fairy tales such as Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella etc are performed on a never ending loop in this gritty looking stalwart of youth theatre.

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Michelton

Teralba Park

Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green

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Brisbane City

Strike Bowling Bar

Tucked away amongst the fashion set in the Wintergarden, Strike is a kiddult's dream.

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Fortitude Valley

Rocksports Indoor Climbing

The raw interior of an old brick warehouse on the Valley fringe is the gritty setting for this rockclimbing outfit

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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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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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indoor lap pool and lanes with giant tv screen

Chandler

Brisbane Aquatic Centre

The sporting legacy of the 1982 Commonwealth Games is still going strong as the Sleeman Sports Complex

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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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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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Clayfield

Kalinga Park

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

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