The Cayman Café experience begins the moment you walk through the door. Bright, colourful, and effortlessly sophisticated, their coastal-inspired design sets the tone for a space that feels like a mini holiday. Once you’re at ease, it’s time to indulge — with premium barista-made coffee, a fantastic range of light meals, and delicious cakes, including seasonal favourites and limited-edition treats. But if the sunshine is calling, take the Cayman experience with you. Their takeaway menu is perfect for families heading to the beach.
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Bill Thomson Park, Elanora
Bill Thomson Park at Elanora is very much loved by locals! With a medieval theme, you'll find plenty of turrets and bridges connecting the playground together to create one large castle. The playground is set in the middle of the parklands, which also includes a lake, basketball court, picnic shelter and public toilets.
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Jabiru Island Park & Phil Hill Environmental Reserve, Paradise Point
Jabiru Island Park and Phil Hill Environmental Park is a great place for a family outing that is all about getting back outdoors. Come prepared to get wet and sandy, pack your lunch and bring the bikes. There is so much to explore!
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Broadwater Parklands Rockpools, Southport
The Broadwater Parklands stretch across three kilometres of the Broadwater in Southport and is a much-loved community space. Splash at the Rockpools, jump on the Bouncy Pillow, check out the many playgrounds or just relax along the waterside, the Broadwater Parklands are popular any day of the week.
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Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens have something for everyone! Free to visit, you can smell, touch and taste plants in the Sensory Garden; discover butterfly friendly plants in the Butterfly Garden; check out the Bush Tucker gardens; grab a coffee in the cafe or let the kids play on the playground!
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Mulch Minion Trail 2025, Northern GC Canefields
The Minions are in town! The Mulch Minions, that is. If you're unfamiliar, the northern Gold Coast cane fields host a popular Mulch Minion Trail each September to coincide with school holidays and the cane harvest. In 2025 the trail will run from Monday 29 September - Monday 6 October. These cute creations can be found on the Exit 38 Tourism coordinated trail that takes you through Yatala, Stapylton, Alberton, Jacobs Well and Norwell.
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Food, Fun & Family Time These School Holidays
I've found a fab little high tea for the kids! Turn a simple outing into a family experience to remember, head down to Harbour Town Gold Coast where you can catch a movie at Reading Cinemas, play a few games at iPlay, then step into Cayman Café for a special Kids high tea and let the holiday vibe take over.
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Free School Holiday Fun at Tweed Mall
Calling all young artists! Let your child’s imagination run wild at Tweed Mall’s School Holiday “Little Picassos” Workshops. These fun and interactive sessions are the perfect way for kids to discover their inner artist. Best of all – every child will get to take home their very own masterpiece to proudly display!
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Macintosh Island Park, Main Beach
Macintosh Island Park is a real oasis in the midst of all the glitz and glamour of Main Beach! With big shady trees, cascading streams running through the park, pathways perfect for little ones to ride their bikes on, and many birds including the beautiful peacocks that are popular in their own right. You might even spot Big Foot!
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Kids Eat Free – Gold Coast
I've searched high and low and compiled a comprehensive list of all the kids eat free restaurants and cafes on the Gold Coast for you!
