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  • Bikes & wheels,  Playgrounds

    Deodar Park, Burleigh Waters

    June 10, 2025

    With a total of 7 slides, including a mega slide, Deodar Park at Burleigh Waters is a dream come true for those who love a slide! There are activities at every turn including a flying fox, swings, see saw, balance rope and fenced BMX pump track.

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  • Free to do,  Holiday Guide,  Parenting

    Winter bucket list for Gold Coast families

    June 4, 2025

    Winter on the Gold Coast doesn't mean that the fun stops. With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this mini-bucket list! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!

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  • Playgrounds

    Pat Fagan Park, Rainbow Bay

    May 28, 2025

    This vibrant playground is inspired by our surf lifesavers and designed to let the kids act out their surf lifesaving dreams! With a three storey Surf Rescue Tower, dune buggy and a surf shop, there is plenty here to play with.

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  • Eating out,  Family life

    Coomera Lodge, Oxenford

    May 25, 2025

    The Coomera Lodge at Oxenford has long been an institution, and you only need to visit over a weekend to see this place is still extremely popular. With indoor and outdoor dining options, you'll find most families outside by the large fenced playground.

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  • Attractions,  Nature play

    Skywalk Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain

    May 14, 2025

    The Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk offers a unique yet family friendly way to explore the beautiful rainforest canopy. A 1.5km walk, it combines 300m of steel bridges, with forest floor trails and the highlight - a 40m cantilever bridge sitting 30m above the forest floor!

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  • Eating out

    Kids Eat Free – Gold Coast

    April 27, 2025

    I've searched high and low and compiled a comprehensive list of all the KIDS EAT FREE options on the Gold Coast for you!

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  • Family life,  Parenting

    Family friendly ways to commemorate ANZAC Day

    April 24, 2025

    With ANZAC Day on 25 April, RSL Australia has shared some great ways to commemorate ANZAC Day as a family, regardless of the age of your children. These are all easy, affordable and kid-friendly ideas to help you pay your respects to our veterans.

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  • Eating out,  Family life

    14 kid-friendly cafes for your next coffee catch up!

    April 22, 2025

    Looking for the perfect spot to catch up with a friend over coffee while the kids are also kept happy? I’ve got you covered! Here are 14 cafes to try, where you can sit and chat while the kids play close by!

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  • Animals,  Family adventures,  Scenic Rim

    Naughty Little Kids, Peak Crossing

    April 16, 2025

    Naughty Little Kids is one of the best animal farm tours I have ever been on! Located in Peak Crossing, just outside of Ipswich, you'll find this goat dairy farm running exceptional, family-friendly tours every weekend and school holidays.

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  • Bikes & wheels,  Fenced Playgrounds,  Playgrounds,  Water play

    Greenheart Robina Parklands, Robina

    April 15, 2025

    This epic adventure playground is a fully-fenced play area, catering for all ages from toddler to late-primary children. There is water play, mega slides, trampolines, a bike track, toddler play and a cafe! Parents will love the great open space that is still easy to supervise, plentiful seating options and toilets!

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Ashton Circus is coming to the Gold Coast these sc Ashton Circus is coming to the Gold Coast these school holidays, and I've got a Double Pass to GIVEAWAY to the Opening Night! @ashton_entertainment will set up their Big Top at Broadwater Parklands from 27 June until 13 July, and this is one school holiday activity the whole family will love. Each show promises unforgettable fun, daring stunts and magical moments under the Big Top! With a range of ticket categories and prices available, be sure to book your show now and don't miss out! For your chance to win a Double Pass to the Ashton Circus opening night show on Friday 27 June at 7pm, all you have to do is follow @mrslardeedah and @ashton_entertainment, tag your school holiday bestie and tell me your favourite circus act! Giveaway closes Monday 16 June at 5pm and the winner will be chosen at random. Don't click on any links or give your details to anyone!! Winner will be tagged in this original post and requested to contact Mrs Lardeedah by DM. [Gifted]
Is your appetite as big as Godzilla? At @harajukug Is your appetite as big as Godzilla? At @harajukugyoza you can party like you're in Japan and say “konnichiwa” to your favourite Japanese dishes for just $88! They've recently launched their Bottomless Banquet, where you feast on a set banquet of their famous gyoza and share plates, while you sip on bottomless cocktails and Japanese craft beer! It's perfect for groups of all sizes & occasions. We were treated to a range of gyoza and seasonal greens to get us started, then tasted the most delicious cauliflower karrage, Beef tataki and rice, and finished it all off with lamb ribs and miso corn ribs. You’ll leave feeling like a sumo wrestler, the food is that good! We absolutely loved sampling the range of sake and plum wine inspired cocktails too. @harajukugyoza is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week at @theoasisbroadbeach. [Invited]
Do your kids love slides? Then this playground is Do your kids love slides? Then this playground is for them!! We revisited Deodar Park in Burleigh Waters the other day and it still packs a punch! Shade covered, this small playground packs a lot in, with activities at every turn suitable for a range of ages. Climbing opportunities, a flying fox, interactive panels, swings, a see saw, balance rope and tunnels – the kids will have so much fun. There is a large grassed area beside which allows for dogs off leash, as well as a basket ball court. Alongside the playground is a fenced BMX pump track – during the week this is perfect for little ones to have a go, but on weekends it does get very busy and is more suited to older children who are more confident riders. The park has a few picnic tables and a drinking fountain, but unfortunately there are no toilet facilities.
Step into a winter wonderland as @paradiseresortgc Step into a winter wonderland as @paradiseresortgc transforms for their first-ever Snow & Glow Winter Party! As the sun sets, a festive hub of glowing lights, live entertainment, and immersive igloo activations comes to life. Indulge in delicious delights at the Candyland Cabin including Popcorn, churros, a chocolate fountain, mulled wine and marshmallows for toasting. Get hands-on in the winter creations studio with free snow making sessions, and capture your festive dance moves on video with the 360 camera. Don't miss the silent disco party with snow and fog machines, special character appearances, a fun circus show starring Rhett Superstar and a family friendly interactive game show! Held on select Friday nights throughout June and July, this magical event brings the sparkle and excitement of the winter season to life. Locals can grab a ticket for $20 and join in the fun for the night. Or make a weekend of it with @paradiseresortgc Stay and Save packages! Children 0-2years are FREE. [Invited]
Winter is here and it's one of my fave seasons to Winter is here and it's one of my fave seasons to experience the Gold Coast! Soak up the winter vibes and enjoy our not-so-chilly winter with some of these family-friendly, fun activities across the GC. How many will you do? •Dine under the stars in your own igloo. @coomeralodgehotel has bookings available all winter! Fire up the fire pit and roast marshmallows. Choose to stay home for this one, or head to @robinapavilion_  @gardenkitchenbar_gc or @sirrometwines for their Winter fire pit packages. Take a EuroSummer Vacay without leaving the country at @hopeislandtavern They even have kids pizza making classes! An early night fall means more time to take a night time stroll through @astralumina_gc at @currumbinsanctuary . A quick trip up the M1 to Mt Gravatt Showgrounds and the kids can play in the snow at @snow4kids Show season is here and the Gold Coast will host the @mudgeerabashow these school holidays. Experience the taste of Winter with great local food and wines. @summerland_farm Winter Food Festival is family-friendly and a great day out. The leaves have finally started to fall, so take a Crunchy Leaf Walk through the red, yellow and orange leaves at @tmbotanicgardens. Get your Snow & Glow on at @paradiseresortgc Winter Party every Friday night, open to guests and locals! Whales have begun their winter migration, so jump on a @seaworldcruises whale watching tour or simply try your luck with the view from Point Danger, Kirra, Burleigh Heads or Miami Hill. Darkness at 5pm means it is even easier to take the kids to the @yataladriveintheatre! Grab the blankets, pack a thermos and rug up in your winter woolies and grab a movie before bedtime. The annual @dreamworldau Winter Fest is back – don’t miss out on the chance to go ice skating, tobogganing and enjoy winter warming food and drink.
Looking for a fun and different rainy day or schoo Looking for a fun and different rainy day or school holiday activity? Slide on your glasses and step into the future of wildlife adventures at @hologramzoo_surfersparadise! Located at Surfers Paradise, here you can choose from three different holographic Wildlife Tours in Asia, Africa or Australia. For the dino lovers, there is also a Dinosaur Discovery tour you can do! At @hologramzoo_surfersparadise, all of the animals are made out of laser light. They look real and act alive, but you can put your hand straight through them. You’ll walk through different screens and interact with holographic animals while learning about their behaviours and habitats. If you’ve got little ones be sure to ask staff about any potential jump scares, just in case! Each wildlife tour takes about 30 minutes to do, and then you can spend some time snapping pictures in the greenscreen photobooth at the end of your visit. Make sure to add the @hologramzoo_surfersparadise to your school holiday bucket list, or keep it up your sleeve for the next rainy weekend! [Invited]
The playground at Pat Fagan Park at Rainbow Bay ha The playground at Pat Fagan Park at Rainbow Bay has now opened! Replacing the swings that have been there for many years, this vibrant new playground is inspired by our surf lifesavers and designed to let the kids act out their surf lifesaving dreams! With a three storey Surf Rescue Tower, dune buggy and a surf shop, there is plenty here to play with. While the mega slide might be a bit much for the little ones, there is also a small slide, swings, and the tower is easily accessible with a staircase as well as rock climbing wall and net tunnel. The old swings haven't been completely lost - a new set of swings with basket and parent & child swing are also great additions. A couple of things to be mindful of: the playground has astroturf under foot. Today on a sunny (almost) winter's day, it was tolerable to walk on barefoot. I will be curious to see how this goes in the peak of summer, and whether it becomes too hot - so be aware! Also, this park is located right on Marine Parade (at the intersection with Ward Street). It does feel a bit too close for comfort, and the only divider is a sandstone block retaining wall (I've captured a bit of this in my reel). I'd really like to see a fence along the roadside of the playground, just to ensure the safety of everyone. Hopefully this might be a future addition if feedback from the community is the same. The always popular question, yes, there are toilets! About a 100m walk you'll find a full toilet block. Also, pack the swimmers and hit up the beach while you're there. Street parking is available, but limited, especially on weekends.
Is your inner mermaid calling?? Then the @mermaidd Is your inner mermaid calling?? Then the @mermaiddiveacademy is for you! Located right here on the Gold Coast, they cater to anyone wanting to be a mermaid for a day. On 5 June they’re hosting their next adults Mermaid Experience. This is a whimsical 3hr class for adults that includes use of all tails and accessories! It’s a fun and supportive environment for all levels, and you’ll walk away with a professional mermaid photo to treasure and underwater footage of your mermaid adventure. If this sounds like fun to you, be sure to book in now so you don’t miss out! All bookings that mention Mrs Lardeedah will also receive a $50 voucher to use on any mermaid class or party services! Check out @mermaiddiveacademy for your birthday parties, mermaid classes, and corporate events. [AD]
Did you know you can dine inside an igloo, right h Did you know you can dine inside an igloo, right here on the Gold Coast? This winter, head to the @coomeralodgehotel for an evening under fairy lights in your own special winter wonderland. While Brisbane might have us tipped with their fancy Customs House Riverside igloo dining, this option is much closer to home, and family friendly – with no booking fees or minimum spends required! Set along one side of the Coomera Lodge outdoor dining area, there are 6 igloos available for two sittings each night. Pick the kid-friendly 5pm slot and take in the sunset over the Coomera River, before night falls and the fairy lights start to twinkle. Coomera Lodge also has a huge outdoor dining space with live music stage, and an open air playground that is hugely popular on weekends. Each igloo caters for 6 people and is comfortably decked out to snuggle in as the temperature drops. Order from the Bistro menu, or pick from the winter wonderland chefs specials each night. Kids meals are just $10. This is such a fun dining experience and my kids loved the novelty of having our own special igloo to hide away in. One tip – bring some mozzie repellent, like most Gold Coast spots right now as soon as the sun sets they’re out in force!
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  • Jun 10, 2025 Deodar Park, Burleigh Waters
  • Jun 04, 2025 Winter bucket list for Gold Coast families
  • May 28, 2025 Pat Fagan Park, Rainbow Bay
  • May 25, 2025 Coomera Lodge, Oxenford
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