A lovely riverside playground in Chinderah with plenty to discover! Turnock Park has themed play equipment for ages 2–13, nature play, climbing, slides and hidden surprises, plus picnic shelters, BBQ facilities and toilets. And with Cubby Bakehouse right across the road, it’s an easy spot to pair with something to eat.
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SEALIFE Sunshine Coast
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is home to sharks, rays, penguins, seals and plenty of underwater exhibits, with an ocean tunnel, animal presentations, sensory room and indoor playground to explore.
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SparkLab, Queensland Museum
SparkLab at Queensland Museum is a hands-on science experience where kids can experiment, build, test and make things for themselves. With more than 40 interactive exhibits covering everything from light and sound to movement, water and air, it’s a fun addition to a day at the museum.
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The Historic Rivermill
Spend a family day at Historic Rivermill, where you can feed the turtles, meet the animals, explore the playground and enjoy horse riding beside the river. Add a picnic beneath the trees or lunch on the restaurant deck, and make a day of this relaxed riverside family experience.
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Boomerang Hills Putt Putt, Mudgeeraba
18 holes of putt putt, lush Hinterland scenery and a little friendly competition — Boomerang Hills in Mudgeeraba is a fun family day out, with breakfast and lunch available onsite to make a morning of it.
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Paradise Point Parklands Playground
Paradise Point Parklands is home to a fantastic playground with a huge climbing tower, slides, toddler play, an in-ground trampoline, balancing challenges and plenty of imaginative and discovery-based play — all set amongst leafy, shaded parklands.
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Summerland Farm, Alstonville
Spend a day at Summerland Farm in Alstonville, where kids can explore the Adventure Park, cool off in the water play area, meet the farm animals and hop aboard a tractor for a tour of the working farm. Add in delicious local produce, a beautiful farm setting and plenty of space to explore, and you've got a lovely family day out in the Northern Rivers.
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Little Oaks Ponies, Chinderah
Discover a hidden woodland escape in Chinderah where childhood magic comes to life. Little Oaks Ponies offers small-group nature play, bunny cuddles, animal encounters, mud kitchen adventures and imaginative outdoor fun — the perfect place for little adventurers to explore, create and connect away from the hustle and bustle.
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ArtVo Gold Coast
Looking for a family activity that's guaranteed to get everyone laughing? ArtVo Gold Coast is an immersive trick-art gallery at Robina Town Centre that lets you step inside incredible optical illusions, creating hilarious and mind-bending images that the whole family will love. Whether you're visiting with toddlers, teens or grandparents, it's a fun indoor activity that's perfect for any weather.
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Pirate Park, Palm Beach
Pirate Park at Palm Beach has long been a family favourite. Located within the Palm Beach Parklands, right on Currumbin Creek, you can easily spend the day here so be sure to pack the swimmers, a picnic blanket and a change of clothes!
