Little minds are mesmerised by brightly coloured, tiny fluttering wings, so what better place for a little outing than the Gold Coast Butterflies Butterfly House!? At the Gold Coast Butterfly House you can spend time learning about the plants that provide natural habitats for butterflies and caterpillars, wander around the greenhouse spotting butterflies and even get up close and personal with the different life stages of the butterfly – egg, larva, pupa and adult.
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Pick Your Own Strawberries, Chambers Flat
August brings with it the start of strawberry season and what better way to enjoy those delicious red berries with your kids than heading along to the Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm for some Pick Your Own fun!
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Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park, Ipswich
Queens Park in Ipswich might be a bit of a drive from the Gold Coast, but it is worth it for the perfect weekend drive. Here you'll find a free (gold coin donation appreciated) nature centre packed with native animals to see, a great cafe and a huge playground.
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Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast
Planning a trip to Australia Zoo? I've summarised some top tips that will help to make your visit with toddlers, so much more enjoyable!
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AquaDuck Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
The iconic AquaDuck has been seen driving or cruising around Surfers Paradise for many years now. While it's touristy, don't let that stop you - it's really a great family day out!
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The Park at Coomera
The Park at Coomera Westfield is a great family friendly destination for a meal, but also for some fun! Dine in for lunch or dinner (kids eat free most nights), and be sure to get involved in a game of bowling or putt-putt!