The Gold Coast is known for both the green and gold - the bush as well as the beach. Our children are very lucky to have many opportunities to connect with nature during play, exposing them to opportunities to be imaginative, creative and problem solve. Here is my round up of some great nature play destinations across the Gold Coast.
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Learn to ride bike tracks for Gold Coast kids
Across the Gold Coast we are lucky enough to have a number of parks with custom built learn to ride bike tracks, helping parents to teach their budding riders! These tracks are designed to expose children to road markings, signs, pedestrian crossings and hills while in the safety of a miniature streetscape, and are perfect for riding anything with wheels – trikes, bikes, skateboards, scooters and balance bikes. Here are the best learn to ride bike tracks for Gold Coast kids that you need to check out!
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Sindone Family Park, Varsity Lakes
The Sindone Family Park is such a fabulous neighbourhood park! With a tall tower for climbing four levels high, a mega slide and plenty of imaginative play options, we loved visiting this one. A see-saw and swing set can also be found in the shade covered playground, and the shop front is a hit with the younger kids.
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Kurrawa All Abilities Park, Broadbeach
Kurrawa All Abilities Playground is possibly the most popular fully-fenced playground on the Gold Coast! It's not hard to see why, spread over a huge area, full of big shady trees and packed with plenty of play elements, it is every kids delight!
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Lawnhill Drive Park, Nerang
Lawnhill Drive Park at Nerang sits near the Nerang Forest and is a starting point for some great trail walks. But for those not keen on the bushwalking, there is a fun little playground there too! With lots of swinging, climbing and ninja-type challenges, this park is great for those who like to climb.
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Our Summer Bucket List
I'm sharing our Family Summer Bucket List today, our go-to list of things we want to do over the Summer! Whenever we have a ‘what shall we do today’ moment, we can refer to our trusty list and tick something else off! Family Bucket Lists are a great way of getting through school holiday boredom, but also as a way of reminding us to stop and do some of the more simple things in life. Enjoy!
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Gilston Hall Park, Gilston
Gilston Hall Park is a very popular spot with the locals, and it's easy to see why. This beautiful nature play park spread out over many levels will capture imaginations, encourage exploration and lead to many new adventures!
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The Backyard, Coomera Westfield
The Backyard, Coomera Westfield is a game-changer in the way that shopping centres are catering to families. Think; bespoke play-zones for kids of all ages, an interactive water feature for water play, scooter track, BBQ facilities, picnic tables, hammocks and so much more.
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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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Broadwater Parklands Peninsula Playground, Southport
Everything about this playground epitomises a family day out on the Gold Coast! Gorgeous views over the broadwater, a calm swimming spot for the kids, shady picnic spots and an EPIC playground that has some of the most amazing pieces that I haven't seen before at any of our parks.
