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  • Free to do,  Playgrounds

    Shopping Centre playgrounds and kids clubs on the Gold Coast

    August 21, 2023

    Looking for a shopping centre with a playground on the Gold Coast? These Gold Coast shopping centres are family friendly centres with playgrounds and kids clubs designed to occupy the kids so you can shop, dine and play.

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  • Bikes & wheels,  Playgrounds

    Bellinger Park, Pacific Pines

    August 20, 2023

    Bellinger Park at Pacific Pines is a perfect playground for the younger kids, with easy access equipment and a cute little trike track too!

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  • Family adventures,  Playgrounds

    Roma Park, Isle of Capri

    August 7, 2023

    Roma Park at Isle of Capri is a fun park for climbing! With two playgrounds - a new, modern one and an older one that was kept following an upgrade - there is a lot here for varying age groups. Roma Park is also home to a sports field, with an outdoor gym too.

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  • Attractions,  Free to do,  Nature play,  Playgrounds,  Water play

    Home of the Arts (HOTA), Surfers Paradise

    June 19, 2023

    HOTA is the Gold Coast's home for all things creative! Formally known as Home of the Arts, HOTA is a cultural precinct bringing people together. Here you can experience shows in the theatres, performances on the outdoor stage, exhibitions in the Gallery, immersive events, workshops and more. If the arts aren't your thing, the parklands around HOTA are hugely popular. Whether you're visiting the Farmers Market each Sunday, swimming in Evandale Lake, playing on the playground or relaxing with a picnic under the trees by the river, you're bound to enjoy a day out at HOTA.

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  • Playgrounds

    Buckler Park, The Surrounds Helensvale

    June 11, 2023

    Climbing structures, tube slides, trampolines, and sand and water play - Buckler Park at The Surrounds has it all.

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  • Family adventures,  Playgrounds

    Galapagos Park, Pacific Pines

    May 28, 2023

    Galapagos Park at Pacific Pines is a huge green space with plenty of pathways through the bush, open space for playing ball sports, and a playground.

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  • Playgrounds

    Stewarts Park, Ormeau

    May 23, 2023

    Stewarts Park is a small, fully shaded neighbourhood park that features colourful interactive elements and climbing opportunities. An outdoor gym is available here, as well as open green space for play.

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  • Family adventures,  Playgrounds

    Hawkesbury Avenue Park, Pacific Pines

    May 16, 2023

    Hawkesbury Avenue Park at Pacific Pines is a small but fun neighbourhood playground. The ocean themed playground sits towards the top of a slight rise, with a natural amphitheatre overlooking the sports oval.

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  • Playgrounds

    Albert Park, Broadbeach Waters

    May 11, 2023

    Albert Park at Broadbeach Waters is home to a beautiful, shady playground, that also happens to be fully fenced! With toilets in the parklands and plenty of easy car parking, this is what I like to call one of the 'unicorns' on the Gold Coast!

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  • Playgrounds

    Emerald Lakes Parklands, Carrara

    May 8, 2023

    Emerald Lakes Parklands is home to an exciting, inclusive and engaging play space like no other! The fully fenced all abilities playground really is the cherry on top. Designed to enable access for all abilities, the play structure is based around a central ramp structure.

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💫38💫 Pupil free day = birthday long weekend 💫38💫
Pupil free day = birthday long weekend
Whale watching, night at sofitel, beachside breakfast, family dinner
Perfection 
Thanks for all the birthday love
@qtgoldcoast has teamed up with butter royalty @pe @qtgoldcoast has teamed up with butter royalty @pepesaya for a limited-time collaboration that’ll see a dalliance of decadence not to be missed. 

Until 30 September, the menu is a collaboration with Pepe Saya vanilla bean butter–churned exclusively for QT, and available across FIXX café, Room Service by QT and Stingray Lounge.

Taste towering soufflé pancakes with lashing of Pepe Saya, a pastry playground of buttery perfection, bulletproof coffees and, Lyre’s butter-drizzled non-alcoholic cocktails. 

My favourites have to include the Brûlée All Day soufflé pancakes, with vanilla crème brûlée, caramelised sugar and raspberry compote. Having to choose one fave pastry is a hard choice, but the caramelised flat croissant with Pepe Saya vanilla bean butter, half dip chocolate and pistachio crumb was absolutely divine!!

Be sure to head in before the end of September to taste this delectable menu! *not available Father’s Day weekend due to QT Man Tea

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Family-friendly dining, but make it fun for the ad Family-friendly dining, but make it fun for the adults too! @holyship.restaurant is a unique floating restaurant located on two retired ferry boats docked at @marinamiragemarina. Parents will love the waterside vibes, with a great bar list and fresh menu. Kids will love the special kids menu, wildlife spotting and fish feeding! 

Yes, that's right, every day at 1pm and 5pm if you're dining onboard the kids can feed the fish. It was a highlight for my boys who truly believed they were feeding piranhas based on the number of fish and the frenzy during feeding time 😆😆😆 make sure you let the waitstaff know if you're there for fish feeding so they know to tell you when it's time.

The menu is obviously seafood focused, but plenty of options too for those not a fan of seafood. We loved sitting back in the ocean breeze and enjoying our meal somewhere that didn't feel like it was the usual pub or kid-focused spot, and the kids were happy too!

Take advantage of free parking at @marinamirage, and @holyship.restaurant accepts walk-ins and bookings.
The school holiday movie the whole family will lov The school holiday movie the whole family will love! KANGAROO is a heart-warming family comedy about ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community - an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.  Not just a movie, KANGAROO is inspired by the real life of Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs. In cinemas September 18.

My family and I were lucky enough to head along to a preview screening today of KANGAROO and boy did we love it. There is stunning scenery, a meaningful storyline with a fair bit of fun tucked in too, and cast both adults and children can relate to (don't miss Ernie Dingo!). You'll easily find yourself grinning along as this outback town full of colourful characters takes over the screen. It's a poignant reminder of how special our Outback is, and the beauty of the kangaroo.

If you want to take your family along to see KANGAROO these school holidays, you're in luck! I'm giving away 5 family passes (admit 4) to see Kangaroo at any cinema of your choice! To enter, name your favourite Outback Australian animal and tag a friend! Giveaway closes Wednesday 3 September at 7pm. Winners will be tagged here and asked to DM me. Do not click any links or respond to any DMs! 

[Invited] @thinktankcommunications @studiocanalaus #KangarooMovie #schoolholidaysgoldcoast
@the_gc_show is here for 2025! Who took advantage @the_gc_show is here for 2025! Who took advantage of the public holiday and hit up the show? Felt like most of the GC was there today! 

We went early to beat the heat and the crowds. Kids loved looking at the displays and checking out the showbags. I still prefer the true agricultural shows, I feel the GC show is a bit commercial and missing the heart of what makes a show. But you can't beat free entry and a fabulous location, so it's always worth a visit.

Heads up, Carey Park is $10 flat rate parking, the meters are not operating! Catch the tram if you want to beat the traffic, or head down early before all the carparks fill up.
@youfoodz are here to save the day! Lunches are my @youfoodz are here to save the day! Lunches are my pain point - I never know what I feel like, don't have time to prep something, and end up snacking instead of eating a proper meal. I've tried @youfoodz before and loved them, so it was time to bring it back! Queue 12 well balanced lunches sorted for just $10 a meal. For the past two weeks, all I've had to think about when it comes to lunch is what to pick next! Every single option has tasted delicious, included high quality ingredients, and kept me full for longer. The best part - no last minute snacking or poor choice lunches! 

Some of my fave options have been mediterranean chicken and risoni, or the chicken and thai green sauce, but there are over 20 different options to choose from so you'll have no difficulty finding something you like. Having @youfoodz has kept me on track and I'm loving it. Now, when's my next delivery?

If you're interested in giving YouFoodz a try, click the link in stories or at my bio link to get up to $200 off your first 5 boxes!
Robert Dalley Park in Helensvale received an upgra Robert Dalley Park in Helensvale received an upgrade recently, and it's such a fun playground now!

There are lots of climbing opportunities, and 2 big slides. A musical corner, balancing objects, and swings too! This playground is fabulous for all ages - particularly thanks to the enclosed staircases making it easy to climb to the top!

This is the home of the Helensvale Hornets, so it can get busy on game days, keep that in mind!
Snaps from my week. Book week celebrations, Currum Snaps from my week. Book week celebrations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, birthday parties and Costco faves.
The strawberry season is finally here, and pick yo The strawberry season is finally here, and pick your own options are starting to open up! I've pulled together 3 different options with prices for you - spoiler: you will need to travel a bit for the best value, unfortunately the Gold Coast isn't great for growing strawberries! But some great school holiday options to consider for a day trip.

1- Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
912 Chambers Flat Rd, Chambers Flat
The closest option for Gold Coasters, they are open on Thursday's for Pick Your Own between 9am and 5pm. Keep your eyes on their booking page for other days that open up for bookings depending on strawberry availability and weather. Bookings are essential, no walk ins. Pick Your Own is $16.50 per person to enter, with each person receiving a 500g punnet to fill (adults and children same price). Children (0-12) must be accompanied by a paying adult. Infants (0-2yrs) are free of charge with a paying adult, but do not get their own punnet. There is no eating in the fields. Bookings at https://chambersflatstrawberryfarm.com.au/. 

2- @oasis_berries_pyo
434 Bribie Island Road, Caboolture
This is a great school holiday outing. $40 to fill a box (covers 5 people, additional people are $5 each), they don't weigh the boxes or time your session, so take as long as you need to fill it up as much as you can, and you can also eat as much as you want while in the fields! 2025 Season will start on 20th of September and they will be open every day during the school holiday till 6th of October.

3- Wamuran Pick Your Own
165 Newlands Rd, Wamuran
This is a small family run pick your own farm. They generally open in September, but have announced that they will be open from this weekend! $8 for Children with 250g punnet, $15 for Adult with 500g punnet. No prior booking needed, just turn up on the day. Check their Facebook page for details as they will open and close depending on strawberry availability.
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