Jabiru Island Park and Phil Hill Environmental Park is a great place for a family outing that is all about getting back outdoors. Come prepared to get wet and sandy, pack your lunch and bring the bikes. There is so much to explore!
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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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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!
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, 27-hectare outdoor space connecting wildlife and nature with the community. There is so much to see and do: Cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo or book a hospital tour - whether paid or free, there are so many opportunities to interact with the animals and see the Sanctuary in action up close. Don't miss the Extinction Trail where you can get up close with dinosaurs, and the Wild Island water park and playground!
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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
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Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, Beenleigh
If you’re looking for an easy family day out around Brisbane or the northern Gold Coast, the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre is a solid go-to. Check out the splash pad, waterslide and heated 50m pool.
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Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
Country Paradise Parklands at Nerang features an incredible adventure playground incorporating water play and nature play - with something to do for everyone!
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Mabel Park, Slacks Creek
If you ever take the kids with you to IKEA - this park is one to save! Just 750m down the road from IKEA, Mabel Park boasts a huge playground for all ages, as well as a great bike track with obstacles and other learn to ride features for the kids to conquer. There are also water pumps, and sprayers, perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
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Logan Gardens Splash Pad and Playground
Cool off at Logan Gardens, with a free splash pad, shady water play, a brilliant treehouse playground and plenty of space to picnic and play. Perfect for an easy, budget-friendly family outing.
