Le Bon Choix at Pacific Fair evokes a sense of Parisian luxury, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop by for cake and coffee with the kids! Welcoming everyone, from those dreaming of a European vacation to mums and bubs on the morning coffee run, Le Bon Choix serves up the most incredible cakes, sweet treats, sandwiches and coffees. Tucked into the back corner you'll find the cutest little kids corner, allowing you to wait for your treats in peace while the kids are occupied!
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Rainy day activities for Gold Coast Kids
Rainy days are usually few and far between on the Gold Coast, so when the rain does set in, we’re often scrambling for indoor activities for kids to keep occupied. I’ve rounded up some of the best spots on the Gold Coast to eat, activities to do and things to see that are indoors, family and kid friendly, and out of the rain!
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Messy Play for Gold Coast Kids
Here on the Gold Coast, we're lucky to have a number of different options available to us for our kids to join in on messy play. Each week you'll find new themes and tray set ups, each carefully thought out and designed to excite and engage all of your children's senses. So what are you waiting for - get those old clothes out, pack the towels and head on over to one of these great Messy Play options!
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The Heights, Pimpama
Little Ninja Warriors will love this playground at The Heights in Pimpama! Living up to it's name, this playground is all about climbing high. From the centre tower with birds nest and slide, to the amazing climbing dome and monkey bars - kids can scale the heights to their hearts desire.
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Rotary Park, Mudgeeraba
Rotary Park at Mudgeeraba is only small, but it's in the centre of everything so very popular for families! Fitting with its historic location, the playground is designed to resemble a steam train Carriages with wheels are all linked together, and you'll find steering wheels and a steam engine chimney too! My 3yo loved all the bridges, tunnels and staircases linking everything together, as well as the pretend train tracks running through the middle.
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Parklake Park, Maudsland
Parklake Park at Maudsland can't be seen from the street, and so many people are surprised once they make their way down to it at how big the playground is! This playground caters well to kids of all ages, with two separate play structures and lots much more to discover. Set under lots of shady trees, plus a few shade cloth structures, you'll find a mega slide, toddler playground, flying fox, swings, huge sandpit and lots of imaginative play elements.
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Studio Village Community Centre & Playground, Oxenford
The Studio Village Community Centre at Oxenford is home to two great playgroups, a fenced playground, bike park and community garden.
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Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise
Budds Beach is just minutes from Surfers Paradise, and the perfect spot for families with little ones to visit for a play, picnic and swim. Here you can park just metres from the water, the sheltered foreshore is shade covered with established trees, and the gentle waves mean plenty of fun splashing in the shallows.
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Mighty Mess Kids sensory play
Do you love the idea of messy play, but just can’t bring yourself to have to deal with the clean up at home? That’s where messy play sessions come in and boy are they popular! Have all the fun of messy play, without any of the work involved – that’s a win! Mighty Mess Kids are one such business offering sessions across the northern Gold Coast, so that children can safely and freely explore their world through touch, sight, smell, sound and taste.
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Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach
The Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach has always been a family friendly spot for picnics, bbqs or just a play in the park. Explore the sensory garden, lay out a picnic blanket in the sun by the river, and enjoy a great family outing!
