The HOTA Gallery may be designed to cater for international art exhibitions, but families haven't been forgotten! The Children's Gallery at HOTA Gallery lets little artists get hands on in this creative space and discover interactive exhibits that complement the main galleries.
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Gold Coast Motor Museum & Stanley’s Barn, Upper Coomera
You don't need to be a car lover to appreciate the Gold Coast Motor Museum - anyone who enjoys a great view, history and an incredible meal will feel right at home here! Next door to the museum, you'll find Stanley’s Barn - where an award-winning chef prepares culinary treats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very family friendly, the restaurant is set beside a huge lawn - be sure to request a table on the patio! The kids can run around on the grass and visit a few farm animals during your visit.
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Flipz Academy, Southport
If you’re looking for an indoor activity that keeps kids active, challenged and genuinely excited, Flipz Academy at Southport delivers on all fronts! Combining a trampoline park, ninja course and gymnastics equipment in one space, it’s the kind of venue where kids burn energy and build skills at the same time.
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Dream Factory, Carrara
If you’re searching for a fun, high-energy activity for kids these school holidays that’s easy, affordable and completely weather-proof, Dream Factory is a must-visit. Located in Carrara, this giant indoor inflatable playhouse is bursting with colour, imagination and non-stop movement.
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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum
If you’re hunting for an unforgettable, family-friendly activity these school holidays, look no further than Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. We recently spent the day exploring this incredible world-premiere exhibition — and it’s safe to say the kids (and the adults!) were completely hooked.
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Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026 is coming!!
Strap in Gold Coast. Pacific Airshow is soaring back in 2026 with tickets now on sale, for the first time ever prior to Christmas! The blockbuster event is locked in for 14, 15 and 16 August 2026. Ideal for a family day out, kids will love the Family Zone packed with yard games, chill out spaces and family-friendly activations. Young fans will also love the new NXTGN STEM LAB designed to spark curiosity in aviation. With the whole beach to move about on, pack the swimmers, a beach blanket and enjoy a day in the sun with plenty of entertainment for everyone.
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Dig It, Tamborine Mountain
Dig It Tamborine Mountain is Queensland's first mini excavator park for kids big and small! Here, you will sit in the drivers seat of real excavator machinery and participate in construction-inspired activities. It's fully instructed fun for kids and their parents too! You don't need any experience, just a willingness to give it a go.
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Area 51, Helensvale
Area 51 has brought their epic play centre design to the Gold Coast, with their Westfield Helensvale location catering to 0-12yos. Come and discover a world of fun!
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Summerland Farm, Alstonville
Summerland Farm is a beautiful macadamia and avocado farm set high in Alstonville in the Ballina-Byron hinterland. Taste the region's delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm.
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Skywalk Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain
The Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk offers a unique yet family friendly way to explore the beautiful rainforest canopy. A 1.5km walk, it combines 300m of steel bridges, with forest floor trails and the highlight - a 40m cantilever bridge sitting 30m above the forest floor!
