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    Messy Play for Gold Coast Kids

    April 27, 2022

    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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  • Attractions,  Family friendly adventures,  Indoors

    Mighty Mess Kids sensory play

    February 14, 2022

    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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  • Attractions,  Family friendly adventures,  Indoors,  Mum Life

    Making Rainbows GC – music, movement and sensory classes

    February 7, 2022

    Making Rainbows GC is a fun music, movement and sensory program for kids aged 0-5yrs, designed to excite their natural love of music! Let the kids join in with singing, dancing and playing instruments, and watch as they engage in imaginative play and stimulating social, emotional and physical development.

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    Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park, Ipswich

    January 18, 2022

    Queens Park in Ipswich might be a bit of a drive from the Gold Coast, but it is worth it for the perfect weekend drive. Here you'll find a free (gold coin donation appreciated) nature centre packed with native animals to see, a great cafe and a huge playground.

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    Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves

    January 5, 2022

    The Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm caves are a great opportunity for the family to get up close and personal with thousands of tiny little glow worms! Usually only seen at night, their purpose built sanctuary on Tamborine Mountain means you can support glow worm conservation and see them during day light hours.

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    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    December 15, 2021

    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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    Gold Coast Motor Museum & Stanley’s Barn, Upper Coomera

    November 5, 2021

    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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    Home of the Arts (HOTA), Surfers Paradise

    June 19, 2021

    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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    Home of the Arts (HOTA) Gallery, Surfers Paradise

    June 19, 2021

    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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    AquaDuck Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise

    October 12, 2020

    The iconic AquaDuck has been seen driving or cruising around Surfers Paradise for many years now. While it's touristy, don't let that stop you - it's really a great family day out!

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Imagine being able to get a cupcake as big as you! Imagine being able to get a cupcake as big as you!! Unfortunately not possible, so we'll settle for some donut decorating instead 😉
Week 1 of school holidays done! We are lucky to ge Week 1 of school holidays done! We are lucky to get 3 weeks off mid-year, so we made the most of the smaller crowds and hit up some theme parks. Holoverse, HOTA, playgrounds, Currumbin Sanctuary, Paradise Country, and playgroup. Lots of fun adventures! Looking forward to week 2 👊
The newest Children's Gallery is now open at @hota The newest Children's Gallery is now open at @hotagc just in time for the school holidays!

Sunny and happy holiday dreams come true in Postcards from the Edge. There’s no need to travel any further than HOTA’s Children's Gallery where artist Martin Edge’s colourful paintings are brought to life. Holiday vibes abound in Martin’s beach scenes, where you can climb a giant sandcastle, visit his souvenir shop and create your own holiday mementos to take home. 

Don't forget the paid Bricktionary Exhibit is still open until 7 August too, so there is heaps to do on a day at HOTA these school holidays!

All the details at the link in bio and stories

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@healthy_gemz_cafe at @thewelluppercoomera serves @healthy_gemz_cafe at @thewelluppercoomera serves up delicious tasting coffee, slices and cakes, as well as breakfast and lunch options catering for a variety of tastebuds including kids lunch packs! My favourite part however is the small gated play area for the kids!

This open air (but covered) cafe is the perfect spot to take the kids for a bite to eat. Packed full of healthy, raw treats, you don’t have to feel guilty about some sweet treats here. Kids will love the lunch packs that come with either a wrap, sandwich or a croissant, as well as a choc brownie, yoghurt, fruit salad and cheese crackers and apple juice.

Just a few metres from Healthy Gemz cafe tables you’ll find a gated play space for the kids. Simple but effective, with a cubby, see saw and a few other toys, there is plenty of room here for the kids to burn some energy while you sit back and relax with your coffee. The only down side is that there is no shade cover over it, so if it’s a really hot day or raining it’s not the best spot for the kids. 
 
See the full review at the link in my bio.

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Wednesday is fast becoming one of my favourite day Wednesday is fast becoming one of my favourite days! A morning free to adventure as we please, just me and my littlest 💙 usually the poor child gets dragged around wherever his brother wants to go, but with him at kindy we can take things slow and explore from the eyes of a 14mth old! Playgrounds are definitely a favourite 🎠 where should we try next, what's your fave thing to do with the little ones!?
We visited this great little playground last week We visited this great little playground last week and it was a huge hit with my 4yo! Quota Park in Biggera Waters is a fabulous nautical themed playground with plenty of imaginative play elements. 

Climb the giant net up to the crows nest and pretend you’re sailing a pirate ship on the high seas. Continue the pirate play and climb the smaller tower and boat, walking the narrow swing bridges and playing on the 2 slides. If pirate play isn’t for your kids, the taller tower has a corner store shopfront and the kids will love playing shop!

Quota Park’s playground also has swings, a see saw and a spinner, as well as a few interactive panels along the lower levels of the play equipment to cater to younger children. The perfect spot for a picnic, there are 2 picnic shelters with BBQs nearby. Unfortunately there are no public toilets and carparking nearby is very limited, especially on weekends. It’s a shame, because this really is a great park!

If you visit on the weekend, why not park at Harley Park Labrador and take a short 15-20min walk along the foreshore to Quota Park - perfect for the kids bikes too! 

See the full post at the link in my bio.
The first day of Winter is officially here, and on The first day of Winter is officially here, and one of the most asked questions I get this time of year is what can we do with the kids when the temperature drops?

Winter on the Gold Coast doesn't mean that the fun stops! With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this family friendly mini-bucket list I've put together! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!

You'll have to read the full post (link in my bio and in stories) to get the details, but here is a quick summary of the bucket list!

1. Look out for the whales
2. Day trip to Lamington National Park
3. Get into Show season
4. Go on a beach getaway
5. See a movie at the drive in
6. Pretend you're in a winter Wonderland 
7. Go on a crunchy leaf walk
8. Attend a festival
9. Drink hot chocolate

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The second child. My dramatic one, my adventurous The second child. My dramatic one, my adventurous one. He feels things deeply, expresses his emotions strongly and is as curious as they come. The complete opposite to my first child.

Where my first child doesn't love having his hands dirty, my second child crawled straight into the slime tray (notably, the one tray I was hoping he wouldn't go for 🤣). 

A morning spent exploring his senses, tasting and feeling all sorts of new things was right up his alley. So much so he ended up looking like my very own sprinkle coated cupcake!!

Happy 1st birthday @mightymesskids, we had a ball celebrating with you!
A cafe with a playground - we're there! @nobbyssha A cafe with a playground - we're there! @nobbysshack4218 at Mermaid Beach is a rare unicorn in the world of parent-friendly cafes, and once word gets out this is going to be THE place for cafe dates with children in tow.

From the front, you could be mistaken for thinking Nobbys Shack is just a small ‘juice bar’ style cafe. However, take a short walk past the cafe tables to the doorway at the back of the cafe and you’ll find a large open air deck filled with picnic tables and a playground! Grab a spot in the sun and let the kids play while you enjoy your coffee. Serving up a delicious menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner (check opening hours), you’ll find a great range of meals made from fresh, whole foods.

Nobbys Shack is really building a community space, not just with the children’s playground but also holding community events. Join them every Wednesday night for Open Mic night and enjoy dinner with a cocktail, or head in on a Tuesday at 9.30am for their Mums & Bubs bootcamp!

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