The Pimpama Sports Hub is home to the northern Gold Coast's state-of-the-art aquatic centre with Olympic-standard 50m swimming pool, netball and tennis facilities and heaps of other recreational and sporting options. Built on a 14-hectare site, it has a large outdoor events space for things like Carols by Candlelight and outdoor movies, and also a community centre. The cherry on the top is the children's playground and walking trails, making this an inviting hub for families to visit any day of the week.
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David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Heads
Nestled in the heart of Burleigh Heads, David Fleay’s is a small wildlife park with a difference! Check out the Nocturnal House, koalas, various species of wallabies, cassowaries, dingoes, emus and kangaroos. There are reptile shows and animal feedings to watch as well. The mangrove boardwalk is a great pram friendly stroll too.
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Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast is ripping back in to the skies of Surfers Paradise 16-18 August, 2024! We’re not just back either...we are back with some of the most bad-ass aircraft you’ll find in the skies! Think F-22 Raptors, F-18 Super Hornet, Gravity Industries Jet Pack Team and a tonne more!
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Bella’s Wonderland, Southport
Bella’s Wonderland is easily the largest play centre on the Gold Coast, delivering a one of a kind experience for the kids that needs to be seen to be believed! Redefining the term 'play centre', here you will find beautifully designed spaces, quality toys, and spaces where little imaginations can run wild.
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Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Byron Bay
Formerly known as the Macadamia Castle, the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary It's now owned and operated by the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a not for profit who invest every dollar spent at the Sanctuary into conservation, rehabilitation and the future of Australian wildlife. Here you'll find a range of animals, from kangaroos and koalas, to farmyard goats, a bird aviary, a baby chick house and a reptile display.
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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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Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
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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Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Burleigh Heads
It's likely you've taken the coastal walk around Burleigh Heads before, but do you know about the cultural significance this place has to local Indigenous people? Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the Gold Coast's only dedicated Aboriginal cultural centre located at the foot of Burleigh Headland, offering family friendly guided walking tours.
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EMF Junior, Pacific Fair
EMF Pacific Fair is a parent's dream when it comes to getting the shopping done while the kids play! On offer here are regular drop & shop sessions, but it's also a great energy burner when you have the kids and have a bunch of errands to do. Promise them a play at the end of your outing and I can guarantee they'll participate with a smile on their face!
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Marine Discovery Centre, Hastings Point
The Marine Discovery Centre is located within the North Star Holiday Resort complex at Hastings Point, and is one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums. It has world class marine and coastal science displays focused on the local Hastings Point ecosystem, and you have the opportunity to get hands on with rockpool inhabitants.
