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    Rainy day activities for Gold Coast Kids

    May 10, 2022

    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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  • Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Playgrounds

    The Heights, Pimpama

    April 23, 2022

    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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  • Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Playgrounds

    Parklake Park, Maudsland

    March 8, 2022

    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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  • Bike Park,  Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Playgrounds

    Studio Village Community Centre & Playground, Oxenford

    February 25, 2022

    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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  • Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Playgrounds,  Water play

    Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise

    February 22, 2022

    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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  • Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Nature play,  Playgrounds

    Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach

    February 12, 2022

    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!

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  • Cafe & playground,  Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Gold Coast eats

    Reedy Care Op Shop, Cafe & Playground – Reedy Creek

    January 24, 2022

    Reedy Care Op Shop is more than just a second hand goods store - it's also a great little community spot with plenty on offer for families! Drop in for coffee & cake while the kids play in the playground, visit on a playgroup day to make new friends, or pick up a couple of bargain priced toys, clothes and books for yourself or the kids.

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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Nature play,  Playgrounds

    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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  • Bike Park,  Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Playgrounds

    Galleon Park, Currumbin Waters

    January 17, 2022

    This has to be one of the best parks on the southern end of the Gold Coast - a learn to ride track, a playground for toddlers and older kids, basket ball court, grassy field, picnic shelter and toilets!! It's easy to see why Galleon Park is always a popular spot no matter the day of the week.

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  • Family friendly adventures,  Free to do,  Mum Life

    Easy Gold Coast walks to take with the kids

    January 9, 2022

    The Gold Coast is home to heaps of fabulous spots to take the family for a walk! Now more than ever, families are looking for options that get them out of the house, but also allow them to stick to the outdoors and keep away from the crowds. I've pulled together a list of 16 places to take an easy walk with the kids, and many of them would be perfect for bikes or scooters, most have a playground involved, and some even have animals to spot!

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Monster Truck Messy play tray! Thanks to @our_litt Monster Truck Messy play tray! Thanks to @our_little_toyroom for the inspo, I needed a quick and easy set up for me to jump back into some sensory play!

Now our outdoor area is safe to play in again (fully fenced, but not quite finished), I am keen to get back into it. This Monster Truck tray ended up quite differently to how I expected, but I loved it nonetheless!

Mr 4 doesn't love to get messy, so when he started gravitating to the mud kitchen and washing the monster trucks I thought we were done. But, he turned it into a tray that suited him! He added the pot and spoon, grabbed the sandpit trucks and asked for more rubble to put in the truck! No matter how it turns out, it's all about embracing the journey 🙌

#messyplay #monstertrucks #playoutside #sensorytray #tufftray
Le Bon Choix at Pacific Fair evokes a sense of Par 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, @lebonchoixbakery serves up the most incredible cakes, sweet treats, sandwiches and coffees. Tucked into the back corner you'll find the cutest little kids corner with sensory board, colouring in and cartoons, allowing you to wait for your treats in peace while the kids are occupied!

This isn't the biggest place, and the kids corner is simple - but the combo of the most amazing sweet treats, great coffee and a kids corner make this a top choice for me!

#goldcoastmums #kidfriendlygoldcoast #gckids #goldcoastkids #goldcoastmumsandbubs
You're looking at the newest Rocker on the block! You're looking at the newest Rocker on the block! Moved up to the next swim class today, no more baby Squirts 😭 I didn't get around to starting lessons til he was 10mths (1st child was 10 weeks old), but it certainly hasn't stopped this little guy! Loves the water... just don't make him lie on his back 🤦‍♀️ yep, we've reached THAT stage 🤪
SAVE THE DATE! One of my absolute favourite event SAVE THE DATE! 
One of my absolute favourite events is returning! SeaFire 2022 will return with a BANG on Saturday 4 June 2022!

This is one of the most family friendly fireworks displays and is not to be missed! With displays at 7pm, 8pm and 8.45pm, no matter what the kids bedtime is you can make it! Even better, because it's out over the water, anywhere along the Surfers Paradise and surrounding beach shorelines makes for great viewing so you can escape the crowds if you wish.

South America and Africa, two of the world’s best pyrotechnics, will compete on the shores of Surfers Paradise Beach for the coveted title in the City’s very own international fireworks competition. 

Event goers can expect to see Cavill Mall and the Foreshore of Surfers Paradise Beach come to life in a vibrant melting pot of entertainment including the ZimBoyz with their acrobatic comedic street show, local DJ’s, traditional Brazilian drummers, Capoeira displays and Samba dancers! 

SeaFire is a FREE family friendly event that kicks off at 6pm.
Rainy days are usually few and far between on the 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 to  keep the kids occupied. One of the most common requests I get is for rainy day suggestions!! So 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! These pics are just a teeny tiny glimpse at what's on the list! You need to click the link in my bio & stories to see EVERYTHING on the list.

#goldcoastkids #rainyday #kidfriendlygoldcoast #goldcoastmums #goldcoastkidfriendly #goldcoastmumsandbubs #whatsongoldcoast
Ah, the post-Mother's Day come down 🤦‍♀️ Ah, the post-Mother's Day come down 🤦‍♀️ thinking about everything that needs to be caught up on!! I'm frantically tidying up before the cleaner thankfully comes this morning. The post-party mess is about to be banished!!

#mothersday #motherhood #mumofboys #qotd #cleanhouse #goldcoastmums
So proud to call these boys my sons ❤ they are m So proud to call these boys my sons ❤ they are my drive and motivation, my joy and my spirit. We laugh together, and cry together. They blow my mind daily with new skills, interests and quirks. They cause me more stress, anxiety and anguish than I've ever known. Being their Mother is everything to me ❤

We had a pretty low-key day today, after 3 epic months of celebrations, wedding, sickness, holidays, family gatherings and birthdays. Today was the last event for a while and I'm so grateful for that news. I'm absolutely exhausted. Mentally and physically I'm fatigued and I am looking forward to slowing down and getting back to basics. I've so much to catch up on over here and can't wait to start sharing more with you again!
Our little superhero turned 4!! The rain held out Our little superhero turned 4!!

The rain held out, Captain America made an appearance and the mini Avengers completed their challenge tasks! 4th birthday celebrations are complete 🦹‍♂️🙌

Party planning is one of my favourite things to do, but geesh, the on-the-day stress never disappears! But this little one told me the party was amazing, which made absolutely every second of it worth it 💙
Little Ninja Warriors will love this playground at Little Ninja Warriors will love this playground at The Heights Pimpama! Living up to it’s name, this playground is all about climbing high. 

Centred around a tower structure, here you’ll find 2 slides that are steep and fast! I know many don’t like metal slides, but we visited around 11am on a mostly sunny day and I can say these were not hot, even in full sun. They were warm, but nothing more than plastic slides heat up. 

The climbing dome really is a highlight of this park, I haven’t seen one this good before! There are so many ways for the kids to climb up and over, with a few platforms for resting upon too. If that’s not enough, there is also a set of monkey bars here – I haven’t seen these at a new park in ages!

Some bonus elements include the swing set, spinners and a rock climbing wall to access the central tower. You’ll also find a basketball court here, along with two picnic shelters, BBQs and a toilet block. See the full review at the link in my bio.

#goldcoast #goldcoastkids #goldcoastmums #goldcoastkidfriendly #discovergc
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