The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens have something for everyone! Free to visit, you can smell, touch and taste plants in the Sensory Garden; discover butterfly friendly plants in the Butterfly Garden; check out the Bush Tucker gardens; grab a coffee in the cafe or let the kids play on the playground!
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Macintosh Island Park, Main Beach
Macintosh Island Park is a real oasis in the midst of all the glitz and glamour of Main Beach! With big shady trees, cascading streams running through the park, pathways perfect for little ones to ride their bikes on, and many birds including the beautiful peacocks that are popular in their own right. You might even spot Big Foot!
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Lions Park, Helensvale
Tucked alongside one of the main streets of Helensvale, many drive straight past Lions Park at Helensvale without realising what this gem has to offer! Families with kids ranging in ages will love this spot, as there is enough equipment to occupy the youngest through to the eldest of children. Got a ninja warrior on hand? This will also be the park for you, with it's parkour inspired equipment keeping even the most skilled climber occupied for hours!
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Robert Dalley Park, Helensvale
Robert Dalley Park in Helensvale received an upgrade recently, and it's such a fun playground now! There are lots of climbing opportunities, and 2 big slides. A musical corner, balancing objects, and swings too! This playground is fabulous for all ages.
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Best mega slides on the Gold Coast
The only thing kids love more than a playground, is a playground with a MEGA SLIDE! We're talking the biggest of the biggest here, usually a tunnel slide and at least 3 stories high to make it on this select list. I've rounded up the Best Mega Slides on the Gold Coast here in one spot, so you can tick them each off your list and say you've conquered them all! What are you waiting for, get out there!
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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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Deodar Park, Burleigh Waters
With a total of 7 slides, including a mega slide, Deodar Park at Burleigh Waters is a dream come true for those who love a slide! There are activities at every turn including a flying fox, swings, see saw, balance rope and fenced BMX pump track.
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Pat Fagan Park, Rainbow Bay
This vibrant playground is inspired by our surf lifesavers and designed to let the kids act out their surf lifesaving dreams! With a three storey Surf Rescue Tower, dune buggy and a surf shop, there is plenty here to play with.
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Greenheart Robina Parklands, Robina
This epic adventure playground is a fully-fenced play area, catering for all ages from toddler to late-primary children. There is water play, mega slides, trampolines, a bike track, toddler play and a cafe! Parents will love the great open space that is still easy to supervise, plentiful seating options and toilets!
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Tweed Recreation Ground Playground, Tweed Heads
Tweed Recreation Ground Playground at Tweed Heads is a beautiful, nature inspired accessible play space! With a fabulous play structure and tunnel slide, nature play teepee, swings, nature walk and basketball courts, there is plenty to occupy everyone here.
