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    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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    Pimpama Sports Hub, Pimpama

    December 20, 2021

    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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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family friendly adventures,  Water play

    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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    Ronnie Long Park, Tallebudgera

    October 2, 2021

    Tallebudgera Creek would have to be one of the most popular swimming spots on the Gold Coast, but make sure you take the time to venture a little further during your visit so you don't miss out on some of the locals best kept secrets! Ronnie Long Park is a great beach side playground that always draws the crowds.

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

    Schuster Park, Tallebudgera

    July 24, 2021

    Schuster Park at Tallebudgera is a Jungle themed park best suited to children aged 4 and over. With a heavy focus on climbing, each playground piece has a number of climbing nets leading to slides, towers and platforms.

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

    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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    Broadwater Parklands, Southport

    March 3, 2021

    The Broadwater Parklands stretch across three kilometres of the Broadwater in Southport and is a much-loved community space. Splash at the Rockpools, jump on the Bouncy Pillow, check out the many playgrounds or just relax along the waterside, the Broadwater Parklands are popular any day of the week.

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    Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang

    February 21, 2021

    Country Paradise Parklands at Nerang features an incredible adventure playground incorporating water play and nature play - with something to do for everyone! This is going to be the hottest playground to visit on the Gold Coast in 2021!

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  • Free to do,  Playgrounds,  Water play

    Aquila Park, Pimpama

    June 24, 2020

    From the awesome water play area to the epic slide tower, Aquila Park is one of those playgrounds that packs so much into it, the kids have no clue where to start and will be here for hours!

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  • Animals,  Free to do,  Playgrounds,  Water play

    Harley Park & Ian Dipple Lagoon, Labrador

    June 3, 2020

    Harley Park is located on the Broadwater at Labrador, and is a bustling hive of activity any day of the week. With a swimming lagoon, pelicans, picnic facilities and two playgrounds, this is a very popular family destination.

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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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