Sunflowers, a playground, wide open spaces and the happiest free-range chickens. Farm & Co at Cudgen is the perfect slow-down spot for families — wander the farm, meet Hank and Peppi, then finish with coffee, cake or a long lunch under the trees.
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Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah
If you haven't heard about this little beauty just over the NSW border, you need to make visiting it a priority! Tropical Fruit World has more than 500 fruits from all around the world growing, and regardless of the season, you will find a range of tropical fruit varieties to taste and discover. What really makes this place a great attraction though, are all the activities on offer!
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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
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Livvi’s Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories, (Jack Evans Harbour) Tweed Heads
Livvi's Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories is the Tweed’s newest inclusive playspace! Located at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, it is FULLY FENCED and features equipment for all ages and abilities to play! Set along the foreshore with water views, you'll find so much packed into this playground.
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Kings Forest Playground, Cudgen
If you’re happy to venture a little south of the border, Kings Forest Playground at Cudgen is a Tweed playground that truly delivers. With an impressive multi-level play tower, a thoughtfully designed toddler area and a brilliant pump track for bikes and scooters, this park caters beautifully to kids of all ages. It’s the kind of playground that makes the drive completely worthwhile.
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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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Vacay Your Way at Paradise Resort
Paradise Resort Gold Coast has officially launched its highly anticipated Vacay Your Way campaign, giving Aussie families even more reasons to plan their next getaway. The campaign features three tailored packages to suit every type of traveller, with travel available on selected dates until 18 September 2026. From those craving a short mini-break to families ready to tick off major theme parks, Vacay Your Way is all about choice.
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Two weeks in Japan – Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Our two week Autumn trip through Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fujikawaguchiko.
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Our visit to the Japan Theme Parks – Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios
My family and I visited Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea) and Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) in December 2025. We travelled as a family of four, with children aged 6 and 3. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about our trip, as well as some tips and tricks we learned during our research and time in the parks.
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Naughty Little Kids, Peak Crossing
Naughty Little Kids is one of the best animal farm tours I have ever been on! Located in Peak Crossing, just outside of Ipswich, you'll find this goat dairy farm running exceptional, family-friendly tours every weekend and school holidays.
