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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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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Gold Coast Kids Holiday Guide – Easter 2022
The Easter school holidays are here and this action packed guide will be sure to keep everyone in the family occupied! Browse the completely interactive guide with links direct to bookings and further information!
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Easy Choc Zucchini Muffins
Lunchbox snacks are now high on the priority list in our household, and I'll take any chance to pack these with extra nutrients! These are the perfect chocolatey muffins, but little ones will never know the secret ingredient is actually, really good for them!
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Making Rainbows GC – music, movement and sensory classes
Making Rainbows GC is a fun music, movement and sensory program for kids aged 0-5yrs, designed to excite their natural love of music! Let the kids join in with singing, dancing and playing instruments, and watch as they engage in imaginative play and stimulating social, emotional and physical development.
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Easy Gold Coast walks to take with the kids
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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The first 3 months – Gold Coast businesses supporting new mothers
Sharing the things that helped me to get through the first 3 months. Every baby is different, and so there is always help to be sought and tips and tricks to be found. It is fantastic to see how much support and how many amazing businesses there are on the Gold Coast! I really didn't need to look further than my own back yard to find the answers to so many of my problems and questions. Here's who helped me get through the fourth trimester.
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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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DIY Sensory Boxes
One thing that is always great to have on hand is a sensory box. They don't have to be complex, but something that will occupy little hands and minds for an hour or so is very useful! Here are 3 DIY sensory boxes I've created for our playroom that are already on high rotation.
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12 days of Christmas – Chocolate Christmas Tree
Kids love to bake, but finding recipes that are short enough to keep them interested without leaving you to finish everything off can be hard. This Chocolate Pastry Christmas Tree uses only 3 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make!
