‘Tis the season to be making special memories with your family! Whether it’s looking at Christmas lights, watching a Christmas Carols concert, or just enjoying a Christmas movie marathon, this Christmas Bucket List should help you to spend some quality time with your kids this festive season!
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Escape the Christmas Chaos at Cayman Café
Christmas shopping can get overwhelming fast, so when you’re ready for a break from the festive rush at Harbour Town, make sure you stop by Cayman Café for a relaxed lunch to recharge.
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Lorikeet Park, SkyRidge Worongary
Lorikeet Park is one of the largest community parks in the Gold Coast, featuring an incredible larger-than-life Lorikeet sculpture, spreading it's wings over the playground. Older children aren't forgotten, with an amazing climbing and adventure playground for them too!
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Dig It, Tamborine Mountain
Dig It Tamborine Mountain is Queensland's first mini excavator park for kids big and small! Here, you will sit in the drivers seat of real excavator machinery and participate in construction-inspired activities. It's fully instructed fun for kids and their parents too! You don't need any experience, just a willingness to give it a go.
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The Backyard, Coomera Westfield
The Backyard, Coomera Westfield is a game-changer in the way that shopping centres are catering to families. Think; bespoke play-zones for kids of all ages, an interactive water feature for water play, scooter track, BBQ facilities, picnic tables, hammocks and so much more.
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The Cayman Cafe Experience: Relaxed, Fresh, and Perfect for Family Beach Days
The Cayman Café experience begins the moment you walk through the door. Bright, colourful, and effortlessly sophisticated, their coastal-inspired design sets the tone for a space that feels like a mini holiday. Once you’re at ease, it’s time to indulge — with premium barista-made coffee, a fantastic range of light meals, and delicious cakes, including seasonal favourites and limited-edition treats. But if the sunshine is calling, take the Cayman experience with you. Their takeaway menu is perfect for families heading to the beach.
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Bill Thomson Park, Elanora
Bill Thomson Park at Elanora is very much loved by locals! With a medieval theme, you'll find plenty of turrets and bridges connecting the playground together to create one large castle. The playground is set in the middle of the parklands, which also includes a lake, basketball court, picnic shelter and public toilets.
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Jabiru Island Park & Phil Hill Environmental Reserve, Paradise Point
Jabiru Island Park and Phil Hill Environmental Park is a great place for a family outing that is all about getting back outdoors. Come prepared to get wet and sandy, pack your lunch and bring the bikes. There is so much to explore!
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Broadwater Parklands Rockpools, Southport
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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Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
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!
