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    Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast

    November 22, 2021

    Planning a trip to Australia Zoo? I've summarised some top tips that will help to make your visit with toddlers, so much more enjoyable!

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BEEP BEEP! Monster Machinery Day is on this Sunday BEEP BEEP! Monster Machinery Day is on this Sunday 22 June!! Running from 9am - 3pm, this is a FREE, fun filled, action packed day the family won't want to miss! Monster Machinery Day is spread across an entire kilometre of the Broadwater Parklands’ Great and Southern Lawns in Southport. Why not bring the kids’ scooters or bikes to save their little legs? There's also a train that you can ride for free throughout the park. Choo choo! Alongside the 50+ vehicles on display, the kids can play in a GIANT sand pit, get active on a rock climbing wall, slide down the super slide or enjoy machinery themed sensory play at @the.messy.place Schedule for machinery demos: 9am Excavator 9.10am Wood Chipper 9.20am Skid Steer 10.40am Excavator 10.50am Wood Chipper 11.40am Skid Steer 12.40pm Excavator 1.20pm Wood Chipper 1.40pm Skid Steer
Get a taste of New York at @5boroughsbne! A neig Get a taste of New York at @5boroughsbne! A neighbourhood restaurant and bar inspired by the style and tastes of New York, they're serving up handcrafted burgers, NY style sandwiches, wings, tacos, waffle fries, steaks and ribs. Kids are also taken care of with a kid's menu that is inclusive of meal and drink. If you're up to it, there's a full cocktail and bar menu to browse through, with fun creations like fairy floss topped cocktails! Happy hour is 4-6pm daily. The closest @5boroughsbne for Gold Coasters is at Springwood, just near IKEA! @5boroughsbne delivers it all and leaves you in that New York state of mind! [Invited]
I love a trip to @officeworks- I mean come on, who I love a trip to @officeworks- I mean come on, who doesn't love a stroll down the pen aisle!! Luckily for us, there are 5 stores to choose from on the Gold Coast, and they've just opened a brand new @officeworks store in Beenleigh, perfect for our far northern residents to visit! Honestly, this is your one stop shop to keep the kids busy. A huge range of colouring supplies, well priced educational learning resources, the biggest range of paint and all your painting accessories, great value mini craft kits, and STEM toys that make perfect birthday presents. Who needs a toy store!? They even have a range for babies! Of course there's also the gaming and technology for your home and school needs, plus in store ordering and support for their fabulous photo gift range. @officeworks has you covered with everything the family needs! What's your favourite thing to get at Officeworks? [Gifted collab]
This one is for the dino lovers!! We haven't had m This one is for the dino lovers!! We haven't had many new parks on the Gold Coast recently, so we headed a little over the border to @logancity.council and found Riverdale Park in Meadowbrook, just a short drive down the Logan Motorway and well worth the trip! Packed with dinosaur themed climbing structures, huge play towers and plenty of dino details, the kids will love this park. My boys loved it here and we easily spent 1.5hrs playing. Toilets are just steps away too! The Parklands are huge, with heaps of green space, bbqs, picnic tables, exercise equipment and a lake. We visited on a week day so it was quiet, but I'd expect it gets busy on weekends with parties because this is an ideal spot. If you're heading north to @exploreloganqld, absolutely add this one to your list. Very easy access and heaps of parking.
CLOSED: winner is @ raising_high_vibes Ashton Circ CLOSED: winner is @ raising_high_vibes Ashton Circus is coming to the Gold Coast these school holidays, and I've got a Double Pass to GIVEAWAY to the Opening Night! @ashton_entertainment will set up their Big Top at Broadwater Parklands from 27 June until 13 July, and this is one school holiday activity the whole family will love. Each show promises unforgettable fun, daring stunts and magical moments under the Big Top! With a range of ticket categories and prices available, be sure to book your show now and don't miss out! For your chance to win a Double Pass to the Ashton Circus opening night show on Friday 27 June at 7pm, all you have to do is follow @mrslardeedah and @ashton_entertainment, tag your school holiday bestie and tell me your favourite circus act! Giveaway closes Monday 16 June at 5pm and the winner will be chosen at random. Don't click on any links or give your details to anyone!! Winner will be tagged in this original post and requested to contact Mrs Lardeedah by DM. [Gifted]
Is your appetite as big as Godzilla? At @harajukug Is your appetite as big as Godzilla? At @harajukugyoza you can party like you're in Japan and say “konnichiwa” to your favourite Japanese dishes for just $88! They've recently launched their Bottomless Banquet, where you feast on a set banquet of their famous gyoza and share plates, while you sip on bottomless cocktails and Japanese craft beer! It's perfect for groups of all sizes & occasions. We were treated to a range of gyoza and seasonal greens to get us started, then tasted the most delicious cauliflower karrage, Beef tataki and rice, and finished it all off with lamb ribs and miso corn ribs. You’ll leave feeling like a sumo wrestler, the food is that good! We absolutely loved sampling the range of sake and plum wine inspired cocktails too. @harajukugyoza is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week at @theoasisbroadbeach. [Invited]
Do your kids love slides? Then this playground is Do your kids love slides? Then this playground is for them!! We revisited Deodar Park in Burleigh Waters the other day and it still packs a punch! Shade covered, this small playground packs a lot in, with activities at every turn suitable for a range of ages. Climbing opportunities, a flying fox, interactive panels, swings, a see saw, balance rope and tunnels – the kids will have so much fun. There is a large grassed area beside which allows for dogs off leash, as well as a basket ball court. Alongside the playground is a fenced BMX pump track – during the week this is perfect for little ones to have a go, but on weekends it does get very busy and is more suited to older children who are more confident riders. The park has a few picnic tables and a drinking fountain, but unfortunately there are no toilet facilities.
Step into a winter wonderland as @paradiseresortgc Step into a winter wonderland as @paradiseresortgc transforms for their first-ever Snow & Glow Winter Party! As the sun sets, a festive hub of glowing lights, live entertainment, and immersive igloo activations comes to life. Indulge in delicious delights at the Candyland Cabin including Popcorn, churros, a chocolate fountain, mulled wine and marshmallows for toasting. Get hands-on in the winter creations studio with free snow making sessions, and capture your festive dance moves on video with the 360 camera. Don't miss the silent disco party with snow and fog machines, special character appearances, a fun circus show starring Rhett Superstar and a family friendly interactive game show! Held on select Friday nights throughout June and July, this magical event brings the sparkle and excitement of the winter season to life. Locals can grab a ticket for $20 and join in the fun for the night. Or make a weekend of it with @paradiseresortgc Stay and Save packages! Children 0-2years are FREE. [Invited]
Winter is here and it's one of my fave seasons to Winter is here and it's one of my fave seasons to experience the Gold Coast! Soak up the winter vibes and enjoy our not-so-chilly winter with some of these family-friendly, fun activities across the GC. How many will you do? •Dine under the stars in your own igloo. @coomeralodgehotel has bookings available all winter! Fire up the fire pit and roast marshmallows. Choose to stay home for this one, or head to @robinapavilion_  @gardenkitchenbar_gc or @sirrometwines for their Winter fire pit packages. Take a EuroSummer Vacay without leaving the country at @hopeislandtavern They even have kids pizza making classes! An early night fall means more time to take a night time stroll through @astralumina_gc at @currumbinsanctuary . A quick trip up the M1 to Mt Gravatt Showgrounds and the kids can play in the snow at @snow4kids Show season is here and the Gold Coast will host the @mudgeerabashow these school holidays. Experience the taste of Winter with great local food and wines. @summerland_farm Winter Food Festival is family-friendly and a great day out. The leaves have finally started to fall, so take a Crunchy Leaf Walk through the red, yellow and orange leaves at @tmbotanicgardens. Get your Snow & Glow on at @paradiseresortgc Winter Party every Friday night, open to guests and locals! Whales have begun their winter migration, so jump on a @seaworldcruises whale watching tour or simply try your luck with the view from Point Danger, Kirra, Burleigh Heads or Miami Hill. Darkness at 5pm means it is even easier to take the kids to the @yataladriveintheatre! Grab the blankets, pack a thermos and rug up in your winter woolies and grab a movie before bedtime. The annual @dreamworldau Winter Fest is back – don’t miss out on the chance to go ice skating, tobogganing and enjoy winter warming food and drink.
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