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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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Here's one for the Northern Gold Coasters - a shor Here's one for the Northern Gold Coasters - a short drive that's well worth it! Alexander Clark Park at Loganholme is a huge parkland filled with recreational options, but the Australian themed playground with water play is the real highlight of this space and provides lots of fun for families. The centrepiece is a large Koala play sculpture, which children can climb through and engage with interactive panels, climbing opportunities and a large slide. Also included in this park is a water misting play area, which in theory kids can play in without getting too wet – however if your child is one for adventure and mess making, I’d pack some spare clothes! The misters lightly spray across the water play space, and there are a series of channels that fill up with pumps and kids can work to redirect the water flow around the space. The park also has a great bike path, with two small pump tracks off it. One of them is better suited to younger children, with a service station and bait shop for imaginative play. The other has a few more features for kids with more pump track ability to test themselves. Other fun play features throughout the park include a flying fox, swings, trampolines, small slide and digger. The park also has toilets. A couple of things to note: There are a few shade sails, but given the height of the koala structure and how wide spread the entire playground is, there really isn’t enough shade and it gets hot quickly. We visited at 7.30am during Summer, and by 8am we were seeking out the shade and struggling with the heat. The Koala play structure looks amazing, but be aware it is very narrow inside and lots of tight passageways to get through when climbing. If your child gets scared or stuck inside, it will not be easy as an adult to get inside it! There is a dog offleash park nearby and many people were walking their dogs through the playground. While dogs aren’t allowed in playgrounds, many are ignorant of this rule so please be mindful when letting your children play. You can see the full review and pictures here: https://www.mrslardeedah.com/alexander-clark-park-loganholme/
This December, @qldmuseum has welcomed the arrival This December, @qldmuseum has welcomed the arrival of Jurassic World by @brickmanexhibitions as their newest exhibit, sure to bring in the crowds these Summer holidays. Over 50 large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks will leave explorers in awe as they embark on a thrilling journey through Jurassic World. We visited this morning and this sure is the exhibit that caters to everyone, young and old! So many interactive and hands on components suitable for even the youngest of kids, plus plenty of great photo opportunities. It is incredible to see how many bricks have been used, plus read how long they spent creating each piece. We spent about an hour in the exhibit, and then had a quick look through the permanent Australian Dinosaurs exhibit downstairs too. A great morning out for these holidays! Read more here: https://www.mrslardeedah.com/jurassic-world-by-brickman-queensland-museum/ #JurassicWorldAU #JurassicWorldQM #brickmanexhibitions #qldmuseum
One thing I love about school holidays is that it One thing I love about school holidays is that it makes me think about revisiting some old faves that we often don't get to on weekends! Today we had to go to @pacificfair, so what better time to visit @emf_pacificfair_jnr again! It's been a while since our last visit, and there have been a few changes (namely, there is no longer 'sand' in the toddler sand pit). This has never been the biggest of play centres, but it does pack a fair bit in and the kids had a blast running around and playing with everything. This is a great one to keep in mind whenever you have to get some shopping done with the kids - get the errands done first and then reward them with a play! You can see the full updated review here: https://www.mrslardeedah.com/emf-junior-pacific-fair/
Let's create a festive wreath inspired dessert for Let's create a festive wreath inspired dessert for less than $30 at @aldiaustralia! The great range at ALDI this Christmas has you covered, especially when it comes to Christmas desserts! Here I'm using the Kringle & Co meringue nests to create a wreath inspired pavlova. Simply top with cream, bright and fresh fruit, and add a few festive treats like these chocolate drizzled stars, cherries and Christmas chocolates. There you have it, a dessert for everyone to enjoy! Merry Christmas! #ad #ALDIPartner @aldiaustralia #ALDIChristmasSavings
Christmas cookie making was on the agenda for us o Christmas cookie making was on the agenda for us on Day 2 of our Christmas activity advent calendar! Did you know that gingerbread mean upside down can be decorated to look like reindeer?? #christmascookies #christmaskids #christmascraft #goldcoastmums #brisbanemums
Did you grab a $99 @dreamworldau pass over the wee Did you grab a $99 @dreamworldau pass over the weekend? We sure did! I haven't been for 2 years, so it was good to have a look at the changes happening. I thought I'd share my experience with a 2yo and a 5yo for those who are yet to go! 🎢These are all the rides we were able to go on, based on our height and combination of 1 parent, 2 kids. My eldest is 120cm, which is exactly the height required for solo riding in many instances. 🎢Carousel, planes and flyers were all fine to ride solo. These had varying minimum heights. 🎢The vintage cars are a 120cm minimum with adult rider. My son was able to drive and I had to sit in the back with my 2yo. If he was under 120cm we would not have been able to do this ride with our 1 parent/2 child combo. 🎢The dodgems were not an option for us with our parent/child combo. While my 120cm son is technically able to ride solo, he couldn't reach the pedal and it only seats 2 people so I wasn't able to ride with him (had my 2yo with me) 🎢The Maze and the airball playground are all ages. 🎢The water splash park is an excellent addition and we spent a good 30min here. Pack swimmers when visiting!! 🎢The train is running between Main St and Wildlife station. We rode this with the pram and it was a good option for getting out to the vintage cars. 🎢The tigers are always popular! 🎢Whitewater World remains seasonal (only open weekends) until school hols start next week. 🎢DreamLand, the new kids area with a few more rides is due to open Dec/Jan and you can see they are doing final touches so it's not far away! Let me know if you have any questions!
Plant your own mini Christmas tree!! These fun hol Plant your own mini Christmas tree!! These fun holiday workshops from @photosynthesis_co at Southport are suitable for all ages and run every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am (also a few Thursday 12.30pm sessions). I was invited to visit today with my 5.5yo and 2.5yo and we all had a fabulous time! The unique planting system was explained to us, we got our hands dirty planting, and then got creative decorating our trees with mini decorations. This is a fun and sustainable activity to check out these school holidays! Sessions are $45 per person and run for approx. 1 hour. Bookings essential
A cute but simple (and cost effective!) class gift A cute but simple (and cost effective!) class gift idea this Christmas! Grab a Christmas activity pad and a pack of Christmas pencils from Kmart, roll up a single page, tie a ribbon with a pencil and there you have it! To make it that bit *extra*, I printed these little gift tags off and added a candy cane. #christmastime #australianschoolmums #classgift
Did you know you can call Santa?? 🎅 Up until Ch Did you know you can call Santa?? 🎅 Up until Christmas day, visit any @telstra payphone and dial #HOHOHO (#46 46 46) and your kids can talk to the man in red himself!! This year kids can do more than just chat with Santa - it's interactive!! From asking about the weather in the North Pole, to what the reindeer like to snack on before their big Christmas Eve adventure, the Free Calls to Santa hotline is more interactive this year, allowing kids young and old to have more engaging conversations with the jolly man in red. For kids, calling Santa also provides a fun and easy way to learn how to use and locate their nearest payphone in case of an emergency. Use Free Calls to Santa to show kids how a payphone works and remind them that they can use one when it’s needed. Fun fact: Every payphone has a unique number you can dial from your mobile. This is a great way to show kids what an old-fashioned phone sound like! You can find your closest payphone here: https://www.telstra.com.au/find-us?search=payphone #callsanta #hohoho #christmastime #goldcoastmums #kidsonthecoast #brisbanekids #goldcoastkids #ipswichkids
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