free things to do with kids
90 free family activities across 18 Australian cities — parks, gardens, museums, beaches, and nature walks that cost nothing.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Centennial Parklands & more
South Bank Parklands, Queensland Museum & Sciencentre & more
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Elizabeth Quay & more
South Australian Museum, Glenelg Beach & more
Burleigh Heads National Park, Surfers Paradise Beach & more
Australian War Memorial, National Museum of Australia & more
Salamanca Market, kunanyi / Mount Wellington & more
Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Museum & Art Gallery of the NT & more
Noosa National Park, Kondalilla National Park & more
Geelong Waterfront & Carousel, You Yangs Regional Park & more
Blackbutt Reserve, Newcastle Beach & more
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Botanic Gardens & more
Picnic Point Lookout & Parklands, Queens Park & Botanic Gardens & more
Cataract Gorge Reserve, Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery & more
The Strand Water Park & Rock Pool, Castle Hill lookout & more
Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong Botanic Garden & more
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Lake Wendouree & more
Bendigo Art Gallery, Rosalind Park & more
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"free" means no entry fee — some venues may charge for parking, tours, or extras. always check the venue's website before visiting.