things to do with kids

multi-level indoor playground with slides, ball pits and a dedicated toddler zone. cafe on site for parents.

huge indoor play centre with climbing structures, trampolines and a separate area for under-5s.

iconic harbourside amusement park with rides for all ages including a ferris wheel and coney island fun house.

wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits and dodgeball courts. toddler time sessions for little ones.

free water play, sandy beach, playgrounds and lush gardens along the river. streets beach is a family favourite.

sprawling inner-city gardens with a nature playground, lake and walking trails. great for picnics.

beautiful gardens with a hide 'n' seek children's trail, planetarium and picnic areas with city views.

kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling on the Brisbane River cliffs. family adventure packages available.

vast parklands with playgrounds, horse riding, cycling paths and ponds. ian potter children's wild play garden is a must.

free interactive art experiences designed for kids at the gallery of modern art. rotating exhibitions.

dinosaur skeletons, interactive science exhibits and the sparklab hands-on gallery. free general admission.

science, technology and design museum with hands-on exhibits. the wiggles exhibition is a hit with little ones.

natural history museum with dinosaur fossils, minerals and first nations galleries. search & discover centre for kids.

the world's first and largest koala sanctuary. hold a koala, hand-feed kangaroos and see platypus up close.

harbourside zoo with over 4,000 animals. sky safari cable car, keeper talks and a dedicated kids' trail.

walk-through underwater tunnels, touch pools and penguin encounters right on darling harbour.

indoor zoo with koalas, kangaroos, butterflies and reptiles. compact and easy to navigate with little ones.