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Brisbane for families

The perfect place to raise your brood, Brisbane has plenty of exciting and educational things for kids to do.

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The best free things to do with kids around Brisbane

The best free things to do with kids around Brisbane

Feeling the pinch? Here are 19 creative, active and educational activities for children to enjoy across the Brisbane region – and they won’t cost a cent.

  • by Nick Dent
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Brisbane’s best kid-friendly cafes

Brisbane’s best kid-friendly cafes

With play areas, babycinos and ample pram space, these are some of the best cafes to visit with kids.

  • by Nick Dent
The Alexandra Hills Hotel has its own mini golf course.

The best pubs in Brisbane to visit with kids

Here are 10 top pubs that have playgrounds and play areas to keep the kids amused.

  • by Nick Dent
Zoos in south-east Queensland

Zoos in south-east Queensland

Walk with a wombat, cuddle a koala, dote on a deer or eyeball an eagle.

  • by Nick Dent
Calamvale District Park.

Amazing Brisbane playgrounds

Today’s public playgrounds are a Wonka-esque world of flying foxes, skywalks and tube slides.

  • by Nick Dent
Stamford Plaza’s Spirit of Brisbane High Tea is designed to showcase Queensland produce.

Live like royalty with Brisbane’s best high teas

Spoil your mum, your partner, your friends, your kids and yourself.

  • by Nick Dent
The Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich has locomotives spanning the history of train travel in the state.

Learning made fun at Brisbane’s major museums

Brisbane museums work hard to make exhibitions comprehensible, entertaining and hands on.

  • by Nick Dent
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Pacific Golf Club Mini Golf Course is one of 14 designed by Capalaba’s Min Golf Creations.

Brisbane’s best mini-golf courses

Try your hand at mini golf, or get back in the swing with our guide to Brisbane’s courses.

  • by Nick Dent
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Best of Brisbane

Find the best things to do in your city right here – from top attractions to museums and markets.

  • by Nick Dent
Where to swim and cool off around Brisbane

Where to swim and cool off around Brisbane

Get wet with our guide to swimming pools, water parks, water holes and beaches.

  • by Nick Dent

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