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Children up to 12 can hand-feed kangaroos, watch raptor and sheepdog shows and use the indoor play area, plus change rooms and stroller hire exist, so it scores almost perfect at 95.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (with kids)SparkLab, roaring dinosaurs and touchable specimens give 5–12-year-olds fun, STEM-rich play; step-free access and family toilets assist parents, but some premium workshops cost extra.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queensland Museum Kurilpa (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids get two adventure playgrounds, a weekend trackless train, free BBQ lawns and lizard-spotting boardwalks; flat paths and toilets nearby make supervision easy, but playgrounds are unfenced.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Roma Street Parkland (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids can manage the short summit walk, enjoy telescope nights and planetarium shows, and burn energy at picnic lawns. Railings are solid, but drops and evening traffic demand close parental watch.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids enjoy playgrounds, Hide ’n’ Seek trail, waterfalls and child-priced planetarium shows; supervision needed near cliffs and BBQ areas fill fast, so arrive early or book shelter.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-tha Reserve (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can sand-toboggan, snorkel guided around wrecks, feed dolphins and use resort pools, yet rips, 4WD-only roads and a long ferry mean parents must supervise closely all day.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Moreton Island (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children aged 6+ may join discounted Sunday climbs and enjoy the large ship-themed playground below, but under-6s cannot climb and parents must watch children closely near traffic and water edges.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Story Bridge (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children enjoy the chiming bell, lift ride, school-holiday workshops and Christmas light shows; however, tours cap seats and exhibits may bore very young kids after an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Brisbane City Hall (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Stalls, buskers, and snack foods keep children entertained; nearby toilets, parent rooms, and open plaza space support breaks; heavy crowds and no dedicated play zone reduce ease.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The Collective Markets (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids like the fast ferry and onboard commentary, and South Bank playgrounds sit 200 m away, but the wharf lacks toilets and has open water edges, so close adult supervision is required.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to City Cat Terminal South Bank (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities