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Kids up to 12 can feed roos, join barn and sheep-dog encounters, watch raptor shows, and use the indoor play zone; flat paths, toilets and clear fences keep the visit safe, active, and educational.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (with kids)The free Children’s Art Centre, interactive workshops, guided kids’ tours, ramps and a kids’ café menu keep children under 12 engaged, active and safe for an entire afternoon.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Gallery of Modern Art (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Hands-on Discovery Centre, SparkLab STEM zone, roaring dinosaur gallery and school-holiday shows keep children 5-12 engaged for hours, with pram access, toilets and staff supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queensland Museum Kurilpa (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids love two large playgrounds, lizard-spotting boardwalks and a mini train; ample lawns and BBQs add value, but open water and unfenced equipment need close adult watch.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Roma Street Parkland (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Hide 'n' Seek trail, large playground and low-cost school holiday workshops keep 3–12 year-olds active and learning, and toilets are close by, though ponds require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 get Eye Spy trails, hands-on craft labs, touch-trolley explorer tours and free entry; lifts, toilets and galleries suit prams, but Clock Tower stairs need caution and no prams.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Museum of Brisbane (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 enjoy GOMA Children’s Art Centre, free Sciencentre stations and paid SparkLab demos; lifts, ramps and South Bank playgrounds keep movement and supervision straightforward for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queensland Cultural Centre (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 can burn energy in the castle-themed playground, join scavenger hunts, and ride bikes on traffic-free paths, while parents supervise from nearby picnic tables and toilets, so visits stay easy and fun.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to City Botanic Gardens (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can roam playgrounds, Hide ’n’ Seek trail, planetarium kid shows and shallow creek picnic spots, with toilets, BBQs and short shaded walks, giving a full, safe learning day.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-tha Reserve (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children can walk the gentle trail, picnic at shaded tables, join a planetarium kids show and grab ice-cream at the café; guardrails reduce falls risk, so the lookout suits families well.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities