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Wiggle Bay, Pipeline Plunge and the wave pool suit children under 12, lifeguards and change rooms aid parents, yet some slides impose 120-cm limits that may disappoint shorter kids.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to WhiteWater World (with kids)Kids get a free playground, Little Legends zone, Kick to Kick and occasional free tickets, giving many age-appropriate activities, but parents must handle stadium noise and possible food-queue waits.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to People First Stadium (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids club 4–12, shallow beach pool, scavenger hunts and boat spotting entertain all day; extra fees for club and cruises; no big public playground, yet safe grounds make it a good pick.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Sanctuary Cove (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids can swim between flags, build sandcastles, and reach TimeZone or Aquaduck within minutes, yet parents must supervise rips closely and pack shade because the beach has no fixed playground gear.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Surfers Paradise Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Flagged beaches, The Farm feedings, Wildlife Sanctuary and easy rainforest walks keep children active and safe, though parents must supervise near strong surf and intense summer sun.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Byron Bay (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Patrolled flags, a shaded playground, beginner surf classes, picnic shelters and change benches fit young children, but rips outside flagged zones mean parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Burleigh Heads Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Patrolled zones, shallow creek swims and nearby playgrounds suit children, but parents must supervise constantly because rips and strong sun are common and no dedicated kids clubs exist.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Gold Coast beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
School-age children enjoy whale spotting, museum stories, and short boardwalks, yet the steep 3.7 km track and narrow tower stairs may tire little legs and require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cape Byron Lighthouse (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 can tackle the 1 km Natural Bridge loop, spot glow-worms and splash at picnic creeks; adults must guard near unfenced drops and pack every bit of rubbish out.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Springbrook National Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Flagged swimming zone, shaded playground and picnic BBQs keep children engaged, yet parents must watch strong surf outside the flags and there is no fenced play or splash pad.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Coolangatta Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities