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Best Things to Do in Gold Coast, with kids
Doug Jennings Park is 75% Kids-Friendly
Shaded lawns, flat paths and shallow beach edges suit supervised kids for picnics, sand play and dolphin spotting, but there is no playground or on-site lifeguard.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Australian Outback Spectacular is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids 3–12 get cheaper seats, child meals and free animal meet-and-greets, yet loud sound, strobe lights and fixed seating demand ear protection and constant adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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The Australian Outback Spectacular Show
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Jet Boat Extreme is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids aged 5-12 can ride beside a parent with child-size life jackets and family tickets, offering a thrilling memory, yet strong G-forces, loud engine and soaking clothes may frighten cautious children.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Gold Coast Helitours is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids 2–12 get discounted fares and thrilling views with headsets, but rotor noise is loud, weight rules limit seating, and there is no play zone or child-specific facilities on site.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Point Danger is 72% Kids-Friendly
Grassed area, BBQs and sealed Oceanway let kids run, scooter and spot whales; rock pools add fun. Sheer cliffs, no fence in some spots and no playground at the lookout demand close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children 3–12 may fly with adults and enjoy views, alpacas, and free Sea World drop-off; basket has no seats, dawn chill and limited child amenities reduce comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Paradise Jet Boating is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children 4–12 may ride on child fares with life jackets; spins, splashes and dolphin spotting delight many, yet motion is rough, shy kids may fear, and there are no kid toilets or play areas.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Federation Walk Coastal Reserve is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children can ride bikes, spot birds and play on the sand along the flat trail, but there is no fenced playground or lifeguard patrol, so close supervision and sun protection are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Currumbin Rock Pools is 69% Kids-Friendly
Children can splash in shallow edges, jump off small rocks and play on lawns with BBQ lunch nearby; absence of lifeguards, variable depths and slippery surfaces mean parents must supervise nonstop.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Wave Break Island is 63% Kids-Friendly
School-age children love the knee-deep clear water and fish feeding tours, but parents must supervise closely, bring every supply, and be ready for no toilets, shade, or first-aid facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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