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Leg-swinging carriages, family fares, playgrounds and bike hire keep children entertained for hours, though the lack of toilets on the train means parents must plan breaks at stations.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children enter free and can dig fossils, climb in the play zone and handle Bugs Alive; staff-led Tiny Tours, lockers and many restrooms turn the visit into an educational but low-stress outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children up to 12 can crawl through Meerkat tunnels, join free Keeper Kids sessions, ride stroller-friendly paths, and see talks, but 3-5 hour visit means breaks are needed for tired legs.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Kids up to 12 enjoy free weekend entry, playgrounds, water play, Ranger Kids indoor zone, child-pit stop toilets, and engaging keeper talks, while the safari bus keeps them seated and safely viewing wildlife.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter adds games, crafts, storytime and coding workshops for ages 0–12, while picnic lawn, child-height toilets and pram parking make a two-hour family visit smooth.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids up to 12 can hand-feed wallabies, earn stamps on activity trails, join school-holiday keeper clubs, and paths are fenced for safety; most shows are short and interactive, so boredom is rare.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children under 12 are the core audience; two rides, huge soft-play areas, 4D cinema, creative workshops and pram parking keep them busy for 2–3 hours while indoor setting is safe and weather-proof.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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AU $5 kids passes, AO Ballpark inflatables, ANZ Hot Shots clinics and a sensory room keep 3–12 year-olds active and rested. Wide paths and first-aid tents add safety for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children up to 12 get touch pools, a 4D cinema, activity booklets, and discounted family tickets; only a few extras need kids to be 5 + or 12 +, so most of the venue suits them.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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School-age children get a multi-zone playground, lawns for ball games, free museum entry and IMAX options; toilets, water taps, and clear sightlines let parents supervise with minimal worry.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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