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Kids up to 12 get Shipwreck Shores play zone, touch pools, seal shows and daily talks; ramps, toilets and interactive exhibits keep them engaged for 2–3 hours with minimal safety concerns.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (with kids)Kids up to 12 get playground, water splash zone, mini and hedge mazes and an AR creature hunt, all included in entry, with safe paths and café nearby, so the site is almost tailor-made for them.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Amaze World (with kids)Average price
Kids enjoy flagged shallow swimming, sandcastle space, a riverside playground with BBQs, beginner surf lessons from age 8 and SEA LIFE five minutes away for wet-weather backup.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Mooloolaba Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 enjoy free splash pad, shaded playgrounds, roo feeding and tiered keeper programs; water stations, rails and staff help parents manage energy and safety through a long visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Australia Zoo (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children get a shaded splash fountain, playground, wading pool and patrolled surf zone, plus BBQ lawns for breaks; easy-access toilets and surf-grom lessons fill a fun, safe family visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Kings Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Junior Captain steering, life jackets for all sizes and only 60 min duration thrill children and parents, though families must toilet beforehand and leave any strollers elsewhere.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Aquaduck Sunshine Coast (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
A fenced inclusive playground, shallow sandy riverbank and free BBQs give 4–12-year-olds hours of varied play, yet no lifeguards or shade over water means parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cotton Tree Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 enjoy a fenced playground, shallow end of the pool, games room, coastal bike path and patrolled sand, while parents appreciate family bathrooms and onsite security.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 days
👉 See FULL guide to Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
School-age children can sit in cockpits on open days, follow kid-friendly tours, and use flat paths safely, but height limits bar under-14s from main simulators, so thrills vary by age.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children 4-12 can follow the treasure hunt, model train and dress-up crowns; flat courtyard, toilets and toy shop suit a fun half-day, with only a few stairs needing close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Sunshine Castle (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities