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Best Things to Do in Sunshine Coast, with kids
Boardwalk View Of Mt Coolum is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids can scooter the smooth boardwalk, spot dolphins and explore rock pools, with toilets close by, yet no playground sits on the deck and unfenced rails mean adults must supervise constantly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Sunreef Mooloolaba is 73% Kids-Friendly
Sunset and whale cruises discount kids 4-12 and offer life jackets, yet decks lack play areas, tours run 2-3 h and snorkel or dive age limits exclude under-8s, so parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Whale One is 73% Kids-Friendly
Kids aged 4–12 receive discounted fares and whale-spotting sheets that make learning fun, though no play zone, constant hand-holding on railings and motion sickness risk reduce convenience for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Maroochy River Conservation Park is 73% Kids-Friendly
Flat boardwalk lets children spot crabs and birds, and canoe or BBQ boat hire excites older kids, but unfenced water, mosquitos and only drop toilets require close supervision and supplies from parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Caloundra RSL is 72% Kids-Friendly
A staffed Cosmic Cave playroom, kids-eat-free nights and holiday discos keep ages 3–12 busy and cheap, but parents must steer children clear of smoking and gaming areas that bar minors.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Sunshine Coast Stadium is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children enter many Falcons games free, can try Footy Kidz clinics, picnic by the lake, and kick a ball on spare fields; toilets exist but no playground or themed kids zone is provided.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Headland Golf Club is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can join Golf Rocks academy, use family tees and play parent-child Ambrose, yet there is no playground and on-course etiquette requires quiet walking and supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Point Perry Foreshore Reserve is 71% Kids-Friendly
Wide lawns, rock pools and dolphin spotting can engage children. Lack of playground, strong rips at First Bay and cliff edges require close supervision, so suitability is moderate.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kawana Beach is 71% Kids-Friendly
Kids can swim in patrolled Bokarina zone, build sandcastles, and enjoy two playgrounds and barbecues, yet strong surf outside flags and limited natural shade require vigilant adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Deep End Fishing Charters is 71% Kids-Friendly
Calm estuary outings and supportive crew suit children aged about five to twelve, yet early departures, unlisted child lifejackets, and only a simple marine toilet require extra planning.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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