Having grown up and lived in Brisbane, and now raising my own family in Brisbane - here are my picks of family outings; locations, food, fun and everything in between!
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Food and Treats
Call my bias, but this is my favourite ice-cream / gelato shop. The gelato is lovingly made by an italian family, who enjoy sharing their love of gelato with all who visit. And, anyone looking for true traditional thick-shakes - this is the place to ...
Matilda The Art Of Gelato
You can just check out the LEGO creations in the café while sipping on a coffee - but where's the fun in that when, for a small fee you can select a LEGO or Duplo set to play with and build while you and the kids have a snack and drink – how cool is ...
Coffee n Bricks
Take yourselves out for a lazy Sunday funday under the Story Bridge at Felons. Take up a spot at one of the picnic tables, in the beer garden or on the deck. Take advantage of the fabulous menu - albeit the brewery menu or the fish and chip menu. Let...
Felons Brewing Co. Brisbane - Howard Smith Wharves
This place is such a vibe! So much excitement and atmosphere - food and dessert choices to the hearts' content. All options available and yes, usually our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. Live music ads to the ambience - wonder around and look at t...
Eat Street Northshore
Places to explore
Check out the sights of Brisbane!
Explore Brisbane through Blueys eye's…the ultimate Bluey lovers outing! Icecream and the Wheel of Brisbane at South Bank to New Farm Park, to the parks in ‘Turtle Boy’ / ‘SeeSaw’ / Cricket, to the Wynnum Whale Park. Any Bluey lover is sure to love fi...
See Brisbane through Bluey's eyes
A Beachy Day Trip with a difference…take a quick ferry trip over to Coochimudlo Island from Victoria Point. Spend time on the beach, go for a walk to explore, have some fish and chips or bring a picnic.
Visit Coochiemudlo | For visitors to Coochiemudlo Island
Have your photo taken at the sign of Brisbane!!
Brisbane Sign
Explore and learn about space and the Southern Hemisphere. You could also catch one of their short and sweet shows the kids are sure to love!
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Explore the gardens via the designated zones which are divided by plants types and ecosystems, it’s a bit like walking around the world in one space. Check out the incredible natural creations in the Cacti and Bromeliad House; the hot and humid Tropi...
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Drive to the top, or take a bush walk to the top to check out the views. Take a picnic, sit at the cafe or buy some icecream while taking a breather to take in the views of Brisbane city and follow the view of the river as it snakes it's away along.
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
Book in for a tour of the Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower. Learn about the history of the clock tower and some key buildings in Brisbane. While there, check out the Museum of Brisbane to learn about the history of Brisbane.
Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
The Sky Deck is a unique and fun way to explore and see the sights of Brisbane. Towering 100 meters above the CBD, and boasting a glass floored viewing deck, the Sky Deck offers restaurants and cafes, in addition to panoramic views over beautiful Bri...
Sky Deck
The main museum in Brisbane, Queensland Museum (also known as the dinosaur museum) is free to enter and will entertain your children for a whole day across three levels. Playasaurus Garden at ground level is perfect for toddlers and features some mas...
Queensland Museum
Housed in the same building as Queensland Museum is our city’s premier science centre for kids. It is ticketed entry but well worth visiting with your kids. It is very hands-on and stretches the mind’s understanding of how things. There are a mulitud...
SparkLab
(GOMA) The Gallery of Modern Art is in the same cultural precinct at Queensland Museum, State Library of Queensland and The Queensland Art Gallery. GOMA literally is about modern art and exhibitions vary throughout the year - check the calendar for v...
Gallery of Modern Art
Learn about some of our maritime history at the Queensland Maritime Museum. Explore the dry-docked frigate and the infamous Ella's Pink Lady - part of sailing history after Queenslander Jessica Watson made history as the youngest person to sail solo ...
Queensland Maritime Museum
Playgrounds
A great place for a family visit, any time of day. Bring a picnic brekky / lunch / dinner or buy from the cafes / fish and chip shops across the road and spend the day chilling out by the bay. Enjoy the bay breezes while the kids run their energy out...