Kids Guide

7 hand-picked places · curated by locals

• 01

  Theme parks$$$

  The big theme parks

  Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld, Wet'n'Wild, a multi-park pass is the money-saver.

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• 02

  Wildlife$$

  Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

  Hand-feed lorikeets, cuddle-free koala time and a proper wildlife hospital.

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• 03

  Beach

  Surfers Paradise beach

  The wide, patrolled, postcard beach, beginner surf lessons launch right here.

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• 04

  Food hallPalm Beach$$

  The Collective

  Five kitchens under one roof on the Palm Beach esplanade, everyone gets what they want.

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• 05

  Resort$$$$

  JW Marriott Surfers Paradise

  A saltwater lagoon with live fish in the pool, kids lose their minds (happily).

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• 06

  Resort$$$

  Sea World Resort

  On the monorail, beside the park, peak convenience for a theme-park trip with little ones.

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• 07

  Holiday park$

  Ashmore Palms Holiday Village

  Waterslides, jumping pillow and cabins, a budget family base that kids rate highly.

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