The stay at home order is lifting which means we can finally leave the house and let the kids run wild! With so many fun activities for kids in Brisbane, we've done the heavy-lifting and scoped out the 10 best activities to do with your kids post lockdown. It's hard enough for an adult to be stuck inside for so long, let alone for kids - so we've made a list that is energy-burning, exciting, educational, and just plain fun!
Here are our top 10 things to do with kids near Brisbane post-lockdown:
- Go rock climbing with an Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience
- Get climbing with a Story Bridge Climb
- Need some cuddles from a Koala? Head to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Head to Aquativity for a free and fun activity
- Get reacquainted with wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- See old war ships and learn about the ocean at the Maritime Museum
- Fan of science and a bit creative? Visit the Museum of Brisbane
- Spend time looking up at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
- Discover the city on a Brisbane Segway Tour
- Get out of the CBD with a trip on the Moreton Island MICAT Ferry
1. Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience
Your kids will have the time of their lives at the Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience
When looking for things to do with kids, look no further than rock climbing near Brisbane at the Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience. This fun and challenging activity is found at Kangaroo Point Cliffs located just across the river from Brisbane’s CBD. Your kids will have the time of their lives as they journey to the top of the rocks and experience some of the best views Brisbane has to offer. The climb lasts for about 2 hours and there are various levels of difficulty, which means there is something for everyone in the family. After the climb, you should head on over to the river for a picnic lunch.
The cost of this activity covers all equipment needed for climb and an instructor that takes you through all the safety measures.
2. Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Experience breathtaking views from the top of the Story Bridge
If your kids love a little adrenaline, then we recommend taking them out for the day to climb Story Bridge in Brisbane. This bridge is an iconic location in Brisbane and as of today is one of only three bridge climbs in the world. Choose from a dawn, day or evening climb and experience incredible panoramic views at the top, which will leave you and your kids breathless. During your climb, the kids will get a history lesson (homeschool, tick!) as they learn about Brisbane and the fantastic history of its iconic Story Bridge that most residents aren't even aware of.
3. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
hold and feed the Koala’s at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Australia is full of the most beautiful wildlife, including of course, the koala. The Lone Pine Sanctuary is the perfect activity to do with your kids in Brisbane. It's the world's largest koala conservation site, home to 130 cute and cuddly koalas. The sanctuary enables you to hold and feed the koalas, which is an experience in itself and one the kids will never forget.
Once you’re done revelling in these incredible creatures, your family will also be able to see other native Australian animals including echidnas, platypus, and kangaroos. This activity is not only fun for the kids, but it’s also an interesting and interactive lesson about Australian animals.
4. Aquativity Water Park
Explore the free and interactive water-play park right in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank
If you’re looking for free activities to do in Brisbane with kids, then look no further than Aquativity. This is a free, interactive water-play park right in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank and perfect for anyone looking for fun things to do in Brisbane on a budget.
The park provides educational components too, with its various play elements that focus on the water cycle and its preservation, as well as highlighting the native fish and mammal species of mullet and dugong. The vision behind Aquativity is to bring families and children together and enjoy the outdoors; and it sure does this with a whole lot of fun involved!
5. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Experience incredible wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Australia has so much to offer and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary just loves to show it off. If it’s kangaroos, koalas, bilbies or even Tassie devils you’re after, this place has them all! The biggest bonus is that in Queensland it isn’t illegal to hold a koala, so Currumbin is one of the few places you can have your pic taken while cuddling one of these beautiful grey marsupials!
What we love the most is that Currumbin is about more than just fawning over animals. This wildlife sanctuary houses an active wildlife hospital that treats, rehabilitates, and then releases sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. To give you an idea of how vital their services are, in 2019, they attended to a whopping 12,200 animals, including 600 koalas!
Hint: Children under 12 can take advantage of the Wild Island Adventures Splash Zone with water jets, streams, and waterfalls to cool off in, so make sure you pack their swimmers!
6. Maritime Museum
Visit the warship Diamantina exhibition
If your kids love the sea then this little gem in the heart of Brisbane is going to secure you “Parent of the Year” award. The Maritime Museum is one of the largest in Australia and has historic vessels of all sizes waiting to be explored and admired.
There are some incredible exhibitions that are currently running, including the warship Diamantina which was active from 1945 until 1946 and the lugger Penguin, built as Mercia in 1907 by Japanese boatbuilder Tsugitaro Furuta.
7. Museum of Brisbane
Turn the kids into history detectives at the Museum of Brisbane
I know what you’re thinking. “Another museum on the list; haven't we spent enough time inside already?” We hear you, but you’re yet to discover the Museum of Brisbane. This museum is full of art, culture and history - and is definitely a nice change from watching cartoons on TV.
The Museum of Brisbane is a special place in the sense that it supports local artists, designers, writers, historians and storytellers. It’s more of an experience than anything else and a perfect day out for the kids. There are plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, and the museum runs a kids programme called MoB Kids, if you need to take 5. Learn more about it here.
8. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Get starstruck at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
From stargazing to planet exploring, Brisbane's Planetarium provides a wide range of entertaining public astronomy shows for all ages. It’s home to Cosmic Skydome - a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome, and hosts incredible shows including Brisbane's night sky and the Display Zone. Your kids will be left in awe as they discover more about the planets and stars. Entry to the Planetarium is free, but some shows, and access to the Skydome require tickets, kids start from $10.
9. Brisbane Segway Tour
Ride your way through Brisbane with a Segway
A fun thing to do with kids is a segway adventure through Brisbane! A segway (in case you don’t know) is a self-balancing scooter which provides a fun way to get around the city. You can either opt to head out on an adventure on your own or if you like, you can request a professional guide to be travelling with you every step of the way. We suggest starting your adventure at Riverlife where you can view the iconic locations of Brisbane including Story Bridge, South Bank and the Botanic Gardens. The segways are serious fun for the family, we know your kids are going to love it!
10. Moreton Island MICAT Ferry
Experience the white sand and crystal clear water
If you’re craving a winter beach escape near Brisbane, then we suggest packing a picnic and heading to Moreton Island where there are an array of activities including snorkelling, fishing and 4WD. It takes about 90 minutes by ferry to get to Moreton Island, but it is well worth the journey as you immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. There’s never a dull moment on the Island which ensures the kids will never be short of entertainment.
Brisbane isn't a city lacking experiences; there are plenty of things to do in Brisbane with the kids post-lockdown. We can feel the excitement rising and a new season begin. Happy adventuring!
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