Things To Do With Kids

Where heart-thumping adventure meets slow, sun-drenched relaxation, Lake Macquarie is the under-the-radar coastal destination that strikes the perfect balance. 

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

I've walked, wandered and 'wait for me'd to find my pick of the best hikes on the Sunshine Coast. 

Here are 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

A melting pot of rich culture, incredible cuisine and plenty of fun, Singapore is the ultimate getaway for families. 

If you’re chasing the van life but want to skip the epic endurance test, the half lap might be your new ultimate travel hack.

Astro-tourism is the latest travel craze. From dark-sky parks to luxury bubble retreats, explore family-friendly stargazing spots across Australia. 

Ready to give country-living a (albeit temporary) shot? Here are nine of the best farms you can stay at on and around the Sunshine Coast.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

This northside institution has always been a go-to, but after a stunning revamp, it’s next-level.

Expect a true feast for the senses.

If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.

From culinary adventures to incredible live music gigs under the stars, these are the best Sunshine Coast events and festivals to check out. 

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

From lush rainforest landscapes to windswept coastlines, hinterlands and beyond, there’s no doubt that a road trip is one of the greatest ways to explore the Sunshine Coast.

We’ve rounded up eight of the best Sunshine Coast indoor playgrounds and some extra adventure centres to keep the kids entertained indoors.

A melting pot of cultures, epic entertainment, endless adventures, and breathtaking nature, there’s so much to discover in Logan.

The joys of being a parent can sometimes be a little, ah, overshadowed, when the kids are expressing their sheer boredom and you’ve exhausted your allocation of trips to the playground. 

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

The best Sunshine Coast waterfalls are only a short drive and hike away.

So you’ve got the dates booked, time off work, and the little ones organised for your Sunshine Coast family holiday. All that remains is choosing where to go. 

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out these themed festivities,  fireworks cruises and swanky seaside sippers to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Sunshine Coast in 2023.

Forget feeling the sand between your toes, get your grey matter straight into the deep blue and experience the best snorkelling on the Sunshine Coast.

Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s plenty of houses packed with blinking LED goodness ready for your gawking. 

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Instead of sweating through the shopping centre crowds, how about this year you vow to purchase all your presents from local stalls at markets. 

Not all camping spots are made equal, which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to whip up a definitive guide to the best camping spots on the Sunshine Coast,

Heading over to Singapore with the family or simply love all things nautical? Home to more than 100,000 beautiful and distinctive marine creatures, S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa is a must visit on your next vacay to Singapore. 

Ring in the new year with a delicious lineup of events on offer at Hyatt Regency. 

Grab a mate, tie up your apron and dig your hands into some clay at six of the best pottery classes on the Sunshine Coast.

Get out and about at this inner-city destination this winter.

Here’s the best places to go whale watching on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. 

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

Whether you’re planning a cheeky weekend getaway or an adventure-packed day trip, consider this list of the best things to do in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland your bible. 

We’ve rounded up every festive event you need to check out on the Sunshine Coast this silly season. Go, be merry and spread the Christmas cheer.

It doesn’t get much more nostalgic than LEGO® bricks and luckily for us, Queensland Museum is transporting us back to our childhood with their Brickman® Wonders of the World exhibition.

Are your four walls looking more than a little boring? We hear you. It’s about time to load up the car and make tracks for a big Brisbane day out (or several). Lucky for you, we’ve curated the best of the events hitting Brisbane this month and there are some serious contenders.

We’ve found the best places you can learn to surf on the Sunshine Coast, so you’ll be upright and coasting along the waves in no time.

Your ultimate hit list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in March.

If you’re looking for ways to start 2021 the right way, then check out our list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this January. 

Live by the beach and craving to go country for the day? Work your way through our hit list of the best things to do in Mary Valley and satisfy all your needs for cows, rustic tin sheds, rolling farms, creeks and teeny old towns. 

North Stradbroke Island is pretty much the closest thing Brisbane has to a tropical island escape—if you've never been can you even call yourself a local? Located just three hours from the CBD, you’re not living the Queenslander life right unless you’ve wiggled your toes in Straddie’s golden sands or swam in the warm turquiose waters at least once.