Free and cheap – Things to do and places to go with kids

The Mill Park Petrie

Another giant park with multiple play areas. Ideal for the hot Brisbane weather this park is well shaded and includes a water park. There are also multiple climbing areas and slides. The range of equipment makes the park suitable for all ages.

Kempt Park Allawah

A large park, conveniently next to a train station and near shops. The park has several sections with activities suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. There are flying foxes, climbing frames of different shapes and sizes and 4 different slides, as well as 2 roundabouts and 2 see-saws. For smaller children there is aContinue reading “Kempt Park Allawah”

Obstacle Courses

So your child likes running, climbing and jumping and you live in a studio apartment with your grandmother’s fine china collection? Never fear, the diy obstacle course is here. You can make these as elaborate or as simple as you like. My first go involved a step ladder, bean bag, hoola hoops and cushions. ItContinue reading “Obstacle Courses”