There are literally thousands of awesome family friendly parks to be discovered across Australia, and now is a great time to get out there and explore them. We’ve pulled together some favourites based on the opinions of Bound Round families across the country. But don’t be limited by this list, or by what you know. Get out there and discover them yourself!
Toowoomba, QLD
With over 150 public parks and gardens, and an annual festival of flowers, Toowoomba is well worth the nickname ‘the garden city’. With so many to pick from it’s impossible to pick just one family friendly park.
Cairns Esplanade, QLD
Tropical North Queensland is stunningly beautiful, but the stingers and crocodiles can scare people off. Don’t let them scare you off. The Cairns Esplanade is the perfect place for a family to visit with it’s lagoon, skate park, beach volleyball courts and relaxed shopping strip.
Thunderbird Park, QLD
With bush walking, rock pools for swimming, daily bird feeding, a mini golf course, high ropes course, laser skirmish and horse trail rides, there’s endless activities to keep the kids (both big and small) entertained.
Kings Park, WA
Undoubtedly this park has the most stunning collection of Australian native flora in the country. The ropes course is a firm favourite for most kids, and the treetop walk is awesome. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled while you’re in the park for the fantastic sculptures dotted throughout too.
Speers Point Park, NSW
This hidden gem should be visited by more than just the locals. With a rock climbing wall, flying fox, huge tube slide (9m), a maze, water play area and a great scooter track, it will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Packed with parklands, sporting venues and entertainment centres, Sydney Olympic Park is awesome. It combines the best of nature with adventurous activities and is perfect for getting the kids active in the fresh air.
Kosciuszko Park, NSW
With skiing and snowboarding in the winter and brilliant bushwalking, fishing, kayaking and mountain biking activities in the summer months, Kosciuszko National Park is a fantastic family destination for day trips or extended stays.
Phillip Island Nature Parks, VIC
Arguably Phillip Island’s most famous attraction, this is not to be missed. Witness the daily Penguin Parade as thousands of little penguins venture up onto the land and into their burrows for the night.
Great Otway National Park, VIC
Explore the sandy beaches of the great ocean road, see the world famous 12 Apostles, go horse back or mountain bike riding and swim under magnificent waterfalls within the forests. This national park has it all for families of all ages and stages.
