More Fun Things to Do With Kids
- A Guide to the Best Kids Parks
Sunshine Coast Australia

I love to find new fun things to do with kids, so I took The Little Critics (my two boys and their cousins) to some of the best parks on the Sunshine Coast Australia.

Hear their thoughts on each park and have a look at the photos for a sneak peak of what to expect.

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Kings Beach Park
Kings Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

Rating:

The Little Critics 8/10
Mine 8/10

What to Expect:

• An interactive water fountain for hours of fun
• 25 metre sea water pool including lap pool, patrolled by Life Guards
• Disabled access
• Right on the beach
• Exercise equipment along the foreshore if you feel like a quick workout!
• Adventure playground across the road

Things You Need to Know:

• Parking is limited in busy times
• Picnic tables
• Public toilets and cold showers in the Pavilion near the Swimming Pool
• On the way to this park, along the Esplanade there is a great park we call the Pirate Park. It has a Pirate Ship and rocks on the beach to explore.

Rating:

The Little Critics 7/10
Mine 9/10

What to Expect:

• Adjacent to Maroochydore River
• Surf free beach perfect for kids. Swim, kayak, fish or just sit and admire the pelicans
• Playground for children better suited to 5 years and under – includes climbing net, slides
• Large grassy area good for football or cricket
• Public swimming pool

Things You Need to Know:

• Free electric BBQs
• Lots of shady trees and picnic tables
• Plenty of parking
• Unisex toilets

Rating:

The Little Critics 10/10
Mine 8/10

What to Expect:

• Favourite Park as voted by The Little Critics
• Adventure playground caters for children of all ages
• Flying Fox
• RSL War Memorial Wall

Things You Need to Know:

• Right behind Woolworths, if you are passing through Nambour it is a great spot for Dad’s to take the kids for more things to do while Mum is shopping for holiday supplies
• Plenty of parking
• Toilet facilities

Take the Sippy Downs/Buderim Exit off the Bruce Highway. Take the Tanawha Forest Glen Tourist Drive turnoff and follow the signs.

Rating:

The Little Critics 7/10
Mine 9/10

What to Expect:

• Unique
• Serene sculpture garden displaying some special pieces of art
• Lots of open space
• Easy walking tracks, wear comfortable shoes
• Discover more things to do with kids as they visit the kids hidden treasure garden on the Whipbird Walk
• Free guided tours first and third Wednesday of the month at 9am

Things You Need to Know:

• Open 7 am - 5 pm (April to October) and 7 am – 6 pm (November to March)
• No bins, you must take your rubbish with you
• No BBQs
• Plenty of parking
• Wheelchair access
• Picnic tables
• Lots of shady spots
• Toilets a short walk from the car park
• For further information please refer to Friends of Maroochy Botanic Gardens

Rating:

The Little Critics 9/10
Mine 9/10

What to Expect:

• All Abilities playground
• Flying fox
• Hammock
• Sandpit
• Swings
• Climbing net
• Sensory garden with herbs and flowers to smell

Things You Need to Know:

• Free electric BBQs
• Lots of shady trees and picnic tables
• Plenty of parking
• Unisex toilets with disabled access
• Lots of shade
• Grassy areas for picnicking
• Fully enclosed with safety fences
• Would be a great place to go on route to Australia Zoo if you are looking for more things to do with kids that day

What to Expect:

• 900m concrete walking or bike track
• Playground for children better suited to 5 years and under includes climbing net
• Playground located in the middle of track so great if you want to exercise while the kids play on the playground
• Large grassy area good for football or cricket
• Lovely and peaceful, very scenic
• Native trees

Things You Need to Know:

• Free electric BBQs
• Lots of shady trees and picnic tables
• Limited parking
• Unisex and disabled toilets
• Annual Australia Day celebrations are held here each year

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