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Pine Rivers Park giant park — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Parks and Gardens

Pine Rivers Park

On the banks of the South Pine River, this park north of Brisbane is one of the most popular and largest recreation spaces in the Moreton Bay region. The wide-open grassed areas are perfect for celebrations and events as well as for playing sports such as cricket and football. The playgrounds most iconic feature is the pedal train with a garden maze built in between the tracks. The fully fenced and tree-shaded playground is decked out with climbing structures, swings, slides and much more! There are shaded picnic areas fitted with barbeques, perfect for a family gathering. Pine Rivers Park also features an exclusive toddler play area, complete with toddler-height activities such as a sandpit and swing set. It is also home to many events throughout the year!

Strathpine QLD

0.2 km away

Our new premises at Brendale

Shopping and Markets

The Nest Haberdashery Thrift Shop

The Nest Haberdashery is a volunteer-led social enterprise operated by women's charity, The Nest Community. They sort donations from the public in the Textile Recovery Centre and sell them in the Haberdashery, or use them in the craft mentoring program for high school students. The organisation's core values are sustainability, skill sharing, and handmade living. The Haberdashery stocks donated preloved and vintage fabrics, yarn, patterns, haberdashery notions, and even sewing machines. Revenue from the haberdashery funds low-cost craft workshops and a free mentoring program for girls from local schools. The friendly Haberdashery volunteers are always ready to share their knowledge and help with advice about fabric, crafting, and handmade skills. And of course they all love to have a chat about making.

Brendale QLD

1.9 km away

Laser Tag for Adults & Kids — Image credit: Laserzone Brisbane

Amusement and Theme Parks

Laserzone Family Entertainment Centre

Brisbane's best multi-level Laser Tag arena, Bumper Cars, Arcade Cafe and Bar. Laserzone is the ultimate entertainment for families, parties, work groups, clubs and social events. Laser Tag is suitable for ages five and up and features the latest technology Helios Laser Tag system. The Laserzone Arcade features a huge Prize Redemption counter as well as all your favourites such as basketball, driving games, shooters and air hockey. This is also a classic Retro game selection that Mum and Dad will love! Bookings recommended. Book online or call to reserve your space.

Lawnton QLD

2.5 km away

Spoonarama is the Largest Display of Souvenir Teaspoons in Queensland — Image credit: Round Table Coffee

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Spoonarama

Still Spoonarama but on a smaller scale. Around the walls of Round Table Coffee, you will still find over 6,500 teaspoons, always accessible to all to see. Throughout Spoonarama there are over 24,000 teaspoons grouped by country, states, animals, schools, royalty, trophies, collector club issued, Olympic/Commonwealth games, theme parks, holiday islands, specific maker/manufacturers and many more. This is the biggest souvenir teaspoon collection on display in Queensland. When Round Table Coffee opened in late 2014, there was a small rack of teaspoons on the wall. These were what Allie and Jeremy Jucha had collected themselves over a few years. They became a topic of conversation, and visitors to the shop began to offer their own small collections to add to the walls. In October 2019, the three-day teaspoon exhibition was set up. 5,500 teaspoons were sorted into various categories, and specific racks were made by Jeremy, which gave space for Australian state teaspoons. Those three days saw more than 140 people browse through, and the response was very positive and encouraging. In late 2020 another shop became available permanently, and Spoonarama was borne of Round Table Coffee. The current display is slightly smaller than previous but there is still a mighty selection to see.

Bracken Ridge QLD

3.8 km away

Jacaranda Tree in full Bloom — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Parks and Gardens

Leis Park

Leis Park in Lawnton is a serene place for everyone to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. Set beside North Pine River, it's the perfect place to launch your kayak or canoe. Use the public boat ramp and explore the waterway. See what birds you can spot diving into the river or cast your line and snag a fish in the water. If you prefer being on land, get your steps up and follow the paths that run alongside the river. Take your time to enjoy the scenery and discover your next favourite picnic area. If you visit in spring, you'll enjoy the beautiful Jacaranda trees in bloom. The park includes outdoor gym equipment for those wanting to get active, and the kids' playground is ready for little ones to burn off energy. Don't forget to bring the dog, there's an unfenced off-leash area for them to run around and play safely. When not in the off-leash area, dogs must remain on a lead. When you're hungry, find a shady table to sit at and fire up the electric barbecue for a hot lunch. Park facilities include electric barbecues, fitness equipment, play equipment, picnic shelters, seating, water fountain, lots of open space for parking and walkways.

Lawnton QLD

4.6 km away

The Mill Water Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Mill Water Park

Cool down on a hot summers day at The Mill Water Park. Located in Petrie the park is perfect for hours of fun with a 24-metre flying fox, an 8-metre climbing tower, interactive fountains, shallow splash zones, and a fun water bucket splash pad. Perfect for barbecues, kids parties, and more, this free-to-enjoy space is open to everyone. With custom-designed areas for both aquatic and adventure play, kids can explore, splash, and socialise in an inclusive environment. The park also features LED light fountains for a choreographed water play experience, with an interactive light show at night. To save water and energy, the splash park enters "sleep mode" after inactivity.

Petrie QLD

4.7 km away

Beautiful art lines the pathways — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Petrie to Kippa-Ring Shared Pathway

Buckle up your helmet, strap up those rollerblades, or put on those running shoes and hit the pavement for a workout. Take the shared pathway from Petrie to Kippa-Ring. At three metres wide and 12.6 kilometres long, the shared pathway is great for recreational bike rides, strolls, and skates. It is also accommodating for prams, motorised scooters, and exercise enthusiasts. If you want to explore the local hotspots off-track, they recommend Lake Eden, Sweeney Reserve, John Oxley Reserve, and Wyllie Park. From the shared pathway, you can access Queensland Rail train stations located at: Petrie, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Mango Hill East, Rothwell and Kippa-Ring.

Petrie QLD

4.8 km away

Dohles Rocks, Griffin — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Natural Attractions

Dohles Rocks

The quiet riverbank of Dohles Rocks in Griffin is an important habitat for shorebirds and a relaxing place for locals of Moreton Bay region's nearby built-up areas to escape and kick back. You will find plenty of curb-side parking (as well as trailer parking bays) to leave your vehicle while you stretch your legs, go fishing, enjoy a family picnic, or barbecue overlooking the river. Though the area isn’t suited to large get-togethers, it is a perfect spot to get lost in a good novel, enjoy an afternoon play with the little ones, or launch into North Pine River.

Murrumba Downs QLD

5.5 km away

Osprey_House_Education_Centre_Griffin_in_Moreton_Bay_Region — Image credit: mbrit

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Osprey House Environment Centre

Escape into the peaceful beauty of Osprey House Environment Centre, where the winding Pine River meets a landscape of mangroves, saltmarsh, and native forest. Just a short drive from the city, this hidden gem invites visitors to slow down, explore and connect with the incredible natural environments of Moreton Bay. Follow the gentle boardwalks through the mangroves, pause at the bird hide, or take in sweeping views from the riverside platforms. With every step, there's something to discover – watch wading birds forage in the shallows, spot birds of prey overhead, or look up for koalas resting among the eucalypts. It's a place where nature reveals itself in quiet, unforgettable moments. Inside the centre, interactive displays bring the environment to life, offering hands-on ways to learn about mangroves, marine life, and the region's unique ecosystems. For a truly special experience, keep an eye on the resident eastern ospreys, whose nesting platform and live-stream footage offer a rare glimpse into their daily lives. Pack a picnic or make use of the barbecue facilities and settle in for a relaxed afternoon surrounded by nature. With free entry and open outdoor spaces to explore at your own pace, Osprey House is the perfect place to unwind, learn and be inspired by the natural world.

Griffin QLD

6.2 km away

Bullocky Rest is a great place to watch the sun setting over Lake Samsonvale — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Parks and Gardens

Bullocky Rest

Overlooking Lake Samsonvale, Bullocky Rest is a popular park for all gatherings, featuring a playground, plenty of picnic shelters and barbecues as well as a toilet block and ample parking. Cast the line out from the shore and you might catch a native fish, Australian Bass, Yellow Belly, Mary River Cod, Snub Nose Gar and Saratoga. A permit is required. Stroll along the shore following the walking trail linking the picnic areas at Bullocky Rest and Forgan Cove. The kids will love the wide-open grassed areas and a playground featuring a slide and climbing equipment.

Joyner QLD

7.0 km away

Lake Samsonvale - the perfect picnic location — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Natural Attractions

Lake Samsonvale

Lake Samsonvale is a picturesque destination located in the Moreton Bay suburb of Petrie. As one of the well-known wonders of the town, Lake Samsonvale has a walking trail from Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove. This inviting trail weaves along the water's edge which is perfect if you fancy yourself as someone who enjoys the wonders of nature. You will also be pleased to know that Lake Samsonvale is a great fishing hotspot for spangled, golden and silver perch, Australian bass and more. Both shore and boat fishing at Lake Samsonvale is strictly by permit only. Lake Samsonvale is the perfect picnic spot known for never feeling crowded. Visitors are provided with some of the best picnic locations and barbecues that make for a great day out. Other activities that you can participate in at Lake Samsonvale include; canoeing, rowing, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. For more information on permits and access click through to their website.

Joyner QLD

7.2 km away

Bray Farm Park aka Harry Potter Park — Image credit: Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism

Parks and Gardens

Bray Farm Park

Located in Griffin, Bray Farm Park offers children an adventurous day of fun and exploring. This park has been dubbed something out of Harry Potter that is perfect for entertaining children and their magical abilities. Hidden away in the Riverbreeze Estate of Griffin, this magical park allows children to escape into a world of wizardry. Bray Farm Park is surrounded by some of Moreton Bay’s greatest wildlife and nature. Children and families will become infatuated with the beautiful sounds of sing-song birds and if you are lucky enough you may even encounter a koala or kangaroo. One of the highlights of Bray Farm park is the playgrounds which are composed of wooden cubby houses connected by a swinging bridge, ramp and slide. Children can also enjoy hopping around on gigantic tomatoes and pumpkins that are scattered across the park. Other features include; climbing nets, bench seating, slides, rubbish bins and a concrete path for older children who would like to take their bikes or scooters. This park is also conveniently located nearby to the Osprey House Environmental Centre and Dohles Rock Reserve which makes for a great day out for children and their families. Please note there are no toilets.

Griffin QLD

7.6 km away

Kidspace

Parks and Gardens

Kidspace

The kids will have a wonderful time at Kidspace in Chermside. There's an undercover bike play area as well as an imaginative playground, fairy tower and rocket control tower. Plus, there's a half-court basketball area, a skating, BMX bike and rollerblading area, a cricket net or pitch and a rebound wall. A great facility for the family!

Chermside QLD

8.0 km away

Holey Moley Golf Club Chermside is your party destination — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley - Chermside

Brisbane: are you ready to tee off? Chermside, get ready for the craziest round of mini golf you've ever played because they've really set the par high with this one. Worked up an appetite? Pull up a seat and settle in at The Caddyshack. With a new range of cocktail and gourmet kitchen offerings, they'll take care of all your grub-on-the-green needs. With two different nine-hole courses to choose from, you'll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes. Whether you're scouting out something sweet to do on a weekend, looking to book the best birthday party ever for a caddy kid or locking down an adorable date spot for your par-crossed lover (you're welcome), they're a putt above the rest. Finished up on the greens? Check-in for a short stay at Hijinx Hotel next door for some hotel-themed fun!

Chermside QLD

8.4 km away

Red Lock Escape Rooms Brisbane

Entertainment Venues

Red Lock Escape Rooms Brisbane

Come down to Red Lock Escape Rooms located at Westfield North Lakes to experience their immersive, 60-minute, real-life adventure games! You and your team meet in a themed room and have one hour to complete a mission and "escape" the room. An escape room experience requires teamwork, speed, creativity, and logic. Escape rooms are perfect for family vacations, birthday parties, corporate team-building, or just having fun with your friends. It's always a bonding experience! There are currently six epic escape room experiences to choose from: Area 52 Aunt Annie's Asylum The Lost Jungle Gemstone The Wizard's Apprentice Game of Stones New! The Witch's Lair Red Lock Escape Rooms design and build their own escape room experiences and were awarded 'Best Puzzle Master 2020' by international escape room review group ESCAPETHEROOMers.

North Lakes QLD

8.6 km away

Hays Inlet day trip in Moreton bay Region — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Natural Attractions

Hays Inlet

In the lower reaches of Saltwater Creek off Bramble Bay, Hays Inlet is a wetland and estuarine area lined with mangroves and coastal bushland. A unique environment, Hays Inlet is home to a range of habitats, including intertidal flats, mangrove forest, saltmarsh, Casuarina forest and open eucalypt forest. Due to its high levels of productivity and the importance of the breeding grounds, sections of Hays Inlet have been protected against commercial fishing for about 50 years. As part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, the Hays Inlet Conservation Park supports and protects wildlife such as kangaroos, flying foxes, Eastern Curlews, fish, crabs and prawns.

Griffin QLD

8.7 km away

'Australiana' oversize loose lines shaping native flora with ochre & indigo

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Christa's Art & Gilding

This Art Studio & Private Gallery is certainly worth a visit, with high quality local art suitable for the corporate environment as well as residential spaces and an option to commission your preferred colour scheme and size direct from the artist. You are welcome to visit Christa’s Art & Gilding on the last Sunday of every month or by appointment. Something truly unique in this space is Christa’s hand-crafted Eco-Art-Pen’s, her favourite companion to journey most of her artworks into existence. These studio instruments have provided a liberated freedom to numerous like-minded artists! If you’d like to see these amazing mark-making tools in action, book your bespoke studio visit for a free demo. In this non-commercial, rural setting amongst tall Eucalyptus trees on the ridge of Clear Mountain, you'll have the opportunity to meet the person behind the brush. For artists seeking a creative escape, 'Walkabout Retreat,' is a self-contained guesthouse listed on Airbnb, conveniently situated adjacent to the Art Studio.

Clear Mountain QLD

8.8 km away

Lake Kurwongba Kayaking — Image credit: Visit Moreton Bay Region

Natural Attractions

Lake Kurwongbah

Now an often-forgotten natural beauty, Lake Kurwongbah served as the beautiful backdrop to the Lakeside International Raceway from 1961 to 2001. Now, the lake is home to a wide variety of fish, bird and native animals – plus it's quite the popular picnic spot near Brisbane. The lake is great for kayaking, canoeing, rowing and stand-up paddle boarding. Fishing from a boat is prohibited. You may fish from the shoreline and paddle craft, click through to website for more information.

Kurwongbah QLD

8.8 km away

EKPE

Amusement and Theme Parks

EKPE

Activate Games Sport Arena is Queensland's first high-tech challenge sports venue located in Chermside and has become one of the most talked-about kids activities Brisbane families return to repeatedly. The venue differs from typical indoor play centres by offering six high-tech challenge rooms packed with 500+ interactive games that respond to movements. Activities include dodging lasers, hitting light-up targets, racing the clock, and competing with friends. The venue works for all ages, as a 7-year-old and a 65-year-old grandparent can play the same game and both enjoy the experience because every room scales in difficulty. This separates the venue from most indoor activities in Brisbane that cater to one age group and leave others bored. The venue is ideal for birthday parties, offering a high-energy experience different from typical party formats. Instead of traditional party activities, the venue provides interactive laser-dodging and gaming experiences that keep children engaged throughout the event.

Brisbane QLD

9.0 km away

Lake Eden, North Lakes

Parks and Gardens

North Lakes Town Park

On the banks of beautiful Lake Eden, North Lakes Town Park offers fun for all. There are three playgrounds suitable for children of all ages including two small in-ground trampolines, swings, climbing frames, slides, tunnels and more. As the main feature, Lake Eden is a man-made lake with a two-kilometre paved pathway making it a perfect spot for running or walking. There is signage posted at regular intervals, so you can keep track of how far you have run. It is the spot for the popular Saturday mornings Park Run or enjoy rhe outdoor fitness equipment around the lake. The park's highlight is the wildlife that call it home. Eels, turtles, water dragons, swans, ducks and more can be spotted playing in the lake's waters. There are large shady trees so you may even spot a possum, koala or snake! The park has plenty of shelters, picnic tables, barbecues and space for small gatherings. Accessible parking spaces are located near the North Lakes Hotel.

North Lakes QLD

9.0 km away

Hijinx Hotel where you play, not stay — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hijinx Hotel - Chermside

Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel where the rooms are reimagined into quick play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these are rooms where you play, not stay. Each of the hotel wings home highly fun & experiential, game-afied rooms made up of 5 different collaborative games, including massive adult ball pits, giant-sized scrabble tiles and rubix cubes, enormous musical instruments (think the Piano in BIG). Throw in unicorns a plenty and Hijinx is perfect for 5 and 500 year olds, fun for the young and the young at heart in a group, on a date or just out with a mate, Hijinx Hotel is the best place to play. Creative cocktails, breaking up all that kidulting drinks like the Bubble and Pop and the Penthouse Party, Rub a dub tub (served in a bathtub of course) and many more delight the tastebuds as you sit at the hotel bar. Hens parties, Bucks parties, birthdays of all ages, date night, your next anniversary or just something to do - Hijinx Hotel has you covered for your next special event with all the staycation inclusions. About to check out? Why not hit the links and play a round of mini golf next door at Holey Moley Chermside

Salisbury QLD

9.6 km away

Guests at Hey Caddy Venue

Entertainment Venues

Hey Caddy North Lakes

Hey Caddy North Lakes is a local mini golf venue for play, celebrations, and time together with kids, families, and mates in north Brisbane. The colourful mini golf course is available for play, school holiday fun, birthday parties, and private group bookings. A food menu packed with crowd favourites and a fully licensed sports bar are available, so guests are never far from something to eat or a drink in hand while they relax between rounds. The course is designed for first-timers and mini golf fans alike, bringing plenty of laughs and friendly competition. Flexible group bundles and party packages suit all ages.

North Lakes QLD

9.8 km away

Sports Bar at X-Golf North Lakes

Entertainment Venues

X-Golf North Lakes

Welcome to X-Golf North Lakes, a local indoor golf and sports bar in Brisbane's north! Guests can join casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. A relaxed atmosphere is paired with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, flexible options are available for different occasions.

North Lakes QLD

9.8 km away

Massage Therapy

Spas and Retreats

Stephanies Mountain Spa

Welcome to Stephanies Mountain Spa. Only 35-minutes from Brisbane Central, Stephanies Mountain Spa hides away within the Peppers Clear Mountain Hotel, Spa, and Vineyard. Set among breathtaking bushland, your perfect weekend getaway combines the healing benefits of nature and world class beauty treatments to transport you on an unforgettable escape. With six dedicated treatment suites, couples suite, a triple treatment space, and the Grand Bordeaux VIP couples suite with a private lounge and stone bath, their Mountain Spa experience is a cosy nook away from the hustle and bustle that nurtures your body and eases your mind. Accommodating group bookings up to seven in our luxurious Sole Therapy Manicure and Pedicure lounge and welcoming solo spa-goers into the private Hydro Swiss Shower Steam Lounge, every Stephanies guest enter through the Clear Mountain Lodge gates knowing that the space to find rest and relaxation is just over the other side. Whether you choose to walk across the immaculate Clear Mountain gardens or take in Australia's landscape at its very best from their Tranquility Lounge - no luxury is left behind at their mountain retreat.

Clear Mountain QLD

11 km away

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