All aboard! The ultimate family day out on the Gold Coast is just 50 cents away with G:link
School holidays are right around the corner, and to help you plan ahead, we’ve put together a handy guide of must-do family-friendly events and activities on the Gold Coast. From digger-filled festivals to bowling battles, trampoline parks to time-travelling art – planning a full day of adventure has never been easier. The best part? You can get to them all on the G:link for just 50 cents a ride.
For truck-loving tots, Monster Machinery Day is a must. Rolling into Broadwater Parklands on Sunday June 22, this action-packed event brings diggers, rescue vehicles and big rigs together for one free, high-energy day out. Kids can climb aboard the machines, meet their real-life heroes and enjoy hands-on fun just steps from the Broadwater Parklands G:link stop.
From Appel Street in Surfers Paradise, jump on the Hopo ferry to HOTA and check out Anna Carey’s Magic + Memory: make me a home – a free exhibition running until Monday October 6 that invites visitors into a world of whimsical architecture and miniature dreamscapes, created with care and bursting with nostalgia. It’s creative, curious and perfect for all ages.
Take a stroll through Surfers Paradise and stop in for a session of high-energy fun at Timezone for arcade madness, laser-tag battles, bumper cars and glow-in-the-dark mini golf – perfect for burning off that mid-morning energy. Just around the corner, Strike Bowling ups the ante with family-friendly lanes, tasty snacks and optional karaoke booths if you’re game enough to sing.
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Need to burn off more energy? Take the G: to Broadbeach South to explore EMF Jnr at Pacific Fair — a mega-sized indoor adventure zone packed with climbing nets, trampolines and soft play zones. For some chill-out time, venture to Southport’s Dendy Cinemas for a family-friendly flick and a bite to eat at Queen Street Village.
G:link makes it a breeze to get from A to B without the parking stress, especially with kids in tow! Jump to the G:link website to plan your journey.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at G:link.