Kids and Rainy Days

Mrs Reds Art Room

A place where kids can create to their hearts content. Holiday programs also available. Check out the website for opening hours and booking details.

• 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

 

Eco Rangers

This is a holiday program run by the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. They have a hands-on experience and behind the scenes look at the park and animals. Prices and booking online.

• Tomewin Street, Currumbin

 

Surf Groms

A range of surfing programs to give your child the best head start at learning this sport. Programs include hire of all surfing products. Visit the website and search Currumbin or the postcode – 4223 – to view pricing along with the range of programs for offer. This also shows vacancies.

• Currumbin Alley

 

Pirate Park

This parks official name is Palm Beach Parklands but is locally known as “the pirate park”. It’s a mecca for kids and families, especially on the weekends. There is also a cafe just next to the park – the Dune Cafe.

• 945 Gold Coast Highway

Warner Bros Movieworld

Pacific Motorway, Oxenford

 

Wet’n’Wild Water Park

Pacific Motorway, Oxenford

 

Australian Outback Spectacular

Dinner Shows: Entertainment Road, Oxenford

 

Seaworld

Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

 

Dreamworld

Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera

Every day cheap Movies

Tickets are only $8.90 for adults and children. It’s just $3.00 extra for 3D.

• 54 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads.

 

Gold Coast Library

Why not spend a rainy day in the quiet of a library. You are only able to borrow books if you ask us prior to write you a letter saying you are staying in the area, but you are free to read to your hearts content in the library. They have a computer area just for the kids and a number of sitting/reading areas.

• The Pines Elanora, KP McGrath Drive

 

DVD Library

There are a number of DVD libraries/kiosks in our local area. There is one outside the IGA in Tugun, one also outside the Tugun Fruit Market, but to check all locations you can visit Hoyts Kiosk.

 

Tenpin Bowling

There are a number of bowling alleys on the Gold Coast. Our favourite one to go to is AMF Robina at Robina Town Centre.

 

Infinity

This is an indoor maze of multi-sensual experiences. Some scary, some fun, some overwhelming weird. While it’s not on the Southern end of the Gold Coast, it’s a good rainy day activity. Prices are online and tickets are cheaper if bought online.

• Chevron Renaissance Centre, Surfers Paradise Boulevard & Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise

 

Doodlebugs

An indoor play and party centre with a great cafe, fully air-conditioned with free wi-fi. This centre also features a separate toddler centre and a “non-walker” area for the little ones. Please Note: Socks are required to be worn at all times

• 6/54 Paradise Ave, Miami

 

Tabatinga

Another favourtie indoor place centre. Including: Toddler Play Area (0-4yrs), Multi-Level Climbing Structure (0-12yrs), 9 Hole Glow-In-The-Dark Mini-Golf Course, 10 Cannon Balladium Ball Blasting Arena, Interactive Play Floor, Chill-Out Movie Area, 150 Seat Cafe, FREE Wi-Fi, Air Conditioned. Please Note: Socks are required to be worn at all times

• 4-68 Gollan Drive, Tweed Heads West