Weekend Adventures
Everyday Fun
“A dream holiday destination that locals are lucky enough to live and experience every day! From theme parks to beaches and natural rainforest wonderlands, the opportunities to create family memories are at every turn.”
Lara – Mrs Lardeedah
DISCOVER GOLD COAST
TOP 10 SIGHTS & LANDMARKS
- Broadwater Parklands
- Home of the Arts (HOTA)
- Gondwana Rainforest
- Burleigh Head National Park
- Metricon Stadium
- The Spit
- CBus Super Stadium
- Snapper Rocks
- SkyPoint
- Movie World
LOCAL INSPIRATION
If you’re looking for more local inspiration for connecting with your community, discovering playgrounds, and family events see some of our favourites below.
Mrs Lardeedah
This site is for Gold Coast families and kids – Lara, the mum behind Mrs Lardeedah loves to share family friendly adventures across the coast, kids activities, playgrounds and great eats. I love to find the fun in everyday #mumlife and hope to inspire you to take your family on their next adventure this weekend!
SEASONS
High season: Spring and summer (November to February)
Low season: Winter (June to August)
Summer (December – February) is when Australian holidaymakers flock to get their fix of our famous surf and sunshine. Expect temperatures to be between 21-28.4°C, before dipping down slightly to 16-26°C in Autumn (March-May). You’ll find fewer holidaymakers on our beaches during Autumn, but in Winter (June-August), Australians (along with whales from Antarctica), head north to Queensland to enjoy warmer temperatures and waters. Sunny, and sometimes windy days lead to cooler nights so you will need some warmer clothing, but it’s still a pleasant 12-21°C (52-70°F). The weather starts to warm up again in Spring (September-November) and is a beautiful time to visit before the summer holiday season officially starts all over again.
Spring (September – November)
The spring climate is similar to autumn, with average temperatures between 15 – 25°C (59 – 77°F). Warm, sunny days are tempered by cool sea breezes.
TRANSPORTATION
- Arrival: Gold Coast Airport caters to travellers with accessibility needs, including hidden disabilities.
- Getting around: The G:link tram system is a handy way to travel between key locations, with all services and stations accessible for passengers with limited mobility.
- More information on getting around Gold Coast found here.
FIRST NATIONS
Gold Coast First Nations Community includes the Yugambeh people whose Country lies within the City of Gold Coast area and those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have moved to the Gold Coast from other regions around Australia.
Connect and discover the rich Aboriginal history with this inspiring guided tour and school holiday workshop.
Gold Coast Family Buzz
A Wild Family Adventure
Set off on a wild family adventure at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and catch their brand-new attraction Outback Springs.
25 Things to Do with Kids on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast, renowned for stunning beaches and vibrant lifestyle, is a treasure trove of fun things to do with kids. Here’s our top 25.
Why the Gold Coast is a great place for Families
If we only had one sentence to answer this question, here it is. The Gold Coast is a great place for families as it’s Australia’s largest playground for all ages fun!
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