Gold Coast family holiday ideas and hacks
From beach cricket to ice creams on the esplanade, family holidays on the Gold Coast are fun-filled and memory-making. Keep it stress-free between outings with our serviced apartment adventures that entertain kids of all ages. When choosing family resorts Gold Coast, select from unique experiences to suit your group. Ahead are our top five picks for full proof family holiday ideas.
Water fun
Water play features are great for days when you don’t feel like stepping away from the comforts of your hotel. Our Gold Coast family friendly accommodation has creative water environments that go beyond standard lap pools. At Mantra Sun City Surfers Paradise there are three swimming pools to choose from (both indoors and outdoors). Little ones all the way to teenagers can explore the 35-metre saltwater Aztec-themed lagoon pool – which includes two large waterslides. For the adults, relaxing water-based choices are endless. Heated spas, a sauna, a plunge pool and steam room are all at your service. Lifeguards are on duty to help keep the play safe.
Young families can enjoy a tropical oasis with playgrounds, wading pools and lagoon pools at BreakFree Diamond Beach. Three pools weave around apartments, with slides to keep the little ones excited for a whole day of play. A heated resort pool and lap pool at Peppers Broadbeach offer stunning views over the horizon.
Unique activities with the family
Special experiences do a lot to elevate family holidays. Out of the top travel hacks, adding luxe experiences to your itinerary will ensure unique memories are made. An easy way to do so is through the services at your Gold Coast family friendly accommodation. At Peppers Broadbeach, an exclusive private cinema is available to share with friends or family. Bad weather days or hot nights make the perfect setting to settle in and enjoy the theatrette for a private screening. For dinner, head over to the teppanyaki barbeques and take over the reins for the night.
Get involved at the pirate playground
Keen to amp up the excitement? Alongside the iconic theme parks that dot this holiday destination, our Gold Coast family hotels can also bring the fun. When you’re keen to spend the day exploring hotel experiences, both kids and adults have an array of adventurous options available. Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise lets your kids’ imaginations soar, with a children’s pirate ship connected to two outdoor pools. Featuring a waterslide and a sandy beach, little ones will be occupied happily for hours. On bad weather days the games room allows kids to keep playing. Adults can enjoy indoor and outdoor spas – in the evening, gather your family around the ambient Chiang Mai Thai setting for a stunning Thai dinner.
Scenic walks
Exploring the landscapes on your Gold Coast family holiday is a relaxing way to break up big activities, and esplanades offer some calm amongst the excitement. If you’re staying in Surfers Paradise, its esplanade offers stunning views amongst some carefree events. Take a stroll along the beachfront before checking out the markets, which also has kids activities available. In Broadbeach, the Kurrawa Beach esplanade has wide footpaths that sit between the sea and parks, for walking off lunch or to start the day off beautifully.
Family picnics
Make the most of the stunning Gold Coast weather with a family picnic on your holiday. There are lush parks to make the most of – including Macintosh Island Park in Surfers Paradise, Cascade Gardens in Broadbeach and Mick Schamburg Park in Miami. If you’re keen to stay close to your apartments, there are a number of beautiful gardens on-site to discover. Zen Garden in Peppers Broadbeach is waiting for you and your family to take some time out – it also includes a Tai Chi lawn to try if you’re feeling adventurous. A number of our apartments offer child-minding (for an additional fee), in case the adults would like to take a solo outing.
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