Family Friendly and Free Fun on the Gold Coast

Gold Coast Botanic Gardens Photo From City Of Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions @ Nov 13th 2019 3:35pm - By Administrator

Planning an amazing family holiday to make unforgettable memories doesn’t necessarily require a huge budget. There are plenty of exciting, family-friendly activities and experiences to be had in Surfers Paradise and around the Gold Coast that are cost-free.

You can make the most of your family holiday at Anacapri on a budget, or intersperse some of these fantastic activities with a few paid experiences and create days jam-packed with adventure and quality family time. Check out ways to enjoy lots of fun for a minimum price on the Gold Coast.

The Botanic Gardens

Just a short drive from Surfers Paradise you can find the beautiful Botanic Gardens. With sprawling green lawns perfect for picnics, walking tracks around the lake, and an awesome playground including a dinosaur fossil digging station and bamboo forest to explore the Botanic Gardens is a wonderful spot to visit and burn off energy for a few hours.

You can feed the ducks, take scooters or bikes and explore the grounds, admire the beautiful gardens themselves, or enjoy a bit of friendly family competition with a game of footy. There are BBQ facilities, and an onsite cafe if you want to grab a coffee or a bite to eat after a morning of fun in the sunshine.

The Surfers Paradise beach

Is there anything that screams Gold Coast family holiday like a day at the beach? Whether it’s long afternoon strolls on the sand, playing in the waves, building sandcastles, catching waves, surfing, or just soaking up some vitamin D to the sounds of the ocean there’s plenty of fun to be had on the sandy white beaches in Surfers Paradise.

You can enjoy catching the sights at the beachfront markets, window shopping along the streets of Surfers Paradise, and there are often free events and activities on with live entertainment and activities or roving performers.

HOTA

Home of the Arts (HOTA) has a fantastic sheltered swimming spot, playground, and a walking/bike track lined with interactive art installations that the kids will love exploring. There are plenty of free events such as Fridays on the lawn, workshops and kids activities, music, and yoga classes. The Bundall Farmers Market runs every Sunday morning and after you’ve had a wander through the stalls you can join in with Dancing on the Green at the outdoor stage!

Surfers Paradise home base

The best part about staying at Anacapri is the iconic Surfers Paradise location. There’s so much to see and do, exploring on foot and meeting the locals is a delight, and you have the beautiful and world famous beach just moments away. So when will you be coming for a stay at Anacapri holiday apartments?

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