One of the best playgrounds we have ever been to.
Things to do:
Bring your bikes, scooters,roller blades, plenty of paths nearby.
Bring a picnic
Getting There:
We walk from Geebung or Virginia train stations but you could catch a bus
Use Translinks journey planner to find the bus route which suits you
http://www.transinfo.com.au/
Don't Forget :
Hat,sunscreen, water. Chermside shopping centre is nearby for shopping or food.
Check Out:
The Mountains to Mangroves corridor info signs http://www.mountainstomangroves.org/
Other Options:
Chermside Splash Park is just up the road! http://www.splash.com.au/
More Info:
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/chermside/png/
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/kidspace/index.cfm
Sunday, 9 March 2008
Riverwalk
The Riverwalk along the Brisbane River from Eagle st to New Farm park is a great walk or bike ride.
Things to Do:
Look for fish in the river, watch the citycats and ferries go past
Great playground and trees to climb in at New Farm Park
Farmers markets at Powerhouse 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Powerhouse has activities during the school holidays
Getting There:
Catch a Citycat to Eagle St or Riverside or walk from Central Train station
Don't Forget:
Water, sunscreen and a hat
Check Out:
The airraid shelters from WW2 and the lizards you may see basking in the sun on the old wharves.
Other Options:
Start from New Farm Park instead.
Walk over The Storey Bridge and continue your walk along the cliffs
More Info:
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD::pc=PC_1217
http://www.ozatwar.com/bunkers/howardsmithwharves.htm
Things to Do:
Look for fish in the river, watch the citycats and ferries go past
Great playground and trees to climb in at New Farm Park
Farmers markets at Powerhouse 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Powerhouse has activities during the school holidays
Getting There:
Catch a Citycat to Eagle St or Riverside or walk from Central Train station
Don't Forget:
Water, sunscreen and a hat
Check Out:
The airraid shelters from WW2 and the lizards you may see basking in the sun on the old wharves.
Other Options:
Start from New Farm Park instead.
Walk over The Storey Bridge and continue your walk along the cliffs
More Info:
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD::pc=PC_1217
http://www.ozatwar.com/bunkers/howardsmithwharves.htm
Saturday, 8 March 2008
Enchanted Forest Dorrington
This park was a wonderful accidental find. Lots of play equipment and fenced so very safe for little ones.
Fraser's Rd Ashgrove/Dorrington
Things to Do:
Bring a picnic, ride your bikes
Getting There:
Catch a 350 Express from outside the Roma st Police headquarters (stop 130) and get off at Fraser's Bridge.
Don't forget:
Hat,sunscreen, food and drink (There are no shops near the park)
Check Out:
The path way goes on as far as The Gap if you want to keep riding!
Other Options:
Ashgrove Park, (if you head back towards the city along the bikeway you'll find the park) Lots of room to run around and bushwalk trails.
More Information: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/ashgrove/png/
Fraser's Rd Ashgrove/Dorrington
Things to Do:
Bring a picnic, ride your bikes
Getting There:
Catch a 350 Express from outside the Roma st Police headquarters (stop 130) and get off at Fraser's Bridge.
Don't forget:
Hat,sunscreen, food and drink (There are no shops near the park)
Check Out:
The path way goes on as far as The Gap if you want to keep riding!
Other Options:
Ashgrove Park, (if you head back towards the city along the bikeway you'll find the park) Lots of room to run around and bushwalk trails.
More Information: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/ashgrove/png/
Redcliffe Lagoon to Clontarf
This was a very long walk but it was a spur of the moment thing and we weren't really prepared for such a long walk. From the Redcliffe Lagoon you can walk along the foreshore all the way around to Clontarf (and on to Sandgate to finish if you are up for it!)
Things to Do:
Swim at the lagoon, fish from the jetty, swim at Sutton's beach, get fish and chips from the takeaway shop at Woody Point.
There's a great playground at Woody Point.
Getting there:
Catch a bus from the city, or from Petrie, Caboolture or Morayfield Train stations.
Don't forget:
Hat,sunscreen,water
Check Out :
The wreck of The Gayundah on the point.
Redcliffe Maritime Museum
Other Options:
Keep walking across the Hornibrook Bridge.
More Information: http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/redcliffe_museum_web/02_for_schools/The%20Gayundah%20fact%20sheet.pdf
http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/tourism/parks.html
http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/redcliffe_museum_web/museum.htm
Things to Do:
Swim at the lagoon, fish from the jetty, swim at Sutton's beach, get fish and chips from the takeaway shop at Woody Point.
There's a great playground at Woody Point.
Getting there:
Catch a bus from the city, or from Petrie, Caboolture or Morayfield Train stations.
Don't forget:
Hat,sunscreen,water
Check Out :
The wreck of The Gayundah on the point.
Redcliffe Maritime Museum
Other Options:
Keep walking across the Hornibrook Bridge.
More Information: http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/redcliffe_museum_web/02_for_schools/The%20Gayundah%20fact%20sheet.pdf
http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/tourism/parks.html
http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/redcliffe_museum_web/museum.htm
Boondall Wetlands
Boondall wetlands has great bikepaths, an environmental centre,boardwalks, birdhides and an Aboriginal art trail.
Things to Do:
Ride your bike or walk the pathways, some pathways are walking only, there are bikeracks in the picnic area to chain your bike to.
Getting there:
Catch a train to Boondall station and follow the pathway through the Entertainment centre and under the highway.
Don't forget :
Sunscreen,Insect Repellant, water and a hat
Other Options:
You could ride on from Boondall wetlands to the Kedron Brook bikeway, but be prepared for a long ride. Or you could ride back the other way to Shorncliffe instead.
More Information: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/visitors/seeanddo/river/boondall_sandgate.htm
http://www.mountainstomangroves.org/01_cms/details.asp?ID=126
Things to Do:
Ride your bike or walk the pathways, some pathways are walking only, there are bikeracks in the picnic area to chain your bike to.
Getting there:
Catch a train to Boondall station and follow the pathway through the Entertainment centre and under the highway.
Don't forget :
Sunscreen,Insect Repellant, water and a hat
Other Options:
You could ride on from Boondall wetlands to the Kedron Brook bikeway, but be prepared for a long ride. Or you could ride back the other way to Shorncliffe instead.
More Information: http://www.ourbrisbane.com/visitors/seeanddo/river/boondall_sandgate.htm
http://www.mountainstomangroves.org/01_cms/details.asp?ID=126
Helpful Books
Some books which are great for helping plan a family day out in Brisbane-
Most of these are out of print so you may need to keep an eye out in second hand stores for them.
Family Walks in Brisbane by Julia Thorn
Free and Low Cost Brisbane and the Coasts by Lee Mylne
Places for Little Faces Brisbane Susan Henderson and Gina Smareglia
Brisbanes Best Bush Bay and City Walks Dianne McLay
Also check out your local information centre or the Brisbane CBD Info centre in the Queen St Mall.
Most of these are out of print so you may need to keep an eye out in second hand stores for them.
Family Walks in Brisbane by Julia Thorn
Free and Low Cost Brisbane and the Coasts by Lee Mylne
Places for Little Faces Brisbane Susan Henderson and Gina Smareglia
Brisbanes Best Bush Bay and City Walks Dianne McLay
Also check out your local information centre or the Brisbane CBD Info centre in the Queen St Mall.
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