BURLEIGH TO BYRON KIDS
We are an easy to use, fun, online guide for everything to do, see, explore, eat, play and discover for your kids along the gorgeous 80km between Burleigh Heads, QLD and Byron Bay NSW.
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Starting Big School
The emphasis for young families at this time year is definitely the start of school. Parents are busy buying supplies, researching school lunches, ironing uniforms and trying to prepare little ones for what can be a daunting experience for everyone involved. Combined,...
Parenting through the Bushfire Crisis
It has been a difficult and traumatic start to the year for many Australian families. Instead of starting the New Year on a positive note, we have started the new decade watching much of our country burn. This is has been devastating for our country and communities....
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All You Can Eat Pizza Night
All you can eat pizza at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm we are open for an all you can eat pizza party. Also, you can BYO and get ready for an epic night! Its the perfect reason to join with your mates after work and have a fresh beer with mouthwatering pizzas. Vegan and vegetarian pizzas available. Gluten-free on request ($15 each) Price is $20 for unlimited pizza during 3 hours. Kids pay half…
🎪 Kids Camp; Teens School Holiday Circus Programs 🎪
Circus Arts Byron Bay is the place to be during school holidays! This location offers a comprehensive timetable of activities during both the QLD and NSW school holidays including full and half day circus programs, flying trapeze, free balloon twisting workshops, indoor climbing and a kids play space. These school holidays Circus Arts and Ninja Play Byron Bay bring you the regions only Ninja Warrior classes for kids, available for 1/2 day and full day students. Ages: 5 – 15…
Shop Child Free, For Free at The Strand at Coolangatta
Leave the kids with our professional Stay ‘N Play team while you shop! Need a little 'me time' these holidays? Or perhaps you would just like an hour to yourself to grab a coffee and do the groceries. Better still, make a lunch date with your besties and leave child care arrangements up to us! These holidays shop Child Free, For Free here at The Strand! Leave the kids with our professional Stay ‘N Play team, where they will be…
The Village Markets
The Village Market trades every month on the first and third Sunday at Burleigh Heads State School from 8:30am - 1pm. You'll find creative small businesses, designers, artists, creatives, foodies, musicians and lots of good vibes! The TVM lineup is unlike any other and you're guaranteed to find a gem at every turn. From men's and women's fashion by emerging and local designers, vintage clothing sourced from around the world, high quality pop-up shops, to up-cycled and handcrafted furniture, unique…
Creature Keeper – for NDIS planholders and children with a disability
We know that for children with a disability, interacting with animals can provide countless benefits towards general well-being, developing a sense of responsibility, social inclusion and increased functionality. This program offers a safe experience in small groups designed to build a participant’s independence, confidence, skills and knowledge of wildlife. Participants spend a day with our Head Keepers, learning about animals and how we care for them. The sights, sounds, smells and immersive environment of the Animal Park allows for self-paced discovery of living…
Thrower House Youth Holiday Program
Thrower house youth Offers a safe, fun place for teens ages 12 - 17 to hang out during the holidays. Some of our holiday activities include: - Arts and craft - Akuna Dragon boating -Swimming - Fishing - Inflatables And so much more
Gold Coast-Coast Club
Activate your summer holidays with an adventure at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre! There are different sets of activities every day, perfect for kids aged 8 years an older. Parents and families are welcome to join in too! There's canoeing, abseiling, stand up paddle boarding, surfing plus much more! Choose the adventure that best suits you: > Morning adventure | 9am-12pm | $29.05 > Afternoon adventure | 12:30pm-3:30pm | $29.05 > Full-day adventure | 9am-3:30pm + Lunch | $67.05 Check…
Hidden Creative School Holiday Workshop: Hand Stamped Tote Bags
Explore the wonderful world of printmaking in this exciting new school holiday workshop at the Hidden Creative Co. We will be learning how to design and cut our own lino block which we will then print onto a tote bag to take home. All workshops include drinks and snacks but you're welcome to bring your own if you would prefer. Please ensure that you arrive on time so that everyone can get the most out of the allocated workshop time.…
Farm Kids Chicken Workshop
We start the workshop with an educational and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion on chicken welfare and healthy egg production. We make veggie pancakes from organic produce. We use the eggshells from cooking to create egg people with watercress hair WHAT IS INCLUDED? Farm Kids tour: At the beginning of each workshop we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The Farm. We educate them about our cows, pigs, bees, chickens, flower crops,…
Sandology Workshop
Come learn how to carve sand like a pro with Sandman Steve. In an unforgettable hour and a half you will learn how to make towers, archways, stairs, animals and balls out of just sand and water. You’ll never look at sand the same way again. Workshop 10 am - 11:30 pm 27th January On Belongil Beach (Across from the Treehouse), Byron Bay. $25 per person Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. To book call or text Steve on…
STEAM for kids: Robots
Explore the world of coding and robotics. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Bookings essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees will be using the Ozobots app to code. By participating in this program you are accepting the terms of use of this application: ozobot.com…
Wildlife Guardians
During the school holidays your kids can become Wildlife Guardians and spend the day with the keepers behind-the-scenes in the Animal Park. Activities include: learning about conservation and caring for our wildlife design and build a reptile enclosure create enrichment for the wombats and native birds Numbers are strictly limited so book in early to avoid disappointment Age: 7-12 years Limit: 15 per workshop Time: 9am to 3.30pm (register 8.30am) Cost: $75 Includes: lunch, afternoon tea, bottle of water & certificate…
Mini Farmers Program
The kids become mini farmers and get set to work doing farm chores. We restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh drinking water and clean out their chookie house. We collect manure for compost for the market garden and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores; and clean and prepare eggs for sale. They cook, create and see where their food comes from as well as experience countless…
Paint and Pizza
PAINT & PIZZA Paint & Pizza Kids Holiday Workshop 9-15yrs. The session will be hosted by Lee Murphy, Gold Coast-based artist. No experience necessary, join us from 10am for a 10.30am start on Tuesday 21st January. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 40 x 50cm art piece you get keep All painting equipment. I.e: Canvases, easels, paints, brushes and aprons. La Bocca pizza & soft drink lunch COST: $35 per child. *Please note: as workshops are pre-planned, we cannot provide for dietary variations. No…
Hoopla Circus – Circus Workshops
Roll up, roll up .. It's time to join the circus! Join Hoopla Circus for a fun & interactive circus workshop covering: - Acro balances - Hoops - Stilts - Ribbons - Barrel walking - Skipping - Spinning plates - Diablo - Devil sticks - Balancing sticks For more information on Hoopla Circus visit https://www.facebook.com/HooplaCircus/ Cost: $5 per child Bookings & pre-payment essential - limited spots available per workshop: Contact Reception on 02 6674 1404 *T&C's: - 1 hour workshops…
Springloaded Banora-Mums and Bubs
We’re introducing 🌟NEW🌟 Mums & Bubs sessions every Tuesday at 11:30 to 12:30. If you have a child under 3 who’d you’d love to get involved, this is a great opportunity for you 😊 This play session offers you the entire gym space including all equipment, while avoiding the busy weekend times. Parents play for free, and the cost is $10 per child. 📞 55244900 for more info
Keeper For a Day
Be a Park Keeper for a Day – Your teenagers can spend a day behind the scenes with one of our senior keepers. Find out what working in a captive animal facility is all about. Learn about the conservation of our local wildlife, animal husbandry practises and work at creating and providing enrichment for our animals. Runs during school holidays only Age: 12-18 years Limit: 8 per workshop Time: 9am to 3.30pm (register 8.30am) Cost: $100 per participant Includes: lunch, afternoon…
Hidden Creative School Holiday Workshop: Ceramic Wall Hanging
Come along and have fun with Maria McLauchlan from Pandanus Pod Ceramics and the team at The Hidden Creative Co and as we make, paint and then assemble a beautiful handmade ceramic wall hanging to transform any room. This workshop will be an introduction to working with clay as a creative medium, we will learn how to assemble our pieces and you will get to bring home a lovely wall hanging to show off your new skills. All workshops include…
FARM KIDS BEE WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion of the importance of Bees for our planet and the plight they are facing! We also discuss what we can do to help. We have a demonstration of how traditional hives work, we cook honey pikelets, taste honeycomb and make bees wax candles. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Farm Kids tour: At the beginning of each workshop we take the children on an…
Baby rhyme time
t's never too early to start reading to your baby. Books are a great way to entertain and build a relationship with your child in the first months of life. Join us at Baby Rhyme Time and share in a fun and interactive time rhyming, singing and talking with your baby. For parents and babies aged zero to two years. Have a look at our Reading with your baby tips for some ideas on how you can make the most out of reading with your…
Chess for kids
Beginner and intermediate players are invited to join Toby Davies, for an introduction to the game, as well as tips and tricks to advance your level of skill. 8-12 years. Bookings required.
Strengths and dreams 2020
Uncover your inner treasures and create your own strengths and dreams symbol for 2020. This activity is suitable for ages 8-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not open to group bookings. Bookings required
Kid’s Disco
Hey kids! This one's for you! Time to show us your best moves! Dance the night away at our Kids Disco! Live DJ, games & prizes .. sounds like fun to us! $5 entry per child (tickets available at the door) *T&C's: - For children 12 yrs & under - Parental supervision required at all times
Currumbin Community Market
Held directly across from Currumbin RSL, every Thursday morning from 7am until 11am. A true farmers markets community that only allow farmers who have a direct link to the produce they sell.
Flower Crown Workshop and Mini Shoot
These mornings are so beautiful to spend with friends or as parent and child or even come along to meet new people on your own2. Limited to 10 people, the amazing Winter in Bloom will take you through a 1.5hour flower crown making workshop using fresh flowers then come into the studio and create some fine art images with Selena from Shine. It all takes place in our Burleigh Studio on QLD time. You will see a gallery of images…
Moo Goo Refill Event for Locals
We're BIG fans of local Burleigh business MooGoo and their fantastic products for both kids and adults. Having two kids with eczema there's a continuous supply of their moisturiser and eczema cream in my house! And the sunscreen is one of the very few that won't sting their skin. MooGoo are also planet lovers and are always looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact so they're offering local residents (us) the chance to refill bottles and containers! WHAT PRODUCTS…
Meet Marshall at Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club
Looking for something PAWsome to do these school holidays? Bring the kiddies along to meet Marshall at KBBC! With free face painting & $5 Kid's meals*, it's sure to be a hit with the young pups! Don't forget to wear your favourite Paw Patrol costumes! *T&C's - $5 Kid's meal with every main meal purchased over $20 - Kid's meals available for children 12 years & under - Face painting available from 11:30am - 2:30pm - Parental supervision required at…
Chess for kids
Beginner and intermediate players are invited to join Toby Davies, for an introduction to the game, as well as tips and tricks to advance your level of skill. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not open to group bookings. 6-12 years. Booking required.
MAGIC MEDICINAL HERBS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion on herbs and edible flowers…what are medicinal foods and herbs and what are culinary herbs? Today there is lots of smelling and tasting! In craft we paint a pot and plant medicinal herb seeds and also make cute little soaps with essential oils, herbs and flower petals WHAT IS INCLUDED? Farm Kids tour: At the beginning of each workshop we take…
Chess for kids
Beginner and intermediate players are invited to join Toby Davies, for an introduction to the game, as well as tips and tricks to advance your level of skill. 8-12 years. Bookings required.
Sanctuary Market
Super friendly lnternational Street Food Market with a great atmosphere, live music and bar. The Market has undercover airconditioned/heated dining areas, TV Monitors, free entry to the Market and plenty of off street free Sanctuary car parking til 9:15pm. Fridays 4pm to 9pm on the Village Green of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary Market is the only place to be of a Friday evening if you're looking for somewhere to take the family or perhaps to just meet up…
Sanctuary Markets
4.00pm - 9.00pm. Local & International Street Food cooked with homeland passion. Undercover decking ... plenty of free off street carparking. The Sanctuary Markets will have a focus on Local and International Food as well as Crafts and will be located on The Village Green at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. These markets will be managed by Markets Down Under who has managed market places throughout Australia since 1985 and presently oversees the very popular Thursday night Emerald Lakes Gourmet Food…
Palm Beach Farmers Market
EVERY SATURDAY 6.00am - 11.30am - Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive Palm Beach. Visiting Palm Beach Farmers' Markets is about more than just a shopping experience. Local residents and visitors to the Gold Coast interact with growers and producers of the food or products for sale and learn more about where their food has come from, how it was made and what elements went into its creation. Shoppers also meet with friends to do their shopping, catch up…
Kingscliff Markets
With a beautiful beachfront location and an array of local produce, Kingscliff Markets are truly enjoyable for all ages. Spend a relaxing Saturday morning strolling through the vast array of gourmet food, produce, craft, artwork, fashion, jewellery, flowers, gifts and food stalls.
The Rock Face. Rock Climbing -Gold Coast
How good are your climbing skills? Put yourself to the test and challenge The Rock Face! Open every Saturday at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre, our 10m high covered rock wall has over 10 different climbs from beginner to professional skill levels. If you're looking for a challenge, there are crack only climbs for the more experienced climbers and our automatic belay systems let you climb solo. $12.15 per person, covers all equipment with no bookings required. Bring some sturdy…
We Stand As One-Fundraiser
Fun for all Family Fundraiser!! SATURDAY 25th JANUARY 2020!! Starts at 3pm to the evening! Included is the best Entertainment you can get on the entire Gold Coast..not even kidding by DJ and Music producer James Canning (Nyomi’s Brother) from Respect Music and Matt Schlam (Yep Jimmy Barnes Nephew) the entire Tugan will here these guys that’s for sure!! Also included is FOOD yep and plenty of it!! Including Sausage Sizzle put on by the footy club (a HUGE) Thank…
Byron Twilight Market
This cozy night market right in the heart of Byron Bay operates annually for an extended summer period from October through to Easter. With markets taking place every Saturday, downtown Byron Bay turns into a creative hub where visitors can find boutique stalls with unique arts and crafts made by talented local artisans. Products at the Twilight Market range from jewellery, leather goods, clothing and can vary each week. Visitors are welcome to listen to great music and enjoy incredible…
ITB Family Film Festival
ITB Family Film Festival is a family-friendly film festival aimed to engage, entertain, and showcase films the whole family can celebrate. Films entered via In The Bin also get the automatic opportunity to screen at Cart-orts. It is a fun night under the stars with some of the wild locals roaming around the Sanctuary parklands ready to say G’day!
Australia Day at The Palm Beach Surf Club
We're throwing an Aussie Day celebration you won't want to miss! > Breakfast available from 7am till 10.30am > Delicious lunch and dinner options with Seafood special. > Thong Chucking comp - $100 prize money! > Pie Eating comp - $100 prize money! > Prizes for Best Dressed > Raffles from 1.30pm fundraising for Surf Life Saving > Giveaways from the Bar 🍻 > Live music from 2pm till 5pm 🎶 Come and celebrate our beautiful country by the beach…
Australia Day On the Beach-Tugun SLSC
Join us in celebrating all things Australia, with the perfect location to boot!! Australian themed food and drink Specials on all day, live music provided by Nicholos from 2.30, and with any luck, the Gold Coast will bring their best weather! And the best part is, we don't charge a thing for entry!
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Fully fenced, shaded, near coffee, close to parking, BBQs, toilets, accessible……we’re on the hunt for ALL the best playgrounds from Burleigh to Byron Bay
Find a Family Friendly Place to Eat
There’s lots of things that make a place “kid friendly” We love great kids menus (with more than just nuggets) we love play corners, we love friendly staff, we love great coffee and great babyccinos. If you’re looking for a meal, a snack or a coffee pit stop……this is where you’ll find them
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Find your new favourite shop
We’re big into supporting local. We’re so lucky to have so many great local boutiques and stores in our area….the trick is finding them!
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Experience Gift Ideas From Burleigh to Byron
We all know that experiences are the ultimate gift to get those nearest and dearest to us at Christmas. So, we trawled through a range of experiences between Burleigh and Byron to give you some ideas! Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Splash Zone Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Passes (Don't forget to enter our comp for the new Splash Zone) Tickets to Tropical Fruit World Horse Riding Vouchers (We went to Zephyr Horses in Byron) Bounce Passes TimeZone...
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Macadamia Castle, Knockrow
Dad and Miss 7 visited the Macadamia Castle this week and were very pleasantly surprised with a really fun afternoon out together. Do you drive past the signs to this place all the time and say "We'll have to pop in there one day........" Well make these school...
a little bit about us
We are a bunch of five mums with fifteen kids between us aged from babies right up to adults. We’re always on the lookout for fun, affordable things to do with our kids, not too far from home and one night while out for dinner (and a few champagnes)……B2BK was born! (Hence slightly blurry photo)
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our kids know playgrounds
From Burleigh to Byron there’s plenty of playground options for all kids. We’ll be listing ALL of the playgrounds we find because not every kid loves the biggest and best ones that are full of other kids. Some kids like a small park all to themselves….and that’s fine with us!
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