Lifestyle and travel editor Jenni Mortimer discovers the best places to take your kids in Brisbane for a family adventure full of Aussie charm and absolute icons. It’s not always easy to pack family fun into a short timeframe, so with three days on the ground in Brisbane, I set my sights on activities to thrill a 5-year-old. My son’s wish list included getting up close and personal with wildlife - maybe too close with some snakes - and being outdoors in the always-epic Queensland weather as much as humanly possible.
From hand-feeding kangaroos to walking in the footsteps of everyone’s favourite TV dog, here are five must-do activities we loved which you should try when travelling to Brisbane with kids. The Queensland Museum and Jurassic World by Brickman exhibition This activity was certainly not in our plans for the day, but when we walked past the museum and discovered the giant Jurassic World Lego poster plastered on the side of it, I knew my plans had changed. Entering the exhibition, my son was immediately entranced by the huge amount of interactive stations where he could free-build, learn how to build a dinosaur footprint out of Lego and be in awe of the Lego mastery around him.
This exhibition is far from one that’s just for kids, as the craftsmanship of the Lego masterpieces is truly something that has to be seen to be believed by all ages. The museum itself is also phenomenal, with loads for kids and adults to enjoy - including a wall of preserved snakes tha.