Redcliffe

Settlement Cove, on the esplanade at Redcliffe.  Stunning beachfront park with manmade lagoon swimming pool, playgrounds, lawn and km's of bike and walking paths. Plenty of lawned areas to picnic, bbq's available.  Shops and cafes across the road.  Bungy trampolines (pay to use) on the foreshore over summer and holidays.  Highly recommend visiting this park. Pool not fenced.  

Suttons Beach is fantastic - slide and swings, ropes
and pulls. The 'giant pool' and 'massive sandpit' aka
beach is right there too with changing rooms and  the
best fish and chips across the road, or indulge at
Sam's On Suttons cafe or take-away. Brilliant (and can
be inexpensive) day out. Suttons Beach is five minutes
south of Redcliffe, Brisbane. thanks to  J.O. Qld

Rockhampton

The Rockhampton Zoo, nestled between Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens and Murray Lagoon, is the perfect venue for families to see native Australian Fauna, as well as some exotic species.  The Zoo is open every day of the year between 8am and 5pm and entry is FREE!  Feeding times in the late afternoon are always a delight, especially for children.  Educational tours are available for all ages. 

The neighbouring Botanic gardens are regarded as among the best in regional Australia.  Excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns are found throughout the beautifully manicured grounds.  Some specimens are more than 100 years old. Be sure to visit the Japanese Garden. The Garden's Tearoom, picnic tables and free barbeque facilities make it an ideal spot for a picnic. 

Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens represent a natural Australian bush environment, in contrast to the more formal style of traditional Botanic Gardens.  These magnificent gardens stretch for 1km along the Bruce Highway and provide an attractive, peaceful setting within the heart of Rockhampton. They offer Playground And Picnic Facilities

Barbeques are positioned near or adjacent to both the Charles and High Street carparks.  Additional barbeques are provided near the playground area, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds while the kids build up an appetite playing on the swings and taking rides on the monorail.  The gardens are open 24 hours, 365 days a year.  Carpark opening times are between 7am and 6pm (or nightfall during winter).