Wondering what's on in Brisbane and surrounds? Whether you are a local, new in town or just visiting the Sunshine State, we have plenty of special events throughout South East Queensland to choose from. Here, you'll find lifestyle expos, major shows, sports, arts, cultural, music festivals, community fairs, food and wine extravaganzas, celebrations, school fetes and much more, happening all year round.
Whether it's the spectacular good-time atmosphere of Brisbane's Paniyiri, Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane French Festival, Brisbane Irish Festival and, BrisAsia Festival, to the family-friendly experiences of the Green Heart Fair, Hills Carnivale, Redcliffe Kitefest, Goodna Jacaranda Festival, Redfest and Sherwood Festival, there's always a wide variety of fun, entertaining and interesting event happening for all ages and tastes.
18July
Join us at the Warrigal Road State School Warrigala for a vibrant school fete filled with rides, food, entertainment, and activities everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re coming with family, meeting friends, or just looking for a great local day out, this is an event not to miss.
19July
Come and visit the annual St Joseph's Primary School Fete and enjoy plenty of food, rides, games, trash & treasure, second hand books & clothes, jams, craft, cakes & sweets as well as live entertainment, perfomances, activities, displays and more
25July
Indooroopilly State School Indigo Fair Indigo Fair is a vibrant, high-energy community celebration bringing together families, local businesses, and neighbouring suburbs for a full day of entertainment, culture, food, and activities.
Enjoy exciting rides, delicious food vendors, market stalls, live performances, raffles, family activities, and plenty of fun for all ages.
1August
Join us for the Graceville State School Fair — one amazing Fair Day where you can browse, shop and enjoy our much-loved community stalls, food, rides, entertainment, activities and fireworks to finish the day. Come for the morning, stay for the afternoon, or make a full day of it with family and friends.
2August
The Mt Carmel Community Fete going to be bigger and better than ever before! The Fete is over 80 years young and still thriving. It is purely a fundraising event and brings together the community through a fun-filled day of over 25 stalls, rides, silent and live auctions, farmyard animals, kids play areas, showbags, entertainment and delicious food. There isn't much theFete doesn't offer!
SPARK Ipswich is an 11-day city-wide event celebrating the people, places, arts and culture of Ipswich. Music, comedy, arts, exhibitions, circus, projection, culture, cabaret, technology, collaboration and discussion will take over the City.
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The Abbey Medieval Festival welcomes thousands of visitors to experience life in the Middle Ages, featuring re-enactors, jousters, performers, food vendors and merchants who deliver one of Australia's premier living history events.
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The Mary River Festival has a huge program including drama, music, art, fun, education, environmental discussions, displays, parades and main stage live music. You will also find hot and cold foods, cold drinks, coffee and more
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The Samford Show is a full-on weekend with plenty to see and do, including gum boot throwing, woodchop, sheep shearing, helicopter flights, the Great Samford dog jump, live bands, fireworks, rides, dedicated Kids Zone and more. Gates open 8am daily.
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Participants have the choice of running or walking 3km or 8km or a 44km bike ride along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, enjoying breathtaking views of the Brisbane Valley and Brisbane River - finishing wuth celebrations at Fernvale Sports Park, Brouff Road, Fernvale.
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Vibrant music and arts festival featuring an eclectic program of workshops, exhibitions, street festivals, a giant bonfire night, static car displays, dining events, swing dance, live jazz entertainment plus over 120 trees wrapped in art.
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>NOOSA alive! Festival - 10 days of music, theatre, thought and performances in a magical part of Australia, Noosa! Ignite your senses with live shows, literary events, thought provoking performances, food & wine along with family friendly activities.
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Help us heat this place up! You are invited to Killarney's Winter Party with a creative fire drums exhibition, live fire performance, country rock music, fireworks, kids activities, bar, warm winter food, and of course, a giant bonfire.
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Come along for a great afternoon and evening out with the family. Enjoy live performances and entertainment, food trucks, raffles, Bar, Market Stalls, Sideshow Games, carnival Rides for all ages, plant, displays and more.
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This years Mueller College Fete is set to be a great day out and is open to the entire family. Highlights of this fantastic event include Big Show rides; Food Trucks; Market Stalls; Auction; Cake Stall; Kids activities; Fireworks and more
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Brisbane Open House is a free public event that celebrates Brisbane's architecture and offers behind-the-scenes access to many residential, commercial and industrial historical and heritage-listed buildings across the city
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The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run takes place around the stunning Redcliffe Peninsula, offering 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km races. No matter if this is your first ever fun run, or your running the half marathon, this an event for all ages and levels.
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Le Festival is the biggest French community event of the year. Delight in an array of culinary delicacies, first-class masterclasses, fine wines, champagnes, entertainment and performances, kids activities and more. There is something for everyone!
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Join us for a fun family day out at the All Saints Fair! Enjoy live music and entertainment, international food stalls, carnival rides, markets, face painting, sideshow alley, cake stall, a cent auction with incredible prizes and so much more!
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We're thrilled to invite parents, families, and the community to the Moorooka State School Fete. Join us for a fun-filled day of entertainment, rides, food, craft activities, baked goods, raffles and more!
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Moggill State School is holding Mogganza, our annual community celebration, and this year our event is going to be awesome and bigger than ever! Enjoy carnival rides, novelties, games, stalls, bar, great food, entertainment and more!
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A environmental festival that celebrates the natural areas on the south side of the Brisbane River. See displays, activities and entertainment at the Family Day at Oxley Creek Common along with events and activities over the two weeks.
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The Einbunpin Festival provides an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the vibrancy and artistic talents found in the district. The day offers something for everyone including plenty of stalls, entertainment, games and activities.
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The Chevron Island Street Party is back bigger than ever! Featuring live music, market stalls, kids entertainment, and with extended trading hours and local restaurant specials this is a community celebration not to be missed!.
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Come and celebrate our diversity and welcome all new Queenslanders at the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade! Highlights include the Lantern Parade, multicultural Market Stalls, International Food, Entertainment, Displays, Activities and much more.
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Come along and join thousands of rockabilly and hot rod fans who roll up for a massive dose of ultra-kool kustom kulture. See cool cars, rockabilly bands, djs, fashion parades, pinups, vintage bikes, lowrider cycles, kustom art shows, markets and heaps more!
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Bring the family along for jam packed fun filled weekend of food, entertainment, attractions, competitions, rides and of course showbags! Huge attractions including the Rodeo and Fireworks will make this years show one not to be missed!
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You're invited to the Groves Community Fair. Bring the family along and enjoy a fabulous day out highlighted by Carnival Rides, Student Performances, Showbags, School Tours, Displays, Activities, Mouth-watering Food, Games and more.
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The Gold Coast Garden and Sustainability Festival where naturally wild, urban gardeners and nature lovers connect. Explore plant nurseries, garden materials and more relaxing amongst the community gardens with live music, and delicious food!
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Good Shepherd College welcomes friends and families to our Twilight Fair complete with fireworks, live music and entertainment galore. Relax and enjoy great food, refreshing beverages, exciting rides and a taste of classic country Fair.
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Come down to Centenary Lakes for a day of family-friendly, show-themed fun! Enjoy rides for all ages, stage entertainment, live music, showbags, activities and workshops, market stalls, food trucks, and more!
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The Ekka is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, featuring 10 wonderful days of great family entertainment, displays, rides and attractions, fine food, lifestock, fashion, arts and crafts, spectacular shows, performances and fireworks.
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Bring the whole family along for a day packed with fun, laughter, and community spirit – all with FREE entry. Enjoy great food, market stalls, live entertainment and performances, carnival rides for all ages, free activities and more.
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Bigger! Faster! Louder! Family-friendly three-day celebration of aviation, featuring amazing aerobatic performances from the world's best civilian performers and military aviators, along with heaps of beachside entertainment, activities, food and fun.
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It's time again for the Kenmore South State School Fete, so come along and join us for some fabulous family fun. We have a great line up of attractions including carnival rides, food and beverage stalls, markets, performances and so much more
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India Day Fair is a celebration of India's Independence. Be immersed in India culture right here in Brisbane with everyting from traditional food to dance and everything in between. So come along and experience vibrant entertainment from India.
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We are excited to invite everyone along to the St Anthony's Primary School Fete! Entry is FREE, so come along and enjoy rides, bar, sideshow alley, great stalls, a fantastic raffle and plenty of food options to keep you going all day!
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Come to the Toowong School Fair and join us in celebrating the diverse cultures of our school. Come and check out our exciting stage shows, activities for children, food trucks, home-baked goods, bar, stalls and more.
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Join us for this year's fete with plenty of rides, games, mouth-watering food, kids activities, stalls, entertainment, performances, raffles, displays, bar & Beer Garden and of course spectacular fireworks to finish the night.
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Enjoy two stages of entertainment including children's character shows, professional bands and dance groups, miniature steam train rides, kids' and youth activities, delicious food trucks, community market stalls, displays and more.
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Come along everyone to St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Fete and enjoy loads of fun with attractions including Fairground rides, yummy food, Sideshow Alley, Sweet/Cake stall, Live Entertainment, amazing raffle prizes and much, much more
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Join us at the Yandina Street Fair! Enjoy a family fun filled day with music, live entertainment, great food, classic car display, community and handmade stalls, street performers, amusements for all ages and much more.
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Over 120,000 visitors come through the Gold Coast Show gates each year, to enjoy a mix of country and city demonstrations and displays, competitions, carnival rides, food and drink, free live entertainment, and our awesome fireworks displays.
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Windsor State School's WindsorFest celebrates our local community through a fun-filled day & night-time carnival with something for everyone including fairground rides, market stalls, wonderful food, performances, entertainment and more.
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Come along and support your local community at this year's Milton State School annual Fair on the Green. With new rides, food stalls, school student performances, live music and more, there is sure to be something for the whole family.
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Join us in celebrating the annual Forest Lake Community Festival! There's something for everyone including market stalls, food trucks, music, roving entertainers, rides, community groups, facepainting, live music and performances
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Join us for some good ole' fashioned family fun at this year's Parklands College Fete. Lots of food and all-day entertainment at the main stage, sideshow alley, showbags, market stalls, lob-a-choc, games, huge fireworks and lots more!
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Roll up, roll up… the Belmont State School Fete is back, bigger and better than ever! Join us as we celebrate 150 years with a day full of joy, celebration and pride. Enjoy great food, family-friendly stalls, rides, performances and more!
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The Holy Spirit Spring Fair is an event not to be missed! Come along for a full day offering plenty of entertainment, rides, games, kids activities, auctions, cakes, jams, chutneys and sweets, art and craft stall, plant stall, lots of yummy food and plenty more
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The Geebung Street Party is back promising a fantastic day out for the whole family featuring market stalls, food trucks, live music and entertainment, community displays, great vibes and free fun activities for all ages.
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One of Australia's leading international arts festivals, dominating the city for three weeks in September. The festival features a line-up of classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, circus and major public events.
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Experience a real day in Japan at this year's Matsuri Brisbane. This is an annual Japanese Festival featuring Stage Performances, traditional Food and drinks, Stalls, Cultural displays, activities, workshops, handicrafts, services and more!!
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Riverfire returns this September to ignite our skyline and wrap up three incredible weeks of Brisbane Festival for yet another year. This is one of the most electrifying displays in Australia, fired from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops.
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Laidley Spring Festival is an annual celebration of all things Spring in the Lockyer Valley. Enjoy three days of events, activities, workshops, music and of course, the street parade. It's perfect for families or anyone who loves the country!
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The Bayside Spring Festival brings the Bayside to life with colour, community spirit, and fun for all ages with two massive days of tunes, good vibes, fun, food and spectacular fireworks right here by the bay!
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About to renovate or build? Then visit Brisbane's Home Shows to see, try and buy all the latest products for your kitchen, bathroom or interiors upgrade. There are hundreds of new ideas to renovate your house, both inside and out.
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Come face to face with awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists. Discover a range of unique experiences; guided twilight walks and artist talks; artist led workshops; delicious food on The Green and live music.
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Mac Fair is just around the corner and it’s going to be packed with fun for the whole family! Get ready for a fantastic day of delicious international foods, performances and live entertainment, market stalls, carnival rides and community fun!
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Bring the family along for a day filled with joy and unforgettable memories with Family-friendly Bush Dancing, Talented Student Performances, Creative Market Stalls, Rides for All Ages, Delicious Food Trucks and a Spectacular Fireworks Display
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The Bridge to Brisbane is Queensland's biggest and best annual fun run and is an opportunity for participants of all ages to celebrate Brisbane, enjoy being healthy, active, & raise funds for a charity of your choice.
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Come and Experience our Wonderful Community at the St Joachim's School Fete! Enjoy Delicious Food, fun Rides, Entertainment, Stalls and Fabulous Raffles - it's a Day not be be missed. St Joachim's Coming Together, To Celebrate Community since 1938.
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Join us for an exciting day filled with live music, market stalls, kids entertainment, extended trading hours, and special offers from local restaurants. Don't miss this vibrant community event in the heart of Main Beach!
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The Nundah Festival is back - and this year it will be bigger than ever! The Festival will include live music, entertainment, stallholders, jumping castle, kids rides, street entertainers and performances from local schools and groups.
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The Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest is an authentic, big weekend festival featuring cracking bands, two stages offering non-stop music, multi cultural foods and free camping - all on 100 private acres in the beautiful scenic Mary Valley.
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A massive outdoor adventure showcase where visitors can view and compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, 4x4's, off-road equipment, boating and fishing gear, vehicle and camping accessories, holiday destinations and loads more.
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During September each year, over 200,000 visitors experience the colour, spectacle, fun and excitement of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. This iconic Queensland event boasts a wide range of world-class gardens, food and wine, entertainment, and events.
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Enjoy a day of legendary family fun! See the region's finest gourmet BBQ specialists and most loved food trucks, along with unlimited rides, action packed entertainment, competitions, licensed bar, kids activities and much more
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A celebration of colour! Redcliffe KiteFest promises one HUGE weekend of fun, boasting world-class kite displays, live performances by Emma Memma, kids activities, market stalls, amusement rides, aerobatic displays and so much MORE!
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It's time to don your capes, rally your super crew and mask up for an epic weekend of pop culture. See a packed show floor featuring industry talks, free play gaming opportunities and tournaments plus exclusive pop culture merchandise.
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Prepare your taste buds for the best chilli fest in the west! Over 100 products to sample and shop! Plus loads of fresh food truck options and cool, cooling drinks plus fun eating comps and plenty of kids activities. An event for the whole family!
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RedFest is Redland City's premier event and boasts musicians and artists from across the globe, along with sideshow alley, spectacular fireworks, the world-famous Strawberry Eating Competition, Battle of the Bands and much more.
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Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of blues, funk, and rock on the lush green grass of Bulimba Memorial Park! This family-friendly free entry event features live entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, pop-up bar and a great vibe
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The Chirn Park Street Festival is set to be BIGGER, LOUDER, and more EXCITING than ever! Enjoy FREE live music on the main stage, roving performers, kid's entertainment, local food and business specials, community groups, stalls and more!
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The Groundwater Country Music Festival is a beachside event and free to attend, showcasing premier Country Music performers on a number of outdoor stages and in venues throughout the entire Broadbeach precinct.
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The Ferny Grove Festival is a fun-filled event, showcasing the best local entertainment, fabulous food and our great community groups. Enjoy carnival rides, games, children's performances, displays and activities for all ages
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Buderim - the beautiful Garden Town of the Sunshine Coast invites you to the annual Buderim Garden Festival. Highlights include Twilight Plant Market, Spring Flower Show, Open Gardens, Weekend Flower Market and St. Marks Church Floral Display.
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Enjoy a fun day out with friends discovering new foods, new wines and latest products at the Good Food & Wine Show. With hundreds of local and international exhibitors, your new favourite food and drinks are only a sample away.
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Enjoy a much loved community festival that celebrates the wonderfully diverse lifestyle in our region. With main stage bands, talent quest, market stalls, displays, fairground rides, carnival games and fireworks - there's something for everyone.
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We have more fun to be enjoyed this year with the whole family at this year's Beerwah Spring Fair. There's rides for all ages, petting zoo, face painters, market stalls, food trucks, car show, entertainers and to end the event fireworks!
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Come along for a magic afternoon by the Broadwater and enjoy a wide range of fresh seafood, cooking demos, live entertainment, market stalls, free kids rides and activities, bar area and great coastal festival vibes
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Save the date in your diary and come along to the Sunnybank Community Twilight Markets for an evening of fun, fine food and great entertainment. This family-friendly event features market and food stalls, carnival rides, performances and more
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The Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebrates the Victory of Truth Over Evil and light over darkness. This mega multicultural family event is full of live music, cultural performances, authentic Indian food, kids activities, stalls, artefacts and more.
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Enjoy all things Strawberry at the Stanthorpe Berry Festival with lots to see and do including interactive experiences, producers and makers, taste testings, competitions, demonstrations and more! This is an event you don't want to miss!
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There's a fabulous range of great things to do in Brisbane including heritage and cultural attractions, national parks and gardens, wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, island getaways and fine dining experiences.
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Gold Coast Theme Parks offer fun, excitement and world class entertainment for all ages with attractions ranging from high speed Roller Coasters to family friendly rides, slides and up-close animal encounters.
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The Sunshine Coast is the perfect destination for those seeking thrilling rides and attractions, amazing wildlife sanctuaries, coastal walking trails, stunning beaches, and Heritage-listed National Parks.
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