Fun Activities for Teenagers in Brisbane

With this excellent list of fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane, you can expect to hear less, “I am bored”, and more, “let’s go”.

Fun activities for Teenagers in Brisbane

Escape Rooms

The days of playing Hide and Seek are long gone. For teenagers, the latest craze is more like Solve and Escape! In a team challenge where teens have to work together to solve puzzles and crack codes, the aim is to escape from locked rooms before the time is up. This works for kids of multiple ages as well as teens and their adults. 

Escape Rooms are opening up all over Brisbane and are proving to be one of the most Facebook-recommended fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane. You can find out all about Escape Rooms in Brisbane and where you can take part here.

Challenge Rooms

Unlike an escape room, a challenge room has a single objective (such as remembering song patterns on a giant piano, solving word scrambles, or throwing a basketball through a hoop) that gradually becomes more difficult as your time ticks down. Your team will score a point every time you complete the objective before moving on to the next challenge. The challenge rooms at Funlab’s Hijinx Hotel at Westfield Chermside and in Surfers Paradise draw from nostalgia and have been uniquely designed for between two and six players to work together to complete challenges in a four-minute window to score points on a leaderboard. Complete a challenge to move on to the next room, or head to the quirky New York hotel-themed bar and gourmet kitchen between challenges. 

Water Sports

Older kids and teenagers who are confident swimmers love to try fun new sports such as water sports. Here in Brisbane, they can enjoy a wide range of water activities right on their doorstep.

• For fun on the Brisbane River, Riverlife offers a range of exciting activities for kids, including kayaking and standup paddle boarding.
• You can head to Walkabout Creek in The Gap to hire equipment to enjoy the Enoggera Reservoir.
• There are many options for learning to surf on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and standup paddle board hire is growing in popularity.

Rock Climbing and Abseiling

For a fitness boost and plenty of fun for teenagers, rock climbing has it all. We are lucky to have some awesome natural outdoor rock climbing here in Brisbane at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and a wide range of excellent indoor rock climbing venues.

Check out this full article for everything you need to know about Rock Climbing in Brisbane and where you can do it.

Big Kid Play Spaces

Forget kiddies’ playgrounds; there are plenty of play spaces in Brisbane that are awesome for tweens, teens and beyond! With flying foxes, climbing walls, giant slides and large open spaces for games, these big kid play spaces never grow old.

Check out Frew Park in Milton and Central Park in Narangba. You can also find out more about other Mega Parks here! We have also recently added a collection of Ninja Parks and trampoline parks. 

South Bank Parklands

South Bank offers not just one area to visit for teenagers but a whole host of activities to enjoy in the same space.

Streets Beach and South Bank Lagoon are trendy places for teens to hang out, and the lagoon has some deep areas for confident swimmers yet is still overseen by lifeguards. Because it’s well supervised, older teens will appreciate the freedom, and taxi-driving parents can enjoy the Collective Markets or some quality coffee at one of the many surrounding cafes off Grey Street in South Brisbane. 

Museums and Art Galleries 

South Bank’s museums and galleries also prove to be a surprising drawcard to teens, with their exciting exhibitions and interactive features. They often also feature events targeted at teens and great school holiday activities.

The Queensland Museum, GOMA and The Art Gallery often feature exhibitions aimed at older audiences. Follow these links to check out all of the other great Galleries and Museums in South Bank. Some of these exhibitions will be ticketed but check there isn’t a student discount. 

Go-kart Racing

For an adrenaline-pumping sport that teens will love, go-karting is pretty high on the list of fun things to do in Brisbane for teenagers. It’s really one of the best, fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane that gives them the challenge of independence and risk-taking in a safe way. 

There are a few places in Brisbane where kids can enjoy real go-kart racing, such as Slideways in Eagle Farm, and Kingston Park Raceway in Kingston.

Skirmish and Paintball

Generally, for teens over the age of 15, skirmish and paintball are fast-paced, action-packed activities to get the adrenalin flowing. This is like a game of tag for grown-up kids and teenagers! 

There are many venues for playing skirmish or paintball in Brisbane, such as Skirmish Samford Paintball at Samford, Mango Hill Skirmish at Mango Hill, Valhalla Paintball at Calvert, Delta Force Paintball at Petrie, and Spec Ops Paintball in Red Hill.

Theme Parks

While slightly outside of Brisbane, the South East’s famous theme parks can’t be overlooked as they are hugely popular with teenagers.

The main names in theme parks can all be found just south of Brisbane on the Gold Coast, such as Movie World, Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet’ n’ Wild and Whitewater World. To work out which to visit first here’s How to Choose Which Gold Coast Theme Park Is Right for You and Your Family.

However, there are also plenty of theme park options on the Sunshine Coast. In fact, here we have details of the Top 10 Theme Parks on the Sunshine Coast.

Our local advice around theme parks is to pack your patience especially if you go on the weekend or school holidays. We aren’t recommending your teen has the day off school, but if they did, it would definitely make the day more enjoyable. On a recent visit to a major theme park, we only managed to get on 6 rides the whole day! You can pay more to bypass queues, but it’s pretty expensive and only applies to a select few rides (so make sure it’s worth it first).

Beaches

One of the best things about Brisbane is its proximity to the coastline. Whether you live here or you are a visitor to our wonderful city, Brisbane is close to some of the best beaches in the world. There is nothing quite like the beach and waves to bring teenagers back into their bodies with a renewed sense of calm. We feel like waves matter to teenagers so head to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast or Bribie Island for the day. 

Live Sports

Going to watch live sports is a great activity to enjoy with older kids, and we have a whole host of fun options for spectators here in Brisbane. Watch the Brisbane Broncos in rugby league and the Reds in rugby union, the Brisbane Lions in the AFL, the Roar playing soccer, the Brisbane Heat at the cricket and the Bullets shooting hoops on the basketball court. Plus throughout the year, we can enjoy many exciting sporting events, such as State of Origin and T20 cricket matches that are great for family nights out.

For keen sports fans, you can click here for details of Family Memberships for watching live sports in Brisbane.

National Parks

Map out a list of National Parks close to Brisbane and create a calendar of “dates” for your teenager. In our experience waterfalls tend to invoke the teenage adventurer which is why we wrote this article on chasing waterfalls at the Gold Coast and waterfalls close to Brisbane. Some of our favourite nearby national parks and walking trails include:

• Mount Glorious walking trails
• Springbrook National Park
• Queen Mary Falls, Main Range National Park
• Binna Burra and Lamington National Park

Laser Tag

Laser tag was on our original list of fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane for good reason! If your teens are looking for something fun and active then Laser Tag is a great way to burn some energy and challenge friends. Whether it’s indoor laser tag or even laser tag at home, it’s a fun activity and can handle kids of multiple ages.

Bowling

Bowling has come a long way since the stale alleys of our childhood and is a great place for teenagers, especially on rainy days. These days you will notice a few differences to bowling alleys that are attracting a younger audience. 

1. The music is better (and louder)
2. They sometimes have big screens, above where the ball hits the pins. The big screen is often playing some YouTubing sensation or another shiny thing to appeal to youth. 
3. You can wear your own shoes. Okay, not all alleys have this feature, but in a lot of alleys, you no longer need to hire their shoes. This means you can be cool and bowl. (You can still hire shoes if you happen to only be wearing a pair of thongs). 
4. They serve good food and often are attached to arcade games (like King Pin at Chermside). 
5. It is all very digitised which means less social interaction (which can be a winning formula for teens).

Skating

Rollerskating and ice skating rinks are dotted all over Brisbane and if you have ever been to a rink on a Friday/Saturday night, you would know that these are popular with kids of all ages. In fact, according to Albany Creek Skateaway, their eldest skater is 73 years old! Whether your teen prefers the cold, blades or old-school 4-wheeler skates, skating is a fun way to pass the time with a group of friends. 

Board Games

I can see my teenager rolling their eyes but board games have evolved over the past few years and if your kids are over monopoly, then fear not! There are a number of board game shops across Brisbane where you can find something new for your family to play, that will also amuse the teens. Favourites in our house for the teens include Exploding Kittens, Katan, 5-second rule and Trouble!

Putt Putt

Spoiled for choice whether you want outdoor or indoor mini golf, Brisbane has them all and competitive putt-putt always ensures a good time! We have a whole article dedicated to the awesome pastime that is putt-putt in Brisbane. Read here for the best mini golf courses in Brisbane. Victoria Park putt-putt is also well known for its popular seasonal themed mini golf courses, like Easter candy land and their Halloween and Christmas courses. It just adds an extra layer of fun to impress the teens. 

Plan a party

Sometimes having social goals is a nice way to keep your teen occupied. Whether for their next birthday or maybe an end-of-exam celebration, you could consider pitching them the idea of planning a party. Finding party ideas for teens that meet your teenager’s approval might involve a number of weekends going around and testing the above activities with friends, drawing up a budget, and planning a theme, food and guest list.

This idea is obviously much more involved than one activity but might keep them from being bored every weekend. If you would rather they host it outside the home, you might appreciate our article on parks for birthday parties.

Picnics

Brisbane is blessed with thousands of parks (over 2180 in Brisbane City Council alone) and picnics are such a great way for teenagers to enjoy each other’s company (or the company of the whole family). These would be our top 3 central parks for a picnic (all pretty central to Brisbane). 

Roma Street Parkland

You only need to look at a map of Roma Street Parkland to see how expansive it is. It is a nice central location too, making it a good meeting point for teens with friends across Brisbane or for visitors to the city. 

New Farm Park

Also a centrally located park, New Farm Park sits alongside the Brisbane River. Generously shaded by old beautiful fig trees, there is tons of space to find a place to picnic. The city cat stop nearby makes a fun entry or exit and the day can continue somewhere else along the river. 

South Bank Parklands

There are three main spots to picnic at South Bank Parklands, River Quay Green, Riverside Green and Picnic Island Green being the most popular. There are BBQ facilities and heaps of shade for hot days plus coffee nearby to complement the picnic. 

Shopping

It wouldn’t be a list for teenagers without shopping being mentioned. Here are some ideas for shopping with teens in Brisbane. 

• Op shopping in Brisbane is quite the crowd-pleaser and actually makes a fun birthday party idea. Everyone gets a small budget, heads to an op shop and then enjoys the party in their newly acquired clothes. Our advice is not to choose op shops that aren’t aligned with any of the more well-known charities. We have noticed that the bargains are generally better at these smaller stores. 
• The Brisbane CBD and Queen Street Mall are fun places for teens to shop at Christmas just for the lights, atmosphere (and people-watching). 
• If you would rather they avoid the city centre, there are tons of big shopping centres that are mini-malls where they can spend a couple of hours shopping and spending time with friends (Chermside, North Lakes, Garden City etc).
• There are loads of Brisbane markets for teenagers to shop at, supporting local markets and artisans. 
• There are a surprising number of clothing outlets in Brisbane for brand-named clothing for less than you would get in retail stores. 

High Ropes Courses

There are three high ropes courses around Brisbane.

• TreeTop Challenge is located in the Tamborine Mountain rainforest, about an hour’s drive from Brisbane. It features seven different courses, with over 120 challenges, including flying foxes, bridges, and high ropes. 
• The high ropes course at Wildlife HQ is located in the Sunshine Coast, about an hour and a half’s drive from Brisbane. It’s a unique attraction with three levels of difficulty that combines the thrill of a high ropes course with the opportunity to see and interact with animals from around the world.
• The high ropes course at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Gold Coast with lots of different challenges including cargo nets, rope bridges, and zip lines challenging even for the bravest teenager.

Brisbane events for teens

One of the best places to find activities for your teenagers, is on the Brisbane Kids website calendar, filled with things to do in Brisbane. Some favourite annual festivals that the whole family will enjoy (including the teen) include:

The Bris Asia Festival: With a range of free performances, events and activities like martial arts displays.

The Greek Festival: For all the food-orientated teens out there

The Medieval Festival: Enjoy the revelry of medieval reenactment including jousting and all the delicious food of yesteryear.

Riverfire: Plan a special outing with your teen to catch the fireworks and take advantage of the free public transport.

The World Science Festivals: A favourite with teenagers into science, a lot of interesting talks and discussions from leading experts in various fields of science.

Animal experiences for teens

 

Some might argue that teenagers are over-fun with animals but we say no! In fact, in our humble opinion as parents of teenagers, animals can help teenagers decompress and remember how awesome they truly are! Here are our top places to take teenagers for an animal experience. 

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you can cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, and learn about native Australian wildlife. The sanctuary also offers a range of interactive experiences, including a bird of prey show and a sheepdog display. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located at Toowong, West of Brisbane and would you believe is the largest koala sanctuary in the world? 

Australia Zoo

It might be a couple of hours in a car, but Australia Zoo will be worth the drive! This is an all-day type zoo and perfect for teenagers with their long legs and endless energy.

Personal experience: We love Australia Zoo but it can get hot and our hot tip is to always begin at the Africa Exhibit. Walk in, go straight there, and ignore all distractions along the way. Then work your way back in time for a show at the Crocoseum. This strategy works for teenagers and toddlers and makes for a much more enjoyable experience. 

Maleny Bird World

Maleny Bird World is such a fun place to take teenagers. Picture this: A massive aviary, divided into three smaller aviaries. As you proceed through, progressively the birds get bigger and more interactive. From huge parrots to smaller native birds, Maleny is a haven for rescued animals and the experience is so personalised and interactive that even the most critical teenager will be impressed. According to Bird Watcher Pro wearing shades of yellow, pink, red, and orange will usually tempt the birds to come a bit closer.

Fun activities for Teenagers in Brisbane: Free

Teenagers are known for having a whole lot of money so we thought it could be useful to summarise all the free activities on this page. If you want more detail on them, just scroll up for links. 

Brisbane Parks

If you want to find a park closer to you, check out our Brisbane Parks map to find one near to you:

For a complete review of Birds Nest Park, click here. 

Mallee Street (off Sunbird Drive), Redbank Plains Queensland 4301, Australia

For a complete review of Pebble Creek Parklands click here. 

Pebble Creek Parklands, Pebble Creek Way, South Maclean 

Read a detailed review of Billubera Park here. 

Billubera Park, Grampians Circuit, Yarrabilba Queensland 4207, Australia.

 

For a complete review of Brosnan Drive Park click here. 

Brosnan Drive Park, Brosnan Drive, Capalaba 

 

For a complete review of Raby Bay Boulevard Park click here. 

Raby Bay Boulevard Park, Raby Bay Boulevard, Cleveland 

 

For a complete review of John Walker Park click here. 

John Walker Place, 323 Brisbane Corso, Yeronga

 

For a complete review of Hemmant Scooter Park/Paul Conti Park click here. 

Hemmant Scooter Park/Paul Conti Park, 22 Ragnor Road, Hemmant 

For a complete review of Silver Jubilee Park click here. 

Silver Jubilee Park, Russell Luhrs Way, Spring Mountain 

For a complete review of Joe Bradfield Centre Park click here. 

Joe Bradfield Centre Park, Nyrang Street, Carina 

For a complete review of Shaftesbury Scooter Park click here. 

Shaftesbury Scooter Park, Shaftesbury Street, Tarragindi 

For a complete review of Sunshine Park click here. 

Sunshine Park, Belle Parade, Ripley 

For a complete review of Whiterock Adventure Playground click here. 

Whiterock Adventure Playground, Northridge Road, White Rock

For a complete review of Peter Tullett Memorial Park click here. 

Peter Tullett Memorial Park, Spring Mountain 

For a complete review of Country Paradise Parklands click here. 

Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang

For a complete review of Noyer Park click here. 

Noyer Park, 175 Beaudesert - Beenleigh Road, Bahrs Scrub 

For a complete review of Tygum Park click here. 

Tygum Park, 27 Tygum Road, Waterford West

For a complete review of Eridani Park click here. 

Eridani Park, Eridani Avenue, Kingston 

For a complete review of Lightwood Parklands click here. 

Lightwood Parklands, Waterside Esplanade, Caboolture South 

For a complete review of Amity Park click here. 

Amity Park, Kallatina Street, Narangba 

For a complete review of Ridgeview Playground click here. 

Ridgeview Playground, Penda Street, Narangba 

For a complete review of CREEC click here. 

CREEC, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary 

For a complete review of Central Park click here. 

Central Park, Brindabella Street, Newport 

For a complete review of Newpoort Park click here. 

Newport Park, Newport 

For a complete review of Castamore Way Park click here. 

Castamore Way Park, Castamore Way, Richlands 

For a complete review of North Lakes Town Park click here. 

North Lakes Town Park, Memorial Drive, North Lakes

For a complete review of Barbaralla Park click here. 

Barbaralla Park, Barbaralla Drive, Springwood

For a complete review of Flagstone Adventure Park click here. 

Flagstone Adventure Park, Trailblazer Drive, Flagstone 

For a complete review of The Hills District All-Abilities Playground click here. 

The Hills District All-Abilities Playground, Olearia Street West, Everton Hills 

For a complete review of Mabel Park click here. 

Mabel Park, 27 Paradise Road, Slacks Creek 

For a complete review of Bray Farm Park click here. 

Bray Farm Park, Rivermint Street, Griffin

For a complete review of The Common Park/Coorparoo Skatepark click here. 

The Common Park/Coorparoo Skatepark, Cambridge Street, Coorparoo 

Read a full review of Springfield Central Sports Complex Playground here. 

Springfield Central Sports Complex Playground, Sportstar Drive, Spring Mountain 

Terry and Frances Slaughter Park, Santorini Way, Springfield Lakes 

243a Warwick Road, Churchill Queensland 4305, Australia. Read a detailed review here

Find UQ playground at Sir William Macgregor Drive, St Lucia Queensland 4072, Australia. Read a detailed review here

tom O'Neil Park is located 170 Douglas Street, Oxley Queensland 4075, Australia. Read a detailed review here

The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake Boulevard, Brisbane, Queensland 4078, Australia

Sutton Playground can be found at 61 Workshops Street, Brassall Queensland 4305, Australia. Read a detailed review here

Find Redlands Youth Plaza (Capalaba Skate Park) at 1 Banfield Lane, Capalaba Queensland 4157, Australia. Read a detailed review here

Find Baringa Forest Park at Eden Drive, Baringa Queensland 4551, Australia. Read a detailed review here: 

Faye Carr Park can be found at 1 Joy Chambers Circuit, Ripley Queensland 4306, Australia. Read a detailed review here.

Find Fig Tree Park at Annalise Circuit, Nirimba Queensland 4551, Australia

Read a detailed review here: https://brisbanekids.com.au/fig-tree-park-aura-sunshine-coast/

1 Moreton Parade, Petrie Queensland 4502, Australia. Read a details review of the Mill Petrie Playground. 

Lorikeet Park, Greenway Circuit, Brisbane, Queensland 4074, Australia. Read a detailed review here: https://brisbanekids.com.au/lorikeet-park-mt-ommaney/

For a complete review of George Clayton Park click here. 

George Clayton Park, Esplanade, Brisbane, Queensland 4179, Australia

Wittonga Park is located at, 98 Hilder Rd., Brisbane, Queensland 4061, Australia. Click here for a detailed review. 

Jingeri Street, Redland Bay Queensland 4165, Australia. Read a detailed review of Jingeri Park. 

11-15 Logan Street, Logan Village Queensland 4207, Australia. Read a review of Logan Village Playground. 

Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach Queensland 4014, Australia. For a detailed review check our Nudge Beach Playground

68 Victoria Parade South, Coochiemudlo Island Queensland 4184, Australia

18 Commodore Drive, Birkdale Queensland 4159, Australia. Read a detailed review here

120 Inala Avenue, Inala Queensland 4077, Australia

17-23 O'gorman Street, Alexandra Hills Queensland 4161, Australia. Read a detailed review here 

11-21 Hanover Drive, Alexandra Hills Queensland 4161, Australia. Read a detailed review here

Harold Kielly Park can be found at 508 Bracken Ridge Road, Bald Hills Queensland 4017, Australia. Find a detailed review here 

Find Blatchford Sporting and Recreation Reserve on Goodfellows Road, Murrumba Downs Queensland 4503, Australia. Read a detailed review here 

You can find Homestead Park on Jodie Street, Shailer Park Queensland 4128, Australia and read a detailed review here

For a complete review of Ronnie Long Park click here. 

Ronnie Long Park, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach 

Middle Park is located on Kunzea Rd at Boronia Heights, Queensland, Australia. You can read a detailed review here 

Everleigh Park is located on Everleigh Drive, Greenbank, Logan City, Queensland, 4124, Australia
For a detailed review head to Everleigh Park 

Located at Ramu Street, Eagleby, Logan City, Queensland, 4207, Australia. For a detailed review head to https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/albert-river-park-eagleby/

Thornland Community Park is at 270-282 Cleveland Redland Bay Road in Thornlands - for a detailed review go to https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/thornlands-community-park-in-thornlands/

Read a detailed review of Gregory Park Milton with photos

Spring Mountain Reserve Drive, Spring Mountain, Queensland, Australia 
Read our review of Spring Mountain Lagoon Park

157 Stanton Rd, Tingalpa, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 

Read a detailed review

Hollyhock Rd, Central Spring Caboolture, Queensland, Australia

Read a review here of Dawn Andrews Playground

155 Old Burleigh Road, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Review of Kurawa All Abilities Playground

Lakeview Promenade, Newport, Queensland, Australia

For a complete review of Livvi's Place, click here.

For a complete review of Tucker Family Park, click here.

Harris Avenue, Narangba.

For a complete review of Narangba Skate Precinct, click here.

26-28 Bradman St, New Beith QLD 4124, Australia

For a complete review of Teviot Downs Park, click here.

Hahn Street, Mango Hill QLD 4509, Australia.

For a complete review of Capestone Park, click here.

Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226, Australia

For a complete review of Woodland Play Park Robina, click here.

430 Beenleigh Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia

For a complete review of Les Atkinson Park, click here.

Harmony Crescent, South Ripley, QLD 4306

For a complete review of Providence Splash'n'Play Adventure Park, click here.

 

152 Mount Coot Tha Rd, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia

For a complete review of Kuta Kids Playground, click here.

Memorial Dr, Eumundi QLD 4562, Australia

For a complete review of Dick Caplick Park, click here.

Herston Rd, Herston QLD 4006, Australia

For a complete review of Victoria Park, click here.

Acacia Road, Karawatha QLD 4117, Australia

For a complete review of Karawatha Forest, click here.

 

Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia

For a review of Lemke Park click here

Stoneleigh Reserve Blvd, Logan Reserve QLD 4133, Australia

For a review of Stoneleigh Reserve Park click here

66 Swan Parade, Warner QLD 4500, Australia

For a review of Sarbi Park, click here

61 Maundrell Terrace, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia

For a complete reveiw of Huxtable Park & Playground, click here.

Croydon Ave, Currimundi QLD 4551, Australia

For a complete review of Grahame Stewart Park, click here.

Pine Mountain Road, Carina Heights QLD 4152, Australia

For a complete review of Whites Hill Reserve, click here.

Anzac Ave, North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

For a complete review of Westfield North Lakes Playground, click here.

Prospect Road, Mitchelton QLD, Australia

For a complete review of Frank Lind Oval Playground, click here.

Jamboree Heights, Australia

For a review of Phil Denman Park click here 

 

Walmsley Street, Narangba QLD 4504, Australia

For a complete review of Walmsley Park, click here.

37 The Esplanade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

For a complete review of Maroochydore Rotary Park, click here.

Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore, 

For a complete review of Pierce Park, click here.

Eatons Hill QLD 4037, Australia

For a complete review of Broadwater Parklands, click here.

Newstead QLD 4006, Australia

For a complete review of Broadwater Parklands, click here.

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

For a complete review of Brooking Parklands, click here.

For a complete review of Mitchelton Library Park, click here.

582 Ripley Road, Ripley QLD 4306, Australia

For a complete review of Brooking Parklands, click here.

Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

For a complete review of Broadwater Parklands, click here.

For a review of Stone Ridge Central Park, Narangba, click here

Cnr Lindsay & Gordon Streets, Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia

For a complete review of Hardcastle Park, click here.

57 Dewar Terrace, Sherwood QLD 4075

For a complete review of Sherwood Arboretum, click here.

Frew Street, Milton QLD 4064, Australia

For a complete review of Frew Park, click here.

For a complete review of Crockatt Park, click here.

Teevan Street, Stafford

For a complete review of Keong Park, click here.

Lilley Road, Warner QLD 4500, Australia

For a complete review of Frank Nichols Reserve, click here.

Roselea Street, Shailer Park QLD

For a complete review of Roselea Park, please click here.

Ferny Hills QLD

For a complete review of George Willmore Park, click here.

Alice Street, Brisbane City QLD

For a complete review of the City Botanic Gardens Playground, click here.

Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook QLD

For a complete review of Riverdale Park, click here.

Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba QLD

For a complete review of Darlington Parklands, click here.

Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central QLD

For a complete review of Robelle Domain, click here.

Lagoon Street, Sandgate QLD

For a complete review of Eiunbunpin Lagoon Parklands, click here.

408-492 Mount Crosby Road, Chuwar QLD

For a complete review of Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve, click here.

Lockrose St, Mitchelton QLD

For a complete review of Lockrose Street Park, please click here.

Bells Reach Drive, Bells Reach, Caloundra West QLD.

For a complete review of Bells Reach Playground, click here.

Nadine Street & Graceville Avenue, Graceville QLD.

For a complete review of Simpsons Playground, click here.

Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD.

For a complete review of Mount Gravatt Park, click here.

Mount Gravatt Outlook Drive, Mount Gravatt QLD 

For a complete review of Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, click here.

Meadowlands Road, Carindale QLD

For a complete review of Meadowlands Picnic Ground, click here.

Meadowlands Road, Carindale QLD

For a complete review of Meadowlands Park, click here.

Formby Street, Calamvale QLD

For a complete review of Calamvale District Park, click here.

Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes QLD 

For a complete review of Discovery Park Ipswich, click here.

Granadilla Street, Macgregor QLD

For a complete review of DM Henderson Park, click here.

Abbeville Street ans Kingsway Street, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD.

For a complete review of Abbeville Street Park, click here.

Logan Road, Holland Park QLD.

For a complete review of CB Mott Park, click here.

Riding Road, Hawthorne QLD.

For a complete review of Hawthorne Park, click here.

Ropley Road, Wynnum West QLD.

For a complete review of Kianawah Road District Park, click here.

Pelham Street, Coorparoo QLD

For a complete review of Majestic Park, click here.

Camelia Avenue Everton Hills QLD

For a complete review of Boundary Park, click here.

Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD

For a complete review of Walton Bridge Reserve, click here.

170 Mount Coot-Tha Road, Toowong QLD

For a complete review of Anzac Park, click here.

Burrendah Road, Jindalee QLD.

For a complete review of Jindalee Park, click here.

 

Civic Parade, Logan Central QLD.

For a complete review of Logan Gardens Park, click here.

Sumners Road, Riverhills QLD.

For a complete review of Sumners Road Park, click here.

Dewar Drive, Loganholme QLD.

For a complete review of Alexander Clark Park, click here.

Main Street, Montville QLD

For a complete review of Russell Family Park, click here.

Caloundra Street & Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough QLD

For a complete review of Pioneer Park, click here.

Corner Bohemia Court & Valley Way, Mount Cotton

For a complete review of Mount Cotton Playground, click here.

Columbia Drive, Bellbird Park

For a complete review of Rotary Park, click here.

Fig Tree Pocket Road, Fig Tree Pocket

For a complete review of Biambi Yumba Park, click here.

Underwood Road, Priestdale

For a complete review of Underwood Park, click here.

Corner of Basswood Street & Satinash Street, Algester QLD 4115, Australia

For a complete review of Timberland Park, click here.

Cinderella Drive, Springwood.

For a complete review of Springwood Park, click here.

Corner of Pinnington Street & Kilby Street, Crestmead QLD 4132, Australia

For a complete review of Pinnington Park, click here.

 

Corner of Stiller Drive & Beenleigh Road, Kuraby QLD 4112, Australia

For a complete review of Svoboda Park, click here.

Corner of Gimlet Street & Royena Court, Crestmead QLD 4132, Australia

For a complete review of Crestmead Park, click here.

Corner of Princess & Narianne Streets, Marsden QLD 4132, Australia

For a complete review of JJ Smith Memorial Park, click here.

Greenways Esplanade, Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia

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Parkland Avenue, Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia

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Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia

For a complete review of Berrinba Wetlands, click here.

To read a review of New Farm Park Fenced X Shade √ Water √ Picnic √ Parking √ Public Transport √

For a review of Pelican Park Clontarf QLD 4019, Australia

For a review of Upper Kedron Recreational Grounds Upper Kedron QLD 4055, Australia

Marine Parade, Redcliffe QLD, Australia

For a review of Suttons Beach Park, click here 

For a review of Pine Rivers Park, click here Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500, Australia

For a review of Samford Playground, click here Station St, Samford Village QLD 4520, Australia

1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

For a review of Roma Street Parklands, click here

For a review of Scarborough Beach Park, click here Landsborough Ave, Scarborough/Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

Hawthorn Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059, Australia

For a review of Woolcock Park, click here

For a review of Hamilton Recreation Reserve, click here Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia

For a review of Downfall Creek Bushland centre and playground, click here Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia

For a review of the Grange Library Park, click here Evelyn St, Grange QLD 4051, Australia

For a review of Hidden World Playground, click here Roghan Rd, Fitzgibbon QLD 4018, Australia

For a review of the Everton Park Hotel Playground click here Flockton St, Everton Park QLD 4053, Australia

For a review of Grinstead Park, click here Shand St, Alderley/Enoggera QLD 4051, Australia

For a review of Kalinga Park, click here Bertha St, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

For a review of Kidspace Playground, click here Murphy Rd, Chermside QLD, Australia

For a review of Deckers Park, click here Flinders Pde, Brighton QLD 4017, Australia

For a review of the Enchanted Forest, click here Frasers Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

For a review of the Albany Creek Library Playground, click here Ferguson St, Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia

Swan St, Shorncliffe QLD

For a review of Lower Moora Park Click Here 

For a review of Oriel Park, Click Here Alexandra Rd, Ascot QLD 4007, Australia

For a review of Milton Railway park, click here Torwood St, Milton, Auchenflower QLD 4066, Australia

Pallas Parad, Warner Lakes

For a review of the Lake Reflections Playground, click here.

Caspian Parade, Warner

For a review of the HMAS warner playground, click here

For a review of John Goss Reserve, click here Maundrell Tce, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia

For a review of Lions Park, click here Woorim QLD 4507, Australia

For a review of this Northlakes Playground, click here Aurora Blvd, North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

For a review of the Burpengary Playground, click here Symphony Crescent, Burpengary 

For a review of Teralba Park, click here Cnr Pullen and Osborne Rd, Mitchelton/Everton Park QLD 4053, Australia

For a review of Wynnum Kids Water Park, click here Edith St, Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

For a review of Orleigh Park, click here Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia

For a review of the Henry Lawson Park, click here 533-569 Karrabin-Rosewood Rd, Walloon QLD 4306, Australia

For a review of Yeo Park click here Thompson St, Victoria Point QLD 4165, Australia

For a review of Grande Park, click here 40 Grande Ave, Springfield Lakes QLD 4300, Australia

For a review of Queens Park, click here Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

For a review of Captain Burke Park, click here 75 Holman St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia

For a review of East Ipswich Honour Playground, click here 129 Chermside Rd, East Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

For a review of Harmony Gardens, click here Off Annerley Rd, Dutton Park QLD, Australia

For a review of Capalaba Regional Park, click here Pittwin rd North, Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

For a review of Doug Larsen Park, click here 41 Logan St, Beenleigh QLD 4207, Australia

For a review of Rafting Ground Reserve, click here Moggil Rd, Brookfield/Pullenvale QLD 4069, Australia

For a review of Booker Place, click here Birkin Rd, Bellbowrie QLD 4070, Australia

For a review of Bulimba Memorial Park, click here Oxford St, Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

For a review of Rocks Riverside Park, click here Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073, Australia

For a review of Woodridge Train Park, click here Netball Drive, off Ewing Rd, Woodridge QLD 4114, Australia

For a review of Colmslie Beach Reserve, click here Colmslie Rd, Murarrie QLD 4172, Australia

For a review of Southbank's Aquativity, click here Brisbane Queensland, Australia SOUTH BANK QLD 4101, Australia

For a review of Scenic Park, click here Botanic Crescent, Brookwater QLD 4300, Australia

For a review of Lota Park, click here , The Esplanade, Lota QLD 4179, Australia

For a review of Manly Park, click here Trafalgar St, Manly QLD 4179, Australia

Corner of Rose Street and Roseleigh Street, Wooloowin

Click here for a Review of Melrose Park

For a Review of Carindale Recreation Reserve

For a Review of Leslie Patrick Park

For a Review of Amity Playground

For a review of Perrin Park, Click Here Gailey Rd, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia

For a review of John Oxley Park Click here Ogg Road Murrumba Downs

For a complete review and pictures of Glindemann Park Lawn St, Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

For a review of Jubilee Park Fletchers, Pde Bardon QLD 4065, Australia

Addison Ave, Bulimba QLD 

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For a review of Beth Boyd Park Queensland 4158, Australia

For a Review of The Beirne Park

For a review of Bayside Park Click Here

For a review of Neal McCrossan Park

For a review of Ipswich River Heart Park

For a review of Ken Fletcher Park

School Holidays

We have a whole article on free school holiday activities and they include a lot that cater for teenagers. 

• Library activities ranging from skill building workshops and coding games. Every library will have a different program but if you look via the council website you should be able to locate the different programs. 
• Council programs offering free programs that include sports, outdoor activities and games. Our recommendation is to sign up by email to the council website and keep an eye out for the date they get released. Programs like kayaking and archery etc can book out really quickly. 

Museums and Galleries

Check the current exhibitions of the Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and The Queensland Art Gallery to see what current exhibitions would be appealing to teens. All of these venues have free entry though the individual exhibitions might be ticketed entry. Often there are student discounts so make sure you check that first and have your teenager bring along their school identification.

Road trip to the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast

This list is pretty Brisbane-specific but needless to say, Brisbane is only an hour or so away from some of the best beaches in the world. A road trip and swim at the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast could be just what is needed during busy exam times. Bribie is also another option if you live in the Moreton Bay Region. The other thing we love about road trips is that car rides are possibly the best way to have a chat with a reluctant teenager. There is something about eyes forward and a car moving that seems to make it easier for conversation to flow.

Birthday freebies

Teenagers love free things and we created a list of places they can take advantage of birthday freebies in Brisbane. With the invention of apps, a lot do require prior registration and in some cases prior spending. This is not the case for all though so make sure they/you check out our list of places in Brisbane that do birthday freebies.

Fun activities for Teenagers in Brisbane: Bucket list

We thought it could be useful to pull together some fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane that are of the bucket list variety. Something they may not do more than once and definitely not every day. These are those special activities for graduation gifts, milestone birthdays and just because teenagers are awesome!

Skydiving

While usually presumed to be an activity for adults, skydiving also makes the list of fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane! Tandem skydives can be really unique and exhilarating experiences for thrill-seeking kids and their families. There are several operators around Brisbane that offer skydiving for teenagers. You can read all about this extreme sport, the age minimums and where you can do it here. If they aren’t quite ready for jumping out of a plane then you could also look into indoor skydiving.

Snorkelling the wrecks

Teenagers can discover the beauty of Moreton Bay and explore the underwater world snorkelling the wrecks of Tangalooma, an adventure that blends excitement and learning into one unforgettable experience. Tour operators vary on age requirements so make sure you check that before booking. We also recommend checking cancellation policies in case of bad weather. 

Whale watching 

Whale watching is a seasonal activity but one you can rest assured will end in the delight of seeing the migrating humpback whales as they head up and down the Queensland Coast. With such an abundance of these majestic animals (thanks to protection laws), you will find that almost all tour operators guarantee sightings. This is a wholesome activities for the entire family and will be appreciated not only by your teenager but also by you! 

Tours range from a couple of hours to all-day tours like Tangalooma’s whale-watching cruise which includes a trip to Moreton Island for Dolphin Feeding at their resort. 

Wheel of Brisbane

Okay, we agree not quite a bucket list item unless you are a visitor to Brisbane. However, it is also one of those activities you might only undertake once or twice in your life and we figured it deserved to make the list of fun activities for teenagers in Brisbane. The wheel of Brisbane takes about 15 minutes and can hold 6 teenagers! They must all be over the age of 12 to ride unaccompanied so older children can still enjoy this activity but an adult will need to jump on board.

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a popular graduation gift, climb to the top of the city, challenge the mind and the body and then finish up with a fancy dinner at South Brisbane or somewhere along the river.

Unique things to do with teenagers in Brisbane

We thought we would finish up this seemingly neverending list with some less well-known ideas, that you won’t find on all the generic lists for teenagers. Teenagers are not all the same and so we wanted to make sure we included some unique ideas that might also be of interest.

• Visit the Japanese Garden in Toowoomba, Australia’s largest, most traditionally designed Japanese stroll garden for a zen experience. The Water features will ensure everyone leaves in a more relaxed state than when they entered.
• Take a day trip to the Crystal Castle in Northern NSW to fill the teenager with good vibes.
• Climb mount Coolum for the sunrise and for the perfect place to set some new goals.
• Hire a segway and take a segway tour through South Bank Parklands.
• Do a ghost tour in Brisbane.
• Day trip to North Stradbroke Island, you can do it all by public transport including busing it over on the Island.
• Check out the events calendars for local universities. Sometimes they will have open exhibitions that may have interactive displays and activities that might cater to your teen’s interests. This activity also offers a nice soft opportunity to familiarise your teenager with a local university and get them accustomed to navigating through the grounds.
• Have a fancy brunch at the cafe in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
• Check out the current events at the State Library of Queensland, particularly over the school holidays who regularly seem to offer a variety of fun activities for teenagers.
• If your teens are interested in history then they might enjoy the Queensland Maritime Museum and smaller museums like The Beenleigh Historial Village, Ferny Grove Tram Museum and the Abbey Museum.
• Take them to Surfers Paradise. It might not be your cup of tea but it’s probably where they will end up celebrating schoolies, so maybe use it as an opportunity to check out different accommodation options.

For more awesome ideas of fun things to do with older kids in Brisbane, check out Top Activities for Tweens in Brisbane.