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Things to do on Australia Day on the Sunshine Coast with Kids

This article will give you a detailed list of things to do on Australia Day on the Sunshine Coast with kids.

The Sunshine Coast is a mecca for seekers of sun, sand, and fun times. Itโ€™s got a laidback vibe thatโ€™s really appealing to the Australia Day fun seeker โ€“ itโ€™s family friendly and big on fun. Here are some great ideas about how you can celebrate in this sun-soaked paradise!

Australia Day 2025 Sunshine Coast events for families

Are you looking for the best events to take the kids to for Australia Day 2025? Well, look no further than our bonza list of the best beaut spots to make the most of the public holiday. Our list includes events on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds.

Australia Day Picnic in the Park 2025 | Buderim

Rotary Club of Buderim proudly presents Australia Day Picnic In The Park. Take the family to enjoy fireworks sponsored by Buderim Bendigo Bank with great live entertainment, delicious street food, community displays, face painting and the BWMCA Licensed Bar, it’s not an event you’d want to miss!

  • Time: Sunday 26 January 2025, 4.30pm – 8pm
  • Address: Buderim Village Park, corner of King and Church Street, Buderim

Australia Day on Bribie Island 2025 | Bongaree

Head down to Brennan Park to celebrate Australia Day in style on Bribie Island! It will be an unforgettable evening filled with festivities and free family fun on Sunday 26 January from 1pm to 5pm. There’ll be live entertainment, children’s activities, and food trucks for a ripper of a day! Find out more here.

  • Time: Sunday 26 January, 1pm – 5pm
  • Address: Brennan Park, Bongaree

Oz Day Festival at the Banana Bender Pub | Aussie World

Get ready for the biggest Australia Day Festival at The Banana Bender Pub – an all-day, action-packed celebration with fierce competitions, classic Aussie food, and loads of laughs. Grab a team and join the fun with our Dunny Races and cane toad races, where you and your mates can compete for instant cash and prizes. Are you fase enough to beat the clock or back the right toad? It’s a full family day of fun that the kids will love!

  • Time: Sunday 26 January, from 10am
  • Address: 1 Downunder Drive, Palmview

Things to do on Australia Day 26 January 2025 across the Sunshine Coast

There are plenty of excellent choices for things to do on the Sunshine Coast for Australia Day with kids. We have created comprehensive lists with detailed information about markets, playgrounds, beaches, and other awesome school holiday ideas for things to do with kids and places to take kids in and around the Sunny Coast that is open over the long weekend.

Cool down at a Sunshine Coast water park

australia day with kids water park

Jump on in! Nothing says Australia Day like having a swim at the pool with your mates.

There are some incredible waterparks on the Sunshine Coast perfect for celebrating Australia Day. Weโ€™ve got a list here of the best water parks that the Sunshine Coast has to offer! 

Make the most of the coast with kids

australia day with kids kangaroo

There are so many incredible things to do on the Sunshine Coast with kids. Visit beaches, take a trip to Australia Zoo (to enjoy their Adventure Trail and 6-metre, inflatable water slide!) or the Ginger Factory, visit national parks and go swimming in natural swimming holes โ€“ and thatโ€™s just the start!

For some unique ideas as to what you can get up to on Australia Day with the kids, check out our overview of all things kid friendly on the Sunny Coast.

Pssstโ€ฆ after cheap Australia Zoo tickets? We know where to find them!

Make a splash at Sea Life Aquarium

Sea Life Sunshine Coast

There are so many incredible animals to see at Sea Life Aquarium in the Sunshine Coast! Take the whole family along to see snappy sharks, penguins and much more.

While you’re here, why not take a look at our list of Australia Day jokes perfect for kids!

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.ย  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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