The best family getaways in Brisbane on a budget

What to do with kids in Brisbane

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Whether your budget is $100 or $1, there’s always adventure to be had in Brisbane. Wondering what to do with a family in Brisbane? Here’s some must-do’s for your stay, from a stay-cation or a trip to the big city:

• Bring STEM to life at the Queensland Museum’s SparkLab, with over 40 interactive exhibits for ages 6-13, including live science experiments.
• Follow your curiosity all the way to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, the Museum of Brisbane, or the Queensland Maritime Museum to explore our skies, our city, and our seas.

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• If you’d prefer to see the city from above, float over Brisbane and the stunning Scenic Rim with a hot breakfast at the homestead with Hot Air Balloon Brisbane. The best bit? Show your YHA digital membership card and score $20 off per person! 
• Fly high sans balloon on the famous Wheel of Brisbane, re-opened and ready to entertain.
• For your bookish brood, be prepared to explore the incredible children’s bookshop, Where the Wild Things Are. Named after the Maurice Sendak bestseller, the brainchild of neighbouring bookshop for grownups, Avid Reader, it’s worth the trip to Brissy’s West End.

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Free things to do with kids in Brisbane

• Enjoy a stunning northern sunset from some of the best vantage points in town. The summit of Mount Coot-Tha is a mainstay for an afternoon picnic, along with New Farm Park, South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parklands, and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens along the winding Brisbane river.

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• Wander from the Brisbane Botanic Gardens to the famed Story Bridge to really soak up the views of the riverside city.
• Free guided tours of the Brisbane City Hall and Clock Tower, but bookings are essential to make sure you don’t miss out!
• Relax at the rooftop pool at Brisbane City YHA, with BBQ facilities and seating to check out the view across the river and looking out at Victoria Bridge.

Where to stay with kids in Brisbane

However your family enjoys travel, we've got a room and an experience for your brood where you travel safely, book confidently, and get a great deal on your Brisbane adventure! Check out our Mid-Week saver rate to see how to get 15% off your next stay.

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What about Covid-19?

Keep an eye out for the ‘Good to Go’ certification around town as your guide to COVIDSafe venues and more. In our Brisbane City YHA and surrounding properties, you’ll find clean and secure family rooms, restricted capacity in common areas to allow for physical distancing and helpful staff who can assist with any safety or travel questions. Check out our Safe Stay Promise and relax knowing that you and your family are being well taken care of in your home away from home.