South Bank Parklands

You could easily spend a whole day dilly-dallying around South Bank Parklands. This riverside paradise is a sprawling paradise for families with leafy walkways, 15 hectares of lush lawns and ingeniously designed playgrounds for active fun – both wet and dry. Grab a pastry from a nearby café and stroll along Clem Jones Promenade, taking in stellar city skyline views. Alternatively, sizzle some sausages on the free barbeques or lay out a picnic on the shaded lawns. For little explorers, the $1.7 million Riverside Green Playground is an absolute dream and is located right near Streets Beach, a huge temptation on a sweltering day.