Let’s go fly a kite at Redcliffe KiteFest

When: Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27 (9am-4pm on both days)  Where: Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf Ever seen a blue whale floating, not in the ocean, but in the sky – above Redcliffe Peninsula? If not, you must have missed this spectacle when a blue whale kite, built to scale, was one of

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All aboard for Scarborough Beach Park: one of the best kids’ parks in Brisbane

Definitely one of the best kids’ park in Brisbane, Scarborough Beach Park, Redcliffe, has enough activities to wear them out through good old fashioned outdoor exercise. The immaculately maintained beachside playground is fully fenced and has two themed play areas – Railway Place and Pirate Place – and the all-natural Cotton Tree Forest. Little ones

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Costco and IKEA, then chill out at the beach

Ever thought about combining a shopping expedition with a mini break? A weekend (or even weeknight) at the beach is the perfect way to de-stress before, during or after searching for your dream kitchen at IKEA or stocking up on bulk household items at Costco. Costco North Lakes and IKEA North Lakes are about 15

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