Moreton Bay shimmers under the Queensland sun, a haven for beach lovers and outdoor adventurers. But even paradise gets a sprinkle (or two) sometimes! Don't let a rainy day dampen your Moreton Bay adventure.
From hidden cultural gems to action-packed entertainment centres, this vibrant region offers a surprising bounty of indoor activities to keep you entertained and dry.
So grab a cuppa (because, let's face it, a warm drink hits the spot on a rainy day!), and check out our top picks for rainy-day fun in Moreton Bay!
Challenge the fam to a game of putt putt. Undersea Putt & Play is the ultimate indoor activity, day or night, rain or shine. It is an epic entertainment precinct in Redcliffe, featuring an underwater-themed mini golf course and a games arcade. As you putt over the ocean floor, you will discover ancient fossilised prehistoric fish, great white sharks, crocodiles and even whirlpools.
If you're looking for indoor rainy-day activities near Brisbane, you won't be disappointed with a visit to Undersea Putt & Play.
Located near the popular Westfield Shopping Centre in North Lakes, Revolution Sports Park is your one-stop shop for an action-packed day of fun and fitness. This massive indoor adventure playground caters to all ages and skill levels filled with everything to launch you skyward, from gravity-defying trampolines, challenging rock-climbing walls to obstacle courses fit for a ninja warrior. The Ninja Warrior Obstacle course is as seen on Australian Ninja Warrior, and features towering obstacles of varying heights, challenging your agility, strength and coordination.
You can test out similar skills at Bounce Morayfield too!
So many people are underestimating the value our libraries offer to their local communities, palming them off as old-school and out of date. However, the Moreton Bay Region Libraries offer great workshop and activities, particularly for school students during the holidays. From fun little gatherings like a Harry Potter party or a board game Olympics to learning special FX make-up and resin art, there’s a mix of activities for different age groups, skill levels and interests. Find out more about what’s on here.
Moreton Bay's escape rooms offer an exciting escape from the downpour. Team up with your friends and family and test your wits at Breakout Escape Room in Redcliffe, unravelling a bunker's secrets. Or head to Red Lock Escape Room in North Lakes, where forgotten assylums and wizarding worlds await. Tackle Strathpine Escape Room's immersive adventures for both adults and children. These brain-teasing experiences will have you working together to crack codes and escape before time runs out – all nice and dry!
Ever thought to continue the learning on weekends and school holidays? Moreton Bay Region art galleries and museums are a great go-to for rainy day activities near Brisbane. From hands-on workshops to interactive displays, there’s always something to keep the family entertained and busy. Most of these events are free though may require registration depending on the demand for spots within the activity or workshop.
For the ultimate family fun rainy day activity near Brisbane, immerse yourself in the stunning sights and sounds of the latest blockbuster movies at Event Cinemas in North Lakes, Hoyts Cinema in Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre Kippa Ring, or the brand new Limelight Cinemas with Morayfield Shopping Centre. While you're there, why not have a go at the iPlay arcade next door and win some prizes! Just load up your card and swipe on the arcade games to win tickets for prizes.
One of the downfalls of a rainy day is the kids don’t have many options to exert their seemingly endless amounts of energy. At Flip-Out Trampoline Park in Strathpine, your little ninjas can learn agility, coordination and balance, all while participating in a family fun rainy day activity near Brisbane. Throw in some props like hula hoops, parachutes and balls to really test their skills and see what tricks they can learn. Not just for leisure, Flip-Out Strathpine also offers classes where your little ones can learn tricks, flips, twists and so much more all while exercising and releasing endorphins – not to mention socialising with other kids in their age group! They also have great party packages for birthdays!
Kids and kids at heart will enjoy all that Caboolture Bowls and Mini Golf has to offer. With laser tag, 10 pin bowling, nine holes of glow in the dark putt putt and a mini arcade, this entertainment haven will keep your whole family entertained for hours on end. Plus, they are home to Queensland’s only clutch bowling lanes (pictured above). Traditional 10 pin bowling but a whole lot more fun with special projected games and effects on each lane.
What’s more fun than running around in the dark, listening to funky music, tagging your friends with a laser gun at Laserzone Lawnton? This high-energy activity will have your family craving more and more! You will be assigned to a team and will have to shoot the opposing team with lasers while running around a dimly lit space, filled with fog, groovy music, ramps, stairs, obstacles, and mazes. Perfect for a rainy day!
In the Moreton Bay Region, there is no shortage of shopping centres so why not head to one for your next family fun rainy day activity? They’ve got great shops for mum and dad, arcades for the kids to get competitive while having fun, cinemas for some quiet time and plenty of food options from Asian takeaway to American dine-in. Westfield centres often host school holiday activities and workshops that get them learning hands-on skills and creating unique arts and crafts.
So, what will your next rainy-day activity near Brisbane be? We’ve got some other great ideas for when the weather is a little kinder:
Dayboro Cottages
Bee Gees Way | Redcliffe
Kumbartcho Sanctuary
Bray Farm Park | Griffin
Looking for more things to do and see? Pop into one of the region's Accredited Visitor Information Centres, the volunteers have a wealth of local knowledge.
Learn about the history of Moreton Bay region on a FREE tour through Woodford, Redcliffe and Samford guided by our local knowledgeable volunteers from Visitor Information Centres.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a weekend hacker, Moreton Bay swings with opportunity for golfers of all stripes with championship golf courses, indoor golf simulators, driving ranges and mini golf courses.
While the Moreton Bay region is famous for its stunning marine park and hinterland activities, there’s also a thriving retail scene waiting to be explored.
Channel 7's Weekender Crew visit Moreton Bay's newest attraction Mathema Gallery and the stunning Ocean View Estate Winery and Accommodation that surround it. Watch SUNDAY MARCH 10 from 5.30pm.
Channel 7's Weekender Crew and Lee Carseldine embark on a brewery hop, exploring some of the region's finest breweries in Brendale. Watch SUNDAY MARCH 31 from 5.30pm.