Take your kids on an Indoor Play Centre adventure
If you’re a parent, carer, or babysitter, then no doubt you’re always on the hunt for ways to keep kids happy during holidays and weekends. Or any other weekday! But what can you do when the weather is horrid and it’s too wet to go outside? Or you’ve simply run out of ideas after weeks of seemingly endless school holidays. Well, indoor play centres may be the answer to your sanity! I’ve gone down a wormhole, I’ve researched and questioned parents with young kids and created this Ultimate Guide to Brisbane’s Best Indoor Play Centres.
And…you’re welcome 😁
1. Area 51 – The Extraterrestrial Experience
If your kids are fascinated with outer space, aliens and UFOs, Area 51 is the place to be! You’ll find Area 51 in Redcliffe, Underwood, and Mt Gravatt Garden City.
Area 51 is not just an indoor play centre; it’s a futuristic, inter-galactic, adventure for kids up to 12 years old. Having a birthday? Take the hassle out of organising a party at home and have your child’s party at Area 51. The indoor play centre offers a range of ‘out of this world’ birthday party packages.
Highlights:
- Galaxy Ninja Course: A multi-level obstacle course that challenges agility and coordination.
- Trampoline Arenas: Bounce to the stars in expansive trampoline zones.
- Sky Ropes: Elevate the excitement with aerial rope courses.
- Dedicated Toddler Zone: Safe and stimulating play areas for the little ones.
For the Adults
Grab a coffee, put your feet up, and relax at the on-site café while your kids have a blast at this cosmic indoor play centre.
Brisbane Locations
- 51 Kingston Road, Underwood
- 82-98 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe
- 2nd Floor, Westfield – Mt Gravatt, Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt
2. Jungle Adventure Play – Into the Wild
For those seeking a blend of adventure and physical challenges, Jungle Adventure Play is the place to be. This jungle adventure playground caters to all age groups, including adults. How FUN!
With climbing walls, a flying fox, the Rhino Run ninja course, and junior playground for the youngest of adventurers, this centre encourages kids to explore and run wild in the jungle-themed play centre.
Features:
- Ninja and Parkour Courses: Test strength and agility across diverse obstacles.
- High Ropes: This elevated course promises thrills and excitement.
- Interactive Climbing Walls: Your child will have such fun while literally climbing the walls.
- Junior Play Areas: Designated safe play zones especially for the youngest of adventurers.
For the Adults
Parents can relax and unwind The Jungle’s Base Camp Café or Vines Restaurant. Jungle Adventure Play offers an array of mouthwatering dishes ranging from healthy options to indulgent treats in their fully licensed venue.
Brisbane Locations
31 Proprietary St, Tingalpa
2 McLennan Crt, North Lakes
3. Urban Xtreme – Indoor Adventure Play Centre
If you or your kids are thrill-seekers, then you’ll love Urban Xtreme.
This indoor adventure park is a haven for adventure-seekers of all ages. Urban Extreme offers multiple activities under one roof, ensuring you and the kids will have an action packed day.
Attractions:
- Trampoline Park: Bounce, flip, and soar in the trampoline zones.
- Laser Tag Arena: Engage in adrenaline-pumping laser battles.
- Indoor Ski and Snowboard: Experience the slopes without leaving Brisbane.
- Dodgeball: Test your reflexes with a game of dodgeball
- Parkour: Test your agility as you parkour your way over obstacles
- Playland for Kids: A dedicated area with slides, climbing structures, and more for the younger crowd.
For the Adults
Urban Xtreme also offers various classes and programs, from fitness sessions to skill development workshops, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Brisbane Location
- 4/370 Nudgee Rd, Hendra
4. Chipmunks Playland & Café – Fun for the Little Ones
With four convenient locations across south-east Brisbane, Chipmunks Playland & Café is a well known indoor playcentre. Chipmunks is popular for those with toddlers as it offers a safe and exciting environment for play and exploration.
Highlights:
- Multi-Level Play Structures: Slides, tunnels, and climbing frames that spark imagination.
- Ball Pits: Jump into a gigantic ball pit of fun.
- Dedicated Toddler Zones: Safe spaces for the tiniest tots to explore.
- On-Site Café: A place for parents to relax with a coffee and snack while keeping an eye on their kids.
For the Adults
Chipmunks has an onsite cafe for the adults but also offers themed party rooms. Which makes organising your child’s birthday celebration super-easy!
Brisbane Locations
- 22/97, Flockton street, Everton Park
- T 2 & 3, 109 Flinders Parade, North Lakes
- 70 Michael Avenue, Caboolture, Brisbane
- 7/555 Kessels road, MacGregor
5. Lollipop’s Playland & Café – Fun Times Ahead
A favourite with Brisbane families is Lollipop’s Playland and Café. This indoor play centre offers endless amounts of fun for your little ones. With ball pools, pirate ships and climbing frames, the kiddies will be entertained and smiling for hours.
Features:
- Huge Play Structures: Multi-level setups with slides, tunnels, and more.
- Inflatable Jumping Castles: Bounce to your heart’s content.
- Dedicated Toddler Areas: Ensuring the little ones play safely.
- Café with a Tasty Menu: From snacks to full meals, there’s something for everyone.
For the Adults
Parents can enjoy a coffee at the onsite cafe and Lollipop’s offers birthday party packages. And you know what that means? Hassle free birthday parties!
Brisbane Locations
- The Springwood Centre, 1-15 Lexington Rd, Underwood
- 104 Gympie Rd, Strathpine
6. Rocksports Indoor Climbing – Reach New Heights
For families with a sense of adventure, Rocksports Indoor Climbing in Fortitude Valley offers a unique experience. As Brisbane’s first rock climbing gym, it caters to both beginners and seasoned climbers.
Rocksports is a monument to climbing enthusiasts and offers classes to suit all ages. Climbing rocks and walls gives kids mental, physical and emotional challenges and leaves them feeling strong and empowered.
Rocksports is a fantastic way to introduce kids to climbing while keeping them engaged and active.
Attractions:
- Beginner-Friendly Walls: Easy climbs for little ones and first-timers.
- Advanced Climbing Challenges: For those looking to test their strength and agility.
- Bouldering Areas: Climbing without harnesses. Perfect for those wanting to test their strength, agility and coordination.
- Friendly Instructors: Experienced staff to guide and assist all skill levels.
Brisbane Location
- 224 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
7. Bounce – Bounce into Fun
Do your kids run you ragged with their endless energy? Well, a Bounce indoor play centre is the place to be! Your kids can burn-up their excess energy on wall-to-wall trampolines and energetic, fun, activities.
If you want a day out that guarantees your kids are early to bed, and you’ll get a well-earned relaxing night, then Bounce is the indoor playcentre for you. With three Brisbane locations, there’s bound to be a Bounce near you.
Highlights:
- Trampoline Park: Jump, flip, and bounce across interconnected trampolines.
- Dodgeball Arenas: Friendly (or competitive!) games for all ages.
- Foam Pit: A safe and fun landing zone for aerial stunts.
- Sky Climb: An indoor climbing challenge for kids and adults.
For the Adults
A variety of energetic activities to exhaust the kids while you relax with a beverage at their dedicated café.
Brisbane Locations
- Bounce – 544 Kessels Rd, Macgregor
- Bounce – 172 Morayfield Road, Morayfield
- Bounce – 40 Enterprise Pl, Tingalpa
8. Mini Bounce – A Bounce Party for Littlies
miniBOUNCE can be found at Bounce Carindale. It’s an exciting, adventure-play centre just for pre-school kids. Everything at miniBOUNCE is designed to offer fun, active-play experiences and keep your little ones entertained and active.
miniBOUNCE offers fun play and energetic activities for toddlers through to 6-year-old adrenaline seekers.
For the Adults
The miniBOUNCE café provides parents with great food, coffee, free Wi-Fi, and the opportunity to relax while the kiddies play.
Features:
- Ball Pit: Your little explorers will have a ball in the colourful interactive ball pit.
- Slam Dunk Zones: Try your hand at bouncing basketball tricks.
- Junior Jump Area: Seven trampolines provide endless fun and the perfect bounce for little jumpers.
- Indoor playground: The colourful indoor playground has a multiple storey obstacle course, and a soft play area to keep the kids happy for hours.
- Slides: An indoor playcentre isn’t complete without a slide. Kids can slide down the open slide or choose the slide tunnel to land in the ball pit. Fun!
Brisbane Location
- 1151 Creek Rd Shop MM11A, Carindale (Level 3 near Goodlife)
9. Inflatable World Brisbane – Jump into the Fun
Inflatable World is home to the biggest indoor inflatable playgrounds in Australia. So, if you and the kids LOVE a jumping castle, you’re gonna love Inflatable World. It’s the ultimate bouncy castle experience, with giant inflatable slides, obstacle courses, inflatable battles, and jumping castles. Just remember, if you’re going to bounce, pack a sports bra 😂
What to Expect:
- Massive Inflatable Playground: Soft, bouncy fun for all ages.
- Obstacle Courses: Challenge friends to races and jumps.
- Toddler Zones: Safe and smaller inflatables for younger kids.
- Group Sessions & Parties: Perfect for bouncy birthdays and team-building events.
Inflatable World locations are known for their energetic atmosphere, making them a must-visit for kids who love to bounce and play.
Brisbane Locations
- 82 Lear Jet Drive,Caboolture Corporate Park, Caboolture
- 242 Preston Rd, Wynnum West
- 126-128 Link Rd, Victoria Point
- 27 Bellwood Street, Darra
- Ipswich Showgrounds, Warwick Road, Ipswich
10. iPlay – The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre
Do you and the kids LOVE arcade games? Then you’re gonna LOVE iPlay! This indoor play centre offers a huge variety of entertainment for young and old. At iPlay you can go bowling, ride the dodgems, play laser tag, putt putt, race the karts, climb the high ropes, and play arcades. There are activities and games for everyone.
Exciting Attractions:
- Arcade Games: From classic pinball to modern VR experiences.
- Laser Tag Arena: Team battles in a futuristic setting.
- Multi-Level Playgrounds: Slides, tunnels, and ball pits.
- Bowling & Dodgem Cars: Extra entertainment for all ages.
For the Adults
iPlay caters for everyone. From kids parties to corporate events. And with food and drinks available, iPlay Adventure is a fantastic place to relive your youth or have fun with the kids.
Brisbane Locations
Conclusion
And there you have it! All the best Indoor Play Centres Brisbane has to offer. Now there’s no excuse for bored children on those rainy weekends or never-ending school holidays. Whether your child is into climbing, bouncing, exploring, or gaming, there’s a fun Brisbane playcentre just waiting for you to explore. So, the next time you’re looking for a fantastic day out, head to one of these amazing play centres and let the adventure begin. And remember, some indoor play centres are for the big kids too. So go on, embrace your inner child and have fun!
Happy bouncing,
Alison
