The Sunshine Coast with toddlers and under-5s
This is a gentle day on the Sunshine Coast for toddlers and under-5s. It starts at an indoor play centre in Sippy Downs (7.1 km from the centre), then moves to a shaded playground in Buderim (2.8 km) and a patrolled beach at Alexandra Headland (4.5 km). One stop is ticketed and two are free.
The stops are spread out, so treat the plan as a menu and pick two or three. You will need a car. Pack swimmers, hats and a change of clothes. Alexandra Headland has council lifeguards all year. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Kids World Adventure Playland Sippy Downs
- Late morning: Forestwood Drive Park
- Afternoon: Alexandra Headland Beach
Morning
Play at Kids World in Sippy Downs
Kids World Adventure Playland Sippy Downs, Sippy Downs · Indoor Play Centre · Ages 0-11 · From $8 · 4.1 stars (455 reviews)
An indoor play centre and cafe in Sippy Downs for ages 0 to 11. Adults enter free, which helps the budget. There are separate prices for babies and for 1 to 2 year olds, plus playgroups for ages 6 months to 3.5 years.
Tip: Entry for ages 1 to 2 is listed at $14.90, and under 12 months with no sibling at $9.90. Open from 9am daily.
Prices, hours and map for Kids World Adventure Playland Sippy Downs
Late morning
Visit Forestwood Drive Park
Forestwood Drive Park, Buderim · Playgrounds & Parks · Ages 0-17 · Free
A free Buderim park with a shaded playground, a bike pump track and a basketball half-court. The shaded playground is the part for toddlers. Older siblings can use the pump track.
Tip: Free to use.
Afternoon
Paddle at Alexandra Headland
Alexandra Headland Beach, Alexandra Headland · Beaches & Rock Pools · Ages 0-17 · Free
Council lifeguards patrol Alexandra Headland all year. Buhk Family Park and Wilkes Family Park have plenty of facilities for a family day out, and cafes and takeaway outlets are nearby. Accessible beach matting is available on weekends in the volunteer patrol season.
Lifeguard patrol: All year (council lifeguards).
Tip: Volunteers add weekend and public holiday patrols, 7am to 5pm, from September to May. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
Before you go
- Kids World is open 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on weekends. Adults are free.
- Alexandra Headland Beach has council lifeguards all year. Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Forestwood Drive Park and Alexandra Headland are free. Kids World is ticketed.
- The stops are spread out, so plan to drive.
Questions parents ask
What can toddlers do on the Sunshine Coast?
Kids World Adventure Playland in Sippy Downs is an indoor play centre for ages 0 to 11. Forestwood Drive Park in Buderim has a shaded playground, and Alexandra Headland Beach is patrolled by council lifeguards all year.
Is there a patrolled beach on the Sunshine Coast for young kids?
Council lifeguards patrol Alexandra Headland Beach all year, with extra volunteer patrols on weekends and public holidays from September to May. Swim between the red and yellow flags and check conditions first.
How much is Kids World for toddlers?
Kids World lists entry for ages 1 to 2 at $14.90 and under 12 months with no sibling at $9.90. Playgroups for ages 6 months to 3.5 years are listed at $8. Adults enter free.
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