Things to do in Childers with kids

There are so many things to do in Childers with kids we find it a great place to visit. We often pack the kids up for day and head to Childers to experience something different.

We thoroughly recommend dropping in to the Childers Historical Complex our Wide Bay Kids love this place.

We also love Mellennium Park for a good run around, Russo Nature Park for some exploring, and Vintners Secret Winery for a relaxing place the whole family can enjoy.

Here is our pick of things to do in Childers with your kids.

This is an awesome interactive place for kids to learn all about the ‘olden days’. The complex consists of 4 themed buildings chock-a-block full of interesting things. Our kids loved climbing all over the trains, having a go on the cash register in the general store and sitting on the old tractor and the old horse drawn carriages.

 If the complex is closed you can still access the trains, a beautifully restored rotunda and picnic tables…..a perfect place for a quite play. 

This small playground packs a real punch. The main fort structure is all about climbing and strength building. It includes a climbing maze, rock wall, rope climb, and suspension bridge. In order to go down the slides kids must first climb to the top of the fort using one of the climbing routes. 

There are shaded picnic tables and bbqs a great place for lunch. You will find the park entrance directly opposite The Palace Backpackers. 

The Childers Library is a great space for some quiet time.  Open week days from 9am to 5pm and closing for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and on Saturday from 9am to 12noon.

The library hosts regular story time sessions during the school term week and great kids activities during the school holidays. The library is situated at 49 Churchill Street.

Russo Nature Park is situated just 7 km south of Childers on Goodwood Road. This is an awesome park for kids to explore. 

Situated just 6 minutes from the town centre Snakes Downunder is a fun and affordable day out.

Admission cost includes the opportunity to handle a python and baby salt water crocodile, view snakes shows, a crocodile feeding display, a walk with the wallabies and koalas and various static displays.  

The pool is a great place to cool off during the warmer months. We usually call in for a dip each time we visit Childers and especially after we have been exploring at Russo Nature Park. Open from September to April and situated right next door to the Paragon Theatre you can’t miss it.

Mt Walsh Utopia Rock Pools are simply devine. Located in the Mt Walsh National Park just outside of Biggenden a good 45 minute drive from Childers.

Drive to the car park and walk the 1.5km to the rock pools. You will know you’ve arrived when you hear the sounds of running water. Climb up and over the rocks to see Waterfall Creek and the rock pools. 

The Woodgate Banksia walking track is a great nature walk to explore with kids. It’s set within the Woodgate section of the Burrum Coast National Park and includes both a boardwalk wetland area and a bush walking track.

Flying High Bird Sanctuary is currently closed for relocation.