Next time youโre planning a family day out in Brisbane, look no further than Victoria Park in the inner-city suburb of Herston. This vibrant lifestyle precinct has something for everyoneโan 18-hole Putt Putt course with water features and hill challenges, an adventure playground, and a giant games lawn on weekends complete with a jumping castle and oversized lawn games.
The open-air Bistro serves up kid-friendly meals and relaxed alfresco dining, and for older kids (and grown-ups), the two-level Driving Range is open day and night, equipped with Toptracer technology for interactive, game-based play. Whether itโs a casual weekend outing or a special celebration, Victoria Park is a go-to for family-friendly fun in the heart of Brisbane.
This is a review of a day with kids at Victoria Park Golf Complex.
Putt Putt Mini Golf
Victoria Park is home to a quirky Putt Putt green that is a major drawcard for families, with many children (and adults) eager to test their hand at the beautifully laid-out course. Spread generously over multiple tree-lined levels, the 18-hole course winds up and around the grounds, over rocky terrain, and around tranquil water features. At one stage you even cross over a bridge to get to the final nine holes on an elevated level of grounding.
Challenges for kids young and oldโฆ
Each stage of the course comes with three different coloured flagged holes that you can aim for, depending on your level of expertise (or confidence). The idea is to then focus on your coloured flag at each hole throughout the course (or, in our familyโs case, aim for one but then exclaim loudly you were going for another when your ball accidentally goes off course and sinks into unexpected success!).
The putt putt course itself is peppered with small and large challenges that my kids enjoyed analysing before then testing out their different methods in an effort to sink their ball in as few hits as possible. The ripples of joy, devastation and laughter echoed throughout the course and I suddenly appreciated why Victoria Parkโs mini golf is so popular with families of all agesโitโs so much fun!
Themed fun throughout the year
Adding to the excitement, Victoria Park hosts themed putt putt activations throughout the year. From spooky Halloween holes to festive Christmas editions, the course gets a fresh twist each seasonโmaking it a place you can return to again and again.
For our family, it was 90 minutes of light-hearted chaos, questionable scoring, and loads of shared laughs. By the end, we werenโt quite prosโbut we were all ready to play again.
Other helpful information:
- The Victoria Park Putt Putt course is a popular location for kidsโ parties. Find out more.
- Online bookings are essential.
Victoria Park Bistro Playground
The grounds at Victoria Park are also home to an array of other facilities created for little people to discover and explore.
The adventure playground consists of a beautiful, large, wooden cubby house that boasts a slide, climbing ropes, and multiple imaginary play areas. Suitable for both younger and older children, your kids will enjoy spending time on the re-purposed farm tractor and in the play kitchen. The playground is also nice and open, making it easy for parents to relax on the benches nearby with a drink while their children play.
Weekend activities at Victoria Park
For my children, Victoria Park was full of discoveries at every turn. The lawn area beside the bistro was buzzing with activityโoversized lawn games like chess, corn hole and Connect 4 offered endless entertainment, while a large jumping castle added extra excitement. The grassy hills quickly became a favourite for rolling races and impromptu adventure amongst kids, both big and little.
The Bistro
The Victoria Park Bistro is a large, sprawling restaurant with multiple dining areas and it is not unusual to see its wide-open decks overflowing with happy patrons; from business people to families.
You can look forward to a seasonal menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner which showcases fresh, local ingredients and flavours.
Victoria Park offers a wonderful kidsโ menu, with multiple options and large portions that can easily be shared out amongst the smallest members. To ensure that families can relax and enjoy their meal at leisure, the Bistro also provides yet more play items for kids, including giant games of Jenga and table tennis.
Surprisingly, after a full day of putt putt, playground fun, castle-jumping and hill-rolling, our kids were more than happy just to sit at the table and relax by the time we finally hit the Bistro. This didnโt stop them devouring two woodfired pizzas and a bowl of chips.
Victoria Park Driving Range
My children didnโt notice the driving range at the entrance of the putt putt course when they first went by, however at the end when we went to return our clubs they most certainly did. They were completely spellbound by the impressive swings, loud smacking sounds and white balls that floated to become tiny specks in the distance.
The facility features a 300m all-weather, two-level, floodlit Driving Range with 53 hitting bays, a grass tee, and four target greensโperfect for golfers of all skill levels. Each bay is fitted with Toptracer technology, turning every shot into a fun, interactive game with options like Long Drive, Closest to the Pin, and even virtual courses from around the world. While the kids might not be hitting it like the pros just yet, families can enjoy plenty of laughs and friendly competition. To top it off, food and drinks from the Bistro can be delivered straight to your bay, making it a relaxed and entertaining experience from start to finish.
Let The Good Times Roll
Victoria Park really is overflowing with family experiences, activities, adventure and fun. Whether it is through some friendly competition on the putt putt course, discovering and sampling from their multiple fruit trees and herb gardens (be sure to look out for these!), relaxing out on their deck, playing oversized lawn games, or simply rolling down grassy hills, a day spent here is a day spent creating unforgettable memories for the whole family.
Contact details
Victoria Park is located on Herston Road at Herston. To book your next family putt putt adventure, please visit the Victoria Park website.
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