Family Explorer

Discover family-friendly adventures, hidden places, wildlife parks, shopping hubs, attractions and unforgettable Gold Coast experiences together.

View Family Zones

What is Family Explorer?

Family Explorer is the Secret City pathway for families, visitors and locals who want easy, fun and memorable Gold Coast adventures. Explore wildlife, parks, shopping hubs, indoor activities, attractions and family-friendly experiences through one simple discovery page.

Featured Family Zone

Featured partners get cinematic placement inside Secret City. This is the premium experience card format.

Explore More Family Zones

These free partner buttons link visitors to family-friendly experiences while the Secret City game layer comes online.

Wildlife • Family Adventure

Currumbin Wildlife

Meet wildlife, explore nature, and create classic Gold Coast family memories.

Nature • Discovery

David Fleay

A quieter wildlife and nature experience perfect for curious families.

Parks • Outdoor Play

Broadwater Parklands

Playgrounds, water views, open space and easy family exploring in Southport.

Arcade • Indoor Fun

Timezone

Arcade games, prizes, bowling and family-friendly competition in Surfers Paradise.

Mini Golf • Social Games

Holey Moley

Bright, playful mini golf and fun challenges for families and groups.

Shopping • Food • Indoor

Pacific Fair

A major indoor family stop for shopping, food, entertainment and rainy-day plans.

Family Challenge Types

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Wildlife Hunt

🌴

Park Quest

📸

Memory Mission

🎮

Family Fun

🍦

Food Stop

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Bonus Find

Coming Soon

QR treasure hunts, family routes, rewards, badges and Secret City family missions are coming soon. Family Explorer starts as a free discovery map for Gold Coast family experiences. As Founding Partners come online, each location becomes a playable Secret City node.

Explore Other Experiences

Choose another Secret City pathway and keep exploring the Gold Coast.

Iconic GC

Tourist Adventure

Visit must-see locations, attractions, photo stops and classic Gold Coast experiences.

Games & Challenges

Gamers Run

Find arcades, mini golf, go-karts, escape rooms and competitive group experiences.

Local Discovery

Hidden Gems

Find secret spots, local favourites, hidden bars, stories and discoveries most people miss.

Beyond Surfers

City Limits

Explore theme parks, wildlife, hinterland, cultural hubs, road trips and big GC adventures.

Nightlife

After Dark

Explore rooftops, late-night venues, hidden bars, food stops and night-time experiences.

Main Hub

Home

Return to the Secret City Gold Coast main hub and choose your next experience.