45 Birthday Party Ideas for Kids on the Gold Coast

Inflatable World

🗺️ Arundel 💲 Starting at $210

Kid’s birthday parties can be booked on the weekend at Inflatable World. Their Gold Coast location is in Arundel.

All parties at Inflatable World include:

• a 2-hour party
• seating and tables
• BYO food and decorations
• snacks, drinks, and treats available to purchase.

Bounce

🗺️ Burleigh Waters 💲 Starting at $28 per person

There are 4 types of parties available at Bounce:

• Bounce Party Junior for kids 2-5
• Bounce Party Classic for kids 5-8
• Bounce Party Freestyle for kids 8-12
• Bounce Party Unhosted for kids 7+

Except for the unhosted party, each type includes a party host.

Each type of party includes:

• a party room
• food options
• grip socks
• 2 coffees
• special socks for the birthday child
• free pass for the birthday child

A minimum of 10 guests is required. Additional items such as party bags, drink bottles, and bouncy balls can be added on.

Doodlebugs Play Centre

🗺️ Miami 💲 Starting at $395

At Doodlebugs Indoor Play Centre, you can choose from a variety of birthday party packages.

If you opt to book the entire venue, there is a minimum of 20. Otherwise, the minimum is 8 kids.

Both the VIP-hosted party and the Mega-themed party include:

• choice of theme
• food and drinks
• party host
• party games

The mega-themed party also includes additional food and a cake.

Add-ons are available for all parties.

• costumed host
• party bags
• decorations
• cake

Birthday party themes at Doodlebugs Play Centre include:

• Frozen
• Batman
• Spiderman
• Unicorn High Tea
• Superhero
• Paw Patrol
• Princess and Mermaids
• Cars
• Minions
• Pirate

Escape Hunt

🗺️ Southport 💲 Starting at $36 per person

A minimum of 5 is needed to book an escape room birthday party at Escape Hunt Gold Coast.

Parties at Escape Hunt include:

• party invites
• 60 minutes of game time
• a free game for the birthday person
• unlimited tea, coffee, water, and biscuits
• photoshoot

Additional party packages are available, including ones that include multiple escape rooms.

The rooms at Escape Hunt are best for those 10+.

Fox in a Box

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $36 per person

If you let them know when you book, Fox in a Box will add special elements to their escape rooms. Cards, presents, and birthday cakes can be added as a surprise.

Kids are recommended to be 10+ for the escape rooms at Fox in a Box. Kids 14 and under can play alone, but need an adult there when they start and finish.

Fox in a Box will also add children’s puzzles to the game to make it easier for them to solve.

Maniax

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $65 per person

As long as everyone in your group is older than 11, you can have an axe-throwing party at Maniax.

The cheapest option includes 2 hours of axe-throwing and a medal for the winner. Food and drinks are available to add on.

Zero Latency

🗺️ Southport 💲 Starting at $20 per person

Zero Latency Gold Coast hosts birthday parties for kids 10+.

The price is per person, and you can choose from:

• virtual reality
• escape rooms
• car racing simulator
• paragliding simulator

Catering options are available, including grazing tables, platters, sandwiches, and desserts.

Time Zone

🗺️ Surfers Paradise, Robina, and Coolangatta 💲 Starting at $35 per person

With 3 different party packages lasting from 2.5 to 3 hours, there is a birthday party option for all kids and teens at Time Zone Surfer’s Paradise, Coolangatta, and Robina locations.

All parties at Time Zone include:

• a party host
• dedicated party area
• power tickets
• power card and lanyard to take home

Depending on the party package you choose, it may also include:

• timed play
• claw games
• kids meals
• bowling
• laser tag

Chipmunks

🗺️ Robina 💲 Starting at $265

Chipmunks, an indoor play centre in Robina, hosts kids’ birthday parties.

Birthday party packages are for a minimum of 8 guests, and additional guests can be added.

There are 3 rules at Chipmunks.

1. No outside food or drinks
2. All kids must wear socks
3. Parent supervision required

Choose from 7 party themes at Chipmunks.

• princesses
• superheroes
• jungle explorers
• mermaids
• astronauts
• pirates

All of the birthday party packages at Chipmunks include:

• entry for 8 children
• party room for 1 hour
• meal and drink
• themed party gear
• unlimited stay-and-play
• bonus entry for the birthday child

Some of the party packages include the following:

• party host
• gift for the birthday child
• party bags
• visit from Charlie Chipmunk
• birthday cake
• balloons
• food for adults
• party games with prizes

My First Gym

🗺️ Robina

Birthday parties for kids at My First Gym are for kids 0-15.

Up to 40 kids can join in on the birthday fun. Different party themes are available, and kids can play in the indoor space.

You can bring your own food to My First Gym. Parties are private, and the entire space is rented to your group.

Bella’s Wonderland

🗺️ Southport 💲 Starting at $299

An indoor play centre on the Gold Coast, Bella’s Wonderland, has birthday party packages.

Bella’s Fun Fiesta is for a minimum of 8 kids, Dream Discovery Bash is for a minimum of 10 kids, and Exclusive Wonderland is for those who want a private 2-hour party.

All parties at Bella’s Wonderland include:

• party room
• free play
• invitations
• table setting and balloons
• food
• gift for the birthday child

Dream Discovery Bash also includes party bags and a dedicated party host.

Party bags include a water bottle, sunglasses, LEGOs, and a slinky.

EMF JNR

🗺️ Broadbeach Waters 💲 Starting at $349

Located at Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast, EMF JNR, an indoor play area for kids, hosts birthday parties.

EMF JNR has 3 different birthday party packages. They all have a minimum of 8 children.

The basic free play party includes a party room for 2 hours. This party also includes food, decorations, and lolly bags.

The VIP-themed party includes everything that the basic party has, plus there is a dedicated party host who will play party games with the kids.

The VIP Gold party includes everything that the VIP party has, except that the party host will be in a costume. Plus, they will play party games, and the party is 2.5 hours long. The VIP Gold party also includes a piñata, a cake credit, and hot food.

Optional add-ons include cake, ice cream cake, grip socks, balloons, a piñata, and more.

Flipz Academy

🗺️ Southport 💲 Starting at $370

You can bring your own food and drinks or add them to the birthday party package at Flipz Academy.

Parties at Flipz Academy include:

• 60 minutes of activities
• 30 minutes in a party room

The last party time on Sundays can be adjusted to add 30 minutes.

Children under 6 need to be assisted by an adult. Party activities may include:

• gymnastics
• trampolines
• circus fun
• aerials
• games
• ninja obstacle course

iPlay

🗺️ Coomera 💲 Starting at $25 per person

Two-hour-long parties with a minimum of 8 guests are available at the Gold Coast iPlay location.

Parties at iPlay include:

• 1 hour of unlimited arcade games
• 45 minutes in the party area
• tickets for guests and the birthday child

Food platters are available as an add-on.

Zone Bowling

🗺️ Surfers Paradise and Robina 💲 Starting at $38 per person

Throw a party for kids or teens at Zone Bowling in Surfers Paradise and also in Robina.

Zone Bowling parties have a minimum requirement of 10 guests. You are not allowed to bring in outside food, but they can cater your event.

An ice cream cake can be added, as can party bags

Infinity

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $170

Kids over 8 can party at Infinity.

It takes most groups about 30 minutes to find their way through the maze at Infinity Gold Coast. The experience is self-paced, and you can take as long as you want, but you are not allowed to move backwards to reexperience parts of the maze.

Invitations are available through Infinity, and you can also book a meal deal for your kid’s birthday party at Infinity. The meal deal includes a burger, fries, and a drink from Betty’s Burgers and Concrete Co.

One adult is included free with each party at Infinity.

Optional extras at Infinity birthday parties include:

• a party guide
• party bags
• souvenir digital photos

iFly

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $50 per person

Kids’ birthday parties at iFly on the Gold Coast are geared towards those ages 3-16. Depending on your group size, you could have a private lesson, or you may share with others.

Parties at iFly also include a party room where you can decorate and bring in food and cake.

Each birthday party at iFly Gold Coast includes:

• invitations
• one-on-one instruction
• gear
• 2 flights per person
• table reservation for 2 hours
• gift for the birthday child

Groups of 5-16 can participate in birthday parties at iFly.

You can add photo and video packages as well as a high-fly for each participant.

Build a Bear

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $19 per person

Multiple types of birthday parties can be held at Build-A-Bear. Every party at Build-a-Bear includes a party host, activities, and games.

Each guest will get to make a stuffed friend to take home.

The Super Smiles party is the most budget-friendly option at Build-A-Bear and the minimum number of guests is just 5. This party includes a stuffed animal per kid, along with a birth certificate.

The Fantastic Fun party includes:

• stuffed animal
• clothing
• accessories
• birth certificate
• invitations
• discount code

Both parties have the same inclusions; it is just that the amount each kid can spend is different. All parties at Build-A-Bear have a 5-guest minimum.

If you would rather, Build-A-Bear offers a build-your-own party option.

Game Over

🗺️ Helensvale 💲 Starting at $39 per person

Game Over Gold Coast is an indoor family entertainment centre that hosts birthday parties for kids.

A minimum of 8 kids is needed for the 5 different types of party packages at Game Over. The maximum number of kids is 30.

Depending on the party package you pick, the kids can play laser tag, go go-karting, and participate in a clip-n-climb session.

Parties are 2-2.5 hours long. They all include party food and a private table. Party food is party pies, sausage rolls, and nuggets. Another option is the healthy option with wraps and fruit. All food options include drinks, chips, and lollies.

Strike Bowling

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $35 per person

Kids’ parties at Strike include a game of bowling, laser tag, or both bowling and laser tag. They also include:

• a party host
• party room
• main, side, drink

Add-ons include:

• additional bowling or laser tag
• additional food
• party bags
• socks

Rollarama

🗺️ Carrara 💲 Starting at $35 per child, minimum 8

A birthday party package at Rollarama includes 2 hours of skating and rollerskate or rollerblade rentals. Guests can bring their own skates for the same price.

Parties also include reserved seating including a throne for the birthday child.

Each guest receives popcorn, a drink, and a 50% off return voucher. The birthday child gets a special announcement and a birthday song as well as a free return visit.

Food is available to order.

KDV Sport

🗺️ Carrara 💲 Starting at $27 per person

Birthday parties take place at KDV Sport and are fully customizable. They can contain food, music, activities, and entertainment.

KDV Sport is a sports facility that has all kinds of options, including mini-golf, soccer, tennis, and dodgeball.

You can choose from a hosted or unhosted party at KDV Sport. Unhosted parties include a 2-hour rental and the choice of 2 activities.

There are 2 packages for hosted birthday parties. They are each 2 hours long and include food. One party includes a climbing wall, while the other includes the climbing wall and another activity. These party packages are priced per person.

For smaller groups, there is a beginner party package with a minimum of 5 guests.

They even have mobile birthday parties where they will bring the activities to you.

Holoverse

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $26 per person

Looking for a unique birthday party location on the Gold Coast, chances are you haven’t been to a party at Holoverse yet.

Holoverse has 4 different birthday party options.

The birthday party options are Holoverse include 1-3 room experiences, giant scratchy credits, and lolly bags. Some of the options also include a party room for 45 minutes.

Parties at Holoverse can accommodate between 8 and 16 guests. Their parties are for all ages and last 2 hours.

Each kid will receive credits to play at the hologram arcade tables. Snack food and a drink are provided.

Room options at Holoverse include an aquarium, dinosaurs, and a sporting event, among others.

The Messy Place

🗺️ Ashmore 💲 Starting at $440

A creative play centre for kids under 6, The Messy Place also hosts birthday parties.

There are 2 options at The Messy Place. Option one is for up to 8 guests and option 2 is for up to 15 guests. Additional guests can be included for an additional fee.

Party packages include:

• venue hire for 2 hours
• party host
• games and activities
• 1 included activity (slime, bracelet making, painting, or pass the parcel)
• food and drink

You can bring your own cake and decorations. Lolly bags can be purchased for a fee. Adult food platters can be added to either party package.

The Park at Coomera

🗺️ Coomera 💲 Starting at $22 per person

Enjoy bowling and miniature golf during a birthday party at The Park at Coomera.

Food is included. Party packages are available for groups of 8+.

DIY Invasion

🗺️ Strapylton 💲 Starting at $40 per person

DIY Invasion has kids’ art parties, including a splatter and splash party.

All kids’ parties at DIY Invasion last 2 hours. Options include:

• splatter and splash
• paint and play
• custom resin names
• art and craft bundle
• primp and pamper
• paint your own skateboard

Food can be added to any party at DIY Invasion, as can decorations and party bags.

The Craft Parlour

🗺️ Burleigh Heads

Bring your own food, drinks, and cake to the party at The Craft Parlour, or they can suggest someone to cater for you.

Kids and teen parties take place at The Craft Parlour, and the project depends on you.

Black Belt Plus

🗺️ Burleigh Heads 💲 Starting at $449 for up to 15 guests

Host a ninja, samurai, or karate party at Black Belt Plus.

Each type of party at Black Belt Plus lasts 1.5 hours and includes

• invitations
• table settings and decorations
• 2 party hosts
• pizza and drinks
• personalized bandanas

During the ninja party and the samurai party, the birthday child gets to cut the cake with a Samurai sword, break a wooden board, and wear a birthday black belt.

Guests at the ninja party all have the opportunity to break their own wooden board.

Parties at Black Belts Plus are held on Saturday afternoons or during the school holidays.

Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park

🗺️ Parkwood 💲 Starting at $30 per child

With a minimum of 10 party guests, Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park offers 3 birthday party options, including a DIY party.

The DIY party at Jummps includes a 2-hour party and grip socks as well as a reserved party table. You can BYO food and drinks.

A standard party at Jummps includes all of the above, but also includes food and drinks.

On Friday and Saturday nights, you can opt for a Supercharged Party that is 3 hours long and also includes party bags in addition to everything above.

All party guests who are participating must be at least 3 years old.

If lolly bags aren’t included in your package, you can still purchase them from Jummps.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

🗺️ Surfers Paradise

Groups of 10+ can book a birthday party at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Surfer’s Paradise.

Birthday parties at Ripley’s Believe It or Not include:

• 10 Ripley’s Believe It or Not entry tickets
• pizza or pasta and a soda from Vapiano’s
• 1 complimentary adult ticket and meal
• a plush for the birthday child

Additional guests can be added for a fee per child. Ripley’s Believe It or Not parties are geared towards kids ages 5-12.

Vapiano’s Restaurant is located less than a minute’s walk from Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

VIP birthday packages are available at Ripley’s Believe it or Not. They include the above as well as:

• child combo tickets
• admission to the 7D moving theatre
• Impossible LasRace
• Ripley’s Mirror Maze

Indoor/Outdoor Birthday Party Venues on the Gold Coast

Paradise Resort Gold Coast

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $500

Did you know that you can have a birthday party at Paradise Resort Gold Coast?

They have so many options for birthday parties at the hotel, including:

• adventure parties
• pamper parties
• ice skating parties
• waterpark parties
• magic parties

An adventure party has a minimum of 10 guests who are 5+.

Pamper parties are available for kids 4+ and have an 8-person minimum and a 12-guest maximum. These 2-hour parties take place at the Pamper Parlour.

Waterpark parties have a minimum of 10 for a 3-hour party. Kids must be at least 5 years old to attend a waterpark birthday party at Paradise Resort Gold Coast.

Ice skating parties are also 3 hours long and have a minimum of 10 guests who are at least 5+.

Magic parties last 2.5 hours and have a minimum of 10 guests who are at least 5 years old.

You can add a meet-and-greet character to any birthday party at Paradise Resort Gold Coast.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

🗺️ Currumbin 💲 Starting at $39 per person

Kids ages 4-12 can celebrate their birthday at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. A minimum of 10 guests is required.

Parties at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary include:

• 3-hour party
• party host
• Blinky Bill meet and greet
• food and drinks

You can bring your own cake and decorations.

Optional add-ons include:

• Entry to Currumbin Wildlife Park
• koala group photo
• wildlife encounters
• grazing boxes

Read my review of Currumbin Wildlife Park.

Stunt Park Gold Coast

🗺️ Nerang 💲 Starting at $59 per person

Kids’ parties at Stunt Park Gold Coast last 3 hours. Two hours are spent in training, while an hour is reserved for food and drinks.

Meals and drinks are BYO.

Stunt Park Gold Coast has a minimum of 10 guests. All ages are allowed.

Each party includes 4 activities. Activities include

• a filmed action start scene
• flying on wires
• ninja obstacles
• gladiator skills
• stage combat
• sword fights
• high falls
• archery
• trampoline

You can even get a DVD of the event to take home.

Parties at Stunt Park Gold Coast take place every day of the week.

If this sounds like something you want to do for your birthday party, they also have birthday parties for adults.

Slideways Go Karting

🗺️ Nerang💲 Starting at $88 per person

Arrive and drive pricing is available for groups smaller than 10, and with a minimum of 5 guests, you can book a kids’ birthday party at Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast.

Slideways Go Karting parties are suitable for kids 7-13, though height and weight restrictions do apply.

Pricing is per person and includes:

• a 20-minute family karting session
• balaclava (helmet)
• arcade tokens
• water
• ice block
• 2-hour use of the function room

Putt Putt Myrtle Beach

🗺️ Mermaid Beach 💲 Starting at $19 per person

Kids, teens, and even adults can have their birthday party at Putt Putt Mermaid Beach.

There are 3 party packages for groups of at least 8+. All of the party packages include:

• mini golf
• refreshment
• reserved party area
• name displayed on the birthday sign

Some parties include the following:

• snack box
• return pass
• glow ball hire
• glow bracelet

Optional extras that can be added to any party include:

• party host
• additional food
• ice cream cake

Fleay’s Conservation Park and Cafe

🗺️ Burleigh Heads 💲 Starting at $18.50 per person

There are quite a few options at various price points at Fleay’s Conservation Park and Cafe in Burleigh Heads.

Meals can be purchased per party guest, and additional plates and platters can be added. The price depends on where you want to sit and eat. The Rainforest Room is included, though the undercover terrace and garden lawn have an additional fee.

A private ranger encounter can be added, as long as there are at least 10 guests.

Paradise Country

🗺️ Burleigh Heads 💲 Starting at $49 per person

Party food and decorations are included in the birthday parties at Paradise Country on the Gold Coast.

Each party is for a minimum of 10 kids. Special rates are available for those with a Village Roadshow Theme Park Pass.

Top Golf

🗺️ Oxenford 💲 Starting at $480

A minimum of 10 kids can participate in a birthday party at Top Golf. Top Golf offers parties for kids up to 12 and for teens ages 13-17.

Both the kids’ party and the teen party at Top Golf include:

• 2 hours of unlimited golf
• meal basket and unlimited drinks
• party host
• side-by-side bays

Parties at Top Gold can be booked any day of the week.

Outdoor Birthday Party Venues on the Gold Coast

Helensvale Aquatic Centre

🗺️ Helensvale 💲 Starting at $15 per person

Summer birthdays are meant to be spent at the pool, and Helensvale Aquatic Centre has birthday parties for every budget.

You can choose to cater your party or rent the BBQ at Helensvale Aquatic Centre. You can even bring in your own food.

For smaller kids, there is a splash pad. Older kids and teens will love the pool inflatables that can be rented for parties.

Helensvale Aquatic Centre will even provide lolly bags for your birthday party.

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

🗺️ Helensvale 💲 Starting at $500

Up to 10 guests can enjoy a 2.5-hour waterpark party at Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park.

A waterpark party at Big4 includes:

• invitations
• meet and greet with the mascot, Gwen
• private cabana
• meal and drink per child
• 1 parking spot
• chips and lollies
• party bags
• birthday banner and balloons
• gift for the birthday child

Additional food can be purchased, as can a fairy floss machine, a party host, and party games.

Dig It

🗺️ Tamborine Mountain 💲 Starting at $59 per person + $90

Groups of 9+ can experience digging in an excavator at Dig It at Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain.

Not quite sure what to expect at Dig It? Read my review!

Dig It birthday parties include:

• invitations
• pinata (minus the lollies)
• Birthday kid gets a badge, vest, and hard hat
• designated table

Aqua Duck

🗺️ Surfers Paradise 💲 Starting at $1,220

Throw a birthday party on the “party duck,” by taking a ride on the Aqua Duck on the Gold Coast. The 1-hour private party includes:

• each kid driving the Aqua Duck in the water
• a Captain certificate for each child
• a Captain hat and duck whistle for the birthday child
• a party host

Up to 30 guests, including adults and children, can participate in a private Aqua Duck party.

Non-messy food can be brought on board, though cake needs to wait until the partygoers are off the boat.

Birthday Parties for Kids on the Gold Coast Wrap-Up

Whether you are looking for a party that is fully catered or one that you can bring your own food to, there is an option on the Gold Coast.

If you are looking for an active birthday party, an arty birthday party, a unique birthday party, or you want to rent out an entire venue, there is a place for you on the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast has so many amazing birthday party venue options for kids and teens, it will be hard to choose where to go!

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