5 Best Indoor Playgrounds in Gold Coast for Rain-or-Shine Fun
A rainy Gold Coast afternoon can leave kids bouncing off the walls and parents hunting for somewhere to burn off that energy. Indoor play centres solve that, but a toddler zone and a trampoline park suit very different ages.
That’s why I compared local indoor play centres on safety zoning, facilities, pricing and birthday venue options. I also checked which ages each one suits, so you can pick the right fit.
Here are the best indoor playgrounds in Gold Coast, from toddler zones to teen-friendly trampolines.
How much does an indoor playground cost in Gold Coast?
Indoor playgrounds on the Gold Coast charge about $12.50 to $35.00 per child, depending on age, peak or off-peak times and session length. Babies under one year usually play free.
| Indoor playground | Admission by age |
| Chipmunks Playland & Café Pimpama | Free under 1 year | $21.90 for 1 to 2 years | $24.90 for 3 to 11 years ($21.90 on school days) | Unlimited all-day play |
| Area 51 Underwood | Free under 1 year with a paying guest | $15.00 for 0 to 2 years | $19.00 to $25.00 for 1 hour and $29.00 to $35.00 for 2 hours (ages 3 to 12) |
| Doodlebugs | Free under 1 year | $13.00 for 1 to 5 years | $14.00 for 6 to 12 years | Unlimited all-day play |
| BOUNCE Inc Gold Coast | $18.00 off-peak or $22.50 on-peak for walking children under 5 | $25.00 off-peak or $30.00 on-peak for older children (1-hour session, online rates) |
| EMF Jnr Nerang | Free under 1 year with a sibling | $12.50 on weekdays ($10.00 for members) and $15.00 on weekends | Unlimited all-day play |
1. Chipmunks Playland & Café Pimpama
Website: chipmunksplayland.com.au/pimpama
Address: Home Focus, Tenancy B4.2, Corner of Old Pacific Hwy and Yawalpah Rd, Pimpama
Contact: 0484 962 831
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Bringing toddlers and school-age kids to the same play centre can turn a casual outing into chaos, since they play at very different speeds. Chipmunks Playland & Café Pimpama avoids that by giving each age group its own space.
Little ones get a Mini Zone for ages 0 to 4, while older kids get a Main Zone for ages 5 to 11.
I took my toddlers here on a rainy Tuesday morning. The flat-rate $21.90 school-day special meant we stayed for hours without watching the clock, and supervising adults enter free, which keeps the visit affordable.
Chipmunks also hosts birthday parties, with private rooms, host support and continuous play after the party wraps up. The on-site café serves full meals like pizza bundles, too.
However, the age limit tops out at 11, so older siblings may not be able to join in.
Customer Reviews
Stress free and I felt so at ease with the party host
We had my daughter’s 5th birthday party today at Chipmunks Pimpama and let me tell you it was absolutely amazing. Our party host, was so efficient and communicated consistently and clearly throughout. A child’s birthday party can at times feel overwhelming and chaotic but it was stress free and I felt so at ease with the party host assisting and directing us, she was so sweet and all of our guests were commenting on how amazing she was (I can’t remember her name I’m sorry!).
Tilly Os | Google Review
I honestly cannot recommend them highly enough!
We recently had our son’s 5th birthday at Chipmunks Pimpama with a private hire, and I honestly cannot recommend them highly enough!
From start to finish, everything was so seamless and easy. The staff were absolutely phenomenal — friendly, relaxed, accommodating and genuinely seemed to want everyone to have a great night. Our family actually left talking about how awesome the staff were, which says a lot!
Haylee Ri | Google Review
2. Area 51 Underwood
Website: area51world.com.au
Address: 51 Kingston Rd, Underwood
Contact: Not provided (see the website for enquiries and bookings)
Hours: Play area: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Cafe: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Older kids and teenagers outgrow standard soft play fast, so they need somewhere with more to do. Area 51 Underwood fills that gap with high-energy attractions across a 10,000-square-metre complex.
The venue mixes high-tech floor games like Galactic Step with adventure courses and a sub-zero Snow House cooled to −5°C.
It also caters to everyone from toddlers to adults, so the whole family can move between climbing structures, agility obstacles and café treats together under one roof.
It also stays open until 9:00 PM, which suits working parents who can only make an evening trip.
The downside is that Underwood sits outside central Gold Coast, so expect a longer drive if you’re staying near the beaches.
Customer Reviews
Everything was colourful, fun and there was enough variety
Had a great time at Area 51 Underwood. There’s heaps for the kids to do, with a huge indoor play area, slides, ball pits, inflatables and plenty of different activities to keep them entertained. The snow area was a particular hit and something a bit different from the usual indoor playground. Everything was colourful, fun and there was enough variety to easily spend a few hours here. Definitely a good option for a fun day out with the kids, especially when Brisbane weather isn’t cooperating!
Matt Crombie | Google Review
These are the most nice, and funny staff I have ever seen at any place
Area 51, you chose the right staff. Today I went to the indoor playground from 6pm-8pm, and I have to say, these are the most nice, and funny staff i have ever seen at any place. Not only do these staff get along with little kids, they get along with older ones, making it more fun for everyone! While keeping the place safe, they also make it fun for all ages.
Isabella Y | Google Review
3. Doodlebugs
Website: goldcoastplaycentre.com.au
Address: 54 Paradise Ave, Miami
Contact: (07) 5575 1234
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Saturday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Sunday, closed for general play (open for private parties)
Giant play centres can overwhelm little ones. Doodlebugs is a local, family-owned favourite in Miami that offers a much cosier atmosphere.
Entry starts at $13 for toddlers, with unlimited play sessions. The separate under-three zone has mini trampolines and gentle slides, so toddlers can play without getting knocked over by bigger kids.
The central café lets you keep an eye on everything while you sip a warm coffee.
You can also hire the entire building on weekends for a private party and bring your own food, which gives you full control over the celebration without other visitors around.
However, it’s a smaller-scale playground, so older kids may run out of things to do faster than at a bigger centre.
Customer Reviews
Great little indoor playground and the staff are super friendly
I was meant to leave this review yesterday. Great little indoor playground and the staff are super friendly. I spoke with the manager who had the BEST attitude ever, permanently smiling while serving all guests and is an extremely hard worker. Really appreciate small businesses like this. Thank you!
Jesse T | Google Review
This is definitely my favourite! I absolutely recommend it!
My 2 years old son absolutely loved it! The place is really nice and clean, the food taste great. The staff is friendly and truly adorable.
I’ve been to a few indoor playgrounds in the Gold Coast and this is definitely my favourite!
I absolutely recommend it!
Grazia Forestieri | Google Review
4. BOUNCE Inc Gold Coast
Website: bounceinc.com.au/venues/gold-coast
Address: 5 Sunlight Dr, Burleigh Waters
Contact: (07) 3555 8405
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
When the weather turns gloomy, energetic kids still need somewhere to stay active. BOUNCE Inc in Burleigh Waters is built for exactly that, with over 50 interconnected trampolines to jump between.
Dodgeball courts and a three-tiered Cliff Jump add to the action, so the venue feels like an indoor sports arena.
Younger visitors under 110 cm get their own miniBOUNCE space, where they can jump safely away from the high-flying older kids.
A friend brought her school-aged kids here for a Friday night session, and the ninja-style X-Park course kept them challenged for hours.
Sessions run for 60 to 120 minutes, and the venue is air-conditioned with accessibility features, which suits a long family outing.
However, the mandatory BOUNCE grip socks cost an extra $3.50 per pair, so budget a little more per child.
Customer Reviews
A great indoor activity that is fun and good value
The staff were great, one of them helped my son around the obstacle course while I took my younger son elsewhere. They helped create a very fun atmosphere. A great indoor activity that is fun and good value. Two hour session goes so fast!
Lauren Mcguinness | Google Review
A great indoor obstacle course for kids to practice
I brought my little 4 year old Grandson here to burn off a little energy on a very rainy day, and he just loves it here at Bounce, its so much fun for him and for me to watch. So many trampolines for the smaller kids to bounce on plus the huge pits they can run and jump into with getting hurt, plus a great indoor obstacle course for kids to practice on for older kids.
Leee Wieden | Google Review
5. EMF Jnr Nerang
Website: emfpc.com.au/clubs/emf-jnr-nerang
Address: 33 Hinkler Dr, Nerang
Contact: 0428 912 543
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Squeezing in a workout while the kids need entertaining can feel impossible, unless they have somewhere fun to be. EMF Jnr Nerang gives them that, with climbing structures, trampolines and jumping castles under one roof.
Older kids aren’t left out either, since they can test their agility in the Ninja Warrior area during party sessions.
There’s also an on-site crèche with supervised play, which frees you up to train while the kids are looked after.
Casual entry starts at just $12.50 on weekdays for unlimited play, making it one of the best budget spots on the coast.
However, supervised childcare comes with the weekly membership program only, so casual visitors can’t use it.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic indoor play centre for kids. My 2 ½ year old loves it!
Fantastic indoor play centre for kids. My 2 ½ year old loves it! There are 2 separate areas for big and smaller kids. When it’s quiet he loves to explore both areas or if busy just hangs out in the smaller kids area which has so much for him to do. There is a trampoline area and an inflatable jumping castle area too! As he gets bigger he’ll love to try the ninja warrior style obstacle course. Cafe onsite too for coffee, milkshakes, lunch or snacks.
Kate Abela | Google Review
Fantastic play area for kids! So much to do and reasonably priced!
Fantastic play area for kids! So much to do and reasonably priced! There is a cafe serving food and drinks. It goes get very busy especially on a wet day. From ball pits to jumping castles and trampolines your kids are bound to find something to keep them entertained!
Zoe B | Google Review