La Balsa Playground

Right on Harbour Parade with the water basically at your feet, this one’s a solid pick if you’re after a relaxed family outing in Buddina. The waterfront setting does a lot of the heavy lifting — kids can play while the adults actually enjoy the view for once. It’s accessible too, which isn’t something every playground around here can say. Swing by the Mooloolaba Fish Market nearby and you’ve got yourself a pretty decent afternoon sorted.