Alma Bay Playground

Right next to Alma Bay beach, this little playground is the kind of spot locals keep coming back to all summer. The shade trees make a real difference on those hot Queensland afternoons — you’re not just baking on a bench while the kids hit the slides and swings. Restrooms are steps away, there’s a store nearby for when someone inevitably forgets snacks, and the picnic tables mean you can actually sit down and eat like a human being. It works for all ages, whether you’re wrangling toddlers or just want somewhere decent to park up between swims.