Paradise Country

If you’ve got kids who are obsessed with animals, this Oxenford farm attraction is genuinely worth the trip. The sheepdog shows are a highlight — way more entertaining than you’d expect — and getting the kids up close with goats and koalas makes for some seriously good photos. It’s got that relaxed, unhurried pace that’s hard to find near the theme park strip, with open grass fields and walking paths that give everyone room to breathe. Good value compared to the big-ticket neighbours down the road, and honestly a nice change of pace for toddlers and primary schoolers who aren’t quite ready for rollercoasters.