Kangaroo Bay Parklands

Locals know Kangaroo Bay is one of those spots you keep coming back to — the water feature keeps younger kids entertained while everyone else soaks up the views across the bay. Pack a lunch and grab one of the BBQ areas before they fill up on weekends, because this place gets busy for good reason. There’s a solid walking path along the foreshore if you want to stretch your legs after eating, and the open grass gives kids room to just run around. Toilets, parking, benches — it’s all there, so you’re not roughing it. Community events pop up here regularly too, which tells you something about how much the locals actually use it.