Bouncy Pillow

The Bouncy Pillow sits within the Broadwater Parklands on Marine Parade at Southport, on the Gold Coast foreshore. A large, inflatable bouncing pillow set in the popular parklands by the water, it's become a much-loved free attraction for families — the kind of simple, joyful fun that keeps kids entertained for hours.

The appeal is that combination of carefree, active fun and a great setting: kids can bounce to their heart's content on the giant pillow, with the rest of the Broadwater Parklands — playgrounds, swimming areas, picnic spots and the foreshore — right there. It's a brilliant, free addition to a family day out by the Broadwater.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly a hit with families. It's free and part of the parklands, but conditions, any maintenance and the surrounds vary, so it's worth checking before a special trip — and taking sun protection, as the parklands are fairly open — though for a bounce and a day in the parklands, you can generally just turn up and let the kids loose.