Page 10 - BOL August 21 Edition

21 EKKA Alternatives

for 2021

Attending the annual EKKA (Royal Queensland Show) in August is a popular tradition for
many and one enjoyed by the whole family. What’s not to love – animals, rides, showbags,
fireworks and food (don’t forget the strawberry sundaes and dagwood dogs).

Unfortunately, attending the EKKA is not always possible for many families. We don’t
want anyone to miss out on a day of family fun, so we have compiled a list of alternatives
you can enjoy from the comfort of Moreton Bay.

Animal Experiences

White Ridge Animal Farm (Elimbah): Visit White Ridge Animal
Farm to feed the animals, cuddle an alpaca, enjoy a pony ride or
snap a selfie with a camel. When you are done with the animals
why not enjoy a hayride, play some putt putt, dig for fossils or
try out the new playground.

Brisbane Whale Watching (Redcliffe): Board MV Eye-Spy
from the Redcliffe Jetty, seven days a week, to witness the
playful humpback whales as the move along the Queensland
coast between July and November. With a variety of cruises to
choose from, you will not be disappointed with whale sightings
guaranteed.
Fun and Games

Revolution Sports Park (North Lakes): Revolution is a large
indoor trampoline park, comprising of over 40 interconnected
trampolines, including a performance arena, dunk lanes, air
Collies & Co. Café (Samford Village): If you want to have a bags, air track and main arena. Younger children are catered for
meal with a side of puppy cuddles then book in at Collies and with a children’s playground complete with slides, tunnels and
Co. Café. Bookings are for 1.5hours and include a meal, drink, the popular ball pit.
45-minute puppy cuddle session and a polaroid photo of your
experience. Planet Arcades North Lakes (North Lakes): Located on the
grounds of Westfield North Lakes, Planet Arcades has a game to
Bribie Island Butterfly House (Bribie Island): A visit to the suit every member of the family including skill testers, pinball
Bribie Island Butterfly House will see you surrounded by machines, car games and basketball games, just to name a few.
hundreds of beautiful, fluttering butterflies, perhaps one will
even land on your head or shoulder. Check website for opening Undersea Putt and Play (Redcliffe): Get ready for some
hours. fun when you enter this under-the-sea themed indoor
entertainment centre which is home to an 18-hole putt putt
Lyell Deer Sanctuary (Mount Samson): On weekends visit course, gaming arcade, bar and café, serving stonebaked pizza.
the Lyell Deer Sanctuary to sit with, cuddle or hand feed the Open seven days a week.
delightful animals, which includes Red, Rusa and Fallow deer.
Make a day of it by bringing your own picnic to enjoy the Flip Out (Strathpine): Bounce in and have fun at Flip Out, an
peaceful surroundings of the Samford Valley. indoor trampoline park in Strathpine. Guaranteed fun for all
ages.
Trevena Glen Farm (Mount Samson): A variety of cute and
cuddly animals can be found at Trevena Glen Farm including Intencity (Morayfield): Conveniently located within Morayfield
alpacas, horses, goats, pigs, rabbits, donkeys, chickens, turkeys Shopping Centre, Intencity has a range of classic and
and sheep. Personalised tours and horse riding are also contemporary video games on offer, as well as the popular skill
available to enjoy. testers and dancing games.