Things To Do On A Stinkin’ Hot Day In The Redlands
1. Swim. Obviously.
For those that hate getting sand in your crack, The Redlands has surprisingly decent swimming facilities. If you are up for a drive to Chandler, visit the Aquatic Centre which has too many things to offer to list here,
If you don’t mind a bit of sand, the occasional blue bottle and a sunscreen bath,
The bay is perfect. Which bay?
Well, that is the question. The Redlands has a few swimming spots but personally I think Thompsons Beach and Wellington Point are the best. If you don’t want my biased opinion, you can check some other spots out below.
Swimming Spots & Pools In The Redlands
2. Shop Till You Drop or Just Use The Free Air Con
There are many Shopping Centres in the Redlands, but some of them have very average Air Conditioning. I think the Air Con at Capalaba Park can get a little like Soup, but individual stores do alright. Central has the added benefit of the Library being behind it, I’ll get to that later.
During the holidays these shopping centres have events for kids so you can sit your bum in the Air Con and your kids will still be entertained. Grab yourself a Slurpy and enjoy the Air Con at the expense of the centre’s power bill.
Alternatively, if you don’t mind spending a little extra and you have a family to keep cool, Indoor Play centres are the rage.
3. Go See A Movie, Eat Choc Tops & Play Games
The Redlands has a cinema located in Capalaba and Victoria Point.
Victoria Point Cineplex is renowned for its cheap ticket prices, with kids being as low as $4.50.
Both cinemas are surrounded by food outlets and major grocery stores.
Cineplex Cinema has a Gaming Arcade
Event Cinema Bring Your Baby Days HERE
4. Eat & Drink Yourself Silly
The Redlands has food outlets everywhere. But what about the kids? The Redlands has a few places you can go to which have a Kid’s Club you can take advantage of on a boiler of a day.
Please note, The Redlands RSL also has a Kids Club and is not on this list because I have yet to test it out. Most of these places are indoors in the air con, Those that are outside are not too bad for shade or I wouldn’t take the kids on any day.
5. Hang Out At The Library
I know, you think the Library might be a bit boring. If you are studying at the moment and it’s far too hot to concentrate please, give it a go. If you have kids, The library has your back and trust me, the staff are amazing.
Gone are the times where libraries were places you had to be 100% silent in. They now hold workshops for both children and adults which involve craft & other activities. If you don’t like a book, they also lend dvds and Music. Give it a go!
6. Have A Barbecue At A Shaded Playground
You don’t HAVE to swim to stay cool. The Redlands has some playgrounds which are super shady. Such as Wello Point with its intricate web of giant trees to climb on. You can walk out to King Island and dip your feet in without going for the full swim.
Other spots like GJ Walter Park, which are not as nice for a swim, have huge trees and the pub is close by if you want to pick up a feed instead of cooking your own. Cleveland Point park, where the lighthouse in often catches a nice draft and has a few trees for shade as well as Gazebos.
Beth Boyd Park has shady trees on the top of the hill and one big tree in the middle, the playground area is underneath a huge shade net. The water is close by to dip your feet. Some of these parks are dog-friendly with both On and Off – leash areas. More info HERE.
7. Visit The Markets
There are a few markets in the Redlands. The Twilight Markets in Cleveland start in the evening when it’s cooler. They are all situated by the marina, there’s often a cool breeze.
Cleveland Farmers markets are on during Sundays, you can pick up fresh produce and meat. These markets have a jumping castle set up next to the small play structure.
Capalaba Markets are held adjacent to the State School, which has public access to the pool. You can organise your market visit and a swim in one day.