There’s no doubt about it, we need to get our kids outdoors more often. With the enticement of digital technologies and increasingly busy lifestyles, suburban Australian streets and backyards are not like they used to be 20+ years ago, the sound of kids happily playing until it was time to come inside for lunch or […]
Here at Go and Play online and shop front toy store on the Gold Coast we are happy to announce that the new Vuly Lift 2 trampoline is here. Lift 2 is the longest-lasting Vuly ever. With a slick powder-coated frame married to an extra UV-resistant enclosure, it’s made for safe bouncing in Australian weather. […]
Vuly is releasing a new trampoline next month – The Vuly Ultra Here at Go and Play we are very excited to announce the new Ultra trampoline by Vuly that will be availble in our toystore on the Gold Coast or online. Ultra infuses all the greatest Vuly features into our most affordable trampoline ever […]
Little children’s activity and play levels too low All across Australia, there are places close to home where children can interact with nature. Picture: Colin Murty. The Australian 12:00AM April 29, 2018 Save Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on email Share more… 44 Victoria Laurie Senior Reporter Perth On any day, in every […]
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The Australian Girl Doll was created by Helen Schofield when she was unable to find high quality dolls for her granddaughters that weren’t either teen age dolls or baby dolls. Helen struggled to buy a doll that met her requirements with regard to quality in Australia. It seemed that she could only find dolls similar […]
Children need and want to be given the opportunity to take risks so that they can explore their limits, try new experiences and develop. Although any injury can be distressing for the child and the Carer the experience of a small injuries is part of childhood and actually plays a positive part in the development […]
The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition includes a special scout elf sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists. When a family adopts a scout elf and gives it a name, the scout elf receives its Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each […]
There’s no doubt about it, we need to get our kids outdoors more often. With the enticement of digital technologies and increasingly busy lifestyles, suburban Australian streets and backyards are not like they used to be 20+ years ago, the sound of kids happily playing until it was time to come inside for lunch or […]
With Christmas only around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what you will get the kids for Christmas. At Go and Play we have a great range of Wooden and Educational Toys. Our toys are not just a way of keeping the kids entertained—they’re important for your child’s growth and development. The […]
There is something so beautiful and warm about our Timber Playgrounds but our Biggest challenge for our OzFort Playground customer is learning to work with cracks (checking) in our posts we use after installation, so in this short blog we will try inform you that timber checking is a natural and completely unavoidable. Your OzFort […]
Serious Diving Board Fun! Safely Diving If you have a swimming pool then a diving board is the epitome of summer fun and will add a whole new dimension to your swimming pool. You can be really creative as you spring off the end of the diving board into the water. Please remember though that diving […]
It’s the 1st of August today – which means it’s the Beginning of our Play-By Season! You can now lay-by our Vuly Trampolines or 360 Swing (pick up only), our Ozforts and our Wooden & Educational Toys as from today. You will require a 20% deposit and regular payments must be made up to December. […]
Top tips in choosing a Playground Cubby House or Fort There are some very important choices in deciding what you are after for your children in your backyard. I have listed the top tips in choosing the right type of equipment for your backyard. Design – Cubby House or Playground Are you after a play […]
SIZE Not all pool slides are just for the kids! Pool slides range from small to tall! While the smallest slides are intended only for children, there are many larger pool slides on the market that can easily accommodate most adults. If you are looking for a pool slide that everyone can enjoy, look for […]
Physical play outside is good for your health, fitness and physical development. Playing outside gives your child the ability to play their favourite games, express themselves, explore the natural environment, build self-confidence, develop gross and fine motor skills, get messy and most of all have fun. Playing outside is great for your health. It can […]
There are 3 main differences between the Vuly Lift and Vuly Lift Pro Trampoline: Net Frame Appearance Padding Other than the 3 differences they are the same quality, durability, size and safest trampoline on the market. * With Any Vuly Lift and Lift Pro Purchase we will give you a Free Shade Cover. […]
Vuly Thunder vs. Vuly Thunder Pro Trampoline There are 3 main differences between the Vuly Thunder and Vuly Thunder Pro Net Frame Appearance Springs + With Every Thunder you can choose a Shade cover of Basketball set Other than the 3 differences they are the same quality, durability, size and safest trampoline on the […]
Do you remember the feeling of the wind rushing through your hair as you pushed your swing higher and higher? Or the exhilaration of climbing higher than you ever had before? What about the excitement of creating huge games with your friends that spread out across the playground? Make sure that the kids in your […]
The Australian Girl Doll was created by Helen Schofield when she was unable to find high quality dolls for her granddaughters that weren’t either teen age dolls or baby dolls. Helen struggled to buy a doll that met her requirements with regard to quality in Australia. It seemed that she could only find dolls similar […]
Childhood is a collection of steps, each leading toward the eventual destination of adulthood. The journey is all too short but often magical, with toys used to inspire laughter, wonder, and creativity. These toys, which include puzzles, games, block sets, and more, allow boys and girls to express themselves in exciting ways. Searching for a […]
One of the best things as a kid was being able to play outside and having the opportunity to let your imagination run wild. This has been a difficult feat for many children with the steady uprising of technology that tends to keep children indoors while keeping up to date with social media on their […]
Trampolines are a great piece of equipment to have in your backyard, it will be used for many 1000’s of hours and should last for many years, but with so many trampolines on the market today it is confusing to find what trampoline would best suit you and your families needs and wants. These top […]
Are your kids constantly glued to the television? Do you find it impossible to pry them away from video games or computer screens? In today’s fast-paced world of iPads and smartphones, it has become impossible to separate children from technology. But what if there were competing outside games and toys that your children would find […]
We are privileged to provide you with the best of the best products for your children. Our goal is to get your child/children active and healthy by encouraging them to play outside, whether it is playing on an OzFort Playground or Swing Set, bouncing on a Vuly Trampoline, flying down an […]
You can now buy the best family outdoor games to play by Planet Finska now available at Go And Play. Planet Finska is a range created by two Aussie mates who are the designers and merchants of properly crafted traditional wooden games – both table wooden games sets and fun outdoor family games. The first […]
Remember the days of playing outdoors with your friends and siblings, getting messy and into all types of adventures? Unfortunately, one of the downsides of technology is fewer kids are spending time outside building forts in their backyards or playing in cubby houses. If you’re struggling to get your kids to play outdoors more, Go […]
A slack line is very similar to walking a tightrope except your slack line is a flat piece of webbing you are balancing on tied between two trees or supporting structures. The sport has exploded since the 1980’s when walking a slack line was first thought of by those in the mountaineering scene. Using a […]
Childhood is a wondrous time. In the wake of modern entertainment, however, it can also be a stagnant time, with children accessing an endless stream of movies, music, and brightly coloured cartoons. Skill development shifts from cognitive to pop cultural. Go and Play wishes to change this. We recognise the importance of wooden and educational […]
Take a look outside. The number of children you’ll see riding bikes or throwing a Frisbee around isn’t nearly as high as it used to be. With video games, tablets, smartphones, and hand-held gaming devices taking up most of our kids’ time, you’ll rarely see anyone playing around in their own backyards, let alone a […]
As our society becomes more and more technology dependent, we reduce the amount of time that we spend outdoors. 20 years ago, kids used to run around and enjoy the swing! Today, they have tablets and baby laptops. Kids don’t really want to go out anymore, and the same applies to their parents. Are you […]
At Go And Play we’re serious about having Fun! Childhood should be a magical time, full of exciting new adventures and experiences. At Go and Play, our goal is to get children outside and playing with their friends. Playgrounds should be designed to be the most exciting, inspiring places to play for children of all […]
