If your family is anything like ours, dining out is almost a thing of the past, except for the occasional visit to that place with the toys in the meals. My children have always been early to bed and early to rise and many restaurant and club opening hours don't really suit our family. Coupled with food allergies, eating out has become a rarity, but there are many places which welcome children and make special arrangements for them. Somes places are a delight to take your children to and it makes for a very special evening when you have had a successful family night out. In an era when many people eat in front of the television or on the run, a meal at a cafe or restaurant is an opportunity to catch up with each other (and not have to worry about dishes!).

O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards: O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards is a premium boutique cellar door and vineyard, located in the Gold Coast Hinterland 60 minutes south of Brisbane or 45 minutes west of the Gold Coast. Located on the banks of the Canungra Creek, enjoy a glass of award-winning wine and a delicious picnic under the Silky Oaks, with plenty of room for the kids to play while Mum and Dad relax.

Location: Lamington National Park Road, Via Canungra, Queensland 4275. Telephone: 07 5543 4011. Visit www.oreillys.com.au or email wine@oreillys.com.au to find out more.

Open for morning tea, lunch and picnic baskets (bookings required) from 10am - 4.30pm every day except Good Friday.

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