Bush Kindy

A group of young children wearing hats and yellow vests sit on a mat in a rainforest area, as part of Farmhouse Southport's Rainforest Kindy (Bush Kindy Gold Coast) program, surrounded by trees and leaves.

Bush Kindy Gold Coast: The Rainforest Kindy Experience

Discover our unique Rainforest Kindy program, where Farmhouse Southport children explore, create, and grow through nature every week.

Bush Kindy Gold Coast: The Rainforest Kindy Experience

Discover our unique Rainforest Kindy program, where Farmhouse Southport children explore, create, and grow through nature every week.

What is Bush Kindy?

At Farmhouse Southport, our Bush Kindy Gold Coast program is known to our families as Rainforest Kindy. While many centres visit local parks, we are privileged to have a natural rainforest environment right on our doorstep for our children to explore and connect with the local ecosystem.

Each week, children in our bush kindy sessions step beyond the classroom and into a natural rainforest environment, where learning happens through exploration, curiosity, and real-world experiences.

It’s not just an excursion.

It’s where confidence grows, friendships deepen, and children connect with the world around them.

Four young children wearing yellow safety vests and blue hats stand in a rainforest at a bush kindy Gold Coast session, with one child holding a small stuffed animal.
A group of young children wearing navy hats and yellow safety vests explore the rainforest surrounded by large plants and trees during a bush kindy Gold Coast adventure.

Why Parents Love Bush Kindy

Children experience the unique biodiversity of a Gold Coast rainforest – observing canopy layers, discovering rainforest insects, and learning about local flora.

New environments help children build resilience and self-belief.

The cool, shaded canopy of our Rainforest Kindy provides a serene environment that supports emotional regulation and deep focus.

Giving children space to be children.

What a Day Looks Like

Imagine your child…

Every visit is different, but always meaningful.

Four young children wearing yellow safety vests and navy hats walk in a line along a narrow path between the rainforest and a black fence as part of our bush kindy program on the gold coast.
A group of young children wearing hats and yellow vests sit on a mat in a rainforest area, as part of Farmhouse Southport's Rainforest Kindy (Bush Kindy Gold Coast) program, surrounded by trees and leaves.

Is it Rainforest Kindy Safe?

We know this is often the first question parents ask.

Our Bush Kindy sessions are carefully planned and supervised by our experienced educators.

  • Risk assessments are completed for every Rainforest Kindy visit to ensure a safe, adventurous experience.
  • Educator-to-child ratios are maintained
  • Children are guided, supported, and closely supervised at all times

Your child’s safety is always our highest priority.

Who is Bush Kindy For?

Bush Kindy is part of our kindergarten program for children aged 3–5 years.

It’s ideal for families who value:

A group of children wearing bright yellow-green vests and dark hats sit with an adult in a pink vest, all facing a calm, shallow stream surrounded by rainforest on a bush kindy gold coast adventure

This is the kind of childhood many parents remember…

Climbing trees.
Getting a little muddy.
Exploring without rushing.

At Farmhouse, we intentionally create those moments, because they matter.

Curious if our Rainforest Kindy is right for your child?

Take the next step to learn more about how the best Bush Kindy Gold Coast has to offer can support your child’s development.

Not quite ready to book a tour? Download our Rainforest Kindy Information Pack