Golding Kids Colour Ride

Mackay Botanic Gardens is the main attraction: a loop around the gardens on smooth pathways through tropical gardens and plant displays. It has the feel of a first-event confidence builder rather than a race-face morning, with a safe, traffic-free circuit made for children, beginners, and families finding their feet on wheels. The route rolls past towering palms, native Queensland flora, and carefully manicured lawns, so kids get plenty to look at between pushes of the pedals or scooter kicks. The best bit is the colour stations, where riders on bikes, scooters, or other wheeled devices get dusted with biodegradable colour powder along a supervised, family-friendly course that prioritises fun and safety while encouraging kids to get active on their wheels.