When we told our kids we were heading to Bluey’s World in Brisbane during the school holidays, their faces lit up faster than you can say “For real life?”.
Bluey’s World a Blend of Imagination and Interactive Play
As lifelong fans of the beloved Aussie show, stepping inside the world of Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit was well worth the hefty price tag of admission. However, in between the keepy uppies, grannie dances and photo ops, it made me think about play, plastic, and our planet.
Located a ferry ride from the Brisbane CBD, Bluey’s World is a blend of imagination and interactive play. You are given a tour through a life-sized replica of the Heeler house by a garden gnome, navigate through Bluey and Bingo’s cubby house of cushions and blankets, and dance along with Bluey and Bingo themselves. It’s fun, chaotic and full of those wholesome Heeler vibes that have made the show a global favourite.
Our kids loved every moment, despite my eight-year-old exclaiming before we arrived that she was “too old for Bluey”. Their highlights? A secret Chattermax disco within a wardrobe and a very competitive round of Keepy Uppy with balloons. We came away with full hearts and, admittedly, a few plush souvenirs and a t-shirt for Mum in hand.
Exit Through The Gift Shop
As we exited through the gift shop (danger zone for any parent), I started thinking about the toys and the sheer volume of plastic, the novelty, the cost. Was there a better way to keep Bluey in our lives without contributing to landfill?
The answer was waiting for us back home in Lane Cove.
Did you know that the Lane Cove Toy Library has a whole range of Bluey toys available to borrow? From Bluey and Bingo figurines to puzzles, games, and Lego – it’s the perfect way to keep the magic going without buying new every time.
Borrowing toys is not just a win for your wallet and your storage space, it’s also a small but mighty win for the environment.
From Backyard to Big Picture
Australia is working hard to meet its net-zero emissions targets, and as the government prepares for a major economic roundtable this month, experts are calling for stronger action.
While these big-picture policies take time, families like ours can play a meaningful role. Choosing to borrow instead of buy supports the circular economy, reduces waste, and helps teach our kids the value of sharing – just like the Heelers do.
Imagine if every family skipped just a few toy purchases a year. Multiply that by the millions of households in Australia, and suddenly we’re not just making playtime more sustainable but helping future generations have a healthier planet to play on.
Bluey’s World was everything we hoped it would be – joyful and full of life lessons. But the best part? Bringing those lessons home.
So if your little ones are desperate to engage and play with Bluey, check out the Lane Cove Toy Library first. The Library has a huge range of Bluey items from Duplo, Board Games, Wooden Puzzles, a Water Table, Hammerbarn and of course all the characters and their homes and even a Bluey Plane.
The Lane Cove Toy Library Contact Details
The Lane Cove Toy Library is a not for profit toy library run by local volunteers located at 47 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove (opposite Harris Farm Markets).
The Toy Library operates out of premises owned by the Lane Cove Council. The Council has also funded the start-up costs.
The Toy Library has toys, games and puzzles for ages 0 to 18 (some puzzles will appeal to Adults). The Toy Library has over 1630 toys, games and puzzles.
How Do I Join?
How Do I Volunteer?
Click here to volunteer.
How Do I Borrow?
Once you have joined The Lane Cove Toy Library, you can view all the toys, games and puzzles online. The library operates a click-and-collect system. You nominate when you would like to pick up the toys (either Tuesday 1.00 to 3.00 pm, Thursday or Saturday, 9.30 am to 12.00 pm) and then you can choose five toys to borrow for three weeks. At the end of the loan period, you return them to the library on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
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