Kids School Holiday Activities in Newcastle

April 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Join the Circus with Circus Avalon

Newcastle has some fantastic Kids School Holiday Activities this Easter, activities your kids will love! They can make their own machines, take part in a spectacular performing arts show or join the circus! See below for more details.

Tuesday 12 April

Exciting Experiments and Science with Fizzics Educations
Market Square, Newcastle

Ooh and ahh at the wonders of science as you make your own machines and participate in the fantastic Flight Show and much more, experiencing science the way it is meant to be explored. Parents and carers are welcome to come along at 4:15pm to see their child’s achievements. For more information visit www.visitnewcastle.com.au

Time: 8:30am- 5:30pm
Venue: Market Square, Suite 40 Hunter St Outlets, Newcastle Mall.
Cost: $45 per child. Bookings essential
Ph: 4925 3968

Wednesday 13 April

Glee Club
Express your talent and p[assion for the performing arts in this one day Glee Club. We incorporate song, dance and drama to bring together a spectacular show at 4:15pm for parents and carers to see your true talent shine through. For more information visit www.visitnewcastle.com.au

Time: 8:30am- 5:30pm
Venue: Market Square, Suite 40 Hunter St Outlets, Newcastle Mall.
Cost: $45 per child. Bookings essential
Ph: 4925 3968

Thursday 14 April

Join the Circus with Circus Avalon
Roll up Roll up the Circus is in town! Learn amazing new skills- juggle, spin plates and try acrobatic tricks as you make new friends. Amaze your parents with a live performance at 4:15pm showing off your new found skills.  For more information visit www.visitnewcastle.com.au

Time: 8:30am- 5:30pm
Venue: Market Square, Suite 40 Hunter St Outlets, Newcastle Mall.
Cost: $45 per child. Bookings essential
Ph: 4925 3968

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Lightning expected to hit Brisbane – June 30 with Disney on Ice!

April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Lightening McQueen in Disney on Ice

Due to unseasonal activity in the higher strata of atmosphere, there’s a lightning warning out for Brisbane between June 30 and July 3 – weather conditions are expected to be ice-like with spectacular lightning, particularly  over Boondall, in the city’s north.

In a strange twist, meteorologists have issued a specific warning for those with the surname McQueen to be particularly careful, and to stay away from red, number 95 cars.

In addition to the extreme weather conditions, and in unrelated news, local zoologists have reported rumored, yet unsubstantiated, sightings of African animals in the Boondall wetlands.

Lion King in Disney on Ice

There’s been talk of lion sightings, wildebeests, hyenas, a meerkat and a warthog. Apparently the meerkat and warthog answer to the names Timon and Pumbaa respectively – again this is rumor only. Similarly, local Marine Biologists undertaking various studies in the waters off Moreton Bay said they may be on the brink of making some major announcements regarding a new species including giant clam shells and even mermaids.

And in the last update, Fairyologist Ms T. Bell has reported evening sightings of fairy lights throughout the Boondall area. “Anyone would think they are in Pixie Hollow,” she is reported to have said.

No-one from the Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Entertainment Centre or Alma Park Zoo would comment; not even Terri Irwin would return calls.

Of course this has nothing to do with the latest Disney on Ice spectacular about to hit the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. From June 30 some of the biggest names in entertainment will be here for one of the best Disney on Ice shows to tour Australia yet – Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, in Brisbane from Thursday, June 30 to Sunday, July 3. Tickets go on sale THIS MONDAY, April 4 at 9am through Ticketek on 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice

Tinkerbell & Terence in Disney on Ice

Names like Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney/Pixar’s Cars; Simba, Scar and Pumbaa from The Lion King; Ariel, Eric and the wonderful Under the Sea creatures from The Little Mermaid, and the magical cast of Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell will take to the ice under the playful direction of the world famous Mickey and Minnie in an action-packed spectacular which will entertain and excite kids of all ages.

Locals are urged to exercise caution in the Boondall area.

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Edible Art Cooking workshops at St Ives Village, Sydney: Join the boys from Junior Masterchef 2010!

March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Junior Masterchef Contestants from 2010

This school holidays during the Edible Art Cooking Workshops, four Junior Masterchef talents, Alex, Anthony, Pierre and Nick from the top 12 2010 will be making an appearance and sharing their creative cooking tips in St Ives Shopping Villages fun filled food demonstrations for kids want to give cooking a go.

All four boys amazed Australia with their inspiring cooking ability on the top rating television show and are excited to be teaching other Aussie kids some essential skills in the kitchen.

The children participating will each get the chance to make and take home their kitchen edible masterpiece and share their experience with the whole family.

Workshops will be held at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.3Opm daily from the 11th-14th April. One of the four boys will make an appearance each day at the 11.30am session only and will be available to meet participants and sign autographs from 12.15am.

Costing just $5 per session, the kids can join the boys from Junior Masterchef 2010 on their culinary adventures and enjoy 45 minutes of fun and entertainment this school holidays.

Below is the appearance dates of the four star chefs coming to St Ives Shopping Village:

Nick

Name: Nick
Age: 10
Specialty Dish: Steak with mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and beans
Appearance date: Monday 11th, roll with a sushi and learn how to do vegetable carving with Nick

Anthony

Name: Anthony
Age: 10
Specialty Dish: Tiramisu
Appearance date: Tuesday 12th April, creative cookies with Anthony
Be sure to look out for Anthony who appears as a guest chef on Channel 9’s kids cooking show Kitchen Wiz at 4pm weekdays

Alex

Name: Alex
Age: 11
Specialty Dish: Le Gout De La Mer (Seafood dish)
Appearance date: Wednesday 13th April, pasta creations from dough to delicious with Alex

Pierre

Name: Pierre
Age: 12
Specialty Dish: Herb Crusted Lamb Cutlets with Stuffed Mushrooms and Green Beans
Appearance date: Thursday 14th April, learn how to make colourful cupcakes with Pierre

Bookings are essential: maximum of 20 children at a time, best suited for children 5 years and up. Please contact St Ives centre management. www.stivesvillage.com.au

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National Parks in Sydney – Kids School Holiday Activities

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It’s a Pirate’s Life On Fort Denison

The National Parks in Sydney have some great Kids School Holiday Activities, see below:

Tuesday 12 April

Easter Bilby and his friend the Bandicoot – School Holiday Activity
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Bilbies and bandicoots are great at delivering Easter eggs. Find out what makes them so special and why they are endangered. Have your face painted like your Bilby friend and make some ears to go with the face. Hunt through part of the park for the treats that the Bilbies left for you. Make an Easter basket to keep or give to a friend. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Kalkari Discovery Centre
Cost: $7. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9472 9300

Tuesday 12 April

Princess Day at Fort Denison
Fort Denison

Join in the fun as we dress up as Princesses and enjoy lots of great activities at Fort Denison. Learn how the children of the Fort lived and about the fascinating features hidden behind the rough exterior of this important and very special place. An exciting treasure hunt will lead us to “riches” for you to take home. Includes craftwork. Suitable for children aged 3-10. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 9:15am- 12:15pm
Meeting Place: Cadmans Cottage, 110 George St, The Rocks
Cost: $15p/p. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9247 5033

Tuesday 12 April

Aboriginal Women’s Weaving Workshop
Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Join our Aboriginal Discovery rangers for a morning of learning the traditional way of basket weaving and jewellery making using native reeds and beads. Try your skills at weaving a basket or making a piece of jewellery to take home. All resources are supplied for you to weave your masterpiece. This is a fun activity for all women and girls. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10:00am- 1:00pm
Meeting Place: Visitors Centre, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Cost: $25- adult, $15-child, $70- family (2 adults & a children). Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9542 0648

Wednesday 13 April

International Year of Forests Kids School Holiday Activity
Murroon terra-ulong (Living in the Blue-gum Forest – Guringai language)
Lane Cove National Park

Forests are an essential part of our world. For thousands of years Australian Aboriginal people lived in harmony with the forest. It gave them the tools they needed, the food they ate and the shelter to live in. Have fun and learn about living in the forest and help build a Gunya for shelter and play some traditional games. . For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Lane Cove Area Office, off Lady Game Drive.
Cost: $7 per participant. Bookings essential
Phone Kalkari on 02 9472 9300 to secure your place.

Thursday 14 April

Pond Life- School Holiday Activity
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

You can dip for creatures in the pond and see what a busy place it is. Dragonflies fly over it, many creatures swim in it, and turtles make their homes in it. Perhaps we will find tadpoles as well. Craft activities will include making dragonfly mobiles and building turtle models. . For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Kalkari Discovery Centre
Cost: $7. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9472 9300.

Thursday 14 April

Bush Craft, Bush Medicine Activity
Kamay Botany Bay National Park

An easy stroll along the Banks-Solander Track with an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger. There will be a Tools and Weapon display along with some bush tucker to try. Learn how Aboriginal people lived with the land that provided everything they needed to survive. Wear sturdy shoes, hat and sunscreen.  Why not stay for a picnic after the activity? For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Meeting Place: Meet the Visitors Centre, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Cost: $14- adult, $10- child/ concession, $40- family. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9542 0648.

Tuesday 19 April

Raptors and other birds- School Holiday Activity
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

“What stabs without a knife and crushes without a hammer?”
Discover the answers to these and other questions straight from the bird’s own beaks as we scan the park for feathered friends. Make your very own raptor mask and eggs to take with you as your soar back to your nest. . For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting place: Meet at the Kalkari Visitor Centre
Cost: $7. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9472 9300

Tuesday 19 April

It’s a Pirate’s Life On Fort Denison
Fort Denison

Join in the fun as we dress up as pirates and enjoy lots of great activities at Fort Denison. Learn how the children of the Fort lived and all about the fascinating features hidden behind the rough exterior of this important and very special place. An exciting treasure hunt will lead us to a bounty for you to take home. Includes craftwork. Suitable ages 3 – 10 years. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 9:15am- 12:00pm
Meeting place: Meet at Cadmans Cottage, 110 George St, The Rocks.
Cost: $15. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9247 5033

Thursday 21 April

International Year of Forests Kids School Holiday Activity
Murroon terra-ulong (Living in the Blue-gum Forest – Guringai language)
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Forests are an essential part of our world. For thousands of years Australian Aboriginal people lived in harmony with the forest. It gave them the tools they needed, the food they ate and the shelter to live in. Have fun and learn about living in the forest and help build a Gunya for shelter and play some traditional games. . For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Kalkari Discovery Centre, Ku-ring-gai Chase Rd
Cost: $7 per participant. Bookings essential
Phone Kalkari on 02 9472 9300 to secure your place.

Sunday 24 April
Easter Egg Hunt and Indigenous Games

The Easter Bandicoot has visited Nielsen Park and hidden some treats for those who are willing to hunt for them. After we have treated ourselves it will be time to get active and play traditional Indigenous games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for accompanying adults. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Meeting Place: Meet at Greycliffe House in Nielson Park
Cost: $10 per participant. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9247 5033

Saturday 30 April

Military Madness
Bare Island Fort, La Perouse

Get carried away with Military Madness for the school holidays. Become a marching soldier at Bare Island Fort, La Perouse. Re-enact a cannon firing and have fun with our blockbuster quiz. A certificate of merit will be presented to all our soldiers. Suitable ages 5 -12 years. For more information visit www.wildwildworld.com.au

Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
Meeting place: Bare Island fortifications
Cost: $7.70 per child. Bookings essential
Ph: 02 9247 5033

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Egg-Citing Easter long weekend at Hunter Valley Gardens!

March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Easter Bunny at the Easter Egg Hunt

This Easter treat the family to an egg-cellent, egg-stravagant Easter long weekend at Hunter Valley Gardens. From Good Friday right through to Easter Tuesday, the Gardens will be buzzing with fun Easter activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Cadburys Giant Easter Egg Hunt (every 45mins)
Easter Saturday and Sunday will play host to the largest annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Hunter Valley and Central Coast. For the fifth year running, children can participate in the search for thousands of brightly coloured eggs. All hunters receive a gift of Cadbury Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt. And of course the one and only Mr. Easter Bunny will be present on the day, bouncing around, so be sure to look out for him! How egg-ceptional!

Easter Craft (10am & 2 pm), Colouring Competition & Garden Games (9am-4pm)
Over the long weekend there will be many fun art and craft activities for the kids. They will have the opportunity to make their own Easter Basket (in preparation for Easter egg hunting), Bunny Mask or Easter Egg. They can also colour in the Hunter Valley Gardens Easter Picture to go in the draw to win some great prizes. There are many Garden Games to participate in such as the Giant Parachute, Sack Races and everyone’s favourite, the Egg and Spoon race.

The Hunter Valley Glee (2pm)
Listen to all your favourite Easter songs at the Hunter Valley Glee’s Easter Show. A performance by a talented local group who are passionate about children’s entertainment will surely get both the kids and and adults up dancing and singing along.

Hatching Chickens (9am to 5pm)
What better way to enjoy Easter, than to celebrate new life? Children will be able to witness real baby chickens hatch from their eggs and take their first steps in life.

The Gingerbread Workshop (10-3pm) $2 per child
On Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday there will be a gingerbread workshop. Kids can get creative decorating their own gingerbread cookies using different coloured icing, and chocolate.

There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Hunter Valley Gardens this Easter Long Weekend. The kids will be bEGGing you to take them back!

Entry to the Gardens is $23.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4 – 15 years of age, with children 3 years and under admitted free.  For further information regarding the Egg-citing Easter activities at Hunter Valley Gardens please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

Hunter Valley Gardens has also just introduced an online ticket purchasing system so you can pre-purchase your tickets to the Easter Weekend online at www.hvg.com.au which will allow ‘eggs-press’ entry into the attraction.

Humpty Dumpty and the Easter Egg Hunt

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Great Easter Holiday activities at Luna Park, Oceanworld Manly and Jamberoo Action Park

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are some great Easter Holiday activities coming up at some fantastic Sydney attractions.
 
Luna Park

Luna Park

Three fantastic new rides!

-  The Music Trip- Just like a melody, it goes round and round and round…
- Crazy Cars – The classic kids bumpy car ride, guaranteed to drive you crazy
- Family Coaster – Chug along and loop-the-loop with the whole family on the Wild West Family Rollercoaster.

Also, for the entire month of April you can buy Unlimited Rides Passes online for only $30 ($35 at the ticket box). Usually $45, this is a great saving of up to $15 per person – perfect for a value for money, fun day out! (To give you an idea of this value, it’s $34 for one adult ticket in to the Easter Show – any rides are then charged on top of that.)

http://www.lunaparksydney.com/index.php/ride-passes-and-bookings

Angler Fish - the fish that fishes itself

Oceanworld Manly

- For the first time, people can visit the new Underwater Sydney exhibit! Sydney Harbour is one of the most biologically diverse harbours in the world – in face, over 50 per cent more species of fish have been spotted in Sydney Harbour than all of Europe! Guests can see them at Oceanworld Manly’s ‘Underwater Sydney’ with species including cuttlefish, Port Jackson sharks, Angler Fish, Eels, Wobbegongs, Epaulette Eggs and more!
- A touchpool lets guests get up close and personal with Sydney’s rockpool inhabitants.
- Daily Easter Egg hunts around the aquarium where people will be challenged to spot each of the multi-coloured eggs hidden everywhere and anywhere!
- The Mermaid Camp and Shark Camp will also be held this Easter.

 http://oceanworld.myfun.com.au/index.htm

Jamberoo Action Park

Jamberoo Easter Egg Hunt

- Jamberoo’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt returns with thousands of Darrel Lea chocolate eggs hidden throughout the park! Between 9.30-10am on Easter Sunday 24 April, kids aged 4-12 can search for the Easter Bunny’s treasures that have been hidden! Sammy will be giving out Jamberoo Easter Show Bags to hold the sweet treats they find.
- The Jamberoo Kids Club has more than 10,000 members and any participating in the Giant Easter Egg Hunt will receive one free 6 x 8 Jamberoo Souvenir photo voucher, redeemable from the photo booth, valued at $14.95.
- Due to the hot weather, Jamberoo will also be open on public holiday ,Tuesday 26 April 2011, for an extra day of action! Weather looking for a day in the sun, or thrill seeking rides on the Taipan, Sydney siders will be able to head south (just over an hour away!) for a fantastic last day of sun-filled fun. 

http://www.jamberoo.net/index.php/home/easter-egg-hunt

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Dinosaur Sighting at Hunter Valley Gardens

March 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There have been several reported dinosaur sightings around Hunter Valley Gardens over the past few days. Residents of the area are excited to report that they are expecting a longer visit from their prehistoric reptile friends over the April school holidays.

From Monday 11th to Thursday 21st of April, families and budding palaeontologists are invited to take a journey through prehistoric Australia.

 

Erth Australian Dinosaur Petting Zoo (11am & 2pm Daily. No 2pm Show on Thursday 21st April and No Shows on Monday 18th April)

The most exciting attraction of the day is the Erth Australia Dinosaur Petting Zoo. Children will be able to help feed, water and care for the prehistoric marvels with simple lessons in animal husbandry. Hunter Valley Gardens also guarantees that all the dinosaurs at the petting zoo are herbivores so children will not be any danger

Dinosaur Craft (10am to 2pm) Children can paint and colour in Dinosaur pictures or make their own Dinosaur foot print, as a memory of the day. They can take home their own special dinosaur craft to remind them of their prehistoric day.

Treasure Hunt Upon entry, children will be issued with a treasure hunt questionnaire. Throughout the day they can fill it out at their own pace, learning lots of interesting trivia details as they explore the many themed spaces at Hunter Valley Gardens. Once completed, the questionnaire can be exchanged for a very special prize.

Hunter Valley Gardens Train ($5 Children, $7 Adults) & Story Book Jumping Castle (10am to 2pm) Hop aboard the Hunter Valley Gardens Express! Families can be taken on an incredible train tour around the Gardens. Or if the kiddies are still beaming with energy, let them jump around on the Storybook Garden Jumping Castle.

So don’t miss out on meeting the Hunter Valley’s Gardens newest inhabitants this April School Holidays!

Entry to the Gardens is $23.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4 – 15 years of age, with children 3 years and under admitted free. For further information please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

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Sydney Comedy Festival for kids!

March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This year the Sydney Comedy Festival has two hilarious kids shows on the programme.

The Gigalees

THE GIGALEES Crazy Circus Show

WINNER – Best Kids Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The side-splitting acrobatics, juggling, slapstick and music mayhem of The Gigalees returns to Sydney after sellout crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe and recent Adelaide Fringe. Over the years, the Gigalees have toured with and supported some of the biggest international names in children’s entertainment including Barney the American dinosaur and the British superhero car “Brum”.

 The Gigalees characters, Wilma and Daisy, are two of the most experienced children’s entertainers in the country, their humour incredibly physical as they bring vaudeville back to a whole new generation.

Mixed in with this bag of energetic humour are many other skills. Daisy is a trained acrobat, Wilma a trained musician. They share fantastically funny and skilled juggling and know how to entertain the youngest of audiences.

With boundless energy, rivalling a 2-year-old on red cordial, Wilma & Daisy have become the comedy for kids specialists. Combine their national & international touring with a bag full of skill and craziness and you will get Australia’s top, non-stop and hilarious physical comedy show for kids of all ages.

“The show is right out of the 1920’s vaudeville… a bit like Benny Hill for kids” – ArtsHub

Venue: Parade Studio @ Parade Theatre, NIDA
Dates: Mon 11th – Sat 16th April
Time: 10:30am
Tickets: All tickets $17 / Family of 4 $60
Bookings: 02 9020 6966 www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au  

 
 

The kids comedy showcase

KIDS COMEDY SHOWCASE

Back by popular demand, the Kids Comedy Showcase is bringing loads of laughs to Parade Studios and just for kids!

Sydney Comedy Festival proudly presents an assortment of our best stand up comedians, offering up family friendly humour for little gigglers everywhere. Each comedian is professionally trained to tickle funnybones of all ages and guaranteed to have you and your child in stitches long after the car ride home.

Why should grown-ups have all the fun?

Venue: Parade Studio @ Parade Theatres
Dates: Mon 11 – Sat 16 April & Mon 18 – Thu 21 April
Time: Midday
Tickets: Full $17/ Concession $13/ Groups 6+ $13
Bookings: 02 9550 3666 www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

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Kids are Bigger at Mt Buller – a great family holiday

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Barry Possum and friends

There are so many reasons why kids love winter at Mt Buller – and why their parents do too! If you’re thinking of going skiing with the kids this winter, then read on and see the great benefits Mt Buller has to offer kids and their parents! A great family holiday.

Great Value

Mt Buller is the only resort in Australia that extends kids’ pricing all the way through to Year 12 students, keeping kids on the snow, in lessons and rental gear at kid’s prices (that’s half the regular adult cost) for that bit longer.  That’s why they say that “Kids are Bigger at Buller”. 

Children under 5 years of age enjoy free lift passes and sightseer lift tickets too.

Kids have great fun while they learn

Buller Kids’ Centre in the Ski & Snowboard School is the place for fun at Mt Buller. Kids love learning to ski while

Blake the Buller Flake teaches the kids how its done.

making new friends in this specially tailored environment that keeps them safe, learning at their own pace, making friends and in good hands so Mum and Dad can relax and enjoy their holiday too.

• Bunyips – 3-5 years
Little Buller Bunyips can join a full or half day program which includes lessons from a qualified international team of instructors, lift pass, snacks, hot lunch and supervised activities. Kids build their confidence in the safety of the Magic Forest away from the bustle of the main slopes.

• Buller Kids – 6-14years
Also offered in full or half day formats, Buller Kids love learning together with their own instructor. Activities, lift pass, lunch and snacks are included in the sessions and weekly races complete with medal presentations are a highlight.

• Crèche

The Mt Buller Kids' Centre is full of fun.

The tiniest snow bunnies from 3 months to 3 years old are in safe hands with the qualified childcare team in the Buller Kids’ Crèche. Overlooking the fun in the Magic Forest the littlies play, colour, listen to stories and even have the odd surprise visit from Buller’s popular mascot Barry the Pygmy Possum.

The hills are alive… with the sound of music in our FREE kids’ shows twice weekly. Children of all ages (and parents too) love singing along with the lively show and learning all about the native animals that call Mt Buller home.  Barry the Pygmy Possum and his friend Blake the Buller Flake lead the fun with Woz on the guitar.

A whole week for Kids

Kids’ Week (11-15 July) is an action-packed affair at Mt Buller with dedicated activities every single day to keep little people entertained. Fireworks, free shows, family friendly movies in the cinema and more make this a perfect week for families to hit the slopes. 

Kids Ski & Stay Free

Spring is a fantastic time to visit Mt Buller, when you can make the most of awesome snow, gorgeous weather and sensational events, all at a great price!

Book your spring ski holiday at participating properties and receive FREE accommodation and lift tickets for up to two children. It doesn’t get much better than that! http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Winter/Accommodation/Kids-Ski-Stay-Free-in-spring

Head first

All kids participating in Ski & Snowboard School programs at Mt Buller (and their instructors) are required to wear a helmet. Helmets are a smart idea and we are taking the lead at Mt Buller to encourage their use this winter. All rental packages for kids at Buller Sports include a helmet.

 
 

Rock climbing in the Mt Buller Sports Hall

Climb the walls!

Mt Buller boasts a well-equipped sports hall with loads of fun activities for kids to try if they are looking for something different off the snow. Scaling the climbing wall, bouncing on the trampolines, taking aim with indoor archery, or challenging friends to a game of basketball or badminton are great ways for the kids to burn up any left over energy! Group bookings available. Call 03 5777 6000 for information.

Big screen action

Mt Buller is home to Australia’s highest cinema and regularly screens recent release movies all season long. Extra matinee screenings are popular on days when the weather closes in and there is always a good selection of kids’ movies on offer. And popcorn from the candy bar of course.

Roam for gnomes

Mt Buller has a population of little gnomes that can be found hiding all around the Village. Grab a Gnome Roam map and see how many of Mt Buller’s favourite residents you can find. Kids of all ages love searching out these cheery little fellows. It’s fun and it’s free.

Tobogganing

It just wouldn’t be a trip to the snow without a slide on a toboggan. Mt Buller has two dedicated toboggan parks for

A young boy enjoying a tobogan run at the designated Village tobogan area.

snowplayers to slip and slide on their very own slopes. No charge applies for access to the parks and the Village toboggan park even has its own snowmaking to top up the natural snowfall and make a little extra snow for those snowball fights.

Snowtubing

There are lots of fun ways to slip and slide down a slope and snowtubing is one of them! No experience needed, simply jump on a snowtube in the special slope at Spurs and enjoy. Access to the snowtubing park is included FREE with a sightseer ticket at Mt Buller.

Beginner slopes and Discover lessons

20 percent of the terrain at Mt Buller is ideal for beginner skiers and snowboarders to make their first turns.  Gentle green runs at Bourke Street and Burnt Hut is where it all starts and with Mt Buller’s unique FREE two hour Discover lesson helps beginners build confidence in no time at all.

Mt Buller’s Discover tickets cost no more than a regular lift pass ($57 for kids, $104 for adults) and include a free two hour beginner lesson to help first timers start to master the basics.

Kids’ Discover classes meet daily at 11am at Ski & Snowboard School. 

For more information visit – http://www.mtbuller.com.au

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Kick off the Easter long break with a holiday in Port Macquarie

March 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Aerial view of Port Macquarie

With the summer holidays long gone, New Year’s resolutions begun (and broken) the Easter/ANZAC break is steadily approaching with five fantastic nights to get some well deserved R&R. Sundowner Holidays are offering some premium deals over the break perfect for the family with specials for a great mini-adventure for everyone.

Sundowner Holidays offer the most fun in a few days vacation away from everyday life. With three great tailor-made packages to choose from, including packages ideal for couples, groups and the whole family, there are plenty of activities to help everyone unwind and escape.

To celebrate the Easter holiday, there is a special Easter BBQ which is included in all packages for guests ensuring there is no clean up on you for the chocolate filled holiday. And for the kids especially, there is a Free kids club to ensure the adults get that well deserved relaxation, a must for everyday holiday vacation.

Spa Riverside Cottage

Accommodation is in a luxury Spa Riverside Cottage at the luxurious and picturesque Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park. At the heart of Port Macquarie on eight hectares of beachfront land, anywhere you are in the park is just a short walk from the beach as well as the heart of the city. The cottage is equipped with a queen bed and separate kid’s quarters, the cottages are also ideal for two couples or a family of up to six.

Port Macquarie has a list of fun activities that will excite any one with an eye for adventure. If you’re a water person then there’s kayaking, snorkelling, surfing, fishing. And if you’re more of a dry person Port Macquarie is also home to some of Australia’s most lovable animals, koalas. That’s right, ideal for anyone who likes a cuddle, The Koala Preservation Society runs the hospital to rescue and treat sick and injured koalas, where visitors have the rewarding opportunity of adopting their very own koala.

Make this one Easter vacation to remember!

Sundowner Holidays Specials for Easter include:

Spa Riverside Cottage 3 Night Easter weekend escape
Only $1125 in 4 or 6 berth cottages (perfect for 2 couples or a family of 4 – 6)
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation
- cheese and wine platter on arrival
- free kids club
- Good Friday BBQ

Spa Riverside Cottage 5 Night Getaway
Only $1365 for 4 people (perfect for 2 couples, or a family of 4 – 6)
(Dollar saving of $306)
Includes
- 5 Nights package at the Mid Rate
- cheese and wine platter on arrival
- free kids club
- Good Friday BBQ

Spa Riverside Cottage Affordable Family Special
$1890 (dollar saving of $1146)
Includes
- 10 Nights accommodation in a Spa Riverside Cottage
- Automatic induction into our VIP CLUB where as you will receive exclusive specials throughout the year and perks during your stay
- A free river cruise – date specific to be confirmed
- Priority bookings to our Free kids club
- Tickets to our free Easter BBQ’s
- Half day kayaking hire

It is now time for Easter holiday planning, so for further information on the Easter Family deal log onto www.breakwall.sundownerholidays.com or call 1800 636 452.

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