Activities for Kids
from 27 February 2012
Monday 27 February
midnight–11:59pm
Swim & Survive -Armidale
at Armidale Monckton Aquatic Centre
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Sport and Recreation's Swim and Survive program provides water safety and learn to swim lessons for children 18months through to ...
presented by Sport and Recreation
midnight–11:59pm
Darling Quarter Playground (Tumbalong Park)
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
The Darling Quarter Kids Playground is one of the most spectacular ever built in Australia, featuring an array of fun ...
presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
all day
Special Interest Groups Discovery Tours
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
A selection of Discovery tours are available outside of school holidays for special interest groups numbering 10 or more participants. ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
all day
Daily Talks & Shows
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Taronga Zoo offers many fabulous opportunities to get close to the animals and find out more about how they live. ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
all day
Olive Downs Sticky-Beak Tour
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Meet Discovery rangers at historic Olive Downs Homestead complex. Hear stories of the social days of this former sheep station. ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
all day
Depot Glen and Mount Poole Tag-along tour
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Join Discovery rangers in a vehicle tag-along tour from Tibooburra to Depot Glen and Mount Poole. Learn about the explorer, ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
8:30am–5:30pm
Flamin Galah Tours - The Grand Tour,
at Manly Visitor Information Centre
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Flamin’ Galah Tours and Adventures have mixed classic Aussie beaches with wild Aussie bush to form unique guided tours around ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9am–noon
Water and Bush Detectives
at Kosciuszko National Park, Tumut
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
The whole family will enjoy playing detectives for a day. Fancy you and the kids doing some detective work? Learn ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9am–5pm
Landers Creek Falls Tag-A-Long Tour
at Kosciuszko National Park, Tumut
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Discover the stunning views of the Snowy Mountains and explore the pioneering history of the Northern Kosciuszko National Park. From ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9am–5pm
TOUR THE HOUSE THIS SUMMER!
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Discover the stories, history and magic of Sydney Opera House with an incredible guided tour taking you underneath the world ...
presented by Sydney Opera House
9am–5pm
Newly developed Main Entrance Plaza
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Taronga’s newly developed Main Entrance Plaza is a free access area where you can plan your Zoo adventure or get ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
9:30am–5pm
Kidspace for families
Suitable for 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Designed especially for inquisitive under-5s and their carers, Kidspace is a dedicated 'mini-museum' that stimulates young children's imaginations and encourages ...
presented by Australian Museum
9:30am–5pm
The Wiggles exhibition
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Get ready to wiggle! The Wiggles are a global phenomenon. They have wiggled their way into the hearts of children ...
presented by Powerhouse Museum
9:30am–5pm
Harry Potter Exhibition
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
The first and only Australian stop of Harry Potter™:The Exhibition will open at the Powerhouse Museum on 19 November 2011, ...
presented by Powerhouse Museum
10–11:45am
Under 5s: Under the sea
at Australian National Maritime Museum
Suitable for 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Come join the rollicking fun of Mini Mariners! Every Tuesday during term, mini mariners and their parents/carers go on an ...
presented by Australian National Maritime Museum
10am–noon
Taronga's Wild Australia Experience
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Learn about wildlife from a real Taronga zookeeper who will take you on an exclusive tour and provide close encounters ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
10am–5pm
Uncover a secret trail
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
With a blacklight (UV) torch and a map to guide the way, follow the clues (written in invisible ink) that ...
presented by Powerhouse Museum
10:30am
Yanga Homestead Tour
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Enjoy learning about Yanga's pastoral past while your guide shows you the historic treasures of the renowned homestead. Explore the ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
11am–2:45pm
Animal Encounters
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
An animal encounter at Taronga Zoo is a truly memorable experience. Choose from having your photo taken with a Koala, ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
2–4pm
Taronga's Wild Australia Experience
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Learn about wildlife from a real Taronga zookeeper who will take you on an exclusive tour and provide close encounters ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
