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NOOSA School Holiday Guide Summer 2018 - 2019 W: visitnoosa.com.au I: @visitnoosa F: visitnoosa
HOLIDAY FUN
FREE BUSES AROUND NOOSA HOLIDAY FUN AT LIBRARIES
noosa.qld.gov.au/go-noosa 07 5329 6555 libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au
15 December 2018 to 28 January During school holidays
WHEN WHEN
2019
Around Noosa region Noosa Libraries: Noosaville Library,
WHERE WHERE 7 Wallace Drive; Cooroy Library, 9
Maple St
Noosa Council’s new Go Noosa Grass Heads: Noosaville, Tuesday 8
DETAILS program has some great ways to DETAILS January, 10am - 11am; Cooroy
help traffic and transport around Wednesday 9 January, 10am -
Noosa during the school holidays. 11am. Get grubby with grass
Free public buses in partnership heads. Make and decorate your
with TransLink will run throughout own curious creature grass head.
the entire school holidays on the Take it home and watch it grow.
following bus routes: All materials provided. Ages 6+.
Free. Bookings required.
• Route 626 Tewantin to Sunrise
Beach via Noosa Heads Creative Creatures: Noosaville,
• Route 627 Tewantin to Thursday 10 January, 10am;
Sunshine Beach via Noosa Cooroy, Friday 11 January, 10am.
Heads Create a quirky creature of your
• Route 628 Noosa Parklands to own design with needle and
Noosa Junction via Noosa thread. All materials provided.
Civic Ages 8+. Free. Bookings required.
• Route 629 Tewantin to Noosa
Junction via Noosa Civic Kanopy 4 Kids: Noosaville,
• Route 632 Noosa to Cooran Wednesday 23 January, 10am to
via Cooroy and Pomona 11.30am. BYO movie snack and
• Route 064 (temporary shuttle) drinks, all ages. Free. Bookings
Peregian Beach to Noosa required,
Heads
Alpaca Party: Noosaville, Thursday
Also paid parking in Noosa Heads 24 January, 11.30am to 1pm Pack
Lions Park and Park & Ride in a picnic and celebrate with
Noosa Junction, Noosa Parade, alpaca-themed fun and games,
Gympie Tce and Tewantin so you ages 4 years +. Free. Bookings
can park and catch a free bus. required,
LABYRINTH AT COOROY LIBRARY ROOFTOP MOVIES HOLIDAY FUN AT THE GINGER FACTORY
gingerfactory.com.au
Friday 4 January, 6.30pm During school holidays, open every
WHEN WHEN
day, 9am to 5pm
Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd,
WHERE WHERE
Yandina
Starry Nights Outdoor Movies There are fun rides, fascinating
DETAILS presents Labyrinth. Come early to DETAILS tours, a unique retail precinct and
set up your blankets and picnics. a cafe – all surrounded by sub-
tropical gardens for all to enjoy.
Entry to the movies is by donation. Free entry to the grounds (some
rides are ticketed).HOLIDAY FUN
LEARN TO SAIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT AUSSIE WORLD
P: 07 5440 7407 nyrc.com.au 07 5494 5444 aussieworld.com.au
14-17 and 21-24 January 2019 Every day during school holidays,
WHEN WHEN
open 10am to 5pm
Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview
WHERE WHERE
Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Learn sailing skills on the beautiful Come join the fun at Aussie World
DETAILS Noosa River from qualified DETAILS this school holidays, with more
instructors. From 1pm to 4 pm on than 30 great rides and attractions
14-17 January and 21-24 January, for all ages – one admission price
$45 per session includes afternoon covers most activities.
snack. Come for four sessions for
$160. With two daily shows in Party
Central, kids can train with
Also Junior Learn to Sail for 7 - 12 Captain Pain in the morning or
year-olds. Learn the basics of watch the Princess Show in the
sailing, boat handling skills, afternoon.
background theory and sail a small
boat in controlled conditions with Keep an eye out for the Aussie
qualified instructors. Monday – Kids, Jake and Tilly too!
Thursday, 9am to noon.
Admission $38 per person
(cheaper if you buy a family pass).
INFLATABLE FUN AT NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE NOOSA FIT KIDS HOLIDAY SESSIONS
P: 07 5448 0288 noosa.qld.gov.au/nac 07 5329 6550 noosaleisurecentre.com.au
Every day during school holidays 8 and 15 January 2019, 10 -
WHEN WHEN
(except Christmas Day), noon-3pm 11.30am
6 Girraween Court, Sunshine Noosa Leisure Centre
WHERE WHERE
Beach 9 Wallace Drive, Noosaville
Have fun on the inflatable play High-energy, fun activities, games
DETAILS equipment at Noosa Aquatic DETAILS and sports for ages 5-10 years.
Centre weather permitting, and in Cost $13 per child. Must book.
the heated and shaded pools.
Cafe and BBQ facilities available.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND PANTOMIME THE ROGUE TOAD ON THE NOOSA FERRY
07 5449 9343 noosaartstheatre.org.au 0414 761 772 trybooking.com/XLUR
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 January 2019. 26-27 January 2019, 11am – 1pm
WHEN Saturdays at 11am and 2pm; WHEN
Sundays at 1pm and 4pm
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba On-board the Noosa Ferry, depart
WHERE WHERE
Road, Noosaville from Noosa Marina
Welcome to the magical world of The Rogue Toad teams up with
DETAILS wonderland with Alice and her DETAILS Noosa Ferry for this comedy set on
friends. A delightful panto set in the Noosa River, about prejudice
Lewis Carrol's Wonderland, with and love. Board the Noosa Ferry at
well-known characters including Noosa Marina, Tewantin and enjoy
The White Rabbit, Tweedle Dum & the scenery as you cruise the river,
Tweedle Dee, The King & Queen of picking up characters along the
Hearts, The Caterpillar, Cheshire way, including a family of friendly
Cat and more. blue tongues. Cost is $35, includes
a drink and snack.
All tickets $15 – buy online, or
phone or visit the box office Book online or by phone (see
Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 2pm. details above).HOLIDAY FUN
SUMMER DOWN UNDER AT AUSTRALIA ZOO GOMA AT COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
P: 07 5436 2000 australiazoo.com.au butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
2 - 28 January 2019 2 to 15 January, 10am – 3pm,
WHEN WHEN
Tuesday to Sundays
1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre,
WHERE WHERE
11A Maple St, Cooroy
There’s plenty of fun at Australia The Queensland Art Gallery |
DETAILS Zoo. DETAILS Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
brings their interactive APT9 Kids on
From 5 - 19 January, watch as the Tour program to the Noosa
Irwin family feed the crocs live in hinterland.
the midday Wildlife Warriors show!
The free program in the Butterbox
Join Robert's Treasure Hunt and exhibition space has
follow the clues around the Zoo to activity stations based on the
uncover the letters to reveal the artistic practice of internationally
secret word and claim your prize. acclaimed artists from GOMA’s 9th
Asia Pacific Triennial of
Cool off on the free giant Contemporary Art (APT9).
inflatable water slide. It’s 55 feet
high - don't forget to pack your Activities have been developed
swimmers, towel, hat and by the Children’s Art Centre in
sunscreen. collaboration with artists Pauline
Kimei Anis (Bougainville), Sadik
Check out the new Crikey! Kids Kwaish Alfraji (Iraq/The
Corner and have fun bouncing on Netherlands), Gary Carsley
the giant jumping pillow or take a (Australia/The Netherlands),
whirl in the teacup ride – next to Nona Garcia (The Philippines),
the Water Park. Vincent Namatjira (Australia) and
Jakkai Siributr (Thailand).
WORKSHOPS AT NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY
07 5329 6145 noosaregionalgallery.com.au/nrg-kids
WHEN During school holidays
WHERE Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin
Bookings essential.
DETAILS
If I Were a Tree: Draw with ink and pastels, Wednesday 9 January, 10.30am - 11.30am, 6-8 years,
$15.
Wood Wide Web: Ink and charcoal drawing, Wednesday 9 January, 1.30pm - 3pm, 9-12 years,
$15.
Mark Making with Trees: Sensory nature art with artist Anne Harris, Friday 11 January, 10am - 1pm,
13 years +, $30.
Bushcraft Jewellery of the Apocalypse: Create necklaces from natural materials and found
objects, with artist Rebecca Ward, Thursday 10 January, 10am to noon, 6 years +, $35.
Enchanted Lands: Work with nature and clay, Wednesday 16 January, 10.30-11.30am, 6-8 years,
$15.
Clay Carving: Make detailed clay sculptures, Wednesday 16 January, 1.30-3pm , 9-12 years, $15.
Body Art: Paint your face or arm with intricate patterns using body paint and fine brushes. Invite a
friend and paint each other! Tuesday 22 January, 10am to noon, 12 years +, $15.
Animals of wood: Make sculptures of native animals using natural wood and branch off-cuts,
Thursday 24 January, 10.30am to 11.30am, 6–8 years, $15.
3D Wooden Wonders: Build creative sculptures using wooden pieces, Thursday 24 January,
1.30pm to 3pm, 9–12 years, $15.HOLIDAY FUN
SANDCASTLE LESSONS WITH SANDSHAPERS CATCH A NOOSA FERRY
0413 227 253 sandshapers.com 07 5449 8442 noosaferry.com
WHEN During school holidays WHEN Every day except Christmas Day
Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads Noosa River, between Hastings
WHERE WHERE Street, Noosa Heads and Noosa
Marina, Tewantin
Learn how to build amazing See Noosa from the water on-
DETAILS sandcastles during a 1.5 hour DETAILS board the Noosa Ferry, with stops
lesson. All ages welcome, groups between Sofitel Noosa jetty in
up to 6 people. Book your place Hastings Street, Noosa Heads and
these holidays and enjoy Noosa Marina at Tewantin.
something different. From 26 Dec to 14 Jan, weather
permitting, extra services from
8.30am – 10.35pm – see website for
timetable and fares.
TEWANTIN SPLASH PARK NOOSA TENPIN BOWLING AND LASER TAG
P: 07 5449 8555 noosatenpin.com.au
Open every day Open every day (except Christmas
WHEN WHEN
Day) from 9am to late
Noosa River foreshore, Doonella St, 7/11 Bartlett Rd, Noosaville
WHERE WHERE
Tewantin
Water sprays and fun for kids of all Fun for all ages in all weather,
DETAILS ages, overlooking Noosa River. DETAILS whether it’s raining or cold outside
There are picnic tables and a with 10 lanes of fully automatic
skate park nearby and it's next to bowling lanes, 500m2 laser tag
Noosa Marina with fish and chips, arena, pool tables, arcade games,
cafes and restaurants. Catch the lounge and dining area, licensed
Noosa Ferry from stops at bar and cafe.
Noosa Heads and Noosaville.
NOOSA CINEMAS RODEO NOOSA
P: 07 5447 5130 noosacinemas.com.au facebook.com/noosapirates/
When Open 7 days a week, Saturday 5 January 2019, 3pm to
WHEN WHEN
except Christmas Day midnight
Where 29 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Pirates Rugby League
WHERE WHERE
Noosa Heads Grounds, Butler St, Tewantin
See the latest blockbuster and The Noosa Rodeo is back bigger
DETAILS children’s holiday flicks, including DETAILS and better than ever with a full
3D screenings. entertainment line-up featuring
Mick Lindsay and Caitlyn Shadbolt,
rodeo, food, bar and more.
Adult $20, child $10, concession
$15, family $50
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR THE FANTASTIC MR FOX
P: 07 5329 6550 thej.com.au little-seed.com.au
Saturday 19 January 2019, 2pm 10 January at 11am and 2.30pm.
WHEN WHEN
and 7pm 11 January at 2.30pm and 6.30pm
The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Eumundi School of Arts Hall, 63
WHERE WHERE
Heads Memorial Drive Eumundi
We’re all in this together when Little Seed Theatre presents The
DETAILS Disney Channel’s smash hit musical DETAILS Fantastic Mr Fox, an adaptation of
takes to The J stage with Sunshine Roald Dahl's story. Mr Fox creates a
Coast Youth Theatre. A cast of 50 daring plan to feed his family and
talented performers, all under the friends while taking on the local
age of 18, will bring the musical to farmers. Tickets $22.50 / $27.50.
life. $29 adult, $20 concession. Book tickets hereHOLIDAY FUN
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER FEST MARY VALLEY RATTLER
facebook.com/noosajunction P: 07 5482 2750 maryvalleyrattler.com.au
WHEN Fri 21 December to Sunday 20 January WHEN During school holidays
Around Noosa Junction Historic Gympie Station, Tozer St,
WHERE WHERE
Gympie
Art and music take to the streets for the The historic Mary Valley Rattler
DETAILS summer holidays with workshops, DETAILS Steam Train runs tours from Historic
games, markets and live music. Gympie Station on Wednesdays,
Saturdays and Sundays – station
Friday 11 January: Live music at Eddie café open
Cheeba’s and Montezuma’s Mexican
Restaurant & Bar. Also Retro Friday every Friday
throughout summer: Step back to
Saturday 12 January: Live music in the 1960s aboard the diesel
Lanyana Way (morning). railmotor; The Silver Bullet, for a
return journey to historic Monkland
Summer games every Friday and Station. Price includes breakfast or
Saturday from 9am including bocce, lunch at the Platform No.1 Cafe.
dominoes, giant 4x4, giant Jenga and Bookings required.
giant chess.
Aussie Express train on Friday 25
Intro to street art workshop for kids, January: Depart at 5.30pm for a
14January, $25. night journey on-board The Rattler,
taking in the sights and sounds of
Summer Twilight Markets, Friday 18 Jan. the Mary Valley under a setting sun.
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy
Free "Under the Sea' Shows at Noosa Aussie entertainment at historic
Fair Shopping Centre. Amamoor Station, or buy dinner
and drinks at the Aussie BBQ Must
Sean the Magician every night until 12 book.
January at Bombetta.
THE SEA CREATURE’S SECRET SURFDANCER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
07 5458 6226 sealifesunshinecoast.com.au 0413 630 901 surfdancer.com
To 6 January 2019, 9.45am,
12.45pm and 3pm During school holidays
WHEN WHEN
From 7 to 27 January 2019 at
9.45am, noon and 3pm
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Seal Noosa Spit, Noosa River Mouth
WHERE Stadium, Parkyn Parade, WHERE Entrance
Mooloolaba
Say ‘Ahoy’ to Sea Life Sunshine Surfdancer Academy of Surf has a
DETAILS Coast these school holidays for a DETAILS surf squad holiday program for
brand-new pirate experience. beginners to advanced surfers,
with learn to surf lessons through
Bonafide pirates can practise music and dance.
hitting the ‘High Cs’ through daily All ages, shortboard and
live shows and meet and greets longboard. Surfdancers Family
led by Pirate Trevor, Mermaid Ethel Squad every Saturday from 7.30-
and their marine friends. 9am (meet at 7.15am) at the
Noosa River Mouth carpark, $40 or
Sea Life Sunshine Coast is open $30 BYO board.
daily from 9am – the live show is Surfdancers Holiday Squad,
included in entry cost. Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22
December, 9.30-10.30am (meet at
9.15am), $35 or $25 BYO board.
Book online or call.HOLIDAY FUN
NUTWORKS MACADAMIA FACTORY BLAST AQUA PARK COOLUM
07 5472 7777 nutworks.com.au 0451 043 394 aquaparkcoolum.com.au
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm, closed Open 7 days from 10am to 4pm,
WHEN Christmas Day, Boxing Day and WHEN except public holidays open 11am
New Year’s Day to 4pm. Closed Christmas Day
WHERE 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina WHERE 60 Junction Drive, Coolum
Learn all about Australia's Inflatable fun for everyone from
DETAILS macadamia nut, view the factory DETAILS 6yrs up with slides, jumping pillows,
in action, taste yummy products trampolines, swings, challenge
and take home a unique gift from tracks, balance beams and chill-
the macadamia processing and out areas. Also shade, free BBQ
chocolate factory. There’s an areas, picnic benches, sun lounges
interactive, child-friendly factory and café. Sessions on the hour
viewing area with kids’ activities. (arrive 30 mins before).
BIG KART TRACK OZ SKI RESORT
07 5494 1613 bigkart.com.au 0498 120 542 ozskiresort.com
Open every day 9am-10pm Open 7 days except Christmas
WHEN WHEN
(closed Christmas Day) Day
2310 Steve Irwin Way, 60 Junction Drive, Coolum
WHERE WHERE
Landsborough
The largest commercial go-kart Tuition for beginner to advanced
DETAILS track in Australia, 1.2km long and DETAILS level water skiers and wake
8m wide with big sweeping bends, boarders on a man-made, fresh
challenging chicanes, hair-raising water ski boat facility. Also tube
hairpins and super-charged and banana boat rides for the
straights. It’s fun for all the family whole family. All equipment, boat,
with 50 go-karts and a separate driver and coach provided for a
kids’ track. fun day on the water.
BLI BLI WATERSPORTS COMPLEX BELLINGHAM MAZE
07 5448 7555 blibliwatersports.com.au 07 5445 2979 bellmaze.com
WHEN Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm WHEN Open 7 days, 9.30am-4.30pm
367 David Low Way, Bli Bli 247 Tanawha Tourist Dve #25,
WHERE WHERE
Tanawha
Bli Bli Watersports Complex for the It's aMAZEing fun at Bellingham
DETAILS whole family with an Aqua Park, DETAILS Maze with the 80m x 80m hedge
Wake Park and Barra Fishing Park. maze, a timber maze, rope maze,
Bring a picnic or kiosk also open. tyre maze and brain-teasing
Aqua Park: 50-minute sessions ground mazes; 18-hole mini golf;
begin on the hour, arrive 20 mins magic waterfall entrance and a
prior. Inflatable slides, runways, cafe. Set in lush tropical rainforest
blast bags and bouncers. Stand up environment. Fun for all the family.
paddle board hire also available. Night mazes available by private
Wake Park: Fun features with booking and great vacation care
sessions for beginners to specials. Stretch your mind and
experienced. Barramundi Fishing legs and enjoy outdoor brain
Park: Catch-and-release. teasing fun. Last admission 3.15pm.
KIDS PLAYROOM NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN AT TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL
noosaleisurecentre.com.au noosarsl.com.au
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm; Saturday Wednesdays during school
WHEN WHEN
9am - 11am; Sunday 10am – noon holidays, 6:30pm
Noosa Leisure Centre Tewantin Noosa RSL, Poinciana
WHERE WHERE
9 Wallace Drive, Noosaville Ave, Tewantin
Fun for pre-school age kids. Jump, Something magical and fun for the
DETAILS bounce, crawl, play and climb. Cost $5 DETAILS whole family with Nickleby the
per child, adult supervision required. Magician in the dining room.MOVIES UNDER THE STARS GINGER FLOWER & FOOD FESTIVAL
starrynights.com.au gingerfactory.com.au
WHEN During school holidays WHEN 18-20 January 2019, 9am to 5pm
Around Noosa region The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd,
WHERE WHERE
Yandina
Bring a blanket and enjoy free family The Ginger Factory’s Finger Flower
DETAILS movie under the stars: DETAILS & Food Festival has a great line-up
for foodies and garden lovers.
Thursday 17 Jan, 6.30pm, Peregian
Beach Village, Hunt for the More than 3000 ginger and
Wilderpeople heliconia plants for sale, guided
garden walks and talks, ginger
Saturday 19 January, 6.30pm, Tickle cooking demonstrations with local
Park, Coolum Beach, Paper Planes chefs including Matt Golinski,
market place, live entertainment,
Saturday 26 January, 6.30pm, Peregian free entry
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