School Holiday Activities
—including in-person and virtual activities—
for families in the Randwick and Waverley LGAs December 2020–January 2021 Looking for free and low-cost activities for the term 4 school holidays? The JNC has gathered a list of free and low-cost activities around the Randwick and Waverley local government areas to entertain your children these summer holidays. Don’t forget you can also check out your local shopping centres to see what activities are available.
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School Holiday Activities
Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Archie Bros Arcade with WAYS Monday 21 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school years 3-6) December Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2020 Have fun bowling, playing arcade Address Book online games, laser tag and virtual reality 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi 8am-6pm rides at Archie Bros Arcade. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Activity runs A hot lunch is provided. For more information see: from 10am – https://ways.org.au/vacation- Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 3pm care/ (CCS) Skate Park Tour with WAYS Tuesday 22 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) December Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2020 Address Book online Tour the awesome skate parks of 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi Sydney. 8am-6pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Activity runs For more information see: Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy from 10am – 3pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) care/ Bush Water Play with WAYS Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 23 Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS)
December 2020 Address Swim and play in the bush. Bring Book online 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi swimmers and a change of clothes https://ways.org.au/vacation- for this fun activity. 8am-6pm Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. For more information: 10:30am – Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 3pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) care/ Randwick’s Marine and Coastal 5 - 20 Various locations including Cost: Various prices Discovery Program January Clovelly, Coogee, Maroubra, 2021 La Perouse and Botany Bay Bookings essential online Attend adventures with an expert https://www.eventbrite.com. team of marine and coastal Various Enquiries: 1300 722 542 au/o/marine-and-coastal- educators! You'll discover and learn times discovery-program- about our local marine life, go For more information: 27444235227 kayaking and surfing, on coastal https://www.randwick.nsw.go walks and more! v.au/environment-and- sustainability/environmental- Parent or adult guardian required to whats-on/marine-and-coastal- accompany children under 16. program
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Coogee coastal walk and talk Tuesday 5 Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Cost: $5 per person (Ages 8+) January Address Book online 2021 Cnr Carr & Beach St, Coogee https://www.eventbrite.com. This is a rare opportunity to join au/e/coogee-coastal-walk- Australia's leading Coastal scientist, Enquiries: 1300 722 542 and-talk-tickets- Professor Bruce Thom as he 8.30am - 128812675179 uncovers the hidden secrets of our 10.30am Or you can book by calling coast between Coogee Beach and 1300 722 542 during business Lurline Bay. hours.
Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
VR Kingdom with WAYS Tuesday 5 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2021 Immerse yourself in a virtual reality Address Book online adventure with games and rooms to 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi 8am-6pm explore. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Activity runs A hot lunch is provided. For more information see: from Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 10:15am – https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) 3pm care/ Walk the Fort Bare Island guided Wednesday La Perouse Cost: $5 Per Person tour (Ages 8+) 6 January Address 2021 Book online Bare Island Join this guided tour to hear about https://www.randwick.nsw.g Meet at the top of the path to the unpredictable history of Bare 9.30am – ov.au/community/w hats- Bare Island at La Perouse. Island Fort at La Perouse. We'll cross 10:30am on/events/2020/january/wal a 130- year-old wooden bridge and or k-the-fort- enter a world of fine engineering 11am – Enquiries: 1300 722 542 bare-island-guided-tour-2- and great deception. 12pm sessions Or you can book by calling Parent or adult guardian required to 1300 722 542 during business accompany children under 16. hours. Stick Shelter Building Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 6 January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2021 Embrace your inner wilderness Address Book online warrior with this shelter building 8am-6pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi challenge. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Activity runs Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. from More information: Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 10:30am – (CCS) 3pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- care/ Page 3 of 24
School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Plastic Ecology Plinths Display at Wednesday Coogee Beach Cost: Free Coogee Beach 6 to Friday 8 January Address Book online Hosted by Ocean Action Pod, a pop- 2021 Goldstein Reserve up multimedia educational Coogee Beach Promenade https://www.eventbrite.com. experience for adults and children. au/e/plastic-ecology-plinths- Find multiple display plinths 10am - 3pm Enquiries: 1300 722 542 display-at-coogee-beach- showcasing common plastic debris tickets-128839005935 items with playful ‘species’ names, valuable resources and information on solutions to plastic-free living and kid-friendly activities.
Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Snorkelling at Bare Island Wednesday La Perouse Cost: $15 Per Person (Ages 8+) 6 January 2021 Address Book online Snorkelling experts will show you Bare Island https://www.eventbrite.com. how to use the equipment properly Meet at the top of the path to au/e/snorkelling-at-bare- and some special techniques while 10am – Bare Island at La Perouse. island-tickets-129429650569 discovering and identifying the local 12:30pm marine life at Bare Island. or BYO snorkel and mask Or you can book by calling
1:30pm – 1300 722 542 during business Parent or adult guardian required to 4pm hours. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 accompany children under 16.
Cables Aqua Park with WAYS Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 6 January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2021 Try not to fall into the water as you Address Book online cross the inflatable slides, runways, 8am-6pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi https://ways.org.au/vacation- jumping pillows and structures at care/ this super fun aqua park. Activity runs Enquiries: 9365 2500 Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. from 9:30am A hot lunch is provided. – 3:30pm For more information:
https://ways.org.au/vacation- Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy care/ (CCS)
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities A Discovery of Coastal Birds at Thursday 7 South Maroubra Surf Cost: $5 South Maroubra (Ages 8+) January Lifesaving Club 2021 Book online A fun exploration of beautiful birds Address https://www.eventbrite.com. of our area around the South 8.30am – 1R, Bernie Kelly Drive, Arthur au/e/a-discovery-of-coastal- Maroubra sand dunes with BirdLife 10.30am Bryne Reserve, South, birds-walk-talk-at-south- educator Renée Ferster Levy. Maroubra maroubra-tickets- 129431955463 Parent or adult guardian required to Enquiries: 1300 722 542 accompany children under 16. Or you can book by calling 1300 722 542 during business hours.
Phone PhotoWalk: Coogee Coastal Thursday 7 Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Cost: $35 (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Learn how to take creative nature Cnr Carr & Beach St, Coogee https://www.eventbrite.com. photographs with your smartphone 4pm – 6pm au/e/phone-photowalk- while learning about the ecology coogee-coastal-tickets- and history of the Coogee coast. 129437885199 Enquiries: 1300 722 542
Parent or adult guardian required to Or you can book by calling accompany children under 16. 1300 722 542 during business hours.
Kamay Botany Bay Guided Tour by Friday 8 Foreshore Road Boat Ramp Cost: $25 Adventure Boat (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Expect to get your feet wet on this Foreshore Road Boat Ramp adventure boat tour while you 8am – 11am Botany https://www.eventbrite.com. explore the Banks-Solander Track & or au/e/kamay-botany-bay- see the Kamay 2020 bronze 10am – 1pm Enquiries: 1300 722 542 guided-tour-by-adventure- sculptures. boat-tickets-129641656685 or
12:15pm – Parent or adult guardian required to 3:15 pm Or you can book by calling accompany children under 16. 1300 722 542 during business hours.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Learn to Surf at Maroubra Friday 8 Let’s Go Surfing, Maroubra Cost: $25 (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Interested in giving surfing a try? 7 Marine Parade, Maroubra This popular activity promises to 8:30am – https://www.eventbrite.com. 9:30am give kids an authentic taste of Enquiries: 1300 722 542 au/e/learn-to-surf-at- surfing while keeping them safe. or maroubra-kids-tickets- Professional instructors will teach 10:30am – 129439951379 your children about waves and the 11:30am beach, and importantly, how to keep Or you can book by calling upright on their surfboards. 1300 722 542 during business hours. Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Botany Bay Adventure Boat Tour Friday 8 Foreshore Road Boat Ramp Cost: $15 Per Person (Ages 8+) January Book Online 2021 Address https://www.eventbrite.com. Expect to get your feet wet when Meet at the Foreshore Road au/e/botany-bay-adventure- 9am – 10am boarding this fun 30-minute Boat Ramp, Botany boat-tour-tickets- adventure boat tour around Botany or 129831428297 Bay. You'll discover the rich marine 11am – Enquiries: 1300 722 542 environments of Towra Point Nature 12pm Or you can book by calling Reserve and Kamay National Park, or 1300 722 542 during business see Cook's landing site and Bare hours. 1pm – 2pm Island as you venture and explore this busy port.
Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Botany Bay Evening Adventure Boat Friday 8 Foreshore Road Boat Ramp Cost: $20 Per Person Tour (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book Online Join our two-hour evening Meet at the Foreshore Road https://www.eventbrite.com. adventure boat tour, cruising the 5pm – 7pm Boat Ramp, Botany au/e/botany-bay-evening- rarely seen corners of Botany Bay. adventure-boat-tour-tickets- You’ll learn all about the Enquiries: 1300 722 542 130674632343 environmental and cultural value of this vast and important shipping Or you can book by calling port and bay. Included in the 1300 722 542 during business adventure are underwater cameras hours. so you can see the marine life under the sea, while on board!
Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Raging Waters with WAYS Saturday 9 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $45 (Ages 13-19) January Bondi 2021 Book via email Slip and slide your way around the Address [email protected] Raging Waters water park. Race 9am – 5pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi down the highest waterslides or Or phone relax in the river and pools. Enquiries: 9365 2500 0410 735 032 Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Lunch and snacks provided. For more information see: ways.org.au Ocean Action Pod at Coogee Beach Saturday 9 Coogee Beach Cost: Free January Take action on marine plastic 2021 Address Bookings not required pollution at the Ocean Action Pod, a Arden Street Coogee pop-up multimedia educational 10am – 3pm https://www.eventbrite.com. experience for adults and children. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 au/e/ocean-action-pod-at- coogee-beach-tickets- Be the expert and test your 130671190047 knowledge in the Ocean Action Quiz to WIN Prizes! OceanFit for families at Coogee Monday 11 Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Cost: $35 for a Beach (Ages 8+) January parent/guardian and a child 2021 Address Learn from OceanFit's expert ocean Cnr Carr & Beach St, Coogee Book online swimming instructors how to keep 8am – 10am https://www.eventbrite.com. your family safe in the waves this or Enquiries: 1300 722 542 au/e/oceanfit-for-families-at- summer. 10:30am – coogee-beach-tickets- If you are a parent, this introductory 12:30pm 129980714817 clinic will instil confidence in your ability to instruct your children at Or you can book by calling the beach. 1300 722 542 during business If you’re a child, you’ll have the best hours. fun learning with your family and friends how to stay safe in the ocean, dive under waves and how- to body surf!
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Netball at MWRC Monday 11 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 7-9) January Centre 2021 Book online New to NETBALL? For those school Address https://www.eventbrite.com. Year 2 and Year 3 students who 10am – 3pm Waverley Park au/e/netball-7-9yrs-mwrc- would enjoy an introduction to the Bondi Road, 24034-tickets-131160026169 exciting game of Netball. Coach Kat Bondi Junction will teach u modified rules, and skills required to excel at the game! Bring water bottle, snack, lunch, sun cap Enquiries: and towel as we lunch in the park! [email protected] .gov.au Rockpool Ramble at Little Bay Monday 11 Prince Henry Centre Cost: $5 Per Person (Ages 5+) January 2021 Address Book online Discover the unique marine animals 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay https://www.eventbrite.com. of the Little Bay rock platforms and 1pm - 3pm au/e/rockpool-ramble-at- inter-tidal zone with local expert Enquiries: 1300 722 542 little-bay-tickets- marine biologists Will Jones and 130312382845 Murray Cook. Or you can book by calling Parent or adult guardian required to 1300 722 542 during business accompany children under 16. hours.
Undercover Book Club Monday 11 Lionel Bowen Library Cost: Free (School year K-2) January 2021 Address Book online Join in a book discussion of The 669-673 Anzac Parade, https://www.randwick.nsw.g return of Thelma the unicorn by 4pm – Maroubra ov.au/library/library- Aaron Blabey. Read along with 4:45pm events/library- Thelma as she learns to love who Enquiries: 9093 6400 calendar/events/2021/januar she is ... even if she doesn't have y/kids-summer-school- sparkles! Chat about what you are holiday-event-undercover- reading, make awesome stuff and be book-club-lionel-bowen- the first to borrow our hottest new library books. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Skyzone with WAYS Tuesday 12 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2021 See who can jump the highest at Address Book online Skyzone. Spend the day bouncing 8am-6pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi https://ways.org.au/vacation- between the different rooms and care/ foam pits. Activity runs Enquiries: 9365 2500 Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. from 9:45am – 3pm For more information see: Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) care/ Malabar Headland Western Tuesday 12 Malabar Headland Cost: $5 Per Person Escarpment walking tour January (Ages 8+) 2021 Address Book online 1R, Bernie Kelly Drive, Arthur https://www.eventbrite.com. This two-hour guided walk passes 8:30am – Bryne Reserve, Maroubra au/e/malabar-headland- through unspoiled bushland and 10:30am western-escarpment-walking- offers fantastic coastal views. This Meet at the entrance to the tour-tickets-130633860393 two-hour walk is roughly 1km in Western Escarpment walking length. There will be regular stops tack, Arthur Byrne Reserve Or you can book by calling along the way to rest and appreciate carpark 1300 722 542 during business the significance of the area. hours.
Enquiries: 1300 722 542 Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16. Soccajoeys Tuesday 12 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 6-8) January Centre 2021 Book online This holiday program helps to teach Address https://www.eventbrite.com. your child valuable skills for life 10am – 3pm Waverley Park au/e/soccajoeys-6-8-years- while having fun in a safe and Bondi Road, mwrc-24034-tickets- nurturing environment. Led by Bondi Junction 130990848153 qualified and motivated Soccajoeys coaches, the program includes kids’ soccer games, skill sessions and Enquiries: [email protected] drills. .gov.au
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Plastic Ecology Plinths Display at Tuesday 12 Maroubra Beach Promenade Cost: Free Maroubra Beach to Thursday 14 January Address Bookings essential online Hosted by Ocean Action Pod, a pop- 2021 3R Marine Parade, up multimedia educational Maroubra https://www.eventbrite.com. experience for adults and children. 10am - 3pm au/e/plastic-ecology-plinths- Find multiple display plinths Enquiries: 1300 722 542 display-at-maroubra-beach- showcasing common plastic debris tickets-130358827763 items with playful ‘species’ names, valuable resources and information on solutions to plastic-free living and Or you can book by calling kid-friendly activities. 1300 722 542 during business hours.
Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Rockpool Ramble at South Tuesday 12 South Maroubra Surf Cost: $5 Per Person Maroubra (Ages 5+) January Lifesaving Club 2021 Book online Discover the unique marine animals Address https://www.eventbrite.com. of the South Maroubra rock 2pm - 4pm 1R Bernie Kelly Drive , au/e/rockpool-ramble-at- platforms and inter-tidal zone with Maroubra south-maroubra-tickets- local expert marine biologists Will 130318822105 Jones and Murray Cook. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 Or you can book by calling Parent or adult guardian required to 1300 722 542 during business accompany children under 16. hours.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Sea Kayaking at Malabar Beach Wednesday Malabar Beach Cost: $10 Per Person (Ages 8+) 13 January Book online 2021 Address https://www.eventbrite.com. Have fun learning the latest paddling Meet the group on the au/e/sea-kayaking-at- techniques from the experts while 8am – 9am grassed area near the change malabar-beach-tickets- enjoying the unique coastline in the or rooms at the top of Malabar 129943308935 quieter waters off Malabar Beach. 9:30am – Beach, off Fishermans Road, 10:30am Malabar Or you can book by calling
This activity requires a parent or or 1300 722 542 during business Enquiries: 1300 722 542 hours. adult guardian to accompany a child 11am – in the double kayak. 12pm or 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Premier Karting with WAYS Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 13 January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS)
2021 Live out your dream of race car Address Book online driving with this super fun day of 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi 8am-6pm karting. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Activity runs For more information see: Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy from 9:30am (CCS) – 3:30pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- care/ Basketball and Arts and Crafts with Wednesday PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 PCYC (Ages 5-12) 13 January 2021 Address Book online Test your basketball skills or unleash 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville https://www.pcycnsw.org.au your creative side with PCYC Eastern 9am-3pm /eastern-suburbs/ Suburbs. Enquiries: 9314 2536
All participants must be PCYC For more information see: members ($10 annual fee) https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/
eastern-suburbs/ Basketball Wednesday Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 6-8) 13 January Centre 2021 Address Book online
This program focuses on developing Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. hand eye coordination, movement 10am – 3pm au/e/basketball-6-8yrs-mwrc- Bondi Road, skills and teamwork. Led by coaches 24034-tickets-131159520657 from GoGo Healthy Kids children will Bondi Junction learn and improve on skills such as Enquiries: ball-handling, passing, shooting and [email protected] footwork. .gov.au
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Not a Still Life – Painting workshop Wednesday Waverley Library Cost: $15 (Ages 6-8) 13 January 32 - 48 Denison Street 2021 Bondi Junction Book online Join Julia Gutman to learn how to https://www.eventbrite.com. Enquiries: make incredible, colourful still life 10am – au/e/not-a-still-life-with-julia- [email protected] artworks. Learn skills to enhance 11:30am gutman-6-8-years-tickets- .gov.au your observation, colour blending 131129512903 and techniques to take your drawing For more information visit to the next level. https://www.waverley.nsw.go v.au/recreation/events/shp Not a Still Life – Painting workshop Wednesday Waverley Library Cost: $15 (Ages 9-12) 13 January 32 - 48 Denison Street 2021 Bondi Junction Book online Join Julia Gutman to learn how to https://www.eventbrite.com. Enquiries: make incredible, colourful still life 1pm – au/e/not-a-still-life-with-julia- [email protected] artworks. Learn skills to enhance 2:30pm gutman-9-12-years-tickets- .gov.au your observation, colour blending 131129992337 and techniques to take your drawing For more information visit to the next level. https://www.waverley.nsw.go v.au/recreation/events/shp Phone PhotoWalk: Coogee Coastal Wednesday Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Cost: $35 (Ages 8+) 13 January 2021 Address Book online Learn how to take creative nature Cnr Carr & Beach St, Coogee https://www.eventbrite.com. photographs with your smartphone 5:30pm – au/e/phone-photowalk- 7:30pm while learning about the ecology Enquiries: 1300 722 542 coogee-coastal-tickets- and history of the Coogee coast. 129437885199
Parent or adult guardian required to Or you can book by calling accompany children under 16. 1300 722 542 during business hours.
Jamberoo with WAYS Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 13 January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS) 2021 Slip and slide your way around Address Book online Jamberoo water park. Race down 8am-6pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi https://ways.org.au/vacation- the highest waterslides or relax in care/ the river and pools. Activity runs Enquiries: 9365 2500 Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. from 8:45am – 4:30pm For more information see: Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) care/
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Junior Boxing Camp with PCYC Thursday 14 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 (Ages 8-16) January 2021 Address Book online Maybe you’re the next boxing 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville https://www.pcycnsw.org.au champion… Learn how to box like a 9am-3pm /eastern-suburbs/ pro with this one-day junior boxing Enquiries: 9314 2536 camp.
For more information see: All participants must be PCYC https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ members ($10 annual fee) eastern-suburbs/
Futsal Academy Thursday 14 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 9-12) January Centre 2021 Book online This futsal/soccer camp is designed Address https://www.eventbrite.com. to advance your skills and will be run 10am – 3pm Waverley Park au/e/futsal-academy-9-12yrs- by a highly qualified coach. Children Bondi Road, mwrc-24034-tickets- will leave loving what they do and Bondi Junction 130989478055 playing without fear while improving their shooting, passing and footwork amongst other skills. Enquiries: [email protected] .gov.au Cities of Tomorrow: Moving Thursday 14 Lionel Bowen Library Cost: Free Sculptures Workshop January (Ages 12-18) 2021 Address Book online 669-673 Anzac Parade, https://www.randwick.nsw.g Learn how to make your own kinetic 10:30am – Maroubra ov.au/library/library- sculpture! This premium workshop is 12pm events/library- offered for free as part of our Cities Enquiries: 9093 6400 calendar/events/2021/januar of Tomorrow project. y/youth-summer-school- holiday-event-cities-of- tomorrow-moving- sculptures-workshop
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf Thursday 14 Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club Cost: $5 Per Person Talk at Clovelly (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his Bundock Park, Donnellan https://www.randwick.nsw.g habit of throwing purple dye into rip 11am - Circuit, Clovelly ov.au/communi ty/whats- currents, the presentation covers 12pm on/events/2020/january/dr- how beaches work, how to spot Enquiries: 1300 722 542 rips- science-of-the-surf-talk- deadly rip currents, and importantly at-coogee how to get out of one and why rock fishing is the most dangerous sport Or you can book by calling in Australia. 1300 722 542 during business Parent or adult guardian required to hours. accompany children under 16.
Rockpool Ramble at Little Bay Thursday 14 Prince Henry Centre Cost: $5 Per Person (Ages 5+) January 2021 Address Book online Discover the unique marine animals 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay https://www.eventbrite.com. on the Little Bay rock platforms and 3pm - 5pm au/e/rockpool-ramble-at- inter-tidal zone with local expert Enquiries: 1300 722 542 little-bay-tickets- marine biologists Will Jones and 130312382845 Murray Cook. Or you can book by calling Parent or adult guardian required to 1300 722 542 during business accompany children under 16. hours.
Multi Sports and Arts and Crafts Friday 15 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 with PCYC (Ages 5-12) January 2021 Address Book online Spend the day playing sports or 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville https://www.pcycnsw.org.au unleash your creative side with PCYC 9am-3pm /eastern-suburbs/ Eastern Suburbs. Enquiries: 9314 2536
All participants must be PCYC For more information see: members ($10 annual fee) https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities La Perouse First Contact Tour Friday 15 Cann Park Cost: $10 Per Person (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Learn from our expert guides about Cann Park, 1532R Anzac https://www.eventbrite.com. the Aboriginal culture at La Perouse 9:30am – Parade La Perouse au/e/la-perouse-first-contact- (Guriwal). You’ll discover the local 11:30am tour-tickets-130527664759 flora and fauna and learn about the Meet at the Snake Pit region’s diverse history. This guided Or you can book by calling tour will take you through native Enquiries: 1300 722 542 1300 722 542 during business bush and along the coastline hours. concluding at the La Perouse
Museum. Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Four Sports Friday 15 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 9-12) January Centre 2021 Book online Can’t decide which sport to play? Address https://www.eventbrite.com. Why not come along to our “Four 10am – 3pm Waverley Park au/e/four-sports-9-12yrs- Sports Day” and play four sports in Bondi Road, mwrc-24034-tickets- one session. This session comprises Bondi Junction 131160399285 of Soccer, Basketball, Tball and
OZTAG. Enquiries: [email protected] .gov.au Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf Talk at Friday 15 Maroubra Surf Life Saving Cost: $5 Per Person Maroubra (Ages 8+) January Club Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his 2021 Book online habit of throwing purple dye into rip Address https://www.eventbrite.com. currents, the presentation covers 12:30pm - 5R Marine Parade, Maroubra au/e/dr-rips-science-of-the- how beaches work, how to spot 2pm Beach surf-talk-dye-release-rip- deadly rip currents, and importantly identification-demo-tickets- how to get out of one and why rock 129943154473 fishing is the most dangerous sport Enquiries: 1300 722 542 in Australia. Or you can book by calling
1300 722 542 during business Parent or adult guardian required to hours. accompany children under 16.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Rockpool Ramble at South Friday 15 South Maroubra Surf Cost: $5 Per Person Maroubra (Ages 5+) January Lifesaving Club 2021 Book online Discover the unique marine animals Address https://www.eventbrite.com. of the South Maroubra rock 3:30pm – 1R Bernie Kelly Drive, au/e/rockpool-ramble-at- platforms and inter-tidal zone with 5:30pm Maroubra south-maroubra-tickets- local expert marine biologists Will 130318822105 Jones and Murray Cook. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 Or you can book by calling Parent or adult guardian required to 1300 722 542 during business accompany children under 16. hours.
Jamberoo with WAYS Saturday 16 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $40 (Ages 13-19) January Bondi 2021 Book via email Slip and slide your way around Address [email protected] Jamberoo. Race down the highest 9am – 5pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi waterslides or relax in the river and Or phone pools. Enquiries: 9365 2500 0410 735 032 Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Lunch and snacks provided. For more information see: ways.org.au Ocean Action Pod & Beach Clean-up Sunday 17 Maroubra Beach Promenade Cost: Free at Maroubra Beach January 2021 Address Bookings not required Take action on marine plastic 3R Marine Parade pollution at the Ocean Action Pod, a 10am – 3pm Maroubra https://www.eventbrite.com. pop-up multimedia educational au/e/ocean-action-pod- experience for adults and children. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 beach-clean-up-at-maroubra- Be the expert and test your beach-tickets-130667842033 knowledge in the Ocean Action Quiz to WIN Prizes!
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Judo and Yoga with PCYC Monday 18 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 (Ages 5-12) January Address 2021 Book online 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville Become a fierce warrior learning https://www.pcycnsw.org.au Judo martial art or stretch out and 9am-3pm Enquiries: 9314 2536 /eastern-suburbs/ breathe deep doing yoga at this fun workshop. For more information see:
All participants must be PCYC https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ members ($10 annual fee) eastern-suburbs/
Tennis Monday 18 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 9-12) January Centre 2021 Address Book online
This holiday program will help you Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. develop your stroke and increase 10am – au/e/tennis-9-12-yrs-mwrc- Bondi Road, your rallying ability in a fun 12pm 24034-tickets-131160696173 environment. Play team-based Bondi Junction games and activities to develop your Enquiries: game day tactics and increase your [email protected] performance on the court. .gov.au Tennis Monday 18 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 7-9) January Centre
2021 Address Book online This holiday program will help you develop your stroke and increase Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. 1pm – 3pm au/e/tennis-7-9-yrs-mwrc- your rallying ability in a fun Bondi Road, 24034-tickets-131160964977 environment. Play team-based Bondi Junction games and activities to develop your game day tactics and increase your Enquiries: performance on the court. [email protected] .gov.au Totally Random Book Club Monday 18 Lionel Bowen Library Cost: Free (School year 3-6) January 2021 Address Book online Join in a book discussion of The 669-673 Anzac Parade, https://www.randwick.nsw.g Glimme by Emily Rodda. Chat about 4pm – Maroubra ov.au/library/library- what you are reading, make 4:45pm events/library- awesome stuff and be the first to Enquiries: 9093 6400 calendar/events/home/kids- borrow our new books. summer-school-holiday- event-totally-random-book- All children must be accompanied by club-for-school-years-3-6 a parent or guardian.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities VR Kingdom with WAYS Tuesday 19 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS)
2021 Immerse yourself in a virtual reality Address Book online adventure with games and rooms to 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi 8am-6pm explore. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Activity runs A hot lunch is provided. For more information: from Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 10:15am – https://ways.org.au/vacation- (CCS) 3pm care/ Soccer and Mini Golf Putt with PCYC Tuesday 19 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 (Ages 5-12) January 2021 Address Score some goals playing soccer and Book online 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville then try your hand putting with mini https://www.pcycnsw.org.au golf. 9am-3pm Enquiries: 9314 2536 /eastern-suburbs/
All participants must be PCYC For more information: members ($10 annual fee) https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ eastern-suburbs/ Snorkelling at Little Bay - 2 Session Tuesday 19 Little Bay Cost: $15 Per Person times (Ages 8+) January 2021 Address Book online Snorkelling experts will show you Prince Henry Centre https://www.eventbrite.com. how to use the equipment properly 2 Coast Hospital Road au/e/snorkelling-at-little-bay- and some special techniques while 10am – Little Bay tickets-130533578447 discovering and identifying the local 12:30pm marine life in the quieter waters of or Or you can book by calling Little Bay. BYO snorkel and mask 1:30pm – 1300 722 542 during business
4pm hours. Enquiries: 1300 722 542 Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
Cricket Master Blaster Tuesday 19 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 5-6) January Centre 2021 Address Book online Experience T20 Blast courtesy of the Sydney Sixers which is a fantastic Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. 10am – new format of Cricket aimed at au/e/cricket-master-blaster- 12pm Bondi Road, providing maximum fun and 5-6-yrs-mwrc-24034-tickets- Bondi Junction 131161155547 participation! Learn to hit a moving ball, run between the wickets and Enquiries: bowl over 15 metres with a straight [email protected] arm. .gov.au
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Cricket Master Blaster Tuesday 19 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 7-8) January Centre 2021 Address Book online
Experience T20 Blast courtesy of the Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. Sydney Sixers which is a fantastic 1pm – 3pm au/e/cricket-master-blaster- Bondi Road, new format of Cricket aimed at 7-8-yrs-mwrc-24034-tickets- providing maximum fun and Bondi Junction 131161283931 participation! Learn to hit a moving Enquiries: ball, run between the wickets and [email protected] bowl over 15 metres with a straight .gov.au arm. Splasher’s Playground with WAYS Wednesday WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) 20 January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS)
2021 Address Book online Spend all day playing and swimming 8am-6pm 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi at Splasher’s Playground. https://ways.org.au/vacation- Enquiries: 9365 2500 care/ Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. Activity runs
Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy from 10am – For more information see: (CCS) 3pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- care/ Basketball and Arts and Crafts with Wednesday PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 before the Creative PCYC (Ages 5-12) 20 January Kids Voucher Address 2021 Test your basketball skills or unleash 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville Book online your creative side with PCYC Eastern Suburbs. 9am-3pm https://www.pcycnsw.org.au Enquiries: 9314 2536 /eastern-suburbs/
Subsidised by the Creative Kids For more information: Voucher https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ All participants must be PCYC eastern-suburbs/ members ($10 annual fee)
La Perouse First Contact Tour Wednesday Cann Park Cost: $10 Per Person (Ages 8+) 20 January 2021 Address Book online Learn from our expert guides about Cann Park, 1532R Anzac https://www.eventbrite.com. the Aboriginal culture at La Perouse 9:30am – Parade La Perouse au/e/la-perouse-first-contact- (Guriwal). You’ll discover the local 11:30am tour-tickets-130527664759 flora and fauna and learn about the Meet at the Snake Pit region’s diverse history. This guided Or you can book by calling tour will take you through native Enquiries: 1300 722 542 1300 722 542 during business bush and along the coastline hours. concluding at the La Perouse
Museum. Parent or adult guardian required to accompany children under 16.
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Experimenting with shapes and Wednesday Waverley Library Cost: $15 colours 20 January 32 - 48 Denison Street (Ages 6-8) 2021 Bondi Junction Book online https://www.eventbrite.com. Enquiries: Students will experiment with 10am – au/e/experimenting-with- [email protected] different approaches to mark- 11:30am shapes-and-colours-6-8- .gov.au making, composition and colour in years-tickets-131954522529 this program. For more information visit https://www.waverley.nsw.go v.au/recreation/events/shp Experimenting with shapes and Wednesday Waverley Library Cost: $15 colours 20 January 32 - 48 Denison Street Book online (Ages 9-12) 2021 Bondi Junction https://www.eventbrite.com.
Students will experiment with au/e/experimenting-with- 1pm – Enquiries: different approaches to mark- shapes-and-colours-9-12- 2:30pm [email protected] making, composition and colour in .gov.au years-tickets-131954837471 this program. For more information visit https://www.waverley.nsw.go v.au/recreation/events/shp Basketball Wednesday Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $38 (Ages 9-12) 20 January Centre
2021 Address Book online This program focuses on developing hand eye coordination, movement Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. 10am – 3pm au/e/basketball-9-12-yrs- skills and teamwork. Led by coaches Bondi Road, from GoGo Healthy Kids children will mwrc-24034-tickets- Bondi Junction 131161953935 learn and improve on skills such as ball-handling, passing, shooting and Enquiries: footwork. [email protected] .gov.au Splasher’s Playground with WAYS Thursday 21 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $95 before the Child (Ages 8-12 or school year 3-6) January Bondi Care Subsidy (CCS)
2021 Do you want to see all the animals Address Book online Sydney Zoo has to offer? Get to 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi 8am-6pm https://ways.org.au/vacation- know all about Australian and care/ international wildlife. Enquiries: 9365 2500 Activity runs Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. from 9am – Eligible for the Child Care Subsidy 3:30pm For more information see: (CCS) https://ways.org.au/vacation- care/
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Multi Sports Competition and Arts Thursday 21 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 before the Creative and Crafts with PCYC (Ages 5-12) January Kids Voucher Address 2021 Spend the day playing sports or 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville Book online unleash your creative side with PCYC Eastern Suburbs. 9am-3pm Enquiries: 9314 2536 https://www.pcycnsw.org.au
/eastern-suburbs/ Subsidised by the Creative Kids For more information see: Voucher https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ eastern-suburbs/ All participants must be PCYC members ($10 annual fee)
Cheer and Gymnastics Thursday 21 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 7-9) January Centre 2021 Address Book online
Improve your flexibility, control and Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. movement strengthening your core 10am – au/e/cheer-gymnastics-7-9- Bondi Road, while tumbling, dancing and 12pm yrs-mwrc-24034-tickets- stunting! Bondi Junction 131161418333
Enquiries: [email protected] .gov.au Cheer and Gymnastics Thursday 21 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Cost: $21 (Ages 10-12) January Centre
2021 Book online Address Improve your flexibility, control and 1pm – 3pm Waverley Park https://www.eventbrite.com. movement strengthening your core au/e/cheer-gymnastics-10- Bondi Road, while tumbling, dancing and 12yrs-mwrc-24034-tickets- stunting! Bondi Junction 131162361153
Enquiries: [email protected] .gov.au Roller Disco and Dance Workshop Friday 22 PCYC Eastern Suburbs Cost: $45 before the Creative with PCYC (Ages 5-12) January Kids Voucher 2021 Show us your best moves at the Address roller disco or dance workshop. 26a Bunnerong Rd, Daceyville Book online
Enjoy great tunes and dance the day 9am-3pm https://www.pcycnsw.org.au Enquiries: 9314 2536 /eastern-suburbs/ away. For more information see: Subsidised by the Creative Kids https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/ Voucher. All participants must be PCYC members ($10 annual fee) eastern-suburbs/
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost In-person activities Aqua Park with WAYS Saturday 23 WAYS Youth and Family Cost: $40 (Ages 13-19) January Bondi
2021 Address Book via email Try not to fall into the water as you cross the inflatable slides, runways, 63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi [email protected] 9am – 5pm jumping pillows and structures at this super fun aqua park. Enquiries: 9365 2500 Or phone
Pick up and drop off at WAYS Bondi. For more information see: 0410 735 032 Lunch and snacks provided. ways.org.au
Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost Online Activities Improv Theatre Workshop Thursday 7 Online via Zoom Cost: $5 (School year 3-6) January 2021 Run by Randwick City Book online Get creative with Improv Theatre Council and Improv Sydney these school holidays! In this https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/l 10:30am – Theatre Sydney introduction to improvisation, you’ll ibrary/library-events/library- 12:30pm learn the skills of spontaneous calendar/events/home/kids- storytelling to create your very own Enquiries: 9093 6400 summer-school-holiday-event- on-the-spot myths, legends and fairy improv-theatre-workshop-live- tales. online Myths, legends and fairy tales - Tuesday 12 Online via Zoom Cost: Free Collage Stop Motion Animation January Book online Workshop 2021 Run by Randwick City https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/l (School year 3-6) Council and Ravon ibrary/library-events/library- 10am – Productions Join Angie from Ravon Productions calendar/events/home/kids- 12pm in this online Zoom session. Create a summer-school-holiday-event- mythical tale background scene with Enquiries: 9093 6400 myths,-legends-and-fairy-tales- a paper collage, and animate your collage-stop-motion-animation- story using stop motion techniques. workshop-live-online-for-school- years-3-6 Mythical Creatures - Collage Stop Tuesday 12 Online via Zoom Cost: Free Motion Animation Workshop January Book online (Ages 12-18) 2021 Run by Randwick City https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/l Council and Ravon Join Angie from Ravon Productions ibrary/library-events/library- 1pm – 2pm Productions in this online Zoom session. Create a calendar/events/home/youth- mythical tale background scene with summer-school-holiday-event- a paper collage, and animate your Enquiries: 9093 6400 mythical-creatures-collage-stop- story using stop motion techniques. motion-animation-workshop-live- online
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost Online Activities Tim Ellis Magic Workshop Thursday 14 Online via Zoom Cost: Free (Ages 8-12) January 2021 Run by Waverley Council Book online
Learn from a real magician and bring https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/t a little magic into your life in this 10am – Enquiries: im-ellis-magic-workshop-8-12- interactive zoom workshop that will 11am schoolholidays@waverl years-tickets-131277154503 teach you how to perform magic ey.nsw.gov.au using objects you can easily find For more information: around the home. https://www.waverley. nsw.gov.au/recreation/ events/shp Garden Party Storytime Monday 18 Online via Zoom Cost: Free (Ages 0-5) January 2021 Run by Waverley Council Book online
Tune in from your garden, from the https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ park, or from the comfort of your 10am – Enquiries: garden-party-storytime-0-5-years- living room as we sing and read 10:30am schoolholidays@waverl tickets-131281068209 about the wonders of the natural ey.nsw.gov.au world. For more information: https://www.waverley. nsw.gov.au/recreation/ events/shp Escape the Room Wednesday Online via Zoom Cost: $5 (Ages 12-18) 20 January Book online 2021 Run by Randwick City https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/l Council Work as a team to solve puzzles and ibrary/library-events/library- 10:30am – find hints in this online version of calendar/events/home/youth- 12pm our popular 'Escape Room'. Enquiries: 9093 6400 summer-school-holiday-event- escape-the-room-live-online Rolled Paper Art Thursday 21 Online via Zoom Cost: Free (Ages 8-12) January Run by Waverley Book online 2021 Council https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/r his is a great way to explore on how 10am – olled-paper-art-8-12-years-tickets- Enquiries: to turn trash into treasure and to re- 11:30am 131281856567 purpose the used items that lay in schoolholidays@waverl your house to transform into ey.nsw.gov.au beautiful and unique decorations. All For more information you need is your curious mind and https://www.waverley. paper rolling skills to have great fun nsw.gov.au/recreation/ and produce a unique piece of art. events/shp
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School Holiday Activities Program/ Activity Date/ Time Location Cost Online Activities Crafty Cuts: Collage Friday 22 Online via Zoom Cost: Free (Ages 6-8) January Run by Waverley 2021 Council Book online
New to collage? It's easy. Use what Enquiries: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c 10am – materials you have handy to make a schoolholidays@waverl rafty-cuts-collage-6-8-yrs-tickets- 11am crafty collage. ey.nsw.gov.au 131282831483
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Free Activities Year-Round Open spaces Sydney Park Bushwalks Plenty of bushwalks to do with https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/p kids. Have kids research the area first to arks/sydney-park Huge park area, know more about the original custodians of adventure playground, sand pit, cycling the land. centre for kids aged 3-8. https://www.sydney.com/things-to- do/nature-and-parks/walks/best-bushwalks Darling Harbour’s Children’s Playground https://www.darlingharbour. Randwick City Council’s Marine & com/see-and-do/darling-harbour- Coastal Discovery Program children-s-playground Water play https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/environm equipment for toddlers and also giant ent-and-sustainability/environmental-whats- on/marine-and-coastal-program Free & paid slides, ropes and flying foxes. events. Learn about local marine life, go sea kayaking and surfing, on coastal walks, Museums & galleries adventure boat tours etc. Art Gallery of NSW https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Harbour Bridge Take a walk across Family programs to creatively explore and Sydney Harbour Bridge and have a picnic experience art together. Admission free. under the bridge at Kirribilli–access points to the pedestrian walkway up Cumberland Museum of Contemporary Art Street in The Rocks near Milsons Point train https://www.mca.com.au/ — find out station. through fun & learning how art is for everyone. Free & ticketed programs for Playgrounds around the city families with kids aged 0–12 years.
Ian Potters Children’s WILD PLAY National Maritime Garden https://www.centennialparklands.c Museum https://www.sea.museum/ Stories om.au/wildplay Creative playground in the of adventure on the water, ancient saltwater middle of Centennial Park for kids of all ages. traditions, modern beach culture, aquatic Explore wild nature & a treehouse. sporting achievements.
Powerhouse Museum
https://maas.museum/powerhouse-
museum/ Explore arts and science hands-on.
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