Noosa School Holiday Guide - Spring 2015

NOOSA SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDESPRING 2015Your official guide to events & school holiday fun in the Noosa Region

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Snow White and The Seven Cool Dudes

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Thursday 24 September, 11am

Where The J, 60 Noosa Dve, Noosa Heads

Details

Children will love this modern adaptation of an old favourite with characters including the very clever Magic Mirror, The Hunter, The Seven Cool Dudes and their Personal Trainer, Lovely Snow White and the nasty and wicked old Queen. The interactive production has role-play for children who will be invited on stage to become a variety of characters, including The Cool Dudes who love to rap! They can also participate in the action offstage with song and dance. Meet and greet after the performance. Tickets $15 adult, $13 child and concession, $12 vacation care groups

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Youthsail holiday sailing program

P: 07 5440 7407 nyrc.com.au

When

Mon-Fri during school holidays, 10am-4pm (Tackers 9am-1pm and 12.30-4.30pm)

WhereNoosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Gympie Tce, Noosaville

Details

Kids aged 6-18yrs can learn to sail with Youthsail instructors. The Tackers Level 1 program, Yachting Australia’s junior introduction program for 6-12yrs is a 5-day program with morning tea, lunch and Tackers pack provided. For previous Tackers level 1 sailors, level 2 and 3 programs are also available – cost $395 for the week.The normal holiday program is for older children, those who have some sailing experience, or those who can only attend a day here and there. Lunch and afternoon tea, full instruction and safety boat support provided - $75 per day.

Kidzone Disco

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Tuesday 29 September, 10.30am-noon


Details

A fun activity for 6-9-year-olds with great music and free jumping castle. Parents welcome to stay – cafe open. Tickets $6 – available at the door.

The Big Shell

P: 07 5447 1268

When Open Thursday to Monday, 10.30am-5pm

Where 87 Gympie St, Tewantin

Details

Step through the 5m shell and explore the treasure trove of shells, surf collectibles, art and corals.

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Mountain bike school holiday camps

P: 07 5474 3322 bikeon.com.au

When During school holidays

Where Tewantin National Park (Wooroi area)

Details

Mountain bike school holiday camps for children 5-16yrs will be held for beginner and intermediate levels, focusing on skills, safety, confidence and FUN! The two 3hr sessions with experienced instructors will be run over two consecutive days for various levels, based on age and riding ability. Parents are welcome to drop and go or stay and play.Cost is $75 per rider – bikes and gear available. Morning and afternoon tea included – bookings essential.Skidz4Kidz is the level 1 – beginner group (suggested age 5-10yrs), Tues 29 Sept and Wed 30 Sept, 9am-noon.Trail Shreddas (level 2) is for beginner – intermediate (suggested age 11-13yrs), Wed 30 Sept and Thurs 1 Oct, 1-4pm.Dirt Heroes Trail Shreddas (level 3) is for intermediate riders (suggested age 14-16yrs), Thurs 1 Oct and Fri 2 Oct, 9am-noon.

Jurassic Dinosaur Hunt at Australia Zoo

P: 07 5436 2000 australiazoo.com

When 19 September - 5 October, 9am-5pm

Where Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Details

Prehistoric friends take over Australia Zoo for a new Jurassic-themed treasure hunt and special fossil exhibits. Dinosaur hunters will go on an educational journey back to the Jurassic era and learn how Australia Zoo's animals such as crocodiles, birds, rhinos and kangaroos are connected to dinosaurs.

It's an educational adventure for the whole family to enjoy together – with a special treasure as a reward at the end! Also see Robert Irwin's personal dinosaur fossil collection, an Allosaurus statue, Bruce the roving dinosaur, screenings of the original Jurassic Park film at 1pm daily in the Crocoseum, special dinosaur-themed Zoo Keeper for a Day programs and pony rides and free face painting (weekends only).

Jumpin’ @ The J!

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Thursday 1 October, 9am, 10am, 11am


Details

Unlimited fun on 5 indoor jumping castles in airconditioned comfort for one hour in The J auditorium, for 3-10yrs. $10 per child per session, parents and guardians free entry. Cafe open till noon.

Free holiday fun at Noosa Fair

noosafairshopping.com.au

When Selected days during school holidays

WhereNoosa Fair Shopping Centre, Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads

Details

Noosa Fair Shopping Centre has free holiday workshops: Mad Hatters Tea Party workshops on Monday 21, Wednesday 23 and Friday 25 September, 10am-1pm.Recycled Flower Pot Decorating workshops on Tuesday 29 September, Thursday 1 and Saturday 3 October, 10am to 1pm

Hoot and Hootabelle live shows and craft village at Noosa Civic

P: 07 5440 7900 noosacivicshopping.com.au

When

Hoot and Hootabelle: 28 September - 2 October at 11am and 1pmABC Craft Village: 21 - 25 September, 11am-2pm

Where

Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, cnr Eenie Creek Rd and Walter Hay Drive, Noosa Heads

Details

See your favourite owl pals, Hoot and Hootabelle, live at Noosa Civic’s Food Court. Shows are at 11am and 1pm, with a meet and greet at noon. Free shows.Plus, decorate your own plaster owl to take home in the ABC Craft Village, with free workshops.Noosa Civic now has a free playground for children in the Food Court.

Surfdancer Holiday Surfing Program

P: 0439 803 270 or 0481 178 261


Where Meet at Noosa River Mouth carpark

Details

The spring holiday Grom Squad runs every Saturday, 8-10am. Wetsuits available or bring your own if you have one.



Noosa 5 Cinemas

P: 07 5447 5130 noosacinemas.com.au

When Open 7 days a week

Where 29 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads

DetailsSee the latest block busters, including 3D screenings.

Surf Photo Shoot with Surfshots Noosa

P: 0411 215 111 www.surfshots.com.au


WhereLocations selected to get the best shots of you on the day

Details

If you are planning to hit the waves these school holidays, let Surfshots shoot you in action surfing at Noosa!

They are currently offering a school holidays special of a 1 hour surf photoshoot for $99.All ability levels catered for. Must be pre-booked.



Holiday activities at Noosa Springs

P: 07 5440 3333 noosasprings.com.au


WhereNoosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads

Details

There are professional tennis and golf holiday camps, free dining for kids and free children’s golf at Noosa Springs these school holidays. Tennis camps run from 21-25 September and 28 September-2 October, 9am-noon for beginner to intermediate players in small groups, 5-12yrs. 5-day camp $150 or $40 daily. Book on 0414 494 645 or [email protected] Shortees golf clinic run from 21-25 September and 28 September-2 October, 1-2pm for beginners to more seasoned juniors, 8-14yrs. $90 per week or $20 daily. Book on 0477 183 654 or [email protected] Kids eat free at Relish Restaurant during the holidays – 1 child per accompanying adult. Must be seated 5-6pm Wed-Sat, u13yrs, kids menu only. Kids play golf for free all day, u17yrs only, when accompanied by a paying adult. Book on 07 5440 3333.

Library school holiday fun

P: 07 5329 6555 libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au


Where

Noosaville Library, Wallace DriveCooroy Library, Mill Place

Details

Fun activities from circus tricks to Dreamtime stories. Bookings required for most activities. Noosa Library: Handmade sock puppets, 22 Sept 10am, 8+, free

Circus Playground, 23 Sept, 10am, 9+, $5

Lyndon Davis – Shell Midden Stories, 29 Sept, 10am, free, all ages

Think Inside the Box, 1 Oct, 10am, free, 5+

Storytime, 6 Oct, 10am, free, no bookings.Cooroy Library: Make it – Take it!, 23 Sept, 10am, free, all ages

Handmade Marionettes, 25 Sept, 10am, free, 10+

Circus Playground, 30 Sept, 10am, $5, 9+

Storytime, 7 Oct, 10am, free, no bookings.

Kids Play Room at Noosa Leisure Centre

P: 07 5329 6550 noosa.qld.gov.au/nlc

When School holidays, 8am-1pm

Where Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville

Details

The Kids Play Room will be open daily from 8am-1pm for 1-6 year olds. Pre-bookings are preferred.

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Pierre’s Kitchen Capers - The Ginger Factory

P: 1800 067 686 gingerfactory.com.au

WhenMonday 28 September - Friday 2 October, 10am and noon daily

Where The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina

Details

Join French chef Pierre in his crazy Parisian kitchen with hilarious kitchen capers at The Ginger Factory for free school holiday entertainment. This comical French foodie is keen to add ginger to his menu, but knows nothing about the delicious spice. Luckily for Pierre, there is nothing like a visit to the Ginger Factory to set him straight. Join him on a journey of discovery as he explores all kinds of ways to use ginger in his cooking. Complete with songs, laughter and questionable recipes, this chef definitely will not be appearing on MasterChef anytime soon.The Ginger Factory is open 9am-5pm daily with tours, rides, food and great shopping.



Floating Land and sounds of Noosa River

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When

Exhibition open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. WIRA installation every day

Where

Exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, 9 Pelican St, TewantinWIRA installation along Noosa River foreshore

Details

Hear the sounds of the world beneath the surface of the Noosa River in an amazing new installation, WIRA, as part of Floating Land 2015: Reflect and Re-imagine. The festival, under way now until 18 October, celebrates art and the environment, with outdoor art installations, an exhibition and activities around Noosa.

WIRA – River Listening, created by composer Dr Leah Barclay is an interactive sound installation streaming around the world, accessed through a smartphone app. Walk along the river between Noosa Regional Gallery and the rivermouth and experience sounds of the Noosa River system, layered with sonic art, stories and soundscapes from Floating Land over the past 10 years.

Pick up a map from the gallery and download the free app Recho to your iPhone or iPad (Android users can stream from leahbarclay.com/portfolio_page/wira/ or you can listen to the soundscapes inside Noosa Regional Gallery). The entire walk takes about 1 hour or experience sections at a time.

The gallery is hosting a retrospective Floating Land exhibition, and more installations will be revealed soon.



Noosa Ferry and Noosa Marina

P: 07 5449 8442 noosaferry.com

When Every day

WhereNoosa Marina, Tewantin to Sheraton Jetty, Noosa Heads, via Noosaville

Details

Kids will love exploring Noosa’s waterways on board the Noosa Ferry with stops along the river at Tewantin, Noosaville and Noosa Heads. Tickets available onboard.

Sunset cruises also available Tuesday to Saturday (bookings essential).

Eco Cruise Noosa is a fun way to explore Noosa’s nature and learn about the history, culture and wildlife – operates Tuesdays and Thursdays, bookings essential. Ticket includes an all day FerryPass for same day use. Noosa Marina is home to restaurants, cafe, wine bar, fish and chips shop, gift shops, boutiques, beauty salon and gallery. The Marina Markets are every Sunday from 8am.

Noosa ProAm gravity sport

brisbanestreetluge.com

When 26-27 September 2015

Where Gyndier Drive, Tewantin

Details

Street luge, classic luge, downhill skateboarding and gravity bike racing as more than 50 professional and amateur competitors take part in the final round of the Australian national championship circuit for luge, held on this renowned racetrack in Tewantin National Park. Free for spectators. Practice from 7am on Saturday 26 September, qualifying runs noon-4pm. The action on Sunday 27 September is from 7am-3pm.The track has great spectator zones up the hill where you can watch all the action.

Outdoor movies

starrynights.com.au

When Saturday 26 September, 6pm

Where Coolum Beach

Details

Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screens family favourites under the stars.

Coolum Beach Flicks, Tickle Park on the Coolum foreshore screens Big Hero 6 on Saturday 26 September.

Bli Bli Watersports Complex

P: 07 5448 7555 blibliwatersports.com.au

When 7 days a week, 10am-5pm

Where 367 David Low Way, Bli Bli

Details

Bli Bli Watersports Complex is a place for the whole family to enjoy with a Wake Park where you can learn to waterski, wakeboard or kneeboard. Or try tube riding or stand-up paddling at the Aqua Park, and try your luck at the barramundi fishing park.

Bellingham Maze

P: 07 5445 2979 bellmaze.com

When Open 7 days, 9.30am-4.30pm

Where 247 Tanawah Tourist Dve #25, Tanawah

Details

It's aMAZEing fun at Bellingham Maze with the new 80 x 80m hedge maze now open. There’s also a timber maze, rope maze, tyre maze and brain-teasing ground mazes; 18-hole mini golf course; magic waterfall entrance; walk-through aviary and a tea house. All set in a lush tropical rainforest environment. Vacation care holiday special also available.

Country Fair at Eumundi Square

iloveeumundimarkets.com

When Every Friday 8.30am-2pm

Where Eumundi Square, 1-8 Napier Rd, Eumundi

Details

The kids will love the kiddies’ animal farm at Eumundi Square markets every Friday from 9am - 1pm. Parents and children can enter the enclosure to gently interact with the animals. There’s also a fashion parade in the central courtyard at 11am, live band and more than 90 boutique businesses. Markets also open Wed and Sat, 7.30am-2pm



KidzArt Holiday Classes at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre

P: 07 5329 6145 noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-bfac

When Wednesday 30 September

Where 10 Maple St, Cooroy

Details

Clay Fun with Pam Walsh, 10.30-11.30am (5-8yrs); noon-1.30pm (9-12yrs). Children’s holiday art class that complements the current exhibition. $8 per child each workshop, bookings and pre-payment essential.


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Noosa Tenpin Bowling and Laser Tag

P: 07 5449 8555 noosatenpin.com.au

When Open 9am-late every day

Where 7/11 Bartlett Rd, Noosaville

Details

Fun for all ages in all weather, whether it’s raining or hot outside with 10 lanes of fully automatic bowling lanes, 500m2 laser tag arena, pool tables, arcade games, lounge and dining area, licensed bar and cafe.

Underwater World SeaLife Aquarium

P: 07 5458 6280 underwaterworld.com.au

When Open 7 days 10am-5pm

Where Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba

Details

Walk “underwater” through the glass viewing tunnel and see Australia’s marine life up close.Explore unique zones including Seal Island, Seahorse Sanctuary, Otter Empire, Coral Cove, Turtle Temple and Crawly Creatures. Go shark diving, join the ocean ranger program, hear 14 talks, feeds and presentations every day, immerse yourself in a cage-free shark dive or snorkel, or sleep under the sea at a family sleepover.

Big Kart Track

P: 07 5494 1613 bigkart.com.au

WhenOpen 7 days a week, Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm

Where 2310 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Details

The Big Kart Track is the largest commercial go-kart track in Australia, 1.2km long and 8m wide with big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and super-charged straights. It’s fun for all the family with 50 go-karts and a separate kids’ track.

Top Shots Fun Park

P: 07 5452 7007 topshotsfunpark.com.au

WhenOpen 7 days a week, 9am-9pm (rides from 10am-8pm)

Where

2 Allora Drive (cnr Maroochydore Road & Allora Drive), Maroochydore

Details

There’s fun for adults and kids at Top Shots with two 18-hole mini golf courses, Bumper Boats (like dodgems on water with spray guns!), extreme vertical trampoline, indoor rock climbing wall, inflatable waterslide and video games arcade.

Aussie World

P: 07 5494 5444 aussieworld.com.au

When Open 9am-5pm every day (rides start at 10am)

Where 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview, off Bruce Highway

Details

Unlimited rides, attractions and fun for the whole family. There are rides that will get you soaked, make you dizzy, there are simulators and slides, bumps and coasters. Right next door to The Pub at Aussie World.Take the Con-x-ion bus transfer from Noosa (book on 07 5450 5933 or 1 3000 66672).

Meet fun and friendly characters performing daily shows during the holidays. In Pirates Revenge, swords will clash as Captain Jason Black and his crew of misfit pirates face the mighty pirate hunter Smith – performed 2.30pm daily.

In Brothers In-Law, a happy-go-lucky police officer and his clumsy bounty hunter brother try to capture an escapee in 1830s outback Australia. Performed at 12.30pm every day of the school holidays.

Locals Day at Nutworks Macadamia Factory

P: 07 5472 7777 nutworks.com.au

When

Locals Day on Saturday 26 September, 10am-2pm Nutworks open daily 9am-5pm

Where 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina

Details

Learn all about Australia's macadamia nut, view the factory in action, meet local producers, taste yummy products and take home a unique gift from the Sunshine Coast’s own macadamia processing and chocolate factory. Locals Day features local products, taste testing and sampling. Nutworks also has a new interactive, child-friendly factory viewing area with kids’ activities about Australian animals and nuts.

Family wellness at Eumundi Markets

eumundimarkets.com.au

When Saturday 26 September, 7am-2pm

Where Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Details

Wellness Month celebrates all things good for your body, mind and soul in September with free classes and workshops, including activities for kids. There's Zen Thai yoga classes for the family at 8am and yoga for kids and parents at 9.30am. Also head to the Market Kitchen for cooking demonstrations including chocolate chai and why chocolate is good for you at 9.30am, and raw food in a box at noon. The Wellness Trail throughout the market has more than 50 health and wellness stalls.





Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World

P: 07 5408 4110 malenybotanicgardens.com.au

WhenOpen 7 days, 9am-4.30pm, Aviary Tours several times daily

Where233 Maleny-Stanley River Road, cnr Mountain View Road, Maleny

Details

Visit this 14 acre wonderland of sculpted gardens with colourful plantings, waterfalls, lakes, picnic spots and magnificent views of the Glasshouse Mountains. The interactive Bird Encounter brings you up close and personal with colourful birds, from finches to macaws. The Miniature Animal Enclosure with alpaca, sheep, goats and more is a favourite with the whole family.Enjoy a scrumptious Devonshire tea in a gazebo overlooking the gardens. Entry: Gardens and Aviary: $7 (3-15yrs), $26 (16yrs+), $59 (Family Day Pass admits 2 adults and 3 children). Gardens only: Children free, $16 (16yrs+).

Aqua Park Coolum

P: 0451 043394 aquaparkcoolum.com.au

When

10am-4pm every day of school holidays - please check opening date with operator

Where 60 Junction Drive, Coolum

Details

Aqua Park Coolum at Oz Ski Resort has fun water play for kids as young as 6 with slides, trampolines, balance beams, climbing walls and chill-out centres. Also 3 extra large features for thrill seekers. $15 for 50 mins per person.Oz Ski Resort also has their Oz Fitness Coolum gym open day on Saturday 19 September, 9am-1pm with activities and family entertainment including jumping castle, face painting, stand-up paddle yoga, kids yoga, hula hoop fun, tubing and banana boats, barbecue, raffles and prizes.Entry to Oz Fitness Coolum open day by gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Sunny Kids.

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Noosa School Holiday Guide - Spring 2015