Noosa School Holiday Guide

Easter 2016

Events, activities & attractionsStarry nights movies under the stars

starrynights.com.au

When During Easter and school holidays

Where Coolum, Eumundi, Cooroy, Noosa Junction

Details

Grab a blanket and settle in for outdoor screenings of family favourites under the stars.• Inside Out (PG), 6.30pm, Easter Saturday, 26 March, Tickle Park, Coolum Beach.• Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (G), Easter Sunday, 27 March, Eumundi Drive-in, Eumundi Showgrounds, off Memorial Drive. Animated shorts will screen first. Cost: $20 per car at the gate, $10 per person for walk-ins. Gates open 5.30pm, screening from 7pm. Book at ticketebo.com.au/starrynights and receive 2 free bags of popcorn on the night. Candy bar open with pizza, popcorn, lollies and cool drinks.• The Lego Movie (PG), 6.30pm, Friday 1 April, Cooroy Library Rooftop Flicks, Maple St.• The Goonies, 6.30pm, Friday 1 April, Screen on the Green, former Noosa Heads Bowls Club, Noosa Junction, with DJs, hot food and cold beers.

Free Easter buses around Noosa

translink.com.au

When Good Friday March 25 to Sunday 3 April

Where Around Noosa and Peregian

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Hop on a free Easter Holiday Bus and leave the car behind. Noosa Council, in partnership with TransLink, provide free public transport around the Noosa Shire. Free services include:• Route 626 Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads• Route 627 Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads• Route 628 Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic• Route 629 Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic• Route 632 Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona• Route 064 (temporary shuttle) Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads• Boreen Point-Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs

Inflatable fun

P: 07 5448 0288 noosa.qld.gov.au/nac

WhenEvery day of school holidays, noon-3pm, except Good Friday

WhereNoosa Aquatic Centre, Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach

Details

Have fun on the inflatable play equipment and in the heated and shaded pools. Inflatable fun available noon-3pm. Noosa Aquatic Centre is open every day from 7am-6pm, except Good Friday.

Easter fun at Eumundi Markets

eumundimarkets.com.au

When Every Wednesday and Saturday

Where Eumundi Markets, Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Details

Join the free annual Easter treasure hunt at Eumundi Markets on Easter Saturday, 26 March, open to the first 300 children to register at the market office (pink building) from 8am. Follow the clues as you make your way through the markets. Young treasure hunters will receive a delicious chocolate Easter treat. Also free kids craft workshops from 9am - noon every Wednesday and Saturday in the holidays: 26, 30 March and 2, 6 and 9 April. Decorate little wooden Easter bunnies, dinosaurs and butterflies; Easter colouring-in activities and make your own Easter masks and baskets.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Noosa Civic

P: 07 5440 7900 noosacivic.com.au

When

Monday 21 March to Saturday 26 March (excluding Good Friday), 11am-2pm

WhereNoosa Civic Shopping Centre, Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville

Details

The Easter Bunny will visit Noosa Civic Shopping Centre with free delicious Cadbury chocolate eggs for customers! Snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny for your chance to win a $100 Noosa Civic Gift Card by uploading your photo to Instagram and tagging #noosacivicselfie.

Easter at Aussie World

P: 07 5436 3816 aussieworld.com.au

WhenOpen every day over Easter, 9am-5pm, including public holidays

Where Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview

Details

Join the gigantic Easter Bunny Hunt throughout the park on Easter Sunday and meet the Easter Bunny! See the Aussie Kids in their new show with new songs, dances and more fun than ever when they host the daily Disco in The Shed at Aussie World. Get your dancing shoes on!Show times: Wild West street theatre - 10.45am; Tiny Tots Show - 11.30am; New Aussie Kids - 12.30pm; Jake and Tilly Disco in The Shed - 1.30pm; Pirates Revenge Show - 2pm; Pirate street theatre - 2.45pm (not on public holidays).All rides, shows and attractions included in the entry price.

Free Easter fun at Noosa Fair

noosafairshopping.com.au

When During Easter and holidays

WhereNoosa Fair Shopping Centre, Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads

Details

See the Easter Bunny at Noosa Fair on Saturday 26 March, 10am-2pm with free chocolate eggs for the kids. There’s also free Cap Decorating Workshops on Tuesday 29 and Thursday 31 March and Saturday 2 April, 10am to 1pm. Enjoy free Shrinky Dink Workshops on Monday 4, Wednesday 6 and Friday 8 April, 10am-1pm.

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Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest

kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

When Easter Saturday, 26 March 2016, 7am-4pm

Where Kenilworth Park and cheese factory

Details

Cheese rolling, Easter hats, egg hunt, baby farm animals, camel rides, gourmet cooking, wine, cheese and live music at the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest. Take a scenic country drive through Mary Valley, near the Noosa hinterland for a great family day out.Breakfast at food stalls in Kenilworth Park from 7am, then the Great Cheese Rolling Contest from 8.30am (continues all day) – entry $2.Kids can bring their decorated hat for the Easter Hat Parade at 10am or join the Cheester Egg Hunt (ages 4-7) – entry $2. See the baby animals at Old Macdonald’s Animal Farm and enjoy camel rides all day.Gourmet cooking demonstrations with Chef Peter Wolfe at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Paleo diet cooking demonstrations with Aimee and Clint at 11.30am and 12.30pm. Wine and cheese tastings all day, live music with Rubatuba and art in the park children’s activity.

Holiday fun at Sea Life Mooloolaba

sealifemooloolaba.com.au

WhenOpen every day including public holidays, 9am-5pm (last entry 4pm)

Where Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

Details

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba has a stack of holiday fun – from new turtle hatchlings and interactive Octonauts adventures, to sleepovers under the sea and snorkelling with sharks.Come and meet the dozens of beautiful baby flatback turtle hatchlings who are calling SEA LIFE Mooloolaba home until August, when they will be satellite tagged and released so researchers can learn more about how to protect these incredible creatures. Wish them well before their long, long journey. Ride in the Gup-A with the Octonauts crew and check out the interactive Octonauts Experience. Captain Barnacles and his crew have landed the Gup-A at SEA LIFE Mooloolaba for a super fun experience with Kwazii, Peso and friends from the hit animated TV series.

Noosa 5 Cinemas

P: 07 5447 5130 noosacinemas.com.au

When Open 7 days a week

Where 28 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads

Details

See the latest block buster and children’s holiday flicks, including 3D screenings.

Youthsail school holiday program

P: 07 5440 7407 nyrc.com.au

When Throughout school holidays

WhereNoosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

Details

Learn to sail on the beautiful Noosa River with Youthsail school holiday programs for varying ages. During week 1, join a daily 4-hour experience from 9am-1pm, including morning tea snack and lunch at $55 per day.During week 2, it’s a daily 6-hour program at $75 per day. Also the 5-day Tackers program for 6-12-year-olds for levels 1, 2 and 3, 9am-1pm.

Kids holiday golf camps

P: 07 5440 3333 noosasprings.com.au

When During school holidays

WhereNoosa Springs Golf Resort and Spa, Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs

Details

Children can join a professional resort-run golf camp. Shortees golf camps are for children 8-14yrs. For absolute beginners to seasoned juniors wanting to improve all parts of their game. Camp dates are 29 March – 1 April, 4-8 April, 11-15 April and 18-22 April, 1-2pm. Cost is $20/day or $70 for 4-day camp. To book, phone0477 183 654 or email peter@heinigergolf.com.au

Easter at Australia Zoo

P: 07 5436 2000 australiazoo.com

WhenEvery day during Easter and school holidays (including public holidays)

Where Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Details

Bindi and the Jungle Girls, a fossil hunt, Easter egg hunt, croc feeding and meet the Irwins! On Good Friday, 25 March enjoy a free breakfast from 9am (until stocks last).Grab your Easter basket on Easter Sunday for the Easter Egg hunt. Find the hidden Easter eggs to win some ripper prizes!Bindi and the Jungle Girls perform in the Crocoseum every day from 25-27 March at 11.30am, followed by Terri, Bindi and Robert feeding the crocs during the midday Wildlife Warriors Show. Giveaways, pony rides, free face painting.Meet Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin on Saturday 26 March, 1.30pm – be one of the first 100 to purchase a Crikey! Magazine subscription from the Crocoseum Boutique and you'll have the chance to meet them. There’s free face painting on weekends from 9-11am, pony rides from 11am-3pm (weekends only) and a free colouring-in competition. Take on the Gigantic Fossil Hunt challenge every day from 28 March – 10 April to win ripper pre-historic prizes. Grab your fossil map upon entry and follow the clues. Don’t miss the free wildlife shows, kids’ rides and giant croc slide.

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Station Master Jack at The Ginger Factory

P: 07 5447 8431 gingerfactory.com.au

When Monday 4 - Friday 8 April, 10am and noon daily

Where The Ginger Factory, Pioneer Road, Yandina

Details

All aboard! Station Master Jack visits The Ginger Factory to remember some of the exciting ginger railway adventures he has had with Moreton the Ginger Train on the Sunshine Coast. Since starting out as one of Moreton’s original train drivers in 1904, Station Master Jack and Moreton have become inseparable, and like most best friends have been on all kinds of exciting adventures together. Free live entertainment with song, dance and guaranteed laughs for the entire family.

Hotel Translyvania live shows and Creepy Craft Village

P: 07 5440 7900 noosacivic.com.au

When Daily, 29 March to 2 April, 11am-2pm

WhereNoosa Civic Shopping Centre, Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville

Details

Join Count Dracula as he throws Marvis a kitchen tea on the school holidays. Free live shows and meet-and-greet sessions daily in the Food Court. Show times 11am and 1pm; meet-and-greet noon and 2pm.Kids can also get creative in the Creepy Craft Village, with workshops held daily from 29 March to Friday 8 April, 11am-2pm.For a chance to win a Hotel Transylvania 2 prize pack, take a photo in the Spooky Space and upload to Instagram with the tag #dracpackisback.

Shell art workshops

P: 0422 927 700 tresnoosa.com

When Saturdays and Sundays

WhereTres Noosa, Shop 1A, 1 Arcadia Street, Noosa Junction

Details

Make your own shell and driftwood art at the shop with the sand on the floor – Dream catchers, hangings, photo frames and mirrors. Workshops are on Easter Sunday and every Sunday at 10am, and every Saturday from 2 April at 2pm. Prices from $30 (all included). Kids and adults welcome. Bookings required.

Top Shots Fun Park

P: 07 5452 7007 topshotsfunpark.com.au

WhenOpen every day 9am-9pm, rides from 10am

Where 2 Allora Drive, Maroochydore

Details

Climb it, play it, splash it and hit it for great family fun at Top Shots with 2 18-hole mini golf courses, Blaster Boats (Dodgems on water with spray guns), Extreme Vertical Trampoline, Indoor Rock Climbing Wall, Cannonball Blaster, Inflatable Blue Crush Waterslide and dozens of classic and new coin operated video arcade games. All ages and skill levels.Onsite fast food café. Free entry.

Noosa Tenpin Bowling and Laser Tag

P: 07 5449 8555 noosatenpin.com.au

When Open every day from 10am

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.

Aqua Park Coolum

P: 0451 043 394 aquaparkcoolum.com.au

WhenEvery day to 10 April, including public holidays, 10am-4pm

Where 60 Junction Drive, Coolum

Details

Slide the Super Slide, swing from the giant rope swing and bounce the Supertramp at the new Blast Aqua Park at Coolum. Slides, trampolines, balance beams, climbing walls and chill-out centres – plus 3 extra large features for the thrill-seekers. Open to all ages but under 6 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Nutworks Macadamia Factory

P: 07 5472 7777 nutworks.com.au

When Open daily 9am-5pm

Where 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina

Details

Learn all about Australia's macadamia nut, view the factory in action, taste yummy products and take home a unique gift from the Sunshine Coast’s own macadamia processing and chocolate factory. There’s a new interactive, child-friendly factory viewing area with kids’ activities about Australian animals and nuts.

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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 80m 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 cafe. All set in a lush tropical rainforest environment. Fun for all the family. Night mazes available by private booking and great vacation care specials. Come stretch your mind, stretch your legs and enjoy some outdoor brain teasing fun these holidays.

Big Kart Track

P: 07 5494 1613 bigkart.com.au

When Open 7 days a week, from 9am

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 supercharged straights. It’s fun for all the family with 50 go-karts and a separate kids’ track.

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 where you can bounce around the equipment, or try your luck at the barramundi fishing park.

Kidzone Disco

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Tues 5 April, 10.30am-noon

Where The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Details

A fun disco for 6-9 year olds with a bouncy castle, DJ, cafe open for parents and caregivers. Tickets $8 - available at the door.

Kids Yoga

P: 0413 401 144

When Wednesday 6 April

Where Noosa Leisure Centre, 9 Wallace Drive, Noosaville

DetailsFree kids’ yoga workshop for ages 5-11 years. Call for more details.

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 close to 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 or BYO picnic. See website for entry costs.

Tewantin Splash Park

When Open every day

Where Noosa River foreshore, Doonella Street, Tewantin

Details

The splash park has water sprays and fun for kids of all ages, overlooking Noosa River. There are picnic tables and a skate park nearby and it's next to Noosa Marina with fish and chips, cafes and restaurants. Catch the Noosa Ferry from stops at Noosa Heads and Noosaville to the Marina.

Booin Gari

unitedsynergies.com.au/events

When Tuesday 5 April, 9.30am-3.30pm

Where Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Tce

Details

Booin Gari – Come This Way – is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with a free and fun outdoor festival. There’ll be music, traditional art and craft, story-telling, performance and community stalls. See Yarwah, The Floating Bridges, Sean Choolburra, Gubbi Gubbi Dance, Marcus Pedro, Bub-Kiss, Kotor Sogipu Torres Strait Islander Dance Group, Alister Bartholomew and Ryan Delaney. Open to all ages.

Young Hearts Love Arts

P: 07 5329 6145 noosaregionalgallery.com.au

When Throughout school holidays

WhereNoosa Regional Gallery, Riverside, Pelican Street, Tewantin

Details

Art meets surf as Noosa Regional Gallery hosts creative art programs based on current exhibitions, 25 Years of Stoke: Noosa Festival of Surfing Jubilee and Waves and Water – Australian Beach Photography exhibition. Stoked about Waves and Water will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 30 and 31 March, and 6 and 7 April. $8 per person covers materials. The gallery is closed from Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday 28 March, reopening Tuesday 29 March.A family day on 10 April will celebrate all things surfing, 11am-2pm where kids can have fun with free outdoor art activities.

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Ecoflicks Filmmaking Workshop

niff.com.au

When

Tuesday 5 April, 8.30am-4.30pm and Thursday 7 April, 8.30am-noon

WhereCentral Queensland University, 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville

Details

Ecoflicks Youth and Open Short Film Competitions will be part of the inaugural Noosa International Film Festival. A school holiday workshop for ages 15-25 will help aspiring filmmakers create their short film for submission. The two-day workshop for all ability levels will include competition information and themes, the art of storytelling, filming basics. Cost $40 for 2-day workshop, includes lunch. Bring camera, smartphone or tablet with built-in camera. RSVP to Carole 0457 073 997 or email cazzanoosa@gmail.com or Annie on 0418 654 188 or email guthrie.annie@gmail.com

MTB school holiday camps

P: 07 5474 3322 bikeon.com.au

When 5-6-7 April 2016

Where Wooroi day use area, Tewantin National Park

Details

Bike On runs MTB school holiday camps for 5-15 year-olds for 3 hours per day with structured bike coaching from professional and experienced staff. Budding biking enthusiasts can improve their skills, make new friends and have fun in a safe learning environment suitable for all riding abilities. Day 3 is a fun Gravity Day.

Oz Ski Resort

P: 0498 120 542

When Open 7 days

Where 60 Junction Drive, Coolum

Details

Tuition for beginner to advanced level water skiers and wake boarders on a man-made, fresh water ski boat facility. Also tube and banana boat rides for the whole family. All equipment, boat, driver and coach provided for a fun day on the water.

Jumpin’ @ The J

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Wednesday 30 March at 9am, 10am and 11am

Where The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Details

Jumpin' is a fun one-hour activity for 10-year-olds and under in the school holidays. The J's air-conditioned auditorium is filled with bouncy castles. Cost $12. Under 3s are free (need to be fully supervised). Cafe open.

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