School Holiday feature June 2023

Fun in the jungle

LOOKING for an action-packed adventure that will leave you and your family breathless with excitement? Look no further than Ninja Jungle, the ultimate destination where fun and thrills collide!

Ninja Jungle isn’t your ordinary playground - get ready to be immersed in a thrilling ninja warrior-style obstacle course that will ignite your imagination and awaken your inner ninja. Challenge your skills, activate your imagination, and create unforgettable memories for children and young adults alike.

At Ninja Jungle, families can come together to embrace the spirit of teamwork, laughter, and friendly competition. It’s an extraordinary opportunity for parents to bond with their children, creating lifelong memories that will be cherished for years to come.

From little warriors to young adults seeking an adrenaline rush, Ninja Jungle has curated an array of challenges that cater to all skill levels. Whether your child dreams of becoming the next Ninja Warrior or simply craves an adventurous outingthe courses at Ninja Jungle are thoughtfully designed to cater to every level of ability and ensure an experience that is both safe and exciting.

Ninja Jungle is a haven where kids can embrace their inner heroes, young adults can challenge their limits, and everyone can discover the joy of being part of a supportive and uplifting community.

So, if you’re seeking an escape from the ordinary, an adventure that will leave you buzzing with excitement,

Ninja Jungle is calling your name. Step into this extraordinary world of fun, laughter, and boundless possibilities. Unleash your adventurous spirit and create memories that will last a lifetime. At Ninja Jungle, the journey to excitement begins now!

Don’t forget to enjoy a delicious bite to eat at the Forest Blend Café, from smoothies

Virtual Reality fun for all

LASERZONE Sunshine Coast is a locally owned and operated amusement centre featuring world class Laser Tag arena, action packed Virtual Reality gaming and an exciting prize and video arcade.

Laser Tag is a high-tech sport where players wear computerised vests and handheld ‘phasers’ to attempt to achieve a winning score by tagging opponent players, base stations and targets. Explore the multilevel themed playing arena, discover six base stations, hunt down over 30 targets and experience the latest in DMX sound, lighting and fog effects.

Fill the breaks in your Laser Tag games at the fully interactive arcade, featuring all time classics and hot new releases. Challenge your mates to a few laps on the Daytona USA, team up on the four-player air hockey, or collect tickets to exchange for prizes!

With over 25 years experience hosting the best Laser Tag parties around, we specialise in making memorable events and memories. Our parties remove the hassle of event planning. We take care of the venue, entertainment and food - allowing you to sit back, relax and watch your kids enjoy their day without the worry of having to clean up the mess.

We cater to many different occasions, corporate team building, sports team breakup, vacation care, school, youth group, or just a bunch of mates.

Open seven days, with games running every 12 minutes - the fun never stops! Join one of our timed sessions where you can play a variety of game formats; or pick your own time with our general admission options. Give our friendly crew a call and come see for yourself why we’re the best Laser Tag experience you’ll ever have.

Bookings recommended, check the website for details: www.lazerzonesunshinecoast. com.au

Amazing opportunity for local dancers at Masterpiece

MASTERPIECE Dance is excited to host Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance tour right here in Beerwah! Masterpiece Dance Director, Sarah Kwarcianyi, explained that only a handful of dance studios around Australia were selected and it was “an amazing opportunity for local dancers”.

Jason Coleman is a well-known Australian dancer and teaches from his Ministry of Dance company, based in Melbourne.

He will be running a workshop on Wednesday June 28 at the Masterpiece Dance studios in Beerwah.

This is a chance for dancers to improve their contemporary and commercial jazz technique, with opportunities for stand-out dancers to receive scholarships to programs and summer schools at Ministry of Dance in Melbourne.

Tickets for this workshop are only $25 and open to all dancers 12+ from any schools or studios, so please book using www.trybooking. com/CINZN

If you’re looking for other activities to fill up the school holidays, then your 5-12 year olds will love the Winter Wonderland workshops. The days are always loads of fun with dance, acrobatics, craft and games.

Fully supervised at their conveniently-located studios in the centre of town, you can drop off in the morning, enjoy a day off (or out!), and then easily arrange pick up in the afternoon.

If you’re looking for afterschool activities in Term 3, places are available for a wide range of classes and styles to suit all ages and abilities. Their Baby Boppers class for 3-4 year olds is a nice introduction to Ballet and Jazz, and their Tiny Twirlers class is great for preppies.

Check their website for the timetable and prices. There’s still time to join their annual concert, which is always a highlight of the year. www.masterpiecedance.com.au

Zero boredom these school holidays

Kingston are passionate about offering award-winning entertainment right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Zero Latency boasts the Sunshine Coast’s only full size 200m2 free-roam multi-player arena located in Birtinya, where players can enjoy the best virtual reality games from around the world.

Zero Latency is your ultimate destination for mind-blowing virtual reality experiences for all ages 12+; whether you’re seeking thrilling adventures, team challenges, or simply a unique and immersive entertainment experience to defeat a horde of zombies.

The Australian-invented technology has now spread to 77 locations around the world, and Zero Latency is a cutting-

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edge world leader in providing free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality.

Paul explained that he loves to invite locals to play at their arena because “you can’t describe it to people, you just have to experience it for yourself”.

Zero Latency offers a three hour package for the school holidays to keep the kids entertained. And their venue is perfect for party and group bookings, corporate team building days, and social/family events.

If you are looking for a fun, exciting and very unique way to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends, then Zero Latency is a must-see destination.

They even have virtual reality escape rooms with epic and fun challenges. They have something for everyone! www.zerolatencysc.com.au

Vibrant festival returns

HORIZON Festival, the Sunshine Coast’s premier arts festival, returns in 2023 with a vibrant and topical program that celebrates the here and now.

From 25 August 25 to September 3, as the region’s winter draws to a close, the highly anticipated festival will captivate locals and tourists alike with a diverse and unique array of music, cabaret, theatre, comedy, family events and more.

Horizon Festival salutes the vibrancy of the Sunshine Coast, with artists, their stories, and the community at the heart of this year’s program. Staged in stunning locations and unique venues, the 2023 program is bursting with free and ticketed events for all ages and interests. Across 10 days and nights, the multi-arts festival supports the growing and sustainable arts and cultural ecology of our region.

First Nations-led programming once again beats through the heart of the Horizon Festival program, celebrating Kabi Kabi and Jinibara artists and makers, who share their incredible cultural experiences.

Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said this year’s program was designed to offer residents and visitors to the region an abundance of opportunities to engage with premiere works by local artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognised acts.

The festival’s opening weekend is jam packed with programming in and around the popular Wonderland Spiegeltent and Festival Hub at Cotton Tree Park, with an array of free events and experiences.

An impressive line-up of internationally recognised shows including ROUGE, a decadent circus for grown-ups; the all-ages Circus Wonderland: A Neverland Adventure; Dirty Laundry, a fun and fabulous cabaret from Briefs Factory; Conversations with

Men, moderated by Clementine Ford; Common People Dance Eisteddfod; and the Sunshine Coast Comedy Gala – will all be held at the Wonderland Spiegeltent

“The atmosphere at the Festival Hub will be exhilarating and uplifting, and this year we’ve programmed more food, free live music, art experiences and family entertainment to complement the worldclass program of shows,” Ms Clissold said.

She said this year would see a wealth of accessible and inclusive experiences as part of the free program for children and families including a free maker space, a rock concert just for kids and performances by the eyepopping Dr Hubble’s Bubbles and Bees by Polyglot Theatre.

The festival will this year again present programming across the region in a range of stunning locations including a unique live music event featuring an intimate sunset performance by Lior in the Glass House

The Brick Zone at Maleny

IF YOU love LEGO then you’ll be blown away to discover we have our very own LEGO wonderland right here in the Hinterland. Complete with incredible displays that feature over 1500 sets including hundreds of LEGO Star Wars builds, the entire Harry Potter collection, as well as super cool vintage and modern themed sets - all beautifully displayed in custom created cases.

Located at the back section of the Zone Galley Maleny, ‘The Brick Zone’ is like an Aladdin’s treasure trove of LEGO, showcasing an 80-year private collection that’s open to the public.

Visual art lovers can experience six diverse exhibitions including the leading Sunshine Coast Art Prize, You Are Neither Here Nor There by Queensland artist Sam Cranstoun, Your Local Photo Club a collaborative photo exhibition, and moving Jinibara exhibition Njumga Djum Yo:ran Ba Djuwan in Maleny.

The closing weekend of the Festival will unfold with the world premiere of Tallo-Billa (Humpback Whale in Kabi Kabi language), an on-water experience on Sunreef’s Whale One; internationally acclaimed theatre work Yes Yes Yes, Living Waters: A Short Film Event in Maleny, workshops and performances by Let’s Organise Your Leisure and much more! Horizon Festival’s full program of events is on sale from 9am Thursday June15. For program information, bookings and Festival updates, visit horizonfestival.com. au and follow @horizonartfest on social media.

Run by the Muldoon family, The Brick Zone offers a rare insight into a collector’s paradise while also encouraging imaginative play and exploration. Fascinating for all ages, the space offers a unique experience to view and enjoy the extensive private collection as well as the opportunity to play and build your own mini masterpiece.

LEGO themed birthday parties are also on offer, and the space runs regular LEGO inspired events, workshops, and theme