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School Holidays Guide
Easter 2022
MONDAY 11 – MONDAY 25 APRIL 2022
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IT ISN'T EASY TO BELIEVE THAT SUMMER HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE. WE NOW FIND THE NIGHTS ARE BECOMING COOLER, THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING COLOUR, AND A NEW CHAPTER OF THE YEAR BEGINS, STARTING WITH THE AUTUMN (EASTER) SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. THE CHANCE TO GET OUT AND ENJOY A FUNFILLED EASTER BREAK IS FINALLY HERE. SO, WE'VE ROUNDED UP THE BEST LOCAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY HITS TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY AND ENJOY A SPOT OF FAMILY TIME.
(Visit www.whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au for all activities)
Alice's Wonderland
A colourful hands-on exhibition that brings the basic science concepts of optics and illusions, wordplay, physics and maths to life for younger kids and their families. Just as Alice followed the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, let your curiosity guide you! Ages: 3-8 years. WHEN: Monday, 21 March 2022 – Sunday 10 July 2022 WHERE: Newcastle Museum COST: Adults $10; Concession $7; Children (aged 3 and over) $5; Children (aged 2 and under) FREE; Disability Carers FREE; Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) $25. Celebrate food, glorious food at Newcastle Libraries these Autumn School Holidays with a great range of events for all ages. Tickets to all events are free for library members. Spaces are limited, so please cancel if you can no longer attend.
The Biscuit Maker: Read it, Eat it!
Listen to the story 'The Biscuit Maker' by Sue Lawson and Liz Anelli, then grab your pack of ingredients and decorate your own biscuits! Dance concert biscuits? Football biscuits? Ghosts and Ghoul biscuits? It's up to you. Please advise of dietary requirements when booking. Ages: 6+ WHEN/WHERE: Monday 11 April 2022 2-3pm, Newcastle Library AND Thursday 21 April 2022 2-3pm, New Lambton Library
STEAM Fun: Robot Candy Dispenser Challenge
Are you the inventive type who likes a challenge? Bring along your creativity and coding skills, and your love for candy to Newcastle's Digital library and see if you can code the Edison Bot to be a Candy Dispenser. Ages: 8-12 years. WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday 13 April 2022 2-3.30pm, Digital Library, 12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West
Kids, do you love chocolate? Do you love a good movie? Come to Wallsend for the best of both worlds with a screening of the 1970s classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Remember to bring a comfy cushion, bean bag or mat. And grown-ups should book a ticket, too. You are responsible for your kids at this event. Ages: All ages. WHEN/WHERE: Friday 22 April 2022 2-4pm, Wallsend Library
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Guess How Much I Love You CDP Theatre Producers brings to life a brandnew stage adaptation by Richard Tulloch of Sam McBratney's beloved book Guess How Much I Love You, which makes its way to the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre for two performances on Tuesday 19 April 2022 – 10am and 12pm. Tickets are on sale at the CPAC Box Office, by phone on 4993 4266 or online at www.cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au
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(For all activities, visit www.lakemac.com.au)
Tech Play: Merge Cube
Learn through virtual reality! With the Merge Cube, you can hold virtual objects in your hand. Discover dinosaurs and fossils, the solar system, ancient artefacts, plus much more in 3D. The Merge Cube lets you hold digital 3D objects, enabling an entirely new way to learn and interact with the digital world. Of course, parents are encouraged to stay and play too. Ages: 6+. WHEN/WHERE: Monday 11 April 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am at Belmont Library WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday 13 April 1010.30am and 11-11.30am at Toronto Library WHEN/WHERE: Friday 22 April 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am at Morriset Library COST: Free BOOKINGS: www.merge-cube-belmont. eventbrite.com.au
Storytime with the Author: Mila and Ivy by Katrina McKelvey
Join author Katrina McKelvey as she shares her new book, Mila & Ivy. Then join in the fun with our cardboard challenge, where you get to design your own invention and make it in cardboard to take home. Ages: 4-9 years. WHEN: Tuesday 12 April; 10.30-12noon. WHERE: Rathmines Theatre COST: Free BOOKINGS: www.www.storytime-with-theauthor-mila-and-ivy.eventbrite.com.au
Sound Studio Tutorial
Are you a musician wanting to capture your sound and add layers to your compositions? This tutorial will teach you how to record and mix using a Digital Audio Workstation in the newly fitted out sound studio at Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba. Internet access will be provided; participants will need to bring their own laptop. Ages: 15+ WHEN: Thursday 14 April. Beginner 11.30am -1pm. Intermediate 2-3.30pm WHERE: Warners Bay Theatre COST: $10 BOOKINGS: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ sound-studio-tutorial-tickets-298944299447 THE PUPS ARE BACK for a paw-some adventure! The PAW Patrol® pups are back ahead of their 20-show tour of PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure", presented by Paramount+, sets sail to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Saturday 16 April and Sunday 17 April. The action-packed, music-filled production features the beloved characters from PAW Patrol®, the top-rated animated preschool series. Get your ticket before they sell out at www.nec.net.au
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Sand Dune Safaris
ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES
Come on the ultimate adventure! Join Sand Dune Safaris in one of our purpose built o road vehicles and experience the magnificent Stockton Sand Dunes - the largest moving sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere, right here in beautiful Port Stephens.
Discover the remote outpost of Tin City and learn about the history of the ecosystem and inhabitants. You also can’t miss Sand Boarding, fun for all the family. Don’t forget your camera, the scenery is spectacular!
School holiday activities: We will be open every day for our Sand Boarding Adventure, between 10am and 4pm. Price includes a 10 minute 4WD trip over the dunes, board hire, instructor and unlimited Sand Boarding. Also fantastic for kids birthday parties! Bring along your esky with food and drinks and relax in our shaded picnic area on the dunes whilst the kids have a ball!
DETAILS Open every weekend, 10am - 4pm, weekdays by appointment. Open every day during school holidays from 9:30am until 4:30pm and later. Please call to confirm last shuttle times as they may vary according to weather conditions. Departure location - Lower car park, end of James Paterson St, Anna Bay. Look for the big army bus! PH 0425 213 096
www.sanddunesafaris.com.au
Mini Golf & Footgolf!
HOME OF MINI GOLF & FOOT GOLF
With a relaxing 11 hole golf course, the only FootGolf course in the Hunter and a 18-hole Mini Golf Course, Beresfield Golf Course provides a fabulously fun day out for family and friends with something for everyone!
At Beresfield you can enjoy great undercover outdoor areas and a BBQ – making it the perfect and a ordable destination for your next kids party, social or work group and even that first date too. Hire charges apply. • Mini Golf open weekdays 10am–5pm; • Footgolf open weekdays 10am–5pm and 12pm–5pm on weekends
Use your Dine & Discover Vouchers here!
BOOK YOUR PARTY HERE!
DETAILS Open everyday 7am–5pm 260 Anderson Drive, Beresfield PH 4966 4665
www.beresfieldgolf.com.au
Hunter Valley Horseriding & Adventures
ALL AGES
Get away from city living and go horseriding! It’s the perfect day trip – just 30 minutes up the Hunter Expressway. Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures o ers trail rides for both beginners and experienced riders – even the tiny tots can ride beautiful ponies with qualified guides leading the way. We also o er full day horse riding camps for the teens (12-16 yrs old) where they will get to groom and feed horses, learn about looking after horses, saddlery, and of course ride!
Other activities on o er include tractor hay rides to feed the animals, pedal go karts, farm animals, BBQ facilities, mountain bike trails (BYO bike), bush walking and ATV sunset tours with cheese and wine. If you feel like staying a little longer, we o er great guest house and semi self contained villa accommodation, where kids stay free during school holidays! (Villas only). Be quick to book, as we have limited spots available.
DETAILS Open 7 days 288 Talga Road, Lovedale. Bookings are required. PH Margaret on 4930 7111 or 0417 233 008, or visit
www.huntervalleyhorseriding.com.au
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT HUNTER REGION BOTANIC GARDENS
open daily 9am - 4pm*
Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wednesday April 20 at 10am - 2pm Nature is Fun / Garden Explorer Tours Wednesday April 13 at 10am Night WalksWednesda Wednesdays April 13 & 21 at 6pm Fungi Workshop Friday April 22 at 9:30am-12pm
*Closed Easter weekend
Toboggan Hill Park
ALL WEATHER FAMILY FUN!
Open every day from 10am, plenty of action for kids big and small.
Nelson Bay’s famous 1km toboggan ride is not to be missed. Plus indoor rock-climbing, roller skating, mini golf, tractor train ride, jumping castles and more.
The kiosk serves refreshments, co ee and hot food or bring your own food to picnic in the park. BBQs available for hire. Please call for large group bookings, parties or special events
DETAILS
16 Aquatic Close, Nelson Bay. PH 4984 1022 E toboggan@tobogganhillpark.com www.tobogganhillpark.com
a guided 5.5km off road tour through scenic hunter valley vineyards and backcountry. Awesome family experience, what are you waiting for! Minimum age 11YRS.
find us 917 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW T 4943 7223 E tours@nswsegway.com.au nswsegway.com.au Bookings essential!
APRIL WORKSHOP
11-14 APRIL LIMITED PLACES
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ADULT DANCE CLASSES
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Wish you had the confidence to try dance classes but just not sure where to start? Join experienced Adult Dance teachers Brett Morgan OAM and Kate Ralph as they deliver these new and exciting Adult Dance classes.
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Australia’s Leading teachers in dance education right here in Newcastle.
Artistic Director BRETT MORGAN OAM
• My Grown up and me • Tiny Tots • Boys only programs • Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet • Contemporary Dance • Jazz • Acro • Musical Theatre • Part Time to Full time Transition Programs • School Sports Programs
