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Help Me - I’m a parent?!?!

Darwin & Palmerston Darwin’s Rural Area

Not sure what to do after school, or maybe weekends or even holidays with the kids?? Well, you’ve come to the right place! At LetsGoKids we’ve done the hard yards, kicked the tyres, found the best spots to eat and play, where to shop, what to see and even where to stay! We’ll let you know what’s on and where, how much it is and even try and help the budget with some special deals and vouchers! There are also puzzles, games, competitions and even birthday party ideas to keep the kids entertained.

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As everyone knows, happy kids make for happy families, so read on and get out there and do it!

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Going interstate ???

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We’ve got that covered too. Check out www.letsgokids.com.au to read all about WA, VIC and TAS online (NZ coming in October) & where to get them from when you land. Trust LetsGoKids to tell you all the ‘goss’ !!

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Advertiser’s Index Visit

Alice Springs

Darwin & Palmerston Aquascene 9 Crocosaurus Cove 13 Cullen Bay Day Spa 21 Cullen Bay Resort 20 Darwin City Council 9 Darwin Waterfront Corporation 17 Equinox Fishing Charters 14 Fast Ferries 16 Fish Darwin 12 Mindil Beach Sunset Markets 15 Toga Hospitality 18 City of Palmerston 31 Palmerston Library 30 Darwin’s Rural Area Didgeridoo Hut and Art Gallery Litchfield Council

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Katherine Katherine Country Club Katherine Town Council St Andrews Apartments

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Victoria Daly Pine Creek Railway Resort Victoria Daly Council

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Alice Springs Desert Park 41 Alice Springs School of the Air Visitors Centre 40 Araluen Arts Centre 46 DIY Auto Tour Guides 40 Dustbowl Alice Springs 41 MacDonnell Range Big 4 Holiday Park 46 Memo Club 41 Olive Pink Botanic Gardens 44 Quest Apartments 45 Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia 45 Stuart Caravan & Cabin Park 45 Subway Alice Springs 43, 44 Yeperyne Shopping Centre 43

Eat Cold Rock Darwin 23 Darwin Trailer Boat Club 22, 23 McDonalds 22

Play / Party Australian Aviation Heritage Muesum 24 Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation 32 Giggling Geckos 27 Golf NT 26 Planet 10 Pin Bowling 32 Playgroup NT 27 The Playshack 28 The Rock 32 YMCA Palmerston 25 Zone Three 27

Watch Northern Territory Rugby League Good Shepherd Lutheran School

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Stay Howard Springs Big 4 63 Lake Bennett Resort 62 Travelodge Mirambeena Resort Darwin 63

Wot’s On Barunga Festival Darwin Entertainment Centre Darwin Show

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Vouchers Crocodylus Park 35 Crocosaurus Cove 33 Indo Pacific Marine 35 Kids Grotto 36 Little Rompers 35 McDonalds 33 WWII Oil Storage 33

General Channel 7 64 Crocwise 4 Darwin Podiatry 5 Essington School Back Cover Inspire Life Today 6 Kormilda College 2 Little Possums Play House 3 NT Babysitting 5 Parap Laundromat 5 Tourism Top End Inside Front Cover

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Really, really important stuff Important stuff and other stuff Banks: Mon to Thurs: 9:30am – 4pm (Fri – 5pm)

Check commbank.com.au, nab.com.au, anz.com.au,

westpac.com.au for locations.

ATM: Teller Machines are open 24/7 and located throughout

the city and suburbs.

Currency: 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1 & 2 dollar coins.

5, 10, 20, 50 & 100 dollar notes.

Credit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted at most

places, Amex and Diners Club in some places.

Public Holidays 6 Apr Good Friday 7 Apr Easter Saturday 9 Apr Easter Monday 25 Apr Anzac Day 7 May May Day 11 Jun Queen's Birthday Show Day Holidays 6 Jul Alice Springs 13 Jul Tennant Creek 20 Jul Katherine

6 Aug 25 Dec 26 Dec 1 Jan 28 Jan

Picnic Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Years Day Australia Day

Weather The Top End has lots of sunshine all year. Remember the Wet season is November to April and the Dry season May to October. During January and February monsoon weather dumps heavy afternoon and overnight rain, which makes it quite humid but means you will get to see the beautiful waterfalls and lush tropical growth.

Average temperatures range from 24° – 38°.

27 Jul Darwin 29 Jun Borroloola

School Holidays 6 Apr – 15 Apr Mid-Semester Break 23 Jun – 23 Jul Semester Break

Worth a look!

Darwin has few dedicated kid’s clothing and toy/gift shops. Kid’s Grotto and Little Rompers are two that stand out. Take advantage of their discount offers on P.35 and 36 when looking for baby gear or that next gift!

29 Sep – 7 Oct Mid-Semester Break 15 Dec – 29 Jan 2013 Christmas Holidays

The Red Centre has very little rain and very low humidity throughout the year. Nights can be much colder than further north (lowest on record for Alice Springs is -7.8°!), but generally winter ranges from 3° – 20° and summer 20° – 35°.

Time The NT is on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST).

They are ½ an hour behind Eastern States and they don't have daylight savings time so become 1½ hours behind from October to March. The NT is on the same time as Adelaide and is 1 1/2 hours ahead of Perth.

Emergency? Call 000 Important phone numbers:

www.littlepossums.com.au

With that relaxed and friendly feel of Grandma and Grandpa’s house, we have an environment for 1 to 5 year olds to imagine, create, explore and learn!

There’s a back yard where children will experience the daily routines of a traditional family life, with real grass, 3 sand pits and a soft fall area on sand.

107B Boulter Rd, Berrimah Nth NT Ph: (08) 8947 1756 E: geoff@littlepossums.com.au

Police, Fire & Ambulance ..................................... 000 Kids Help Line .................................... 1800 551 800 Darwin Airport ................................ (08) 8920 1811 Alice Springs Airport ...................... (08) 8951 1211 Interpreter Service...................................... 13 14 50

Hospitals: Royal Darwin Hospital Rocklands Drive, Tiwi .................................. (08) 8922 8888

Darwin Private Hospital Rocklands Drive, Tiwi .................................. (08) 8920 6011

Alice Springs Hospital Gap Rd, Alice Springs ................................... (08) 8951 7777

Katherine Hospital Giles Street, Katherine .................................. (08) 8973 9211

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Alice Springs Airport alicespringsairport.com.au Qantas fly daily to Darwin, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and weekends to Brisbane.

Darwin Airport

BE CROCWISE Ø Only swim in safe designated areas Ø Observe all crocodile warning signs

darwinairport.com.au Jetstar fly daily to Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Launceston and Adelaide Qantas fly daily to Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Alice Springs, Perth, Sydney, Cairns, Ballina and Gove.

Virgin Australia fly to Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Newcastle, Perth, Cairns, Canberra and Melbourne.

Air North fly to Elcho Island, Kununurra, Maningrida, Gove, Perth, McCarthur River, Gold Coast and Groote Island.

Ø Avoid the water’s edge wherever possible Ø Never provoke, harass or interfere with

crocodiles, even small ones

Ø Don’t hang arms or legs out of a boat when

in the water

Ø Stand at least 5m from the water’s

edge when fishing

Get out of town!

Ø Never feed crocodiles - it is illegal

The Ghan (13 21 47) is the long distance train service in the NT. The Ghan operates a weekly service from Adelaide to Darwin and twice weekly return services between Adelaide and Alice Springs.

Several coach companies operate services within the NT. McCafferty's Coaches (13 14 99) Greyhound Australia (1300 473 946) have services between Darwin and Alice Springs, with stops in Katherine and Tennant Creek.

AAT Kings (1300 556 100) has services between Alice Springs and Yulara or Kings Canyon.

and dangerous

Ø Don’t paddle, clean fish, prepare food or

wash at the water’s edge

Ø Camp at least 2 m above the high water mark

and at least 50 metres from the water’s edge

Ø Do not interfere with crocodile traps

Croc danger is real in the Top End. Don’t risk your life.

• crocs are common • crocs are dangerous

• crocs move around • read and obey all signs

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DARWIN LAUNDRIES There are TWO coin operated, self service laundromats availalbe for you to use!!!

Parap Shopping Village, Darwin & Gray Shopping Centre, Palmerston

web: www.darwinlaundries.com.au ph: 0416 166 326 Visitor Information Centres

Public Toilets in Darwin

Barkly Tourism Battery Hill Mining Centre, Peko Rd, Tennant Creek 1800 500 879

Austin Lane Austin Lane, Darwin. Open 24 hrs

Alice Springs Tourism Central Australia 60 Gregory Tce (08) 8952 5800

Casuarina Drive 350 Casuarina Dr, Rapid Creek. Open 24 hrs

Alec Fong Lim Drive Alec Fong Lim Dr, East Point Open 24 hrs

Darwin Terminus Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin.

Open Mon to Fri: 6:40am – 4:30pm Deckchair Cinema Esplanade, Darwin.

Open Mon to Fri: 7am – 6:30pm

Darwin Cnr Smith & Bennett St 1300 138 886

East Point Alec Fong Lim Drive, Darwin Open 24 hrs

Katherine Katherine Region Tourist Association Cnr Lindsay St & Katherine Tce 1800 653 142

Freshwater Road, Water Gardens Freshwater Rd, Jingili.

Open 7:30am-7:30pm Palmerston Bus Interchange, Rostonea Ave, Darwin Open Mon to Fri: 6:40am – 4:30pm Esplande 102 Esplanade, Darwin. Open 24 hrs Vesteys Beach Atkins Drive, Fannie Bay. Open 24 hrs Marlow Lagoon Recreation Area Elrundie Avenue, Marlow Lagoon. Open 8:00am – 9pm Maria Liveris Drive, Maria Liveris Dr, The Gardens. Open 24 hrs Palmerston Shopping Centre Temple Terrace, Palmerston.

Open 6:00am – 12:00pm Sunset Park Exeloo, 23 Banksia Street, Nightcliff. Open 24 hrs Parap Place, Parap. Open 24 hrs Vesteys Beach, Atkins drive, Fannie Bay. Open 24 hrs Yanyula Park, Yanyula Drive, Anula. Open 24 hrs

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Online Bookings: www.ntbabysitting.com.au 0437 NT BSIT or 0437 682 748 • Darwin, Palmerston & Surrounds LetsGoKids Northern Territory 2012

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Ok this is toooo boring for kids…

But some grown-ups might need to read this info ‘cos they’re interested in this or whatever…

Adult $2 for 3 hours or $5 daily.

All students (primary to university), children under 5, pensioners/seniors travel free. Concession 50¢ for 3 hrs.

Timetables for Darwin, Palmerston & Alice Springs routes are available at nt.gov.au/transport or Ph: (08) 8924 7666

LetsGoKids Pty Ltd ABN: 85 122 538 103 c/o Doreen Post Office, Doreen, VIC 3042 Ph: 0425 273 300 | Fax: 03 9717 4440 Advertising & Listings Terry Wilson & Lisa Shiel Email: office@letsgokids.com.au | Ph: 0425 273 300 Graphic Design The LetsGoKids in house team led by Luke Wilson.

Special Thanks / Contributors Tourism NT Visual Library, Lisa Shiel, Luke Wilson & Cassie Wilson.

LetsGoKids Editor: J Wilson

Cooper Photos Uncredited photographs used are owned by LetsGoKids or Tourism NT Visual Library (and used with permission) unless otherwise stated. All photos & logos for listings supplied by individual business owners. Unauthorised use of images or text will be subject to legal action.

Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at time of press. The Publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions in the LetsGoKids publication. Vouchers and discount expiry dates are up to the discretion of individual business owners unless otherwise stated.

Indemnity Listing photographs/logos/text and advert artwork, have been supplied to LetsGoKids by business owners or their Advertising Agencies, Graphic Designers or representatives.

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Darwin Darwin is a vibrant city with many community, recreational and social activities available for its residents and visitors.

Its relaxed tropical lifestyle is enjoyed by a population of more than 75,000. The city’s multicultural mix is particularly highlighted by its many exciting ethnic cultural festivals and weekly food and craft markets all over the city.

Of course, Darwin’s traditional owners, the Larrakia people, also bring their own history, culture, beliefs and customs to the mix. The end result is an ever changing, ever evolving community that accepts and welcomes everyone.

Darwin has hundreds of parks and gardens threaded throughout the municipality. East Point Reserve includes Lake Alexander and is probably the most well known reserve maintained by the City of Darwin. It is close to the city, covers over 200 hectares and is rich in wartime history and native flora.

The City of Darwin has many playgrounds throughout Darwin which are free to access and

provide varying levels of activity challenge. Lake Alexander is a beauty at East Point (right on the water). The other major regional playgrounds are located in Anula and Jingili.

Darwin’s parks are excellent venues for everything from family get-togethers and festivals to open air meetings, functions and other corporate and community events. Bicentennial Park at The Esplanade, Lake Alexander and the Jingili Water Gardens should be checked out.

The City of Darwin has three swimming pools located at Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina (p.12).

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- Darwin With an emphasis on items that encourage healthy, physical activities, the City of Darwin is proud to offer a range of equipment options for community events.

The City of Darwin provides a wide range of recreational facilities where families, young people and children can all enjoy Darwin’s outdoor lifestyle.

FREEPS (Free Recreation and Entertainment for Everyone in the Parks) is a fun-filled program that gives both young and old the opportunity to enjoy and participate in free recreational activities and entertainment in Darwin’s local parks. FREEPS events are held on various Saturdays and Sundays during the Dry Season. Check www.darwin.nt.gov.au for details.

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The City of Darwin has a range of toys and activities available to use at your event, with everything from giant outdoor chess sets to inflatable belly bumpers. There is no hire charge with the exception of a small deposit, refundable on the safe return of the equipment. If you are interested in borrowing some Fun and Games equipment, or would like to know more about what’s on offer, please call (08) 8930 0300.

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Darwin The Fun Bus is a mobile playgroup service jointly funded by the City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government. The playgroups are informal sessions where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to 5 years can come together in a relaxed and friendly environment. They provide children with an opportunity to have fun and interact with one another, whilst developing The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a group social and creative skills through play. of 15 young people, the City of Darwin’s Youth Services Team and two Aldermen. Members are aged between 12 and 20 years and come from different backgrounds and experiences, from various local high schools, community and youth agencies, education, training, employment and recreation groups.YAG advises Council on a range of issues and makes recommendations on issues that affect young people locally.

It operates weekdays between 9:30am and 11:30am for 46 weeks per year between February and December. For six weeks during the wet season, the Fun Bus operates from a variety of indoor/undercover venues and then for the rest of the year it operates at various outdoor locations throughout the municipality. Check www.darwin.nt.gov.au for more details.

An invitation is extended to all parents and carers of children up to 5 years of age to join us. There is no charge for activities, but please bring one piece of fruit per family to share at morning tea.

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For further information, please visit the City of Darwin website www.darwin.nt.gov.au, or call 8930 0300.

The Fun Bus Mobile is 0419 031 651 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-11.30am)

Darwin

The Fun Bus mobile playgroup service takes place between 9.30am and 11.30am every weekday.

Handy Hint!

Council also supplies Gig Gear free to community groups for young bands and artists who would otherwise need to hire a PA for events. Borrowing the GIG Gear is available to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, charities and young people for non-commercial events that are open to the community.

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Did You Know?

Public tennis courts are located in Parap, Nightcliff and Rapid Creek. They can be used free of charge and are only available for daytime use. The City of Darwin has three swimming pools located at Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina (see right).

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Not Much Money? Times are tough?

Who said “You don’t get something for nothing?”

The LetsGoKids team have come up with the definitive list of how to spend a day (or even a week) in and around Darwin “on the cheap”.

See and Do Lots - Spend Not Much! There’s no excuses now, so grab the family or maybe some friends, and get out there and DO IT!!!

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First stop is (p.57) of this book! Find out what’s happening and where. Check out festivals, markets and all the events.

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Call into Tourism Top End (Inside Front Cover ad) and talk to the experts.

3.

Mindil Beach Markets on Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons offer entertainment, great atmosphere and a killer sunset viewing spot.

Allow 2-3 hours and grab something to eat or BYO! One of the world’s great markets! (p.15)

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The Monsoon Markets are held during the wet season at Rapid Creek on Thursday evenings from 5-10pm and Parap Village has markets weekly on Saturday mornings.

5.

The Stokes Hill Wharf precinct has free entertainment and give aways (during the wet season) with your nightly meal. The kids will love seeing the huge fish swimming around underneath them as they are attracted to the lights - you may even see a shark or a ray.

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Spend an afternoon strolling through the George Brown Botanical Gardens. It is only a short walk from the city and there is a visitor centre that has maps and info.

Did You Know?

After cyclone Tracy hit Darwin in 1974 only 400 of the city’s 11,200 homes were left standing 7.

Check out the new exhibits at the State Library (cnr Bennett & Mitchell Sts). They change regularly and they’re not just about books!

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The NT Museum and Art Gallery has great indigenous artefacts, arts and demonstrations.

The recreation of the noise and power generated by Cyclone Tracy has to be experienced to be believed.

9.

Drive or ride to Charles Darwin N.P which is only 5km from the city and learn about the plants and animals native to the area from a knowledgeable ranger on one of their regular “talk sessions”

10. Take

Darwin was named after Charles Darwin, known as the 'Father of Evolution' and famed botanist. His friend was John Lort Stokes (after whom the wharf is named) who named the city in his honour.

your bathers, your bike, your skates and a picnic and enjoy the brilliant facilities at Leanyer Recreation Park. Only 15 minutes from the city in Vanderlin Drive or Bus 9 from Casuarina or Palmerston. There are FREE

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Catch the ferry from Cullen Bay across to Mandorah.

Take your fishing rod and cast a line from the jetty in Mandorah. A great fishing spot. Have a swim or a bite to eat at the pub. Check the ferry details on (p.16)

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Darwin waterslides, swimming pools, cycling & skate paths and a skate park. It’s awesome!

11. Walk the Darwin Waterfront Heritage and

Cultural Trail complete with interpretive plaques. Free guides at Darwin Council or www.waterfront.nt.gov.au 12. Stroll

along the Darwin Heritage Walk on a self guided tour of all the significant historical sites. Pamphlets available at Darwin City Council or National Trust office in Kahlin Ave in the Milly Point Heritage Precinct.

13. Go

for a walk along the Esplanade and check out the amazing views as the sun sets. A million dollar view!

18. Take

a tour of Parliament House 9am and 11am on Saturday mornings and an extra 10.30am tour is added on Wednesdays. (May to September)

19. Take

the 45 minute drive to Berry Springs and have a swim and picnic at the newly remodeled park.

20. Subscribe

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Enjoy!

14. Visit

East Point and Lake Alexander. Go swimming without fear of being eaten.

It has great undercover playground, BBQ areas and shady picnic spots.

GREAT VALUE Visit Aquascene (p.9) where at high tide you can hand feed HUGE fish.

A unique experience.

The littlies will love it.

(It costs a little) 15. Grab

a bike and explore Darwin on some of the dedicated cycle trails. The trail runs all the way from Darwin to Palmerston. Ride one way and catch the bus back! Maps are available from Darwin & Palmerston Councils. (p.11 & 31)

16. Laze under a palm tree by

or jog the coastal trail from Nightcliff to Rapid Creek. Great views, birdlife and interpretive plaques.

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the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront. Build a sandcastle, grab a bite to eat or ride a wave (p.17)

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Darwin Waterfront The Darwin Waterfront around the Stokes Hill Wharf area has undergone a massive facelift. You should see it now!!

The old favourites in the area such as Indo Pacific Marine (voucher p.36) and the World War II Oil Tunnels are still there (voucher p.33), but they have been joined by an exciting bunch of newcomers.

The area now boasts TWO world class aquatic playgrounds. The Wave Lagoon pool is awesome! (see below) Swim, surf the waves on a boogie board, lounge around or grab a bite to eat.

If the pace of the waves is too hectic for you, walk across to the Recreation Lagoon, which is safety netted, (so you can swim without getting eaten) and lie on the beautiful grassy lawns, sit under a tree, build a sandcastle or go for a swim (AND IT’S FREE).

Did You Know?

There is an interpretative trail to the wharf beginning at the top of Harry Chan Drive and winding its way down the hill to the start of the wharf. It tells the story of arriving into Darwin by sea in days gone by.

Both areas are lifeguard patrolled, and the carpark under the Medina hotel has FREE parking for 2 hours, or it is an easy stroll from the CBD now the access bridges are in place and they lead you straight up into the Smith St mall!

The new precinct has recently seen shops and eateries popping up. The Coffee Club is a relaxing place to meet and grab lunch. It’s located next to the access elevators.

Wild Burger and Trampoline offer cool snacks that kids love and are open evenings! There is an awesome surf shop (Rush) an Irish Pub, restaurants for all tastes, whilst the ladies are catered for with a hairdresser and day spa.

Across the water at Stokes Hill Wharf, there is a “foodies” paradise awaiting every night. Local and international foods - Crocodile, barra, emu and all the Aussie fares as well as Chinese,Thai, Indonesian and all your favourite Asian flavours. Entertainment, competitions and a second to none outdoor setting make this a great (and inexpensive) family gathering place. John Lort Stokes would be proud!

Waterfront Wave Lagoon – open 7 days a week, 10am – 6pm with lifeguards on patrol. Entry fee applies.

Waterfront Recreation Lagoon – lifeguards on patrol 7 days a week from 9am – 6pm. Entry is free.

Visit our website for regular events and school holiday activities.

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- Cullen Bay Cullen Bay is located only 2 kms from the CBD. It’s serviced by the city public bus and offers great views, restaurants, parks, beaches and shopping.

The main feature of this popular location is the magnificent Cullen Bay Marina, being home to over 250 vessels encompassed by some of the best restaurants that Darwin has to offer, and fringed by Darwin’s premium residential suburb.

Beginning life in 1983, the marina has international standard boating facilities and is worth a stroll just to check out the boats!

Being in a typically tropical environment and subject to severe cyclones and weather extremes, Cullen Bay Marina (a man made facility) has been uniquely designed to protect its occupants against such natural elements thanks to its locked waterway and huge man made seawalls.

Did You Know?

To transform these mudflats into today’s marina precinct, the developers had to bring in: • 150,000 tons of rock from Mt Bundey Station, 140kms away, to build the sea wall • 1,000,000 cubic metres of sand dredged from Darwin Harbour out beyond the sandbar, and pumped in to form residential islands and roadways • 400,000 cubic metres of land-fill from a site in Stuart Park.

Now that is a lot of truckloads!

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There are cruise operators and fishing charters that operate from the marina, and we suggest the kids would love a ½ day fishing trip with Equinox

(who have kids themselves) and will look after you just right. Cullen Bay Resorts (see below) are an affordable self catering option for families with great BBQ areas around the family friendly pools they have great views over the marina too!

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Cullen Bay Handy Hint If you are lucky enough to be there when a boat is entering or leaving, you will see the unique “lock system” in action. Because of Darwin’s massive tide shifts, this is necessary to keep water in the marina, and it also provides safe harbour from cyclones!

Cullen Bay Marina Precinct has a variety of services including hair and beauty salons, retail outlets for souvenirs, books, gifts and artworks, a marine chandlery, boat charter operators that offer both fishing and sightseeing/sunset cruises, health and gym facilities, a laundromat, a ferry terminal with services to both Mandorah and Tiwi Islands, and of course a host of Darwin’s best restaurants.Whilst in Cullen Bay make sure mum ventures to Cullen Bay Day Spa (see below) where the girls will make her feel welcome, pampering her and soothing away all the worries.

A new innovation is “Yummy Mummy’s” which is run on Mondays and mum can bring the little ones and have them cared for by NT Babysitting whilst she has her treatment – Now there are no excuses not to spoil her!!

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The Boardwalk is open to the public and is the perfect place to soak up the serenity of the Marina views as you leisurely enjoy the comings and goings of many luxurious private yachts, fishing boats and sunset cruise charter boats.

At night, the locals come out to play – the marina based locals! Batfish, barramundi, mangrove jack, mullet and even squid circle around under the lights of the restaurants. The Boatshed Café is GREAT for families and even has a dedicated kids room, complete with DVDs. You can even ask for some fish food to feed them! With so much to do, it’s not hard to see why Cullen Bay is such a drawcard to locals and tourists alike.

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Local Darwin restaurants serve dishes from all over the world along with authentic NT cuisine like mud crabs, barramundi, buffalo, kangaroo and crocodile.You can choose from silver service fine dining, an al fresco meal with a harbour view, or a platter of local seafood at Stokes Hill wharf.

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There are an abundance of casual eateries and “food experiences” that are perfect for a relaxed family meal. The cuisine is heavily influenced by the proximity of Asia, with lots of different spices and produce used in the cooking.

the huge batfish (and sometimes a shark) being attracted by the lights and swimming around the wharf.

Where To Eat? Nearby the Darwin Waterfront complex has Stokes Hill Wharf has an amazing food hall that restaurants and take away to suit all tastes. is open nightly. They have regular entertainment during the wet season when you purchase a meal. Try Il Lido Italian Restaurant.

You can sit al fresco or under cover and the kids will love

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CITY Mitchell Street has many outlets for a quick lunch or a sit down dinner.There are sandwich shops, noodles, Italian, fish and chips and Thai.There are several pubs as well.You will pay tourist prices though!

One place where you will get great value is at the two Cold Rock Ice Creameries – kids love ‘em. (voucher below) The Darwin Sailing Club and the Trailer Boat Club (voucher p.23)in Fannie Bay have million dollar views as the sun goes down and you can sit on the shady grassed area overlooking the water. Casual bistro setting.The food is great, the setting even better.

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Of course one family dining experience not to be missed is the Mindil Beach Markets on a Thursday and Sunday during the dry season (p.15). It is all takeaway, but there is food from every country imaginable.You will find something for everyone at a reasonable price.

THE SUBURBS The Casuarina & Palmerston clubs have kids menus, and the Palmerston Tavern has a dedicated menu and play area and best of allTHE KIDS EAT FREE!! Cazaly’s in Palmerston has a supervised Kids Club and the Palmerston Golf Club has family “spit roast” night on Friday nights in a great casual family atmosphere. Try it out.

There are food courts at the major shopping malls in Casuarina and Palmerston. The ever reliable McDonalds restaurants are right around Darwin with most having air conditioned indoor playgrounds- a haven in the wet or dry!

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Play / Party Darwin has an amazing selection of places to take the family for some fun in the outdoors (and indoors)

Darwin Waterfront Wave Lagoon - Wave Lagoon - Swimming Lagoon nearby - Shade - Patrolled by lifeguards - Kiosk - Change rooms - Free 2 hour parking

Leanyer Water Park - Water playground - Change rooms - Water slides - Basketball Courts

- Playground - Skate Park - Swimming areas - FREE!!!

East Point Reserve Offers safe year-round saltwater swimming at Lake Alexander, a range of barbecue and picnic facilities in a landscaped environment and an excellent playground.The beaches on East Point Reserve are an important recreation resource. Fannie Bay Beach, with its adjacent parkland and barbecue area, is probably the most popular family beach in Darwin. A meandering walking trail through the vine forest provides access and encourages visitors to experience the forest and appreciate its diversity and beauty.

The wallabies at East Point have been a feature of the reserve for many years. They are a delightful attraction for both locals and visitors.

The Esplanade Beautiful Bicentennial Park runs the length of The Esplanade and a walking/cycling track goes from Doctors Gully in the north to the Wharf Precinct

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Come and see an impressive presentation of aircraft and displays depicting the Territory’s involvement in aviation, both civil and military, from the early pioneers and record breakers through World War II and the jet age.

MkVIII Spitfire Replica

North American B-25 Mitchell

B52 Bomber

CAC Avon Sabre

in the south. There is a children’s playground halfway along the park, an eagle’s nest lookout at the northern end and a Cenotaph honouring.

Sunsets from here are spectacular.

Nightcliff Foreshore Situated off Casuarina Drive with plenty of car parking facilities, a footpath along the foreshore of Nightcliff is used for walking and cycling, particularly in the evenings after work. Along the footpath there is Nightcliff Jetty, Nightcliff Beach and Nightcliff Swimming Pool.

The foreshore itself incorporates access to mangrove communities and the beach, along with links back to WWII historical sites.

Casuarina Coastal Reserve Located in the city’s northern suburbs, this coastal reserve is a great place for a walk along the beach, to catch a sunset from the Dripstone Cliffs or enjoy a picnic in the shady recreational areas.

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You can play, walk, run, swim, ride or picnic, BBQ, get up close and personal with animals and even sit still and watch the world go by. We’re blessed with choices and here are a few of our favourites:

557 Stuart Hwy, Winnellie NT www.darwinsairwar.com.au P: 08 8947 2145 F: 08 8947 1000

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Youth and Community Services Ph: 8932 1096 11 Palmerston Circuit, Palmerston • Offers value based leadership • Offers sport and recreation • Youth counselling • Alternative education > This program is free

Palmerston Recreational Centre Ph: 8935 9777 11 The Boulevard, Palmerston • Group fitness • Health and wellbeing • 2 court stadium • Personal training > Charges Apply Palmerston Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre Ph: 8932 3474 31 Tilston Avenue, Moulden • 50 metre swimming pool • Offers aqua education programs • Aqua fitness classes and personal training • Health and wellbeing > Charges apply

Hostel and Accommodation Ph: 8981 8377 Ext. #100 7 Doctors Gully Road, Darwin • 92 individual single/double rooms available • A tranquil rainforest setting • 10 minutes from the City Centre • Large pool in a relaxing garden scenery > Charges apply YMCA Belyuen Indigenous Community Program Cox Peninsula Road, Belyuen • Free Services that focus on diversionary programs for youth Children Services Ph: 8981 8377 Ext. #1 Six different Locations • Provides high quality after school care (OSHC) • Vacation care (OSHC) • Educational and fun • Operates from: Nightcliff, Durack , Driver, Good Shepard, Parap, Rosebery > Charges apply Leanyer Recreational Park Ph: 8927 4199 215 Vanderlin Drive, Leanyer • Free pool, waterslides, wet and dry playground, skate park, basketball court and BBQ facilities • Aqua Fitness and education classes • Challenge Fitness Camps • Personal training by appointment > Charges apply

Visit our website: www.topend.ymca.org.au

Play / Party Charles Darwin National Park Just a short drive from the city, this park was developed to show visitors the rich mangrove habitats of Darwin Harbour. Relics of Darwin’s involvement in WWII can also be seen here. These reinforced concrete bunkers were used for safe storage of munitions during the wartime action.

Indoor Fun The Playshack Playcentre (p.32) Birthday Parties, Discos, Climbing & Play Equipment May - Sept: 9am - 1pm (Mon-Fri); 9am - 5pm; (Sat) & 10am-5pm (Sun). October to April: 9am-5pm (MonSat) & 10am-5pm (Sun) Public Holidays: 9am–5pm, School Holidays: 9am–5pm.

The Hub Complex Palmerston Ph: (08) 8931 0400

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Flight Path Mini Golf & Archery (p.30) Mon–Fri: 9am–7pm, Sat–Sun: 8am–7pm Public Holidays: 9am–7pm www.flightpathgolf.com The Rock - Rockclimbing Tues, Thurs & Sat: 12pm–9pm Wed, Fri & Sun: 12pm–6pm

Kakadu National Park The largest in Australia. It is situated 250 km from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway. Renowned internationally for its natural and cultural wonders, Kakadu has one of the highest concentrated areas of Aboriginal rock art sites in the world.

Doctors Gully, Darwin Ph: (08) 8941 0747 www.rockclimbing.com.au

Litchfield National Park The 1,500 sq km2 park is an easy 1 1/2hr from Darwin. It contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. During monsoon season, four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs to tropical rock pools metres below. During the rest of the year the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes perfect spots for a cool dip.

69 Progress Drive, Nightcliff Ph: (08) 8985 4416

Planet Ten Pin Bowling (p.31) Mon–Sat: 9am–Late Sun & Public Holidays: 10am–Late

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Kids play golf??? You betcha!

NT Golf (see below) offer coaching and come and try days all over the NT. Both boys and girls will love it, and it is not that expensive to participate, with a lot of the gear supplied.

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Palmerston -

Welcome to the City of Palmerston over 100 parks playgrounds & BBQs 32kms of bike paths state of the art library olympic and toddler pools tennis courts....and more Visit our website for more great reasons for you to explore the

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There is a coin operated, self service laundromat availalbe for you to use, located in Palmerston, Gray Shopping Centre Shop 8/18 Essington Ave Ph: 0416 166 326 LetsGoKids Northern Territory 2012

Friday night markets in the City Centre, held during the wonderful dry, follow on in the tradition of famous Territory style markets.

Embracing the Territories cultural diversity and celebrating everything fresh and locally grown as well as showcasing homemade wares and bright arts and crafts. The market clowns tend to be a hit with kids who swarm the clowns weekly as they sing and dance along with your family.

Did You Know?

There is a walking/bicycle path designed for you to stop off at all our outdoor recreation spots. To pick up a map to help you get around simply pop into the Civic Centre or Beagle House in Darwin or the Civic Plaza in Palmerston!

The City of Palmerston hosts an annual Palmerston Festival focusing on a culture of fun, entertainment and frivolity whilst showcasing local art, talent and encouraging crowd participation.

All the above information including details and addresses is available on our website www.palmerston.nt.gov.au so please stop by and check out all the great, fun things to do in our City!

Palmerston

One of the fastest growing cities in Australia, the City of Palmerston located just 21kms from the heart of Darwin is a young, vibrant city attracting a number of young families, defence personal and businesses to our door.

The City boasts our own 18 hole Golf Course, kilometre’s of bike paths, a lovely secluded hidee-hole with BBQs, lakes, bridges, play equipment, lily’s and ducks to boot, known as Marlow’s Lagoon. Fancy a stroll with the family, stop past the lakes at Durack or Sanctuary. Sanctuary Lakes also offers opportunities for wildlife spotting, play equipment, BBQ’s, picnic’s or somewhere for the younger kids to ride their trikes away from main roads. If you’re looking to escape into the cool, why not visit the 6 screen CMAX Cinemas in the heart of the City.

Palmerston is home to a well equipped Recreation Centre and Gym, Aquatic Centre and Swimming Pool and a Library. The library hosts loads of great nooks to relax and read or join your tots into one of our great kids programs.

Palmerston Library offers classes for newborns, toddlers and preschoolers which involve music and dance, art and craft. Plus a number of other great programs aimed at our broader community.

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1. The NT’s favourite fish 2. Town between Darwin and Katherine

3. The name of the market that runs from May to October in Fannie Bay

5. The Aboriginal interpretation of the name Kakadu

4. The _______ hut & Art Gallery in Humpty Doo

6. Apart from Golf what else can you play at Flight Path in Berrimah

7. Cove Where you CAN swim with Crocs

8. A ‘school’ for outback kids

14. A town between Alice Springs & Katherine

9. The main shopping centre in Alice Springs

16. Main sporting stadium in Darwin

11. Tv Station LetsGoKids advertise with 12. The main street in Darwin is called

18. What is the name of the National Park near Darwin City?

13. Where you go for a laser game in Darwin

19. What number Darwin Show is being held this year

10. The name of the playcentre in Palmerston

15. River that ‘sometimes’ runs through Alice Springs 20. Name of an Indigenous Sports and Cultural Festival held near Katherine 17. The best resort to stay at in Litchfield 21. The city just out of Darwin City 22. Name of the cyclone that hit Darwin in 1974 22. Another name for the area in and around Darwin 23. A marina in Darwin 24. A National Park in Katherine LetsGoKids Northern Territory 2012

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- Darwin’s Rural Area Darwin’s Rural Area The Litchfield Municipality Litchfield Council is responsible for Darwin’s rural area. Just 30 minutes drive from Darwin’s CBD, the municipality is over 3,000 sqkm in size and includes a diversity of natural features and activities. You will find a wide variety of places to see and fun things to do in the area, but you won’t find Litchfield!! Litchfield National Park is another 100km further south.

So why is Litchfield Municipality called Litchfield?? It was named after Fred Litchfield who arrived in the area during the 1860s as a member of a settlement and survey party. Under the leadership of BT Finniss the party explored the area, naming many of its locales.The Litchfield Municipality does not have a town centre but a number of district centres where businesses, shops and community facilities are located.

These are Berry Springs, Coolalinga, Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Noonamah and Virginia.

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If you like fishing, drop a line in the Darwin River Dam or from a boat on the Adelaide or Blackmore Rivers. If you are really quiet you can watch the magical birdlife from the hides at Fogg Dam or along the wild beaches of Gunn Point.

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Be an archaeologist and uncover the secrets of history by exploring the former leprosarium at Channel Island, or the first settlement at Southport and learn more about the story of the gold rush in the Northern Territory. And of course, you can follow the story of World War II by visiting the many airstrips along the Stuart Highway or the Anti-Aircraft Battery at East Arm. Don’t forget to bring your hat and have a fun time at the Noonamah Rodeo!

To find out more what you can do in the area visit the website www.litchfield.nt.gov.au

Recreation Reserves The Litchfield Municipality There are seven recreation reserves in the Litchfield Municipality each offering a special range of activities and healthy fun. Come along and visit a reserve, play some sport, ride a horse, have a picnic or have some fun at a skate park.

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Located on Cox Peninsula Road near the Territory Wildlife Park in Berry Springs, the reserve has an oval, cricket pitch, tennis and basketball courts. On the last Sunday of each month the reserve also hosts the Berry Springs Community Markets where you can buy delicious local produce, gifts or join in the tug-a-war competition or foot races!

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Darwin’s Rural Area Windows on the Wetlands has spectacular views and is a fantastic “hands on” learning experience for the kids.

Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Each year in May, Freds Pass hosts the iconic Freds Pass Rural Show. People travel from throughout the region to join in the fun, taste the goodies, spin out on the show rides or have heaps of fun at the sideshow, watch the equestrian competitions or inspect the impressive poultry and livestock on display. Once the show has hit the road, there are still numerous sporting activities to enjoy or just have a quiet bbq picnic.

The reserve is on Bees Creek Road, Freds Pass.

Livingstone Recreation Reserve Treat Mum and Dad to a relaxed meal at the “34 Mile Bistro” while the rest of the family play a game of footy or volleyball. You can also watch the equestrian club take the horses through their paces or go for a walk in surrounding bushland and start a bird watching list.

Howard Park Recreation Reserve

Humpty Doo Village Green In the heart of Humpty Doo just off the Arnhem Highway, have fun in the skate park or join the Brumby Guides or Venturer Scouts. There’s plenty of space for ball games and picnic areas and shady places to rest up.

Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve

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Located on Whitewood Road in Howard Springs, there are lots of wide open spaces to play a game of family cricket or footie while having a picnic. The reserve is also across the road from the Howard Springs shops, so its not far to go for a refreshing ice-cream or drink after a hot day of play.

Situated on Brandt Road this is a very special reserve with nature walks and picnic areas around a serene lagoon. See if you can spot dancing Brolga or the Jabiru that wade through the shallows looking for food.

McMinns Lagoon Recreation Reserve

Step back in time and enjoy the natural wonders of this very special place. If you have species on your bird watching list that you have not crossed off, this is the place you will find them! McMinns Lagoon is also well known for the many butterflies that flutterby.

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- Alice Springs The heart of Australia - year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and a vibrant, diverse community That’s Alice Springs!

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It is the town that everybody associates with “The Outback,” and it is a long way ‘outback’!

It is basically smack bang right in the middle of our vast country and 1500km from any capital city! (This means to go to the beach is a very, very, very, long drive.)

It is located in a land of extremes - from scorching summer days to winter nights where temperatures can fall well below zero and frost covers the ground. Rainfall patterns here are also extremely variable – from long dry periods of no rain at all, to flash floods that send frothing torrents along ordinarily dry river beds.

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Alice Springs was called Mpwante by the traditional owners, the Arrernte people, and is situated just 200 km south of Australia’s geographic centre.

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- Alice Springs The stories of Australian history and heritage overflow in Alice Springs, with a rich cast of characters, Including Afghan cameleers, flying doctors and outback explorers.Today it is possible to visit memorials to their efforts at various sites around the town.

Alice Springs’ desert climate and landscapes encourage a healthy outdoor lifestyle and sets a great scene for outback adventure. Quad and mountain-bike riding, trekking along the Larapinta Trail, four-wheel driving, bush camping and swimming in lush waterholes are popular activities.

The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are easily accessed from Alice Springs. Each of the West MacDonnell’s chasms and gorges has its own unique character and scenery. Simpsons Gap sports a permanent pool and rock wallabies live in the gap’s rocky ridges.

Modern day Alice Springs is dominated by indigenous Standley Chasm lights up in fiery colours reflected by the overhead sun at midday. culture, quirky events and loads of tourists who use it as a staging post to visit one of the wonders of the natural world – Ayers Rock or Uluru to the locals. It is about a 4 1/2 hour drive away.

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The Alice is a great place to base yourself to experience the natural wonders of Central Australia. It is worth the journey!!!!

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Picturesque swimming holes such as Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge and Redbank Gorge offer refreshing relief on a scorching day.

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The traditional owners of the Alice Springs area, the Arrernte people, believe giant caterpillars called the Yeperenye became the Ranges - they entered this world through one of the dramatic gaps in the escarpments of the area.

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Some of the well known annual events are the Finke Desert Race, the Alice Springs Beanie Festival, the Henley-on-Todd, the Lion Imparja Camel Cup and the Alice Desert Festival. Check out our Wot’s On section for a list of Alice Spring’s exciting events.

Ye p e reny e Shoppi n g C e nt re o ffers t he b e s t v ariet y o f shopping and food under o ne r oof With Woolworths Supermarket and Dick Smith as major retailers, Yeperenye Shopping Centre has an additional 40 specialty stores including, T-Life Shop, Sanity, Pharmacy, Optometrists, Travel Agents, Newsagency, Medicare Office, Camera House, Locksmiths and Banks.

Food is also a plus with a variety of options to eat in or takeaway such as thai, pizza, chinese, fresh sandwiches, salads, cakes and slices, sushi, juice bar and fresh coffee, noodle house, sandwich bar, kebabs and homemade style café food.

Woolworths Supermarket is open from 6am–12 Midnight, 7 Days a Week.

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- Alice Springs Don’t leave Alice Springs without • Visiting the Araluen Cultural Precinct & Art Gallery – It’s FREE, has loads of historical dis plays and a playground.

• Taking a walk on the Todd River – If you’re lucky you may see water in it!

• Ballooning over the outback • Been shopping at Yeperenye Shopping Centre (voucher p.43) • Having a swim at the new YMCA aquatic complex • Taking a nocturnal tour at the Desert Park (voucher p.41) • Visiting the Old Ghan Museum for a trip back to yesteryear • Checking whether there is one of the many festivals happening around town. Wot’s On (p.57) • Watching a race meeting at the aptly named Pioneer Park. They have 33 race days a year!

• Taking the kids for a FREE meal at the

Memo Club (voucher p.41) • Climbing the stairs to the lookout from Anzac Hill, for a great view of “The Gap” and all of town.

• Checking out the Royal Flying Doctor’s museum that now has a new interactive area that’s great for kids. (see opposite) • Don’t leave Alice Springs without visiting the Olive Pink Royal Botanic Garden (see opposite)

A beautiful oasis in the heart of Alice Springs (08) 8952 2154 www.opbg.com.au

The Road to the NT through SA The Stuart Highway is named after John Stuart who was the first man to cross Australia from North to South. The highway generally follows his exact route.

It has its origins in South Australia, beginning in Port Augusta where it leaves the Eyre Highway (Perth to Adelaide) and passes Woomera, Coober Pedy (half way to Alice Springs) and Kulgera. The SA outback desert town of Oodnadatta is a small detour away.

Woomera sprung up around the “Space Race” of the 1940/50s. The Heritage Centre plays tribute to the role Australia played in missile and rocket development. It is a modern town managed by the defence department.

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- Alice Springs

Immerse yourself in the world of theatre

Theatre School Workshop Program Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 April 2012 In conjuction with April School Holidays

Dance • Scriptwriting • Drama • Stage Make Up • Photography Lighting • Production • Wearable Art Ages 8 to 17 years • Bookings: (08) 8951 1122 For more information visit www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

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Situated in the picturesque surroundings of the MacDonnell Ranges, just 4.5km south of Alice Springs. Discover the Red Centre, the majestic natural wonders, the ancient cultures and the breathtaking horizons. The most awarded park in the Territory and famous for our Sunday Pancake breakfast.

Free entertainment April to September

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Victoria Daly Shire... Big Rivers, Big Fishing - Big Adventure!

Only two hours south of Darwin, your Top End adventure begins in the Victoria Daly Shire, home to such iconic rivers as the mighty ‘Vic’ as it’s affectionately known and the ‘Daly’ – home to the biggest Barramundi in the NT. The Victoria Daly Shire sits at the crossroads to the Top End. Whether you are coming ‘up the track’ from South Australia, coming from the east coast through Queensland or scooting over from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Vic Daly region sits in the middle of it all.

Communities include Kalkarindji, Pine Creek, Peppimenarti, Nauiyu (Daly River) and Timber Creek, and we welcome you to explore the unique landscapes, history and culture that the top end is so renowned for.

Four Wheel Drive tracks abound, enabling you to discover the rugged country of the Gregory National Park, Keep River National Park, The Duncan Track, The Binns Track and the Savannah Way – not to mention the Humbert and Wickham!

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Don't Leave the Victoria Daly Shire until you have: • Visited Umbrawarra Gorge – great swimming and camping • Relaxed for a while at Copperfield Dam swimming and recreation reserve • Cooled off at Water Gardens – shaded lily ponds and tropical picnic area • Taken in the history of Nackeroo Lookout World War II staging post • Read the Durack Monument – tribute to the early cattle industry of the north • Gone for a stroll on the Victoria River Escarpment Walk – panoramic views of rugged escarpments • Had your photo taken with Gregory’s Tree – this large Boab tree marks Augustus Gregory’s 1856 expedition • Roughed it at Jasper Gorge – remote camping and swimming • Enjoyed the scenery of Limestone Gorge picturesque swimming and birdwatching • Also the gateway to the Kimberley – with all this and more, the Victoria Daly Shire is the entry point for all the Top End has to offer.

Why not stay awhile and explore the region?

For further information, call us on 08 8972 0777 or email admin@vicdaly.nt.gov.au

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Discover the history of early settlement as the Overland Telegraph line, early steam trains and gold mining opened up this last frontier of the north. Check out the historical displays in Pine Creek. You might even see the Ghan. The mighty modern day train of the desert as it passes through on its way to Darwin or Adelaide.

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Did You Know?

Gregory’s Tree is located 15km northwest of Timber Creek. This large boab tree stands at the campsite of the early explorer Augustus Charles Gregory’s North Australian Expedition which was undertaken between October 1855 and July 1856.

Inscribed in the tree by Gregory are the expedition dates. The tree also has special significance to the local Ngaringman Aboriginal people and is registered as a sacred site.

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“The Daly” as the locals fondly refer to it, is famous for its large barramundi and has proven to be one of the most popular waterways for recreational fishing and boating. There are two major annual fishing competitions on the Daly – the “Barra Classic” and the “Barra Nationals”. A number of properties along the river offer camping and accommodation facilities, food, fuel, boat hire, fishing tours and river acces

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Timber Creek was named in 1855 when the explorer Augustus Gregory used timber from the banks of the creek to repair his expedition’s boat. The first inhabitants were the Ngaliwurra and Nungali Aboriginal people, descendants of whom still live in Timber Creek.

Today, this small town has a range of accommodation, activities and other facilities for the traveller. Walk along the Heritage Trail to see wildlife, historic sites and pioneer’s graves.

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Throughout the year, the Shire is home to unique festivals and events, including: • Merrepin Arts and Sports Festival, Daly River (Nauiyu) • Timber Creek Festival • Wadeye Arts and Music Festival • Gurindji Freedom Day Festival (Kalkarindji/Daguragu) • Dingo Cricket Cup (Timber Creek) For further information on event schedules, visit the website at www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au

The Mighty Victoria River The Victoria River is a mecca for fishing and produces some of the Territory’s best and biggest Barramundi.

“Barra” can be caught all year round but the best time is on a neap tide, between late March to late May – coinciding with the end of the monsoon season.

WARNING! It is important to remember that Estuarine Crocodiles also inhabit these waters, so please observe all safety precautions.

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Victoria Daly Pine Creek Pine Creek is a peaceful town, with a prominent

feature of the town being the Water Gardens.

The Water Gardens contain an old windmill and tables where families can picnic, relax or take a leisurely stroll.

The town also contains two museums, a Railway Museum that has a train on display, and the National Trust Museum that has old bottles, mining equipment, memorabilia from the war and the days of the old telegraph as well as very interesting displays.

Visitors can stop for lunch at Mayse’s Café, or have dinner at the Lazy Lizard Tavern or the Pine Creek Hotel.

There is the Enterprise Pit lookout showing a large open-cut disused gold mine pit, and mine shafts that are fenced to keep children from falling in.

The town is well known for birdwatching opportunities as it is home to the Hooded Parrot which is endemic to a small area including Pine Creek.

Pine Creek is a convenient place to stay and is regarded as a gateway to the Kakadu National Park and Edith Falls as well as providing close access to the nearby Moline Rock Hole, a secluded waterhole with its own waterfall surrounded by ferns and rocks.

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Attractions include the nearby Copperfield Dam which is a great place to swim and have a family picnic and has picnic tables and toilet facilities, or further up the road is Umbrawarra Gorge which has shallow pools for swimming and a beautiful tranquil feel.

Visitors can drive the “Goldfield’s Loop” and discover the Grove Hill pub which is filled with many artifacts and pieces of interest as well as there being other historic attractions throughout the Goldfields Loop.

Photo courtesy of NT Tourism

This gorge is located 22km from Pine Creek.

It features swimming holes with sandy beaches sheltered by the steep red gorge walls. The first group of deep swimming pools is about fifteen minutes walk from the car park.

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MCA of KAtherine offers severAl progrAMs And ACtivities Katherine also has an Olympic size swimming pool is ideally positioned over Katherine two Centres situAted two Minutes froM the CBd and kid’s water park play area with picnic facilities. as a base from which to explore what the area has to offer.

It is perfectly situated on the cross roads for you to re-fuel, stock up on groceries, make any repairs, pick up those souvenirs and plan your next destination.

Katherine boasts a great calendar of events throughout the year so you may be lucky enough to encounter a festival, rodeo, show or cultural experience. Check our Wots On (p.57) for details.

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tness classes – Body Pump, Attack, Step, some The Katherine Town Council also provides ombat, great RPMfacilities and Body Balance. for families to enjoy. The Katherine Hot Springs are a favourite for many and provide a

odern gym & circuit rooms • to Crèche safe environment for all the family have a swim. ance classes (all ages) • Vacation Care un & Fitness (8-11yrs) • Birthday Parties een Gym (12-15yrs) • Personal Training

The Public Library runs children’s activities Katherine Aquatic Centre throughout the school holidays and is a quiet area • Aquatic Education for all ages to research, use the internet or just relax with a • Water spray good book.The Katherine Visitorpark Information Centre is the hub of information and the local staff will be • Beach volleyball able to assist you with tour and accommodation • Birthday Parties bookings as well as some great spots to visit in • 50 metre pool Katherine and the surrounding areas.

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are available at reasonable prices at The Katherine For further info please contact Meals YMCA of Katherine: Country Club (p.51) open 7 days and Sporting Club Ph: (08) 8972 2592 Email: katherine@ymca.org.au (weekends), and they cater for families too!

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The Low Level Nature Reserve is a great spot to have a picnic or throw a line in to try and catch a Barramundi. Katherine has a huge children’s playground and Skate Park which is located just south of the town centre on the Stuart Hwy.

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Don’t Leave Katherine without: • • • • •

Taking a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs located just out of town Playing on the brand new shade covered kids playground Casting a line for some Barra in the Katherine River Going on a boat or canoe tour at Nitmiluk Gorge National Park Getting a feel for the life of the outback pioneers at the highly acclaimed Katherine Outback Museum • Making a splash on the 14m long Ocean Run inflatable toy at the Aquatic Centre • Sitting in on a lesson at the School of Air • Eating dinner with Marksie at his Stockman's Camp Tucker Night at the Katherine Museum

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Watch Territorians love their leisure time, whether it be watching or being actively involved.

In this section we offer you the ultimate armchair guide to viewing movies, theatre and sport or giving you the opportunity to get involved in some physical activity.

We tell you where and how to get involved and describe what’s coming up for the spectator.

So - Whatever your speed, go on get out there!!

AFL The 2012 AFL Premiership Season once again comes to Darwin with two massive games to be played at TIO Stadium. A young and exciting Gold Coast Suns do battle with the Western Bulldogs on Saturday May 19. Then, be there again on Saturday July 21 when Melbourne plays Port Adelaide. This match is set to be a classic with a young and talented Melbourne side looking to win their way into finals contention and the Power looking for revenge after going down to the Demons last year.

Contact Details for NTRL Clubs Palmerston Raiders: Roy Stanton 0402 530 881 • Archer Oval South Darwin RLFC: Terry Finn 0438 062 523 • Warren Park Brothers RLFC: Craig Singleton 0416 506 149 • Anula Oval Nightcliff Dragons: Jan Wray 0427 455 305 • Moil Oval Litchfield Bears RLC: Leanne Barnes 0407 714 303 • Freds Pass Reserve University Sharks RLFC: Michael Lloyd 0409 624 119 • University Oval Wests Tigers Katherine NT: Ali Berryman 0407 850 727 • Sport & Recreation Oval Northern Cowboys JRLFC: Cendia-Henty Roberts 0416 486 232 • Moulden Oval

April 14th at TIO stadium will see the Round 7 NRL clash between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters! It kicks off at 7pm.

Come along and see Johnathan Thurston, one of the world’s greatest players lead his team around the park in what will be a great evening’s entertainment!

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Watch Sports Centres & Grounds Arafura Athletics Stadium Ph: (08) 8945 1979 | Abala Rd, Marrara Darwin Basketball Stadium Ph: (08) (08) 8945 4666 | Abala Rd, Marrara Darwin Golf Club Ph: (08) 8927 1322 | Links Rd, Marrara Darwin Gymnastics Club Ph: (08) 8927 3040 | 10 Abala Rd, Marrara Darwin Indoor Beach Volleyball Ph: (08) 8947 0270 | 29 Benison Rd, Winnellie Darwin Netball Association Ph: (08) 8927 8877 | Abala Rd, Marrara Darwin Squash Association Ph: (08) 8948 4889 | McMillans Rd, Millner Darwin Turf Club Ph: (08) 8923 4222 | Dick Ward Dve, Fannie Bay Flight Path Golf & Archery Ph: (08) 8947 1257 | Vanderlin Drv, Berrimah Fred’s Pass Reserve Ph: (08) 8983 1522 | 20 Bees Ck, Winnellie Gardens Park Golf Links Ph: (08) 8981 6365 | Gardens Rd, Darwin Marrara Hockey Centre Ph: (08) 8945 0302 | Abala Rd, Marrara

Marrara Indoor Stadium Ph: (08) 8922 6888 | Abala Rd, Marrara Netball NT Ph: (08) 8945 1733 | 235 Abala Rd, Marrara Northern Territory Cricket Ph: (08) 8981 1677 | 155 Abala Rd, Marrara Northern Territory Rugby Union Ph: (08) 8945 1444 | Abala Rd, Marrara NRL NT Ph: (08) 89411440 | Richardson Park, Richardson Dr, Fannie Bay Palmerston Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (YMCA) Ph: (08) 8932 3474 | 31 Tilston Ave, Moulden Palmerston Indoor Sports Centre Ph: (08) 8983 2911 | Cnr Tulagi Rd & Stuart Hwy, Palmerston Palmerston Recreation Centre (YMCA) Ph: (08) 8935 9777 | 11 The Boulevard, Palmerston Palmerston Tennis Pro Ph: 0434 554 766 | Tilston Ave, Moulden TIO Stadium Ph: (08) 8980 4801 | 70 Abala Rd, Marrara Top End Sports Centre Ph: (08) 8942 3366 | 7 Bishop St, Stuart Park Tracy Village Sports Club Ph: (08) 8980 4777 | 28 Tambling Terrace

Worth a look!

Don’t forget to visit the Darwin Entertainment Centre (p.56) and see what’s showing now!

Cinemas CMAX Cinemas Palmerston The Hub, 3 Maluka St Ph: (08) 8931 2555 Alice Springs Cinema Todd Mall Ph: (08) 8953 2888 Darwin City Cinemas Cnr Mitchell & Briggs St Ph: (08) 8981 5999 Casuarina Cinemas Casuarina Shopping Centre Ph: (08) 8945 7777 Deckchair Cinema Darwin Jervois Dr Ph: (08) 8981 0700 Katherine Cinema 3 20 First St Ph: (08) 8971 2522

Theatres Browns Mart Theatre Darwin 12 Smith St Ph: (08) 8981 5522 Darwin Entertainment Centre 93 Mitchell St Ph: (08) 8990 3333

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5 7 21

Apr 28 May 12 Aug 18

Match

Greater Western Sydney vs. Western Bulldogs Greater Western Sydney vs. Gold Coast Greater Western Sydney vs. Melbourne

NT Thunder The Territory’s own team does battle in the QAFL. Come and see the upcoming stars of tomorrow as they take on AFL listed players!

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Time

Opponent

Venue

1

Mar 24

Date

6:00pm

Morningside Panthers

TIO Stadium, Darwin

3

Apr 7

3:20pm

Southport Sharks

Traeger Park, Alice Springs

4

Apr 14

3:20pm

Brisbane Lions

Traeger Park, Alice Springs

6

Apr 28

6:00pm

Sydney Swans

TIO Stadium, Darwin

8

May 12

3:20pm

Broadbeach Cats

Traeger Park, Alice Springs

9

May 26

10:35am

Port Melbourne

TIO Stadium, Darwin

10

Jun 2

6:00pm

Mt Gravatt Vultures

TIO Stadium, Darwin

14

Jun 30

6:00pm

Gold Coast Suns

TIO Stadium, Darwin

15

Jul 7

6:00pm

Aspley Hornets

TIO Stadium, Darwin

17

Jul 21

3:20pm

Labrador Tigers

Traeger Park, Alice Springs

18

Jul 28

6:00pm

GWS Giants

TIO Stadium, Darwin

19

Aug 4

6:00pm

Southport Sharks

TIO Stadium, Darwin

21

Aug 18

6:00pm

Redland Bombers

TIO Stadium, Darwin

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Round 1

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Match

Venue

Date

Match

Venue

Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar 31 Apr 1

Richmond vs. Carlton Hawthorn vs. Collingwood Melbourne vs. Brisbane North Melbourne vs. Essendon Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast

MCG MCG MCG Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium

Jun 17 Jun 17

Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Western Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide

MCG Etihad Stadium

Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9

Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Collingwood vs. Richmond St Kilda vs. Gold Coast Geelong vs. Hawthorn

Jun 23 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 24

Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Collingwood vs. West Coast Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney North Melbourne vs. Adelaide

Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 15

Carlton vs. Collingwood Richmond vs. Melbourne Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda Hawthorn vs. Adelaide North Melbourne vs. Geelong

Jun 29 Jun 30 Jun 30 Jul 1 Jul 1

Carlton vs. Hawthorn Collingwood vs. Fremantle Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs Geelong vs. Port Adelaide St Kilda vs. North Melbourne

Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 22

St Kilda vs. Fremantle Carlton vs. Essendon Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide Geelong vs. Richmond Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs

Jul 6 Jul 7 Jul 7 Jul 8

Collingwood vs. Carlton Melbourne vs. Richmond St Kilda vs. Essendon Hawthorn vs. Greater Western Sydney

Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 14 Jul 15

Collingwood vs. Essendon Melbourne vs. Fremantle Geelong vs. St Kilda Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn

Apr 25 Apr 28 Apr 28 Apr 29

Collingwood vs. Essendon North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Melbourne vs. St Kilda Richmond vs. West Coast

Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 21 Jul 22

Geelong vs. Essendon Collingwood vs. Hawthorn Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton Richmond vs. North Melbourne

May 4 May 5 May 5 May 5 May 6

Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood Essendon vs. Brisbane Lions Geelong vs. Melbourne St Kilda vs. Hawthorn Carlton vs. Greater Western Sydney

Jul 27 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 28 Jul 29

Essendon vs. Hawthorn Geelong vs. Adelaide North Melbourne vs. Melbourne Carlton vs. Richmond St. Kilda vs. Western Bulldogs

May 11 May 12 May 12 May 13 May 14

Melbourne vs. Hawthorn Richmond vs. Sydney Essendon vs. West Coast North Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs St. Kilda vs. Carlton

Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 5

Hawthorn vs. Geelong Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne Collingwood vs. St Kilda Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Carlton vs. Sydney

May 18 May 19 May 20

Collingwood vs. Geelong Essendon vs. Richmond Cartlton vs. Adelaide

May 25 May 26 May 26 May 27 May 27

Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong Richmond vs. Hawthorn St Kilda vs. Sydney North Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions Carlton vs. Melbourne

Aug 11 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 12

St Kilda vs. Melbourne Carlton vs. Brisbane Richmond vs. Western Bulldogs Essendon vs. North Melbourne

Jun 1 Jun 2 Jun 2 Jun 3

St Kilda vs. Richmond Geelong vs. Greater Western Sydney Essendon vs. Melbourne Collingwood vs. Gold Coast

Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 19

Geelong vs. St Kilda Essendon vs. Carlton Collingwood vs. North Melbourne Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Hawthorn vs. Gold Coast

Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 9 Jun 11

Carlton vs. Geelong Richmond vs. Fremantle Essendon vs. Sydney Melbourne vs. Collingwood

Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug 26

Richmond vs. Essendon St Kilda vs. Greater Western Sydney Geelong vs. Western Bulldogs North Melbourn vs. Fremantle Melbourne vs. Adelaide

Round 2

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 3

MCG MCG Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 4

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium MCG

Round 5

MCG Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 6

Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 7

MCG MCG Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium

Round 8

MCG MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 9

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 10

Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium MCG MCG

Round 11

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 13

Etihad Stadium MCG MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 14

MCG MCG Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium Etihad Stadium

Round 15

MCG MCG Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 16

Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 17

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 18

Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 19

MCG Etihad Stadium MCG MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 20

MCG Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium

Round 21

Etihad Stadium MCG Etihad Stadium Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 22

MCG Etihad Stadium Simonds Stadium Etihad Stadium MCG

Round 23

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2012 SCHOOLS PROGRAM Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

“More bounce than a bag full of baby bunnies” - Herald Sun

Celebrating 110 years!

Date

Fri 4 May 9.30am, 11.30am & 6.30pm

Venue

The Playhouse

Ages

3 - 8 years

ON SALE NOW! “Simply magical… had the audience literally gasping… “ - Otago Daily Times, NZ

James and the Giant Peach Date

Tue 19 June 6.30pm and Wed 20 June 9.30am & 11.30am

Venue

The Playhouse

Ages

3 - 12 years

ON SALE NOW!

I-Bunyip

“It’s a rare and pleasurable work that manages technical brilliance, cultural insight and enchantment all in one go” -Sydney Morning Herald

Date

Fri 20 July 1.30pm & 5.30pm and Sat 21 July 11.30am and 2.30pm

Venue

The Playhouse

Ages

All ages

ON SALE NOW! SCHOOL GROUPS $15 - ONE TEACHER FREE WITH EVERY 15 STUDENTS - TEACHER’S RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Wot's On Photo courtesy of NT Tourism

Calling all kids, mums, dads and grown ups!

The Northern Territory is busy all year round with markets, festivals and plenty of special events to keep the whole family entertained (often for FREE!!)

Check out the list below for great ideas of things to do and places to visit over the school holidays and beyond.

So now…. the kids won’t be bored and the oldies won’t be stressed!!

Markets Every Tuesday & Thursday

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Tunes & Tales Join in with interactive fun and engaging storytime sessions suitable for children up to 5 years of age.

Palmerston Library · 10am–10.45am · Ph: (08) 8935 9999 Every Wednesday Nursery Tales Involving songs, puppets, nursery rhymes and movements chosen to enhance babies early literacy development.

For kids 0-12 months. Palmerston Library · 10am–10.45am · Ph: (08) 8935 9999 Every Thursday Mindil Beach Sunset Markets & Sunday Night Darwin's world famous sunset markets, enjoy the tastes of five continents, then stroll down to the beach and watch a May - October sunset no canvas could ever hope to capture, on beautiful Mindil Beach. A huge range of food, art and craft work. Stall holders share the foods, crafts and music of their homelands. Thurs 5pm-10pm Sun 4pm–9pm · Ph: (08) 8981 34 54/ Every Friday Night Palmerston Markets April - October The markets are a family orientated non-profit organisation. In its 27th year, the market has really come of age with something for everyone. Located in the heart of Palmerston's CBD, the centre of activity is Goyder Square, which is close to the Palmerston Shopping Centre and a short stroll from the main bus interchange.

Every Saturday Parap Village Markets Be enticed and delighted with bustling colourful life, every Saturday morning. A treasured institution since 1982, the Parap Village Markets house a diverse gathering of stall holders who set up under shady trees, awnings and umbrellas to sell their wares. Parap Shopping Village Centre · 8am–2pm · Ph: (08) 8942 0805 Katherine Community Market There’s a wide range of fresh produce, locally made fine food and arts and craft, all genuinely derived from either the materials or the productive work of individuals from the greater Katherine region.There’s entertainment each week, a coffee shop and a tea house, organic fruit, vegetable and dairy produce, ice cream treats and even cheesecake on a stick. Held at Ryan Park, corner of Victoria Highway and Stuart Highway · www.palmerstonmarkets.org.au.

Every Sunday Morning

Every Sunday

Various Sundays

Last Sunday of the Month Last Sunday of the Month

Nightcliff Markets A huge range of food, art and craft work. A celebration of tropical life, where a multicultural community comes together as stall holders to share their foods, crafts and music. Experience massage, reflexology, card reading and much more. For the less energetic there is plenty of shade and space to sit and enjoy the entertainment from local artists. Nightcliff Shopping Centre · 8am–2pm · Ph: (08) 8948 2749 Rapid Creek Markets Darwin's oldest market is situated only 20 mins from Darwin City, in the Rapid Creek Business Village.

Come on down for a massage, followed by a relaxing Sunday brunch, before browsing the stalls for fresh organic produce, Asian fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, exotic plants, flowers and seafood. There is also a range of local handmade crafts for that special gift. Buses from Darwin City and Casuarina stop by the market on a regular basis.

Todd Mall Markets Colourful stands and characters combine to bring the Todd Mall alive on Sunday Market Days. The clanging bell signals the arrival of the town crier, who tells of stands with souvenirs, local art and craft including hand crafted jewellery, delicious local produce, alfresco dining and entertainers. Enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning brunch and stroll down the pedestrian mall, explore the arcades, plazas and shops.

Dates: Apr 1, 15 and 29, May13 and 27, Jun10 and 24, Jul 8, 15 and 22, Aug 5 and 19, Sept 2, 16 and 20, Oct 14 and 28, Nov11 and 25, and 9 Dec. Hrs are 9am-1pm from Oct to Apr and 9am-2pm from May to Sept.

Community Food Gardens A chance to learn more about community food gardening, and perhaps start gardening your very own plot.

This group meets monthly to share and swap ideas, seeds and produce - all welcome. 3-5pm, under the EcoHouse. Ph: (08) 8981 1958 Berry Springs Community Market Join the locals for breakfast or grab an early lunch. There are stalls ranging from fresh locally grown produce, to arts and crafts, plants and second hand goods, and local hand-made market products. There are running races and a tug-a-war comp for the kids and for the little ones there’s play dough, card making and more. 8am-12noon

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Children’s Literature in the Centre - Community Day Come along and meet six well known Australian children’s authors and illustrators. Attend workshops, hear talks, listen to storytellers and it’s all FREE!! Book in for a workshop, listen to a storyteller, do an illustration and more..

There will be a bookshop available to purchase books and get them signed by the author or illustrator. Bring along a picnic and enjoy the day! Centralian Middle School, Milner Rd · nt.cbca.org.au · Ph: 0400 687 495.

Dundee Easter Family Fishing Competition The Easter Family Fishing Competition is held annually by the Dundee Social and Recreation Club and they invite all members and the general public to join them. Held over the three days of the Easter weekend each year, the competition is based at the public boat ramp at the Lodge of Dundee. With live bands and lots of entertainment, this is a fun full weekend for all the family.

Saturday 7th April Easter at the Waterfront Celebrate Easter Saturday at the Darwin Waterfront. FREE family fun.The event will include Easter activities by Corrugated Iron, outside games by Life Be In It, jumping castles, face painting and an Easter Egg Hunt. Special appearances will also be made by Easter Bunny himself, who is setting up a very special burrow at the Waterfront Precinct for this fun event. Prizes for Mum, Dad and the kids up for grabs!10am-2pm · www.waterfront.nt.gov.au/events.

Annual Aileron Bush Weekend Saturday 7th to Come and get amongst the cowboys and cowgirls as they battle it out in the extreme rodeo rough stock Sunday 9th April events. Try your luck in the notorious Mexican donkey race or the Ladies Boot Throwing Competition.

Gymkhana competitions will be held on both days of the weekend, including, for the first time, a special event for the under 5s, so now all the kids can have a piece of the Aileron action. www.aileronbushclub.com.au Saturday 14th April NRL Telstra Premiership Round 7 Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys This is your chance to see an official game of the National Rugby League. Round 7 of the season sees two teams, the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys, treat Darwin rugby league fans to a high energy, action packed game, which kicks off at 7pm from the TIO Stadium. www.nrl.com.au Wednesday 25th Anzac Day Parade and Dawn Service April Come on down and pay your respects to our soldiers and war heros at the 2012 Annual Anzac Day Parade and Dawn Service. The service starts at 5:30am at Anzac Hill, with the Parade following after at 9:30am from the Civic Cenrtre lawns · Ph: (08) 8952 2868 Satdurday 28st Larapinta Primary School Fun Fair April This event will be a major fundraiser for the school! Activities include face painting, amusement rides, cake stalls, trash’n’treasure, choir and band performances as well of plenty of food and drinks, plant stall plus many, many more. With games and activities to participate in, and prizes to be won, it will be a fantastic day for the whole family. From 10am - 2pm with plenty of food and drinks available · Ph: (08) 8955 0811 th Sunday 29 April Fogg Dam Field Day Come and join in on an amazing line up of information and entertaining activities.This wonderful day has something for all the family.There will be bird, butterfly, plant and bush tucker walks, talks on water pythons, cane toads, the impact of global warming on the area and much more. For the kids, there’s story telling, drawing, a treasure hunt and a water discovery exercise to expose some of the secrets of this remarkable area. Anzac Parade, Middle Point, via Humpty Doo. May Saturday 5th to Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival Sunday 13th May The festival kicks off on Saturday with six music stages, art and dance, a free family festival of music and culture including the Seabreeze Artspace Awards, the Seabreeze Sand Sculpture Award and featuring music and dance from Indigenous Australian, to many styles from the Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe, Asia and India.There will be food stalls, representing the many nations of the community, craft stalls and fun for all the family. www.nightcliffseabreeze.com th Monday 7 May Rotary Bangtail Muster The annual fundraiser for the Alice Springs Youth Centre. The centrepiece of the event is a parade of floats down Todd Mall, which starts at late morning adjacent to the Memorial Club and finishes at Anzac Oval. The theme for this year will be ‘Our Community’. Gap Road/Todd Street, Alice Springs · www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au Friday 11th to Mataranka Never Never Festival Sunday13th May A magical weekend filled with a variety of activities for everyone. Activities include a family evening of bush yarns and poetry with camp oven stew and damper, Saturday a Family Fun Day in the park with a jumping castle, water slide and Life Be In It activities, book signing by local authors and sporting events. www.katherineregionalarts.org.au/e/mataranka---never-never-festival Friday 18th to Fred’s Pass Show Sunday 20th May Things to see and do: On Saturday watch the Grand Parade and the fireworks at night, wood chopping, country music concert, polocrosse exhibition match,live entertainment on main stage area all day, wine tastings, showjumping, see the fine arts, crafts, paintings and photography on display, see the livestock and poultry exhibitions, over 150 exhibitions and displays, emergency serviced demonstrations and games, opening ceremony, performing arts competition - performances by young people, a rugby league match, side show alley, giveaways and so much more! Hope to see you there! www.fredspass.org Friday 6th to Sunday 8th April

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Wot's On May Saturday 19th May Toyota AFL Round 8 Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Suns Catch an Australian Football League match in Darwin. Round 8 is the Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast Suns at TIO Stadium, Marrara, Darwin. Come along and support your team at the first official game of AFL game held in Darwin this year. www.afl.com.au Saturday 19th May Tennant Creek Cup Join in the fun of traditional outback horse racing. The Tennant Creek Cup is a traditional bush race meeting with a five card program. There is a TAB and on course bookmakers, a fully catered licensed bar, ‘Fashion of the Field’ event and live entertainment. This is a great family outing with lots of activities and fun for the kids.

Sunday 20th May 18th Annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk Held across Australia on Sunday 20th May 2012 and is the big day out for animal lovers! Whether you have pets in your family or not, you're invited to join the pack and walk with tens of thousands of people and pets throughout Australia to help raise vital funds for the RSPCA and the animals in our care.

Jingili Water Garden, Darwin · 9am-1pm · http://nt.millionpawswalk.com.au June nd Saturday 2 June Adelaide River Races Join in the excitement of a traditional country race meeting. Set in beautiful shady grounds, featuring a sevenrace program, with TAB and bookie facilities on site. Bar and food facilities are available, along with children’s activities. A concert and dance follow the day’s races, so with free camping available, throw in the swag and tent to spend the evening under the stars. http://en.travelnt.com/

85Kms south of Katherine

(08) 8971 1100 (08) 8972 5407 www.barungafestival.com.au Contact or

Saturday 9nd to Sunday 10th June

Saturday 9th to Monday 11th June

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th June

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th June

July Sunday 1st July

Friday 6th to Saturday 7th July

Barunga Festival is the Northern Territory’s Premier Indigenous Sports and Cultural event.

The Festival provides a unique platform for cultural exchange and regional unity whilst promoting multiple Indigenous art forms and sports. Camping in the community of Barunga, visitors are able to partake in many cultural activities including story telling, didgeridoo making, spear throwing , bush medicine tours and bush tucker as well as see some of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous musicians in the Saturday night concert.

There is plenty to do and see, don’t miss out, come share our culture!

Adelaide River Show Join in the thrill of a rodeo, camp draft and rural show in an action packed weekend with entertainment and events.

Featuring a rodeo, polocrosse, gymkhana and camp draft as well as competitions in arts and crafts, flora art, cookery, photography, horticulture and agriculture, and farm produce in both adult and children sections. http://en.travelnt.com/ The Tattersall’s Finke Desert Race An off road, multi terrain two-day race through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) Community. "Finke" as it is known, is now one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory.

Rarely would you find an event that has over 600 competitors racing over a 460km course that is open to all comers, it really is the most fun you can have with a helmet on! www.finkedesertrace.com.au Pine Creek Gold Rush Weekend It's hard to resist the appeal of panning for an elusive gold nugget and dancing under a starry sky. One of the major highlights is the annual gold-panning championships, which are held on the banks of the creek at the bottom of Miners Park on Saturday. Gold is not the only attraction however, with festivities, a damper-making competition, nugget hunt, food and bar stalls and much more. Another highlight of the festival is the free concert held on the Saturday night, in the Miners Park, an evening of entertainment for all the family.

Alice Springs Beanie Festival Over 6000 handmade beanies from around the globe arrive in Alice Springs for this unique event. Free family fun night on Friday June22nd, live entertainment, food stalls and exhibitions. All weekend full of beanies and textile workshops suitable for adults and children of all experinces. Family friendly joy, colour and warmth. Absolute must see! Araluen Arts Centre · Ph 0408 436 928 · www.beaniefest.org Territory Day On the first of July each year Territorians celebrate Territory Day, marking the commencement of Self Government in the Territory on 1 July 1978. The day is celebrated across the Northern Territory in a number of ways, including the famous Territory Day fireworks. Territory Day is one of the most spectacular events on the festival calendar.

For one day only the Territory lights up in a rainbow of rockets, bangers and Roman candles. http://en.travelnt.com/ Alice Springs Show Join in the fun and excitement of a large rural show with a very close association with the regional cattle stations, and is based on agricultural produce, livestock and craft. It brings rides, attractions and sideshow alley offered at the big capital city shows to delight all children and families. The Show finishes with a giant fireworks display. Alice Springs Showgrounds, Blatherskite Park · www.alice-springs.com.au

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Wot's On July Friday 13th July

Saturday 14th July

Sunday 15th July

Friday 20th to Saturday 21st July

Saturday 21st July

Tennant Creek Show Share the excitement of an outback show. With all the side show rides, competitions and displays you’re used to seeing in a regional show, the Tennant Creek Show is a fun day out for all the family. The successful Cattle and Dog sections continue to attract much interest from all over Australia. There are new attractions for the kids, too. There’s always something to see and learn with the displays and plenty to do and buy with the always popular Sideshow, show bags and food. Ph: (08) 8962 279 Camel Cup If you're looking for a fun event not just for your family and friends, this is it. Not only do you get a good laugh just by watching the races (guaranteed that no two races are the same) you will also be entertained by fun and interaction between races, with lots of great local stalls. Blatherskite Park, Alice Springs · 10.30am · www.camelcup.com.au Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta A regatta like no other, with boats primarily built entirely from aluminium beer cans. This annual family event is a spectacle for all who line Mindil Beach and cheer on the home-made boats of cans, plastic soft drink bottles and cartons, as they flounder and sink in the shallows. There are loads of activities and competitions for everyone to do which are held throughout the day. The Mindil Beach Markets will be trading all day as well. www.beercanregatta.org.au The Katherine & District Show A major community event held in July each year. It includes everything from horse and cattle events to a campdraft and rodeo. Adults as well as children can enter one or more of the many classes, ranging from art and craft to cooking and needle work. There are also agriculture, picture and pet displays, a dog-jumping competition and live entertainment in the main arena. Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Hwy · www.katherineshow.org.au Toyota AFL Round 17 Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide Round 17 is the Melbourne Demons v Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium, Marrara, Darwin. Come along and support your team at the second official game of AFL game held in Darwin this year. www.afl.com.au

61st Royal Darwin Show

W HE RE COUNT RY AND CIT Y ME E T TOP END ST Y LE!

Don’t miss the 61st Royal Darwin Show! There is something for everyone: Equestrian Events, Live Entertainment, Celebrity Baking Competition, Small Animal Livestock and Petting, Art, Craft, Cooking, Horticulture and much more. Come and join us for this great community celebration. Bring some friends and make new ones!

Opening ceremony and Grand Parade Friday at 2pm Gates open 9am to 10pm Thursday to Saturday 26th – 28th July 2012

Admission

Adults $18 Family (2 adults + 3 children) $45 Darwin Showgrounds, Winnellie Aged Pensioners & Children U14 $10 Concession Thursday $10 for everyone until 3pm Show Office (08) 89 843 091

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August Saturday 4th August Lingalonga Festival Get back to nature on Picnic Day long weekend and bring the family to “Bug Day Out” at the Lingalonga Festival.

Kids will love the bug themed free activities! The annual family friendly Lingalonga Festival is held under a canopy of beautiful trees at the picturesque Batchelor Oval. Enjoy market stalls, entertainment, join in the activities or simply sit back and smooth away the worries of the week. www.enjoy-darwin.com/lingalonga-festival Saturday 4th to Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend Monday 6st August This action-packed event starts off Sat morn with a gymkhana. 11am sees the start of the races. Breaks are in between for Truck Tyre Races and the auctioning off of the horses for other races. At 1pm the rodeo commences with Lizard Race, steer ride, station buckjump, novelty events, bull ride and saddle bronc. The evening concludes with a themed dance. Sun morning is for the kids with running races, a lolly scramble, sack races and adult’s tug-o-war. Ph: (08) 8956 9779 · www.hartsranges.org.au th Saturday 6 August Railway Heritage Picnic Day Come along and take part in a traditional railway picnic held at the Adelaide River Railway Heritage Precinct in the Adelaide River township, south of Darwin. Have fun with games such as tug-o-war, sack, three-legged races and much more. Enjoy traditional railway food and refreshments served in the refreshment rooms.

Thursday 9th to Darwin Festival Sunday 26th August Providing a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain. Held in August, the festival includes everything from free outdoor events to theatre, dance, music, cabaret, films, workshops and comedy, not to mention the sensational cuisine. Running for 18 nights, with over 70 LetsGoKids Northern productions, 112 events and performances and over 1,000 international, national and TerritoryTerritory artists and2012 cultural groups, the Darwin Festival reflects the indigenous, Asian and Pacific cultures of the region.

Wot's On August Saturday 11th to Saturday 25th August

Friday 17th to Saturday 18th August

September Friday 7th to Sunday 6th September Thurday 13th September

Katherine Festival The community comes together to enjoy a wide variety of arts and entertainment over a period of ten days. The event has included Mayoral Debutante Ball, Katherine Prize Art & Craft Acquisition Awards, exhibitions, workshop activities, Aboriginal culture, Family Fun Day, unique cross cultural experience of the Chinese Dragon Boat Races on the Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, Flying Fox Walk & Talk, 'Main Event' including markets, car show, and plenty of entertainment. www.ktc.nt.gov.au/recreation-events/community-events/katherine-festival Rotary Club of Darwin North Championship Rodeo Dust, daring deeds and determination will once again herald the 2012 Darwin Championship Rodeo presented by the Rotary Club of Darwin North.The rodeo is staged at Robbie Robbins Reserve at Berrimah over two exciting nights of skills, thrills and spills.There’ll be food and drink stalls available on both nights as well as plenty of entertainment for the kids. And of course, the ever-reliable and brave rodeo clown(s) will be there. http://en.travelnt.com/ Alice Desert Festival Attracting audiences of around 50,000 people from around Australia to over 50 events across its season. It presents an atmosphere not found anywhere else in Australia where strong traditional cultures and a vibrant contemporary arts community work together in presenting an amazing 10 days. www.alicedesertfestival.com.au Alice Springs Night Markets The markets have many assorted stalls that can be explored, giving visitors that enjoyable outback experience.

You can shop for authentic Indigenous art and craftworks, recycled treasures, books, photos, handmade clothing and jewellery. You’ll be surprised at what you may find. With plenty of entertainment for the whole family, wander on down and enjoy an evening at the markets. Held monthly from August to November on a Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm. http://en.travelnt.com/

October Friday 5th to Sunday Barkly Goldrush Campdraft Challenge 7th October The Barkly Goldrush Campdraft Challenge is an annual family event held in October each year at Tennant Creek. Activities during the day and night include bull and bronco riding, barrel racing, the stockman's challenge and an assortment of campdraft events. Barkly Hill Mining Centre, Peko Rd, Tennant Creek November 17th Nov 2012 – 19th Apr 2013 Every Thursday December Sunday 2nd December

Friday 14th December

Monday 31st December January Saturday 26th January

February Every Monday Feb – Apr

Rapid Creek Monsoon Market The Monsoon Markets will have a variety of Arts & Craft and hot food on offer. Be sure to bring the kids along, as there will be plenty of entertainment including musicians, face painting, clowns and plenty of activities for the kids! Rapid Creek Shopping Centre, Darwin · 5pm–10pm · Ph: (08) 8948 4866 Carols by Candlelight Carols by Candlelight is the pinnacle of the festive season in Darwin. The carols start at 6.30pm (gates open from 5.30pm) and conclude at 8.30pm with a spectacular firework finale. Carol books, candles, candle cups and matches on sale at the gate entrance, and refreshments will also be on sale. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Come along for a night of community song and festivities. The Ampitheatre, Darwin Botanic Gardens, Gardens Rd Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to excite your senses by attending the Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival? A free family friendly community event jam packed with activities, market stalls and live entertainment. Todd Mall, Alice Springs · 5pm–9pm · www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au New Year’s Eve on the Wharf The Wharf Precinct forms the hub of a number of celebrations. Bring the whole family along and enjoy New Year's Eve on the Wharf. Watch magnificent fireworks spectacular show illuminate Darwin’s huge harbour on the Timor Sea at 9pm and 12 midnight.

Australia Day Breakfast & Activities In Tennant Creek, locals celebrate one the of greatest days in Australia with activities for everyone The day begins with the raising of the flag as the National Anthem plays. This is followed by a traditional Aussie breakfast. Fun activities you can participate in at Tingkkarili/Lake Mary Ann are thong throwing, sack races, egg catching and the raft race on the lake which is the highlight of the day. Once the Barkly Triathlon concludes there will be a free barbeque. Battery Hill Mining Centre, Peko Road, Tennant Creek · Ph: (08) 8952 1282 Play & Move Sessions Providing children with the opportunity to role play, play floor games, sing action songs & nursery rhymes, make puzzles & have fun. All children must be a member of Palmerston library and bring along a piece of prepared fruit. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Palmerston Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (Pool)

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Darwin and the NT have a really diverse range of accommodations to suit all family budgets.

Whether it be hotels, resorts, motels, caravan parks or the good old bush camping site, we’ve sourced them for you based around their family friendliness or special deals or features for kids. LetsGoKids will get it right!

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Save yourself some money by utilizing a self-catering option. Cullen Bay Resorts (p.20) has resort style apartments in a great locale on the city fringe. Argus Apartments at the other end of town are near the new waterfront complex with great views. Both have spacious rooms and are fully equipped.

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Either 4 x s 1 x king be beds. InterThose families looking for a resort holiday needrooms also look no further than Lake Bennett resort, a 1 (additional hour drive from Darwin. Cabin accommodation, swimming, canoeing, golf, bike ridinginand an on Room, Includes: Accommodation a Family site restaurant mean that you have everything you breakfast for the whole family, wifi & admission need for that weekend (or week long) getaway.

Only $150 per night

into either the Reptile Centre or Desert Park for

Pine Creek / Katherine up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Has the unique Railway Resort (p.49). You’ll love it.

This features everything kids like, regardless how o Katherine has the All Seasons Hotel, and Paraway they are. And we know happy kids means happy Resort for those looking for hotels and St parents! So, when you choose the Family Pack offe Andrews Apartments (p.50) for a spacious self in making your reservation, contained option.

Knotts Crossing everyone Resort haswill a be happ Rooms in park the Family great holiday feel. Pack offer are designed so the whole family can stay together.

The two Mantra and Holiday Inn hotels will cater for families in style and are located in the CBD. Handy Hint The Travelodge is a well priced resort style hotel Useful online booking sites: At the At check-in in the heart of the city that the kids will love. Walk wotif.com.auhotel lastminute.com.au readyrooms.com.au High chairs, children’s breakfast A Kid Box containing to everything! needitnow.com.au roamfree.com.au & dinner menu, of lots board crayons, games, and Those looking for holiday parks will find Howard Even thoughplenty there are of internet booking sites to on offer, lotsALWAYS of other surprises from change these daysmatts we recommend you Spings Big 4 has excellent facilities and a great gameschoose ring the accommodation the your best deal! and bottle warmers direct to negotiatefor children relaxed feel.

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The Alice treats families well! Mc Donnell Range (p.46) and Stuart Caravan Parks (p.45) have awesome family facilities for the travelling family.

The Chifley, Lasseters and the Crowne Plaza have hotel rooms and facilities perfect for families.

The All Seasons is a cheaper option in a resort style setting and Quest (p.45) offers a really well located self catering option.

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Kids! Stay tuned into Southern Cross Television for new seasons of Australia’s Got Talent, X-Factor and Dancing with the Stars!

Also don’t forget to check out our digital stations 7mate where you boys can find K-ZONE! 2 and a half ours of ‘boy only’ shows! And for the girls on 7TWO, TOTAL GIRL which includes shows like THE FAIRIES and HANNAH MONTANA!