Local Activities Guide

When we went to print with this guide, there were a lot of changes happening Australia-wide relating to the COVID-19 virus. We are thinking of all of our amazing entertainment, hospitality and tourism businesses who are no doubt being impacted at this time. We have collated a list of amazing local deals, and of course all of the things that are happening to keep the kids busy (please check before you go, just in case things have changed). We hope many of you are staying local for the Easter Break and will support as many of these businesses as possible, not only these holidays, but by buying vouchers or local deals for the future if you can. Every dollar will count as you support local businesses during this time.

CaPTA Group Annual Pass for Locals

Want unlimited fun and unforgettable experiences? CaPTA Group offers great tours and attractions in both Cairns and Port Douglas. Enjoy the beautiful Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park and the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. And, to sweeten the deal… if you’re a local, you can get some awesome discounts too!

The Group Annual Pass allows you to have unlimited admission to all four of the parks mentioned above, so you can enjoy an abundance of adorable Aussie animals, indigenous culture and much more. Locals’ get 20% off, and as a family this means 12 months of free entry to any or all of the parks (yes – you can go as many times as you like!) for a great price.

Cost: $260.00 for a family, $104.00 for an Adult, $52.00 for a child.

Visit website for terms and conditions. CaPTA Head Office: P 4035 3555 E res@capta.com.au www.capta.com.au

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Hartley’s offers a range of generous discounts and concessions which can only be purchased from the admissions staff and not online. This includes discounts for locals of course, so give them a visit and see what deals are out there waiting for you. Why not sign up for a year? Get the Mega Wildcard which includes entry to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens & Birdworld for 12 months for the persons named on the Wildcard.

Your wildcard includes: • Unlimited entry to the wildlife park/s stated on your wildcard for 12 months* • 10% discount off souvenirs in our gift shops • 10% discount off the retail menu in our cafes • 10% discount off souvenir digital photos and photographic merchandise • 20% discount off admission for your visiting friends and relatives when they accompany you

* Normal validity 12 months from date of purchase.

Plus, these Holidays they have a free event from 4th – 19th April, 1.00pm at Gondwana Gateway Grill! Join Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for the Aussie Back Yard Experience, with Australian Native animals daily at Gondwana Gateway Grill for the April school holidays. Meet some of our little Aussie Friends. Check out their new Adventure Playground 'Slither and Slide' to see some amazing things! *terms and conditions A Hartleys Crocodile Adventures, Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576 E reservations@crocodileadventures.com Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com Huge savings with WILDCARD

The adventure begins at Cairns Aquarium. The only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland. It’s a great way to keep the kids learning these school holidays in the most fun way possible. The best part? Locals receive a 20% discount year-round on general admission prices! There are tickets available for adults, children, families (2A + 2C) and even an annual pass for 12 months admission. A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au 20% OFF for locals

Lets Go. Experience Co.

Check out this site for amazing North Queensland and Cairns Locals discounts. Whether you’re looking for an Island Exploration or reef cruise, seeking thrill and adventure through white water rafting or skydiving, you can get up to a whopping 50% off! There is no better place to find the perfect holiday for you that comes with the perfect prices, so Lets Go with Experience Co! P 1300 601 899 E res@ragingthunder.com.au www.nqlocal.com Find deals up to 50% OFF

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

$10 Admission for Locals at Tjapukai! From 2nd March - 30th June 2020 Locals includes the TNQ region to Cardwell, Cape York, Torres Strait and the Gulf regions.

If you haven't been here for a few years, now's your chance to pop in. Explore the rich history of the world’s oldest living culture, where you can explore a unique experience with performance, dance, food and arts. Valid from the 2nd March until 30 June 2020.

Local ID must be presented on arrival. 10% discount applies to friends and relatives who accompany locals. A 4 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield P 4042 9999 Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park www.tjapukai.com.au Only $10 ENTRY for locals

Shangri-La Hotel: The Backyard

Shangri-La loves locals! Locals’ Buffet Breakfast is available every day from 6.00am to 10.30am. No need to book, just come on over. Join the #Grasscutters locals’ membership to receive some great exclusive specials. Bring the family, kids eat for free*

Family fun activities, BBQ, live entertainment and games available on Easter Sunday, 12th April. Visit website. A Pier Point Rd, Cairns City P 4031 1411

Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns www.shangri-la.com KIDS EAT FREE* Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Locals can enjoy a 20% discount at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The cableway allows you to take a journey over and into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, the home of the oldest tropical rainforest in the world! Visit the Rainforest Discovery Zone and the Edge Lookout – a new boardwalk with a glass floor section that lets you view the Barron Falls and Gorge. Local ID must be sighted on the day of travel to receive the discount. This offer is available for Cairns residents AND for those who live in the regions of the Tableland Regional Council, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Mareeba and Douglas Shire. A 6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield P 4038 5555

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway www.skyrail.com.au 20% OFF for locals

King Reef Resort

If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach.

Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to a yummy pub meal and enjoy a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, have a BBQ, go horse riding or go fishing – the possibilities are endless.

A 75 Jacobs Rd, Kurrimine Beach P 4065 6144 King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au

Cairns Golf Club

If you love having some competitive fun, head to Cairns Golf Club for social golf and see who can complete the 18-hole goal. All players are welcome at any time, whether experienced or not, including on public holidays. You can even choose to walk through the course or take a motorised cart. Cost varies depending on if you play a full course or half a course and what equipment you hire. Visit their website for more information. A Links Drive, Woree P 4037 6700 Cairns Golf Club www.cairnsgolfclub.com.au

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

Treat your family to a little getaway on the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands. From camping and budget cabins to deluxe water view villas; Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park is the ultimate place to stay and play.

With a resort-style swimming pool, foreshore playground, peddle carts, jumping pillow and school holiday activities, there is no way anyone will be bored. A 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Rd, Tinaroo P 4095 8238

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park www.laketinarooholidaypark.com.au

Easter Bunny: Monday 6th – Saturday 11th April, 11.00am – 2.00pm (exc. Friday 10th) Bunny Pot Workshop: Monday 6th – Thursday 9th April, 10.00am – 1.00pm. No bookings required.

Billy’s Buddies: Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th, every half hour until 12pm. Secure your place at www.billysbuddies.com.au. Frozen Wonderland - Ice Skating and Tobogganing: Every two hours from 9.30am. 15 years and over - $20.00. Younger - $16 Parent and child (U-5’s) - $22.00 Family pass (x2 adults and x2 children under 14) - $65.00 Skating aids – from $10.00 A 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4031 0354

DFO Cairns

Biked

Hire a bike and cruise down the beautiful Williams Esplanade of Palm Cove with your family these school holidays. It’s the perfect summer activity. They’ve got a variety of bikes to suit everyone as well as children’s bikes and scooters. Bike hire starts from just $15. They can even do deliveries or pick-ups of bikes within the local area. If cycling isn’t your speed, you can also hire beach accessories and toys for a great day by the shore.

A 2/123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove P 4059 0513

Biked – Palm Cove

South Cairns Gymnastics

Ninja gymnastics – where kids get to be kids! Enjoy creative, circuit-based activities using the full range of equipment in our purpose-built facility. These programs are designed to get kids active and aware. Ninja gymnastics improves confidence, strength, balance, coordination, body awareness and agility.

The programs are great for children of all abilities and our awesome coaches are there to support them. This program has been a great benefit to children with Autism, ADHD, ADD and anxiety.

Programs available on select dates between Monday 6th – Friday 17th April. NinjaGym for Prep to Grade 6: 10.30am – 11.30am KindaNinja for 2 – 5 years: 11.45am – 12.45am

$13.00 cash per session/per child. No bookings required.

All abilities welcome and you do not have to be a member. A 93 – 99 Roberts Rd, Bentley Park P 4045 2947

South Cairns Gymnastics Club www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

Earth Care Collective

Nature Kids Club & school holiday programs are an opportunity for your child to immerse themselves in an ecological adventure of learning, creativity, play, sustainable living, nature-connection and self-discovery.

For earth inspired, nature play kids aged 4 - 12 years. 9.00am – 3.00pm at Cairns Hinterland Steiner School. Bookings Essential!

A Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, 46 Boyles Rd, Kuranda P 4093 8809 E eccollective.org@gmail.com Earth Care Collective www.earthcarecollective.org

Lasertag Cairns

Outdoor Lasertag and Arrow Tag sessions at the Redlynch venue are available throughout the holidays. There is also a massive 4 hour Lasertag Mega Session EVERY Saturday over the school holidays for only $30!

Lasertag is suitable for all ages and Arrow Tag is for ages 10 and up. Normal sessions go for 2 hours at $24pp. Bookings essential. A 626 Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch P 04 0075 3406 E info@cairnslasertag.com.au Lasertag Cairns www.cairnslasertag.com.au

The Young Company

Get ready for non-stop adventures these school holidays with TYC’s Awesome Autumn Drama Programs. Participate in the four-day programs and prepare for electrifying dramatic escapades!

If you’re 5 – 12 years old, then grab your pokédex and assemble your strongest team of Pokémon to stop the nefarious Team Rocket in League of Champions: Pikachu to the Rescue (6th April until 9th April) or prepare for a spell-binding musical adventure into the Wizarding World and compete in the renowned Triwizard Tournament in Wizarding Academy: Wands at the Ready (13th April until 16th April).

For our 8 – 14 year old students who have a knack for the latest technology trends and saving the world, team up with the VR Squad and come to the rescue of the world’s greatest spy agencies in iSpy: License to Thrill (6th April until 9th April) or attend the peculiar Summer Camp for the Unexceptional and discover your hidden musical talents under the tyrannical rule of Madam Cent in Disney Inferno: Here Comes Treble (14th April until 17th April).

Step into the spotlight these school holidays with TYC’s Awesome Autumn Drama Programs. All programs run from 9am-3pm. Please contact us if you require earlier drop off or later pick up times. Cost between $270.00 - $290.00.

A 169-171 Bunda St, Cairns City P 4041 4066

The Young Company Theatre (TYC) www.theyoungcompany/com.au/holidays

Jungle Juice and Rainforest Mini Golf

Mini golf is one of the funnest competition-based games for families, and now you can play it in the rainforest! Come and see who can win all nine holes and when you are done you can visit Jungle Juice Kuranda next door for a refreshment, located in the Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets.

A Therwine St, Kuranda P 0417 999 102 E Info@jungle-juice.com.au Jungle Juice Kuranda

Jump Mania

Jump Mania is an indoor jumping trampoline park responsible for bringing the trampoline revolution to Cairns. A 1,000 square metre airconditioned warehouse with wall-to-wall trampolines making backyard trampolining a thing of the past. Check out their website for session times and events. Cost: $16 for one hour of jump time (online bookings) and $2.50 for compulsory Jump Mania grip socks (yours to keep).

A Raintrees Shopping Centre, 118A Corner Koch, Alfred St, Manunda P 4212 4066 E manager@jumpmania.com.au Jump Mania Trampoline Park www.jumpmania.com.au

Cairns Libraries

Cairns libraries are never going to run out of quality books for you to read or things to do during the holidays, including:

Paper Quilling. 10am start, all ages welcome. This is a recurring event so make sure to check their website for dates and additional information.

A craftwork of using rolled, shaped and glued together strips of paper to create beautiful, ornamental designs. Available at Stratford Library, Earlville Library and City Library, this is a reoccurring event so make sure to check their website for the dates. This is a great opportunity to get creative! Film Club. City Library, Friday 17th April, 12.30pm – 2.30pm. All ages welcome.

Here you can join fellow movie lovers each month at the City Library for a screening of a film and a discussion in a relaxed setting.

Cairns Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Bad Fishy

Bad Fishy operates thrilling jet boat adventure rides on the stunning Trinity Inlet in Cairns. With spins, slides and speed, it’s loads of fun and family friendly.

Must be at least 1.1m tall.

A Warf A, The Marlin Marina, Cairns P 0499 490 030

Bad Fishy Jet Boating - Cairns www.badfishy.com.au

Cairns PCYC

If you’re 7 – 12 years old and love moving, come have fun and learn some awesome new skills at the PCYC through the gymnastics and trampolining program.

Tuesday 7th, Thursday 9th, Thursday 14th, Thursday 16th April, 2.30pm – 4.30pm. $28.00 per session. You must have PCYC Membership or join on the day. A 91 – 97 MacNamara St, Manunda P 4053 1532 PCYC Cairns www.pcyc.org.au

Cazalys

Cazalys is the place to be for great meals and family fun these school holidays. With an extensive menu and kids’ playground, games and more, what’s not to love? A 344 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville P 4054 1464

Cazalys Cairns www.cazalys.com.au

Tobruk Memorial Pool

Not sure what to do these school holidays? Check out the Pool Inflatable Obstacle Course for a fun way to test your skills on a uniquely challenging course. Along with the Jump Zone where you can bounce around on a number of trampolines, Tobruk Memorial Pool has all the fun your kids could want on Wild Wednesdays and Sunday Fundays.

Jump Zone and Pool Inflatable are available from 11.00am – 2.00pm (along with pool entry) for $14 pp. Conditions and costs may apply, for more information visit their website. A 370 Sheridan St, Cairns North P 4051 2604 E tobruk@belgravialeisure.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

Cairns Night Markets

You never know what you’ll discover at the Night Markets; from thoughtful handmade gifts to a relaxing massage and plenty of yummy food, it’s a spot not to be missed. Head down these school holidays and discover all there is to see and do. Make sure you grab a yummy dessert!

A 54-60 Abbott St, Cairns City P 4051 7666

Night Markets www.nightmarkets.com.au

UMA Australia

Learn how to maximise your body’s force-producing capabilities through easy to learn martial arts movements. It is not designed for sport competition, but rather for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four.

One month of training and two belt tests free of charge if you mention PakMag.* A 21 Donaldson St, Manunda P Master Barry Hampton 0414 782 189 E ckdadmin@bigpond.com Laserfun Mention PakMag for 1 MONTH & 2 BELT TESTS FREE!

Looking for an adrenaline rush these school holidays? Laserfun is Cairns’ ultimate indoor family entertainment centre with laser tag, arcade and virtual reality, awesome fun for children and adults alike. It’s recommended players are at least six years old for laser tag (no upper limit on age – everyone can join in) and at least eight years old for VR.

Prices Vary – Contact the team to enquire A T1, DFO Shopping Centre, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4031 9865 E bookings@laserfun.com.au LaserfunCairns www.laserfun.com.au

Inflatable Kingdom

Two and a half hours of action-packed fun on TEN massive jumping castles, inflatable obstacle courses, and games, plus a sports court and ball pit to get out all your child’s energy for the day and ensure they have the absolute best time while doing so. Cost: $10 for children aged five and under and $17 for children six and over. Online bookings will save 10% off entry price. Don’t forget your socks! A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844

Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Book online for 10% OFF!

Cairns Art Gallery

Introduce children to the fun of art with creative classes at the Cairns Art Gallery. Workshops are a great way to encourage kids to play and learn through art with crafty programs for those wishing to extend their skills. Ceramic Pot Planter: 6th April, 10.00am. For ages 5 - 8 years who wish to learn the basics of creating with clay using professional ceramist techniques. $27.00. Ceramic Wall Hanging Planter: ages 9 - 13 on same day at 1.00pm / $29.00

Mixed Media Landscapes: 7th April, 10.00am. For ages 5 - 8 years who wish to learn how to experiment with mixed media (images and photos) to create landscape images / $19.00

Mixed Media Landscapes: for ages 9 - 13 on same day at 1.00pm / $23.00. Painting and Drawing: Who’s Wearing Wings: 8th April, 10.00am, or ages 5 - 8 years. Use your imagination to draw and paint tropical, winged creatures, while learning elements such as composition and proportions / $19.00. Painting Rainforest Creatures: 8th April, 1.00pm, for ages 9 – 13 years. Learn elements of drawing to bring realism to familiar rainforest creatures / $23.00

Ned Kelly Diorama: 9th April, 1.00pm. For ages 9 – 13 years who wish to learn how to create a diorama by designing, painting and cutting / $26.00

Ned Kelly Hand Puppet: 9th April, 10.00am, ages 3 – 6 years. Create your own Ned Kelly hand puppet using felt shapes / $21.00 Life Drawing – Portraiture: 14th April, 10.00am, ages 8 – 11. Study the structure of the face and learn skills such as shading, blending and tonal colours to create a portrait / $19.00 Life Drawing – Portraiture: ages 12 – 14 years on same day, 1.00pm (learning more advanced techniques) / $23.00

Drawing En Plein Air (outside): 15th April, 10.00am, ages 8 – 11 years. Learn how to use your artists eye to explore the formation of trees on the Cairns Esplanade / $19.00

Drawing En Plein Air (outside): ages 12 – 14 years on same day, 1.00pm / $23.00 Ned Kelly Lamp Shade: 16Th April, 1.00pm, ages 5 – 8 years. Decorate a plastic flowerpot with landscape and watch it transform into a small light night using a battery-powered candle / $24.00

Ned Kelly Iron Mask: 16th April, 1.00pm, for ages 7 – 11 years who wish to learn how to create a Ned Kelly mask, turning your creation into a free-standing helmet / $26.00

Creative Collage: 17th April, 10.00am. For ages 5 – 8 years. Learn how to create a collaged image of an Australian animal using mixed media / $19.00 Creative Collage: ages 9 – 13 years on same day, 1.00pm / $23.00

*all prices are for Non-Members, check website for Member prices

A Cnr Abbott and Sheilds St, Cairns City P 4046 4800

Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Jackley’s Bakehouse

Your one-stop-shop for all things sweet. With delicious custom-made birthday cakes, cupcakes and more, what’s not to love?

Keep an eye on Jackley’s Bakehouse’s Facebook page and website to discover what they’ve got happening for kids these school holidays (but pop in whenever you want a sweet treat of course!).

A Shop 57, Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 0694

Jackley’s Bakehouse www.jackleysbakehouse.com.au

Cairns Wake Park

The Kids Club is designed for younger guests to learn the basics of knee-boarding and wakeboarding in a fun, safe and supported environment. Experienced operators and coaches are on hand, the cable runs slower and buggy pick-ups from the far corners make it much more likely for younger riders to achieve. Suitable for children from seven years of age onwards, cost is $35 per session.

Kids Club is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in January from 8.30am-10.00am, bookings essential.

A Skyrail Dr, Smithfield P 4038 1304

Cairns Wake Park www.cairnswakepark.com

Jamie Gosling Football Academy

What better way to spend these school holidays than training for and playing the sport you love? If you have a passion for soccer and want to get some fantastic training, mixed with a lot of fun, enrol to the JGFA Holiday Clinics this April.

Week 1: Wednesday 7th – Thursday 9th April. Week 2: Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th April

9.00am – 12.00pm each day.

Classes are for boys and girls aged 5 – 16 and they must bring Soccer boots, snacks, water and a hat.

They will learn skills, techniques, team games, World Cup, while being a part of challenges, competitions/prizes and FUN. Cost: JGFA players: $85.00 for three days or $35.00 per day / non-JGFA players: $100.00 for three days or $40.00 per day. Register online.

A Wistaria St, Holloways Beach P 0450 181 626 E Info@jgfa.com.au

Jamie Gosling Football Academy www.jgfa.com.au Rainforestation Nature Park

Rainforestation Nature Park combines three fun experiences in one park; Rainforest Army Duck Tour, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and Koala and Wildlife Park. Open from 9.00am – 4.00pm daily, except Christmas Day. Wheelchair and pram accessible. Cost: $51 adult, $25.50 child, $127.50 family (two adults and two children). Children under three are free. Shuttlebus to be purchased separately.

A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda P 4085 5008

Rainforestation www.rainforest.com.au CHILDREN UNDER 3 ARE FREE!

Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome

Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome is the world’s first high ropes course in a wildlife park. The wildlife park is suitable for ages, but ZOOM activities are suitable for children aged six and over who are over 120cm tall. Cost: $25 adult, $12.50 child, $62.50 family (two adults and two children), Children under three are free. CHILDREN UNDER 3 ARE FREE!

Junior Keepers Program Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome – Junior Keepers Program: Step into the shoes of a wildlife keeper and help to look after our animals. You even get to have a photos taken with an animal to take home. Keepers in Training is available for 3 – 7 year olds, who must be assisted by an adult companion, and 8 – 13 year olds. Cost: $40.00 per child. For children aged 3 – 7 years, this includes an adult companion. A The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City P 4031 7250 E info@cairnszoom.com.au Cairns ZOOM www.cairnszoom.com.au

Cairns Colonial Club

Easter FAMILY FUN “Sleep Over” Special Relax and unwind amidst 11 acres of tropical rainforest gardens with 3 lagoon style pools, a brand-new children’s playground and contemporary Poolside Bar & Dining facilities. $139 per night includes accommodation for two adults and two children in a freshly refurbished Superior Room or spacious Studio Room with FREE hot buffet breakfast! (Conditions apply.) Book TODAY using code word “EASTER” and we’ll throw in a bonus $20 dining voucher!

A 18-26 Cannon St, Manunda P 4053 8800

Cairns Colonial Club Resort www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au

Table Tennis Cairns

Head down these school holidays and have a go at table tennis. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bat, as the club has plenty available for you to use free of charge.

Junior coaching sessions: Offering fun coaching sessions for 6 – 16 years. $10 per player.

A 99 Sheridan St, Cairns City P 0403 154 559

Table Tennis Cairns www.tabletenniscairns.com.au Only $10 per player!

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Be surrounded by 1,500 colourful butterflies in the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. See butterflies in all life stages and learn about these incredible creatures. Open from 9.45am – 4.00pm daily except Christmas Day. Suitable for prams and strollers. Cost: $20 adult, $10 child (4-14 years), $50 family (two adults and two children). Children under three are free.

A 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda P 4093 7575

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary www.australianbutterflies.com CHILDREN UNDER 3 ARE FREE!

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Get up close to Aussie animals in their recreated natural habitats at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Open daily from 8.00am – 5.00pm except for Christmas Day. A great activity for all ages. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Cost: $37 adult, $18.50 child, $92.50 family (two adults and two children), children under three are free.

A Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas P 4099 3235

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas www.wildlifehabitat.com.au CHILDREN UNDER 3 ARE FREE!

Little Pearls Swim School

Little Pearls Swim School has passionate and caring instructors, ready to guide your child through their swimming journey. They focus on emotional, physical, and mental development and are dedicated to helping children become lifelong swimmers.

Programs of all kinds are available to suit all ages and abilities.

A 1 Cumberland Ave, Smithfield P 4038 1241

Little Pearls Swim School Kumon

Kumon’s Maths and English Programmes build students’ abilities step-by-step, at the students’ own pace. Whether your child is learning to read, struggling with confidence in the classroom or preparing for high school, Kumon’s individualised programs can help.

P Cairns North 0414 957 844 P Raintrees 0409 903 105 Kumon Cairns North Kumon Raintrees www.au.kumonglobal.com

Lake Eacham Tourist Park

Lake Eacham Tourist Park is a friendly country park with plenty of room, vibrancy and a variety of facilities. Whether you want to camp outdoors or stay in a cosy cabin, cook inside or use an open campfire, Lake Eacham has everything you need and is only five minutes away from the beautiful Lake Eacham itself.

A 198 Lakes Dr P 4095 3730

Lake Eacham Tourist Park www.lakeeachamtouristpark.com

FNQ Dance Academy

Dancers of all ages and levels of ability are welcome to join, whether you are a beginner or advanced. FNQ Dance Academy offers classes in ballet, tap, fitness jazz, contemporary, plus boys only classes and more. There is bound to be a class for everybody wanting to learn.

A 168 Draper St P 4051 4888 FNQ Dance Academy www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

Ambeau Sport and Rec

Ambeau Sport and Rec are dive training specialists who offer classes in diving and first aid. For relaxation you can take a reef tour, which is available to all levels of divers, and will show you some amazing underwater creatures.

If you’re looking for something new, fun and exciting to try… these school holidays you can learn how to be a mermaid! Participate in their School Holiday Mermaid Camp: 9 am-5pm Mon-Thurs in Brinsmead and the option of Fitzroy Island on Friday. Call Amanda on 0411 612 442. A 434-436 Brinsmead Rd P 0428661736 E info@divecareercentre.com.au www.divecareercentre.com.au

Abacus By Wallis

Discover an easy and fun approach to mathematics with the: Abacus Course – Study abacus skills and build up number skills by recognising, counting, writing, multiplying and dividing. Suitable age: Kindy+ Abacus Plus Course – Study abacus skills (see abacus course), mathematics or Japanese. Learn various concepts of maths as well as reading and writing in Japanese. Suitable age: Kindy – high school age.

A 8/116 Hoare St, Manunda P 0437 600 229

Abacus By Wallis www.abacusbywallis.com

Nukzu Muay Thai

This small family-run gym teaches both Muay Thai and Jump Fit classes. You can start off with no experience and watch your body and skillset grow. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Classes are taught by staff- all with over 10 years’ experience, whom make the classes enjoyable but also a great work out. A Shed 4/39 Cannon St, Manunda P 0415 331 262 www.nukzu.com

Zoo To You

Bring the excitement to you with the array of unique animals that this team offers to bring to a session. They cater for school groups, day care centres, kindergartens and birthday parties or any special event you may have. P 0415 696 439 E info@zootoyou.com.au Zoo To You www.zootoyou.com.au

Mungalli Creek Dairy

Mungalli go above and beyond standard farms by planting rainforests, creating wetlands and having a big variety of animals who call their farm home. Visit their Café or farmers markets for great products – some of which are lactose free! A 1/343 Sheridan St, North Cairns P 0439 897 776

Mungalli Creek Dairy www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au AFL

We all love AFL and look forward to our local footy season, but we’ll have to wait a little longer this year with all community football postponed until 31st May 2020. This is a Nationwide decision around the COVID-19 pandemic and includes AFL Cairns and AFL Cairns Juniors fixtures. The community spirit of the clubs still thrives and AFL Cairns has stated how vital it is that the “support and engagement in community football continues during these times. It is vital players, coaches, administrators, supporters, sponsors, volunteers and kids retain close links to their local clubs, Auskick Centres and wider league network”. Visit their website and keep an eye out for any upcoming matches. A 45 – 61 Tills St, Westcourt P 4042 3000 AFL Cairns www.aflcairns.com.au

Edu Kingdom

Give your child a head start on their education with the help of Edu-Kingdom College Cairns and their fantastic courses. Whether your child is falling behind or is eager to excel, the team at Edu Kingdom cater for all ages and abilities from Year 1 to 12. A 1/343 Sheridan St, North Cairns P 0439 897 776

Edu-Kingdom College Cairns www.edukingdom.com.au/qld

Turning Pointe Dance Studio

This studio offers classes for children from two years and up, aiming to inspire a love of dance through fun basic movement. Each student is given the opportunity to achieve in a fun, caring, safe and enthusiastic environment, guided by qualified teaching staff. Classes are available for ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatics.

A 240 Hartley St, Bungalow P 4031 3390

Turning Pointe Dance Studios www.turningpointe.com.au