NOOSA SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDEEASTER 2015Your official guide to events & school holiday fun in the Noosa Region

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONSPattern Bandits on Tour

P: 07 5329 6145 noosa.qld.gov.au

When

Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 April (Noosa)Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 April (Cooroy)

Where

Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican St, Tewantin Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple St, Cooroy

Details

Jemima Wyman’s Pattern Power brings free art activities for children to look at how pattern expresses who we are, where we live and transforms our view of the world. Explore camouflage, investigate pattern and create dazzle with self-directed activities for all ages.

Annual Easter Treasure Hunt Egg-citement

eumundimarkets.com.au

When Throughout school holidays

Where Original Eumundi Markets, Memorial Dve, Eumundi

Details

There’s art and craft, pony rides and more at the Original Eumundi Markets. Free Easter treasure hunt on Easter Saturday 4 April from 8am – open to the first 300 children to register on the day. Find clues as you make your way through the colourful markets. Craft workshops are on Saturday 4, Wednesday 8, Saturday 11, Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 April. Have your faces painted, enjoy a magic show with Nickleby the Magician, discover Spin Art with Zoe, enjoy a pony ride and play in the tree-covered Dick Caplick Park in the centre of town. The markets are open Saturdays 7am-2pm and Wednesdays 8am-1.30pm.

Free Easter Holiday Buses

P: 13 12 30 translink.com.au

When 3-12 April

Where Around Noosa Shire

Details

Hop on a free public bus in the Noosa Shire from Good Friday, 3 April to 12 April 2015, thanks to Noosa Council and TransLink. Catch a Noosa bus from any bus stop around the region or park for free at the Cooyar Street car park in Noosa Junction and ride from Noosa Junction bus station:• Route 626 Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads• Route 627 Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads• Route 628 Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic• Route 629 Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic• Route 632 Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona• Route 064 (temporary shuttle) Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads• Boreen Point-Tewantin Flexilink and Council CabsPick up a timetable from Noosa Visitor Information Centres. Weekend timetables operate on most public holidays. Routes 620, 622, 630 and 631 are not included in the free services.

Nickleby the Magician

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Tuesday 7 April, 11am

Where The J, 60 Noosa Dve, Noosa Heads

Details

See Nickleby the Magician’s new show, The Greatest Kid's Show On Earth with world record escapes, illusions, comedy and a guest appearance from The Xtreme Illusionist. Don't be surprised to see doves, possums and a bunny rabbit! Tickets $13.50 each.

Jumpin’ @ The J

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Thursday 16 April, 9am, 10am, 11am

Where The J, 60 Noosa Dve, Noosa Heads

Details

Unlimited fun on 5 indoor jumping castles in air-conditioned comfort for one hour. Parents and guardians free entry. Cafe open till noon. Ticket $10 per child per session.

Funsail School Holiday Program

P: 07 5440 7407 nyrc.com.au

When 7-11 April and 13-17 April

WhereNoosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Gympie Tce, Noosaville

Details

Learn to sail in the safe, calm waters of Noosa River with qualified Yachting Australia instructors in Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club’s Funsail school holiday program, 13-17 April. Boat, life jacket, lunch and afternoon snack provided - $65 per day.

Kids 6-12 years can join the Tackers junior holiday program, Yachting Australia’s introductory sailing program for this age group, from 7-11 April, 9am-1pm. The group of 20 children will have fun in the fleet of Tackers dinghies and will receive a Tackers pack. Enrol online, phone the club (details above) or email sailing@nyrc.com.au

Kidzone Disco

P: 07 5329 6560 thej.com.au

When Tuesday 14 April, 10am- noon

Where The J, 60 Noosa Dve, Noosa Heads

Details

For 6-9 year olds, free jumping castle, parents welcome, cafe open. Admission $6

Pirates of the Ginger Factory

P: 1800 067 686 gingerfactory.com.au

When

13-17 April, 11am. Attraction open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm

Where The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina

Details

Children will enjoy this free show daily as Captain Salty has misplaced his pirate crew and has arrived at the Ginger Factory to recruit boys and girls for fun and adventure on the high seas. But first you have to pass the pirate training test – how to talk like a pirate, dress like a pirate, dance and even sing like a pirate! Discover all there is to taste, see and do with tours, rides, food and great shopping.

Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival

kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

When Easter Saturday, 4 April, 7am-4pm

Where Elizabeth St, Kenilworth (near Noosa hinterland)

Details

Head to the country near Noosa hinterland for family fun with a cheese rolling competition, Cheester Egg Hunt for children 4-7 years and gourmet cooking demonstrations. Breakfast in the Park kicks off at 7am with food stalls, then the Great Cheese Rolling Contest is at 8.30am - open to all ages ($2 entry). The Cheester Egg Hunt at 10am has $2 entry. Local wine and cheese tastings all day, including bushfood plants and local produce; raffle prizes; live music by Rubatuba and kids pony rides. Kenilworth Historical Museum in Alexandra St is open 9am-2pm.

Aussie Easter Fun at Aussie World

P: 07 5494 5444 aussieworld.com.au

When 3-6 April, 9am-5pm daily

Where Aussie World, Frizzo Rd, Bruce Highway, Palmview

Details

Drop in to Aussie World for Aussie Easter Fun with an Easter bonnet competition, gigantic Easter egg hunt throughout the fun park and get creative with Easter egg painting. For the bigger kids, the ultimate Obstacle Egg Race will be a challenge and there’s entertainment all weekend. Also prizes and giveaways, and the Easter Bunny will be there. Easter activities included in the normal admission price. More than 30 fun rides for kids of all ages.

Take the Con-x-ion transfer from Noosa.

Noosa 5 Cinemas

P: 07 5447 5130 noosacinemas.com.au

When Open 7 days a week

Where 29 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads

DetailsSee the latest block busters, including 3D screenings.

Free fun at Noosa Fair Shopping Centre

noosafairshopping.com.au

When Selected days during school holidays

WhereNoosa Fair Shopping Centre, Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads

Details

Free Easter holiday activities: meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday 4 April at 10am-2pm and receive free chocolate eggs. A ceramic Easter egg workshop is on Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 April, 10am-1pm. Foam frame workshops are on Monday 13, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 17 April, 10am-1pm.

Easter Holiday Fun at Australia Zoo

P: 07 5436 2000 australiazoo.com

WhenFriday 3 April-Sunday 19 April. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm

Where Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Details

Burn some energy with holiday fun at Australia Zoo. There’s free face painting (9-11am weekends), pony rides, an Easter EGGS-pedition, Bindi and the Jungle Girls perform live, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

On Good Friday, 3 April, enjoy a free breakfast, 9-10am, and on Easter Sunday, 5 April join the Easter EGGS-pedition help find hidden Easter eggs, with prizes to be won.

Bindi and the Jungle Girls perform live daily at 11.30am in the Crocoseum from 3-7 April.Watch Terri, Bindi and Robert feed the crocs in the Crocoseum at noon daily from 3-7 April during the Wildlife Warriors show. Or be a zoo keeper for a day (children aged 7-15 years) and enjoy behind-the-scenes action and hands-on animal encounters.

Take the Con-x-ion transfer from Noosa.

Kids’ fun at libraries

P: 07 5329 6555 libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au

When Throughout school holidays

Where

Noosa Library, Wallace Park, Wallace Dve, Noosaville; Pomona Mobile Library; Cooroy Library, Maple St, Cooroy

Details

Noosa and Cooroy libraries have fun workshops and stories for kids. Events are free but bookings required.

Steam Punk Style is for 12+ years to turn clapped-out contraptions into funky jewellery, Noosa Library, Tuesday 7 April and Cooroy Library, Tuesday 14 April, 10-11.30am.Camouflage Creations, making bugs from natural materials is for 5+ years at Pomona Mobile Library, Wednesday 8 April, 1.30-3pm.

Meet author Chris Collins and hear from A Bug Called Doug, Cooroy Library 9 April and Noosa Library 16 April, 10-11am.

Make your own book about a family holiday and hear author Robyn Osborne read from Going Camping and Going Fishing, 4-8 years, Friday 10 April at Noosa Library (10-11am) and Cooroy (1.30-2.30pm).

Draw with Cartoon Dave’s Fierce and Ferocious Animals at Cooroy Library and Cartoon Dave’s Stupid Superheroes at Noosa Library on Friday 17 April.

Big Kart Track

P: 07 5494 1613 bigkart.com.au

When Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm

Where 2310 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Details

The Big Kart Track is the largest commercial go-kart track in Australia, 1.2km long and 8m wide with big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and super-charged straights. It’s fun for all the family with 50 go-karts and a separate kids’ track.

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Easter holiday fun at Noosa Civic

P: 07 5440 7900 noosacivicshopping.com.au

When During school holidays

Where

Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Rd, (cnr Walter Hay Dve) Noosaville

Details

Wear your most creative Easter hat and enjoy the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party live show in the Food Court on Easter Saturday, 4 April, 11am. The Easter Bunny will be there from 11.30am-2.30pm with Easter giveaways.

See the Doh-Doh characters at the free Play-Doh live show, Tuesday 14 April to Friday 17 April, 11am and 1pm daily, with a meet and greet at noon. Make your own free Play-Doh creations in the Play-Doh Activity Village in the Food Court from Tuesday 7 April to Saturday 11 April, 11am-2pm.

Enjoy story-time with Wallum and Noosa Library on 13, 15 and 17 April at 10am.

Kids holiday activities at Noosa Springs

P: 07 5440 3333 noosasprings.com.au

When During school holidays

WhereNoosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort, Links Dve, Noosa Heads

Details

There are professional, resort-run tennis and golf holiday camps, free dining for kids and free children’s golf at Noosa Springs these school holidays.

Tennis camps ($150 weekly or $40 daily) are on 6-10 April and 13-17 April, 9am-noon for beginners to intermediate players, 5-12 years. Book on 0414 494 645 or email tennis@noosasprings.com.au

Golf ($75 per week or $25 daily) is from 7-10 April, 1-2pm for 8-14-year-olds, absolute beginners to seasoned junior golfers wanting to improve all parts of their game. Book on 0477 183 654 or email peter@heinigergolf.com.au

Bring the kids to dine at Relish Restaurant and kids eat for free (one child per dining adult. Must be seated 5-6pm.

Kids under 17 years play golf for free all day when accompanied by a paying adult.

Country Fair at Eumundi Square

iloveeumundimarkets.com

When Friday 10 and 17 April 8.30am-2pm

Where Eumundi Square, 1-8 Napier Rd, Eumundi

Details

The kids will love getting up close to the piglets, lamb, goats, chickens and other farm animals at the animal farm at Eumundi Square each Friday (no markets Good Friday). Parents and children can enter the enclosure to gently interact with the animals. There’s also a fashion parade in the central courtyard at 11am, live band and more than 90 boutique businesses.

Noosa Ferry and Noosa Marina

P: 07 5449 8442 noosaferry.com

When 7 days a week

WhereNoosa Marina, Tewantin to Sheraton Jetty, Noosa Heads

Details

Kids will love exploring Noosa’s waterways on board the Noosa Ferry, 7 days a week between Noosa Marina, Tewantin and Noosa Heads with stops along the river at Noosaville. Noosa Ferry will operate extra services on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Tickets available on-board. Sunset cruises also available Tuesday to Saturday (bookings essential).

Eco Cruise Noosa is a fun way to explore Noosa’s nature and learn about the history, culture and wildlife – operates Tuesdays and Thursdays, bookings essential. Ticket includes an all day Ferry Pass for same day use.

While you’re at Noosa Marina, take in the views over a meal at a restaurant, coffee shop or bar overlooking the river, or enjoy fish and chips on the river bank. Find a unique gift or artwork at one of the stores, kids can play in the riverfront water spray park or skate park, or check out the Marina Markets every Sunday from 8am.

Bellingham Maze

P: 07 5445 2979 bellmaze.com

WhenOpen 7 days, 9.30am-4.30pm, during Qld school holidays

Where 247 Tanawah Tourist Dve #25 Tanawah

Details

It's aMAZEing fun at Bellingham Maze with the new 80 x 80m hedge maze now open. There’s also a timber maze, rope maze, tyre maze and brain-teasing ground mazes; 18-hole mini golf course; magic waterfall entrance; walk-through aviary and a tea house so you can enjoy something to eat or drink. All set in a lush tropical rainforest environment.

Noosa Tenpin Bowling and Laser Tag

P: 07 5449 8555 noosatenpin.com.au

When Open 9am-late every day

Where 7/11 Bartlett Rd, Noosaville

Details

Fun for all ages in all weather, whether it’s raining or hot outside with 10 lanes of fully automatic bowling lanes, 500m2 laser tag arena, pool tables, arcade games, lounge and dining area, licensed bar and cafe.

Underwater World SeaLife Aquarium

P: 07 5458 6280 underwaterworld.com.au

When Open 7 days 9am-4pm

Where Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba

Details

Walk “underwater” through the glass viewing tunnel and see Australia’s marine life up close.Explore unique zones including Seal Island, Seahorse Sanctuary, Otter Empire, Coral Cove, Turtle Temple and Crawly Creatures. Go shark diving, join the ocean ranger program, hear 14 talks, feeds and presentations every day, immerse yourself in a cage-free shark dive or snorkel, or sleep under the sea at a family sleepover.

Oz Ski Resort and Aqua Fun Park

P: 0498 120 542 aquafunpark.com.au

When Throughout school holidays, 7 days a week

Where 60 Junction Dve, Coolum Beach

Details

Have fun for all ages at the largest inflatable park in the world at Aqua Fun Park – bring a BBQ.

At Oz Ski Resort, learn to water ski and wake board, or jump on a tube and banana boat ride. Get behind a boat with your own instructor and driver – all equipment is provided. For beginners to advanced.

Top Shots Fun Park

P: 07 5452 7007 topshotsfunpark.com.au

WhenOpen 7 days a week, 9am-9pm (rides from 10am-8pm)

Where Cnr Maroochydore Rd and Allora Dve, Maroochydore

Details

Climb it, play it, splash it and hit it at Top Shots. Climb the indoor Rock Climbing Wall, putt the 18-hole mini golf courses, test the Extreme Vertical Trampoline, enjoy the battle dome of the Cannon Ball Blaster or get wet in the Blaster Boats and inflatable Blue Crush Waterslide. Arcade games and plenty of fast food.

Cirque Espace

P: 0412 552 286 cirqueEspace.com

When

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during school holidays - group bookings any time

Where Eumundi Square Market, Napier Rd, Eumundi

Details

Unique circus activities for kids and adults with flying-trapeze and bungee trampoline workshops. Fly with the professionals.

Starry Nights Movies Under the Stars

starrynights.com.au

When During school holidays

Where Cooroy, Coolum, Noosaville, Eumundi

Details

Starry Nights presents outdoor family movie nights under the stars. Bring a blanket or chair. • Guardians of the Galaxy, Coolum Beach Flicks, Tickle Park, Coolum, Saturday 4 April, free.• Frozen, Cooroy Library Rooftop, Maple St, Cooroy, Sunday 5 April, 6.30pm. Entry by donation. Popcorn, drinks and candy bar available.• Jumanji, Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Tce, Noosaville, Friday 10 April, 6.30pm• Eumundi Drive-In, Friday 17 April, details to be confirmed – see website.

Surfdancer Holiday Surfing Program

P: 0439 803 270 surfdancer.com

When 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 April, 8-10am

Where Meet at Noosa River mouth car park

Details

Surfdancer Noosa Grom Squad holiday surfing program is open to ages 5-16yrs. Explore dance movements on a surfboard. $30 per class or $20 if you BYO soft board.

Noosa’s friendly holiday consultants can book all of your tours and accommodation within the Noosa region and beyond.

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