Scroll down for a list of fun ideas for beating boredom these school holidays. Bookings are essential at most venues in order to comply with COVID-safe guidelines.
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Spring break runs from September 28 to October 11.
1. Sound and Music at Wollongong Science Space
Any budding musicians at home? This new exhibition will teach them how sound travels, how to combine sound to make music and more. Bookings here.
2. Movies at Wollongong, Warrawong and Shellharbour
Films catering for kids of all ages are screening, including Trolls World Tour, The Secret Garden, Paw Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, Astro Kid, Swimming for Gold and Cats & Dogs 3.
3. Van Gogh Alive at Sydney's Moore Park
See the famous post-impressionist painter's work come alive in this large-scale, digital spectacular at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter. Masks mandatory. Bookings here.
4. Ben's Walk at Nowra Showground
The walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through gorges, forests and grassy shores. The kids will love the suspension bridge and the boulder hopping. Details here.
5. Rides at Jamberoo Action Park
Jamberoo Action Park has confirmed it will open this weekend in time for the school holidays. The gates will open at 10am on Saturday. Tickets here.
6. Gruffalo Experience at the Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
Meet The Gruffalo from Friday to Monday each week of the school holidays at select times for photos and air hi-fives. Bookings here.
7. Games at Zone Bowling in Albion Park
Buy a pass to get access to bowling, laser tag, arcade games and more. Bookings here.
8. Coal Coast Discovery Days on Wollongong beaches
A marine scientist from the University of Wollongong will help your little coastal detectives uncover the secrets of Wollongong's rock pools. Bookings here.
9. Farm tour at Green Connect in Warrawong
See how market gardens work, check out the food forest that is slowly producing fruit and meet the free-range sheep, pigs and/or chickens who love a good feed. Bookings here.
10. Climbing at Hangdog in Coniston
Complete 10 easy climbs over the school holidays to enter the draw to win one of two iPads up for grabs. Bookings here.
11. Laser tag in Wollongong
The whole gang can enjoy the action with a family pass, which gives you three missions in 90 minutes, with two scheduled breaks to catch your breath. Bookings here.
Please note that the Camel Races at Bulli Showground have been rescheduled for December.
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