Dear Member,
School Holidays are here for some of the our members, but to some, the term had just started. Happy Holidays to members just starting their holidays and for those who have just returned to school, hope you had a well deserved break.
In this issue we will be looking at a few highlights of places of interest around Australia.
We welcome any interesting holiday News. Please feel free to tell us about your holiday and we will share your stories with our fellow members.
An update on our online competition, We have two online competitions running - Superhero Movies and the Australian Reptile Park. Superhero Movies ends Sunday 13th of April. So get your entries in as soon as possible.
Wishing all of you a wonderful and safe holiday.
GoKids Team
Visit our site http://www.gokids.com.au
NSW
Success Habits for Teenagers Workshop - 2 Fun and interactive workshops designed for teenagers from Years 9-12. A positive activity to do during the school holiday (NSW). Build on Self Esteem, develop self sufficient, learn to overcome fear and anxiety and develop strength and non strength. Find out more and Succeed!! Taking Registrations NOW!
Toronga Zoo - two hour trail includes behind-the-scenes visits and a chance to feed koalas, kangaroos and some of the other animals.
Gelato Sweet Tooth Sampling Workshop - Do you have a sweet tooth? Love your gelato? Then this is the experience of a lifetime! Come and learn the history of gelato while enjoying samples of various flavours. Watch how gelato is made by a trained 'gelataio' and taste the freshest gelato straight from the trittico!...
Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife - Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains and enjoy an up-close encounter with native wildlife. Explore World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.
Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains - Enjoy our most comprehensive tour of all that the Blue Mountains has to offer.
Sydney Tower and OzTrek - Sydney's best views are just the beginning!
Cuddle a Koala at Featherdale Wildlife Park- Be introduced to the locals at Featherdale Wildlife Park; Kangaroos, Wombats, Goannas, Emus, colorful Parrots, Tasmanian Devils and more..
Ballooning at Camden (child) - 8-12 years old. - A truly unique experience as you float across the sky. Peaceful yet exhilarating, the flight lasts for approximately one hour. Finish the journey with a delicious breakfast .
Australia Reptile Park
Victoria
Dolphin & Seal Watching at Sorrento -Experience the thrill and excitement of interacting with the resident Port Phillip Bay Seals and Dolphins off the coast of Melbourne.
Battle Tank Ride - Ever wondered what it would be like to be in the turret and command a massive 55 ton Centurion Battle Tank?
Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary - Australia's most renowned steam train, Puffing Billy, winds its way through lush ferns and towering timbers.
The Savannah Walkabout - Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife.
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat and Wildlife Park - Share an interactive close-up encounter with wildlife including kangaroos, emus, koalas, dingoes, giant turtles and many more.
Queensland
Fishing & Crabbing Adventure For Kids -Fish one of Queensland's most pristine fishing areas, with over 40km of the Noosa River.
Laser Skirmish - Are you ready to battle? This is a high adrenalin laser skirmish game which will get your heart pumping! Using the most modern realistic laser guns available in Australia, ranging from sub machine guns to sniper rifles and the amazingly fearsome gattlins gun! ....
Australian Outback Spectacular- Experience the pride of our true blue stockmen and woman as they rival each other to become ‘top station’. The Australian Outback Spectacular is the ideal way to see our best riders and horses in action and is the perfect opportunity to envisage life in the Australian bush!
Jungle Surfing - Tropical North Queensland
Have you ever wanted to glide through the tree tops of the Daintree Rainforest. Our scientist guides will lead you on a unique and exhilarating tour with views as far as the Great Barrier Reef! Gliding through the canopy from treetop to treetop. It’s your flight choice – slow, fast or upside-down?
Below are a few websites that would will give you some ideas of interesting places that you may consider visiting:
Viator -Find & book the most popular sights, tours and activities in the world's favorite destinations!
Other Holiday Idas
RedBaloons -Promotes more than 500 unique, fun & extraordinary things to do around Aust & NZ.
Take-A-Break -More great holiday accommodation properties can be found at TakeABreak.com.au
GoKids News and Events have quite of a few holiday ideas and good destinations throughout Australia. Search for "Holiday" under GoKids Directory.
