Mummas! I don't know about you, but Im SO ready for the School holidays.

Its no secret we are big Merlin Entertainment fans and proud Ambassadors so naturally we are excited to share a list of all activities of fun during the school holidays around Australia and Auckland.

Join Peppa Pig on an Aquarium Adventure at SEA LIFE




SEA LIFE is helping Peppa Pig celebrate ‘15 Years of Muddy Puddles’ during the April school
holidays with a marine adventure!
Peppa Pig activities will run through the whole month with Peppa herself plunging into the aquarium
for daily meet and greets (times and dates vary across attractions, see below for more info).
Guests will begin their SEA LIFE experience with a Peppa Pig headpiece and a special edition activity
book before embarking on an underwater journey to find Peppa’s friends and family among the
marvellous reef creatures.
Keep a lookout for Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, George Pig, Suzie Sheep and Rebecca Rabbit amid the
regal blue tang, sea stars, flatback turtles and clownfish!
An exclusive Peppa Pig photo opportunity will allow guests to share their SEA LIFE “pigture” with
family and friends. Peppa Pig merchandise will be available from SEA LIFE gift shops to
commemorate the 15th anniversary of the beloved cartoon character.
School holiday visitors can also experience all the weird and wonderful sea creatures that call SEA
LIFE home.
For tickets and further information, visit:
www.sealifesydney.com.au / www.sealifemelbourne.com.au / www.kellytarltons.co.nz /
www.sealifesunshinecoast.com.au

SYDNEY
Where: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
When: Peppa Pig fun runs and meet and greets from Monday 1 April to Sunday 28 April
Hours: Open daily from 10am-6pm (last entry at 5pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $36.80 Children from $26.40. Book online and save.
Website: www.sealifesydney.com.au

MELBOURNE
Where: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
When: Peppa Pig fun runs and meet and greets from Sunday 7 April to Sunday 21 April
Hours: Open daily from 10am-5.30pm (last entry at 4.30pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $33.60 Children from $22.40. Book online and save.
Website: www.sealifemelbourne.com.au

SUNSHINE COAST
Where: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
When: Peppa Pig fun and meet and greets from Saturday 6 April to Sunday 21 April.
Hours: Open daily from 9am-5pm (last entry at 4pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. From $32.00 per person. Book online and save.
Website: www.sealifesunshinecoast.com.au

AUCKLAND
Where: SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, 23 Tāmaki Drive, Ōrākei, Auckland 1071
When: Peppa Pig fun runs from 13 th to 28 th April. Meet and greets from 11AM-2PM
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am-5pm (last entry at 4pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $32.00 Children from $22.00. Book online and save.
Website: www.kellytarltons.co.nz

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Join Peppa Pig on an Outback Adventure at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is helping Peppa Pig celebrate ‘15 Years of Muddy Puddles’ during the April
school holidays with an outback adventure!
Peppa Pig activities will run through the whole month with Peppa herself exploring the zoo for daily
meet and greets from Sunday 13th – 28th April.
Guests will begin their WILD LIFE Sydney experience with a Peppa Pig headpiece and a special
edition activity book before embarking on an outback adventure to find Peppa’s friends and family
among the marvellous wildlife creatures.
Keep a lookout for Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, George Pig, Suzie Sheep and Rebecca Rabbit amid the
slippery platypus, furry koalas and hopping kangaroos!
An exclusive Peppa Pig photo opportunity will allow guests to share their WILD LIFE Sydney “pigture”
with family and friends.
Peppa Pig merchandise will be available from the WILD LIFE Sydney gift shop to commemorate the
15th anniversary of the beloved cartoon character.
School holiday visitors can also experience all the weird and wonderful Aussie animals that call WILD
LIFE Sydney home. From Ringo the Wombat, to Davey the Quokka, Kyara the Koala, or Rocky the
Saltwater Croc, there’s plenty of amazing animals to meet.


For tickets and further information about WILD LIFE Sydney’s school holiday activities, visit:
www.wildlifesydney.com.au

Where: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
When: Peppa Pig fun runs from Monday 1 April to Tuesday 30 April. Meet and greets from Saturday
13th – Sunday 28th April
Hours: Open daily from 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $35.00 Children from $24.60. Book online and save.

Website: www.wildlifesydney.com.au

Madame Tussauds Sydney

‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, BOLLYWOOD!’ at Madame Tussauds Sydney

This school holidays, become a Bollywood superstar at Madame Tussauds Sydney with ‘LIGHTS,
CAMERA, BOLLYWOOD!’, the brand new, permanent experience at the iconic Darling Harbour
attraction.
The all-new interactive cultural experience features the brand-new wax figure of former Bollywood
Superstar and Hollywood A-Lister Priyanka Chopra Jonas, as well as Iconic Bollywood Royalty Shah
Rukh Khan.
Experience Bollywood like never before!
Step backstage and join your favourite stars on a movie production set where you take the starring
role your favourite iconic Bollywood film scenes. Master a Bollywood dance routine in our rehearsal
studio, select an outfit and head centre stage and into the spotlight for a performance of a lifetime!

‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, BOLLYWOOD’ launches at Madame Tussauds Sydney in April 2019. For more
information, visit www.madametussauds.com.au

Where: Madame Tussauds Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
When: Permanent experience from Thursday April 4
Hours: Open daily from 10am-6pm (last entry at 5pm).
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $35.00 Children from $24.60. Book online and save.
Website: www.madametussauds.com.au


Sydney Tower Eye




Endless Lights at Sydney Tower Eye
This school holidays, Sydney Tower Eye will be an Instagrammer’s paradise with the launch of
Endless Lights, a unique, mesmerising light installation offering the ultimate illusions and photo
opportunities for guests.
Available for a limited time only from March 1, the experience was inspired by the alluring, vast
Sydney skyline as seen from the Observation Deck of the Sydney Tower Eye which offers unrivalled
views of the harbour city.
The light installation features mirrored walls and a custom-built Perspex base which creates the
optical illusion of height, making the guest feel like they are floating above an endless floor.
Guests are encouraged to be as creative as they like when visiting the exclusive experience and
create social media envy amongst their friends and family by sharing their final shots.
Following their impromptu photoshoot, grammers’ can head 250 metres above the streets of Sydney
to the Observation Deck, continuing their photo journey as they snap pictures of the original Sydney
skyline thanks to uninterrupted 360 degree views.
‘Endless Lights’ is only around for a limited time, so go beyond the city lights, get creative and get
your ultimate Instagram photo!
For more information please visit https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au

Where: Sydney Tower Eye, 100 Market St, Sydney
When: From Friday 1 March for a limited time only
Hours: Open 9am-9pm daily (last entry 8pm)
Cost: Included in price of admission
Website: https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au



Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures





Fairy Magic returns to Illawarra Fly
It’s time to pull out the fairy dust - Fairy Magic is BACK at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures this April
school holidays for some more magical fairy wonderland fun!
Children from all across the land are called to help their new little fairy and elf friends find their treetop
homes, with all guests to Illawarra Fly this school holiday receiving a magical fairy card which will set
them off on a trail to discover each of the homes and un-jumble the magic word.
Once all ten enchanted fairies’ homes, which have been lovingly built by the team at Men’s Shed,
have been found, our little fairy home hunters will receive a special enchanted sticker to award them
for their efforts.
After completing the 500 metre-long, 25 metre-high Treetop Walk over the rainforest floor, those
hoping to be their own flying fairy can upgrade to the attraction’s high-flying Zipline Tour - a truly
exhilarating experience as you soar through the canopy, perfect for any little fairy or elf wanting to
gain their wings!
So fly in and feel the fairy magic at Illawarra Fly this school holidays and feel the magic!
Book now to ensure you don’t miss out - www.illawarrafly.com

What: Magic at Illawarra Fly
Where: Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, 182 Knights Hill Road Knights Hill NSW 2577
When: Sunday 7 April to Sunday 21 April
Hours: Open daily 9:00am – 5:00pm. Last entry to Treetop Walk is at 4:00pm
Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $22.50. Children from $13.50.
Zipline Tour (includes Treetop Walk): Adults from $60. Children from $36


LEGOLAND Discovery Centre




Fans of Emmet, Wyldstyle, MetalBeard, Unikitty and Benny can rejoice! LEGOLAND Discovery
Centre is celebrating the long-awaited “The LEGO Movie™ 2: The Second Part” with movie-themed
school holiday activities from 6 – 22 April.
After LEGO fans rush to the cinema to watch the sequel to the first blockbuster (opening 27 March),
they can venture to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, the ultimate indoor LEGO playground amidst 10
LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema, rides and special movie-themed fun for families with children
ages 3 to 10.
“The LEGO Movie” Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre involve the following intergalactic activities,
which are all included in the admission price:
 Stop Motion Video: Put your movie-making skills to the test by recreating a scene from “The
LEGO Movie 2” using your own LEGO creations at the brand new Stop Motion Video tables;
 Create a Systar System: Build planets, stars or rockets to create your own Systar System
and put it on display for everyone to see;
 Escape the Aliens: Build an escape vehicle that can glide down the zipline to dodge the
intergalactic obstacles in your path;
 Meet and Greets: Say hello to Emmet and Wyldstyle from “The LEGO Movie 2”;
 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a scavenger hunt to help Emmet find his friends in Miniland and
go into the draw to win “The LEGO Movie 2” prize packs;
 “The LEGO Movie 2” in Miniland: Discover scenes from the movie recreated by the Master
Builders;
 Minifigure Swap: Bring LEGO Movie Minifigures to trade with other fans.
For tickets and further information, visit www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentre.com.au

What: “The LEGO Movie” Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne – The Fashion Capital, Chadstone VIC 3148
When: Saturday 6 April – Monday 22 April 2019
Tickets: www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentre.com.au


Otway Fly Treetop Adventures





Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is home to ten enchanting fairy houses for visitors to discover as they
wander through the magical rainforest during the April school holidays.
Handcrafted by volunteers from Men’s Shed Colac, the charming fairy houses create a spellbinding
trail through the rainforest floor.
Children receive a special activity card for their journey to help them find the letters on each of the
dainty houses to spell out the magic word to collect a reward.
Nathan Bridgeman, Attraction Manager at Otway Fly, says the fairy houses have been immensely
popular since they arrived in late December, which prompted the team to extend their residency into
the April school holidays.
“We’ve had such a delightful reaction from our visitors about the fairy houses created by Men’s Shed.
People young and old have enjoyed discovering the little homes as they meander through the forest
at Otway Fly,” said Nathan.
Volunteers from Men’s Shed Colac built the ten fairy houses using reclaimed wood from the Otway
Ranges.

What: Magic in the Treetops at Otway Fly
Where: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures | 360 Phillips Track, Weeaproniah VIC 3237
When: 6 – 28 April 2019
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (last entry to Treetop Walk is 4:00pm)
Details: In addition to the Treetop Walk, Zipline Tour and Rainforest Ranger Trail, there will be ten
fairy homes built by Men’s Shed Colac
Tickets: Book online at www.OtwayFly.com

Enjoy the School holidays!

Can you belvie another school term done and dusted! SCHOOL HOLIDAYS are back and today i share with you all Australia and New Zealand Merlin entertainment guide for school holidays.



NSW

SEA LIFE SYDNEY AQUARIUM

What: Animal Planet at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

This July school holidays, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on an o-fish-ial quest to discover fascinating features about the fin-tastic places our underwater friends call home.

The interactive experience will take families on a turtle-y cool underwater adventure throughout the aquarium. Children will learn about creature’s habitats, different environments and the importance of conservation.

The adventure starts upon ent-ray where all children will receive a scratch card activity sheet, then the race is on to hunt for stars throughout the attraction. After discovering all of the stars, it's time to reveal the full prize word!

To be in the draw to win a great prize pack, simply pop your card in the prize box, located at the end of the journey at our activity hub!

To celebrate Plastic Free July, guests to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are also encouraged to #FillABag and save 20% on the walk-up entry price. Simply collect a bag full of rubbish from a nearby beach, park or even down the street, upload a pic of with the bag of rubbish to social media and tag @sealifesydneyaquarium and #FillABag - then present the photo to our staff when purchasing your ticket at the admissions counter to redeem the discount.

So water you waiting for? For moray information, visit www.sealifesydneyaquarium.com.au  

Where: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $35.00 Children from $24.60. Book online and save.

Website: www.sealifesydneyaquarium.com.au    

WILD LIFE SYDNEY ZOO

What: Animal Planet at Wild Life Sydney Zoo

This July school holidays, Wild Life Sydney Zoo has partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on a quoll-ity quest to discover fascinating features about the amazing places our Australian friends call home.

The interactive experience will take families on a turtle-y exciting underwater adventure throughout the zoo. Children will learn about creature’s habitats, different environments and the importance of conservation.

The adventure starts upon entry where all children will receive a scratch card activity sheet, and then the race is on to become a koala-fied ranger and hunt for stars throughout the attraction. After discovering all of the stars, it's time to reveal the full prize word!

To be in the draw to win a great prize pack, simply pop your card in the prize box, located at the end of the journey at our activity hub!

What are you waiting for? For some ribbet-ing fun, visit https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/

Where: Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $35.00 Children from $24.60. Book online and save.

Website: https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/

MADAME TUSSAUDS SYDNEY

What: Join the Justice League at Madame Tussauds Sydney

Justice will be served this July school holidays at Madame Tussauds Sydney as the world-famous attraction welcomes an all-star cast of DC Super Heroes in an epic, new experience. From 30th June guests will come face-to-face with their favourite Justice League heroes in an action-packed adventure unlike any other.

Guests will star alongside Justice League’s Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman, and Ezra Miller as The Flash as they fight to save the world from Lex Luthor’s evil corporation, LexCorp.

Elsewhere in the city, Lex’s experiment wreaks havoc, sending a helicopter and its occupants hurtling toward the ground. Guests have to summon all their strength and join the Super Heroes as they fight to save the world:

• Help Superman lift a REAL helicopter back into the sky as onlookers cheer from the streets below.   

• Guests must summon Batman with the Bat-Signal. Billowing smoke and wind reveal Batman as he’s called into battle onto the rooftop, ready to save the world.  

• Then it’s time to dig deep as guests harness their inner Super Hero alongside Wonder Woman. One successful gauntlet blast can destroy the LexCorp technology that has created havoc in the city.

• Then it’s time to help The Flash by running alongside him! Once guests hit ‘top speed’, effects around The Flash’s environment, including projection lighting on his suit, jump to life and electricity cracks.

For tickets and more information, please visit www.madametussauds.com.au

Where: Madame Tussauds Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of admission. Adults from $35.00 Children from $24.60. Book online and save.

Website: www.madametussauds.com.au

SYDNEY TOWER EYE

What: Sky High at Sydney Tower Eye

These school holidays, be a tourist in your own city and amaze yourself with a 360 degrees view of Sydney from the Sydney Tower Eye.

If you dare, take on the SKYWALK – a transparent glass platform 268m above the city streets – and rediscover Sydney. Spot iconic buildings, landmarks and beaches (or even your house!) and stand higher than you ever have before. Better yet, enjoy unparalleled views as the sun sets on the city.

Guests can also take in a fourth dimension of Sydney with the 4D cinema show included in the admission price.

What are you waiting for? Take your first step to the top here: https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/    

Where: Sydney Tower Eye, Level 5, Westfield Sydney, Corner of Pitt St and Market St

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Entry to Observation Deck - Adults from $19.60. Children from $13.30 SKYWALK (including Observation Deck access) – Adults from $50. Children from $32.50

Website: https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/

ILLAWARRA FLY

What: Rainforest Rangers at Illawarra Fly

These school holidays, celebrate Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures’ 10 year anniversary and embrace your inner-explorer on an exciting adventure through the rainforest.  

Equipped with your very own Rainforest Ranger booklet and lanyard, follow an exciting trail of questions and learn all about the region’s diverse flora and fauna, as well as cool facts about Illawarra Fly’s Treetop Walk structure.

Daring explorers can also satisfy their need for speed by completing the attraction’s high flying Zipline Tour and enjoy 250m of flying fun! *Please note: Zipline Tour comes at an additional cost.

What are you waiting for? Get started here: http://www.illawarrafly.com/

Where: Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, 182 Knights Hill Road Knights Hill NSW 2577

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of Treetop Walk. Adults from $22.50. Children from $13.50.

Zipline Tour (includes Treetop Walk): Adults from $60. Children from $36

Website: http://www.illawarrafly.com/

VIC

SEA LIFE MELBOURNE

What: Animal Planet at Sea Life Melbourne  

This July school holidays, Sea Life Melbourne has partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on an o-fish-ial quest to discover fascinating features about the fin-tastic places our underwater friends call home.

The interactive experience will take families on a turtle-y cool underwater adventure throughout the aquarium. Children will learn about creature’s habitats, different environments and the importance of conservation.

The adventure starts upon ent-ray where all children will receive a scratch card activity sheet, then the race is on to hunt for stars throughout the attraction. After discovering all of the stars, it's time to reveal the full prize word! There’s also loads more fun to be had, including an interactive zone from Green Fleet, meet and greets with Sea Life Melbourne’s shark mascot, Magnus, and more!

At the end of their journey, guests simply have to pop their card in one of three boxes. Not only does this enter guests in the draw to win a prize, but the card acts as a donation token too, with Sea Life Melbourne making a donation to your chosen charity; Sea Life Trust, Green Fleet or Merlin’s Magic Wand.

Oh, and don’t forget to capture the moment by snapping a pic at the Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest photo opportunities and make your pledge towards protecting our oceans!

So water you waiting for? For moray information, visit www.sealifemelbourne.com.au  

Where: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. Corner of King Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

When: 30 June – 15 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of admission. Book online now - $45 per person for the Melbourne Big Ticket. Ticket includes entry to both Sea Life Melbourne and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne

Website: https://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE

Get ready to hold your breath as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre heads underwater!

From Tuesday 26th June, families will be submerged in an underwater realm at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, where they will embark on a fin-tastic underwater quest to discover mysterious sea creatures at the bottom of the ocean!

The quest begins upon arrival where guests will be greeted by a Shark Suit Guy Minifigure and Mermaid before taking a seat at the all new interactive digital build table. Time to put your Underwater Explorer creativity cap on!

A large, rocky sea bed with the twisting tentacles of an octopus rises from the floor, and the challenge is on - what creation will you design to complete the colourful coral reef?!

Create exciting new creatures, ships and submarines to explore the seas, and be amazed as projected animation brings the water and LEGO models to life! There will also be a number of part-built sea stars, allowing guests to work as a team to complete the build by adding arms, colours and patterns. A life-size submarine LEGO build provides the ultimate photo opportunity, making you the real-deal underwater explorer!

The all-new Underwater Quest ships in at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre from 26th June and promises to be the newest must-sea experience!

So water you waiting for? For moray information on LEGOLAND Discovery Centre’s new Underwater Quest, or to book tickets online to guarantee entry, visit https://melbourne.legolanddiscoverycentre.com.au/

EVENT DETAILS

Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Chadstone Shopping Centre VIC 3148

When: From Tuesday 26 June

Cost: Book online now - $45 per person for the Melbourne Big Ticket (Entry to both LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Sea Life Melbourne)

OTWAY FLY TREETOP ADVENTURES

This school holidays, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is celebrating 15 incredible years since they officially opened in 2003. To celebrate this milestone, the much-loved attraction is keeping the celebrations going from their birthday weekend, through to the end of the July school holidays!

For the weekend of 30th June and 1st July, guests to Otway Fly can join the celebrations with free face painting, a free gift bag, celebratory cake and special giveaways!

There’s also special discounts to be shared on our birthday weekend – with guests enjoying $15 entry when you wish us ‘Happy Birthday’ at walk-up, and free entry for guests who share their age (15 years) or birthday with Otway’s birthday weekend (30/6 or 1/7)!              

These school holidays guests can also embrace their inner-explorer on an exciting adventure through the rainforest.  Equipped with your very own Rainforest Ranger booklet and lanyard, follow an exciting trail of questions and learn all about the region’s diverse flora and fauna, as well as cool facts about Otway Fly’s Treetop Walk structure.

Daring explorers can also satisfy their need for speed by completing the attraction’s high flying Zipline Tour and enjoy 250m of flying fun! *Please note: Zipline Tour comes at an additional cost.

What are you waiting for? Get started here: http://www.otwayfly.com/

          

EVENT DETAILS

Where: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures |

When: Birthday Weekend 10th June and 1st July | July School Holidays 30th June – 15th July

Cost: 

Birthday Weekend

- Free entry for anyone who is 15 or has a birthday on our birthday weekend (30 June and 1 July)

- Treetop Walk entry $15 when you wish us ‘Happy Birthday’ on 30 June or 1 July

School Holidays

-  Treetop Walk: Adults from $22.50. Children from $13.50.

- Zipline Tour (includes Treetop Walk): Adults from $60. Children from $36

- Rainforest Ranger trail included in price of entry.

- 15% off Zipline when you book in advance for any date between 16 July – 21 September.

QLD

SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST

What: Animal Planet at Sea Life Sunshine Coast

This July school holidays, Sea Life Sunshine Coast has partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on an o-fish-ial quest to discover fascinating features about the fin-tastic places our underwater friends call home.

The interactive experience will take families on a turtle-y cool underwater adventure throughout the aquarium. Children will learn about creature’s habitats, different environments and the importance of conservation.

The adventure starts upon ent-ray where all children will receive a scratch card activity sheet, then the race is on to hunt for stars throughout the attraction. After discovering all of the stars, it's time to reveal the full prize word!

To be in the draw to win a VIP day at The Wharf Mooloolaba for a family of 4 (including entry and a Behind the Scenes Tour at Sea Life Sunshine Coast, plus a Coastal Cruise including lunch), guests simply have to pop their scratch card in the mailbox located right near the exit at the photo collection point!

And the best thing is: Kids Go Free for this July school holidays.

So wat-er you waiting for? For moray information, visit www.sealifesunshinecoast.com.au   

Where: Sea Life Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557 

When: Saturday 30 June – Sunday 29 July

Cost: Included in price of admission. Book online and save.

Website: www.sealifesunshinecoast.com.au    

AUCKLAND

SEA LIFE KELLY TARLTON’S, AUCKLAND

What: Animal Planet at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

This July school holidays, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium has partnered with Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet to invite guests on an o-fish-ial quest to discover fascinating features about the fin-tastic places our underwater friends call home.

The interactive experience will take families on a turtle-y cool underwater adventure throughout the aquarium. Children will learn about creature’s habitats, different environments and the importance of conservation.

The adventure starts upon ent-ray where all children will receive a scratch card activity sheet, then the race is on to hunt for stars throughout the attraction. After discovering all of the stars, it's time to reveal the full prize word!

To be in the draw to win a great prize pack, simply pop your card in the prize box, located at the end of the journey at our activity hub!

So water you waiting for? For moray information, visit https://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/

Where: Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland, NZ, 1071

When: 7 – 22 July 2018

Cost: Included in price of admission. Book online and save.

Website: https://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/

What comes to mind when you hear Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife life Sydney  Zoo, Sydney Tower eye and Madame Tussaud’s? Big days out filled with fun, that’s what!

For all you Mummies out there, you know how important it is to teach our kids important life skills, but also allow them to have fun and enjoy their childhood. I’ve recently been taking the girls to some of the Merlin Entertainment experiences, and they’ve had so much fun. It’s great to get them out the house and off the couch at weekends, especially in winter when it’s dark and damp outside.

I recently visited Sea life Sydney Aquarium with our Merlin Annual Pass – called the MAP – and it was so much fun. The girls absolutely loved exploring all the sea animals and learning about the different species. They found Nemo in the reef fish zone (aka the clown fish!) and thought the dugongs were so cute. What’s more, with our Merlin Annual Pass, I can take them back as many times as they like – hello easy weekend fun!

The annual pass gets you access to all the Merlin Entertainment venues all year round, as well as:

- 10% off any retail spends.

- 20% off tours and experiences.

- 25% off entry for friends and family when they come with you

- PLUS even more discounts and special member events and benefits at each attraction

The Merlin Annual Pass gets you access to ALL the following venues all year round:

·         Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

·         Wild Life Sydney Zoo

·         Madame Tussauds Sydney

·         Sydney Tower Eye

·         Illawarra Fly

·         Otway Fly

·         Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

·         Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne

·         Sea Life Sunshine Coast

·         Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland

·         Sea Life Hamilton Island

Budgeting as a Mum of two girls under 5 is tough – of course as a parent you want them to be able to do everything. With the Merlin Annual Pass we don’t have to worry about setting aside cash for the weekend’s activities, as it’s all included. It’ll be so handy if we have a beach or park day planned and find out it’s pouring with rain (oh Sydney!). We can just head off to a Merlin venue instead!

If you fancy getting your hands on a Merlin Annual Pass, I’d highly recommend taking advantage of the special offer running from June 15 – July 13. During this promotional period, you can grab the MAP for just $65 per person for families of 3+ people, or $85 for individuals. It’s super easy to get yours – just fill in the form and include a photo. Then you’re all set for year-round fun! The value for money is incredible, too. Entry to Sea life Sydney Aquarium is usually $42 per adult and $23.60 for kids over 4, so you get your money’s worth after just a couple of visits. You can purchase your MAP HERE

With our family pass, we’ve spotted Penguins at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, taken selfies with celebs at Madame Tussaud’s, walked through beautiful rain forest at Illawarra Fly AND got up close to Koalas at Wild Life Sydney zoo already – check out our photos below. The best part is, the kids never get bored of going back to the same place! There’s so much to discover at every venue, they’re still so excited to explore time and time again. The girls are already asking when we can go back to the aquarium, and it’s amazing as a parent to be able to take them again and again without worrying about money.

We’ll be keeping our pass handy for interstate trips, too. The girls are desperate to go to Melbourne and we’ll be able to go to the Legoland Discovery Centre while we’re there – all included with our pass.

Whether you’ve got kids yourself or you’re looking for the perfect present for someone else, the Merlin Annual Pass is a unique way to enjoy fun and educational experiences as a family. My girls have enjoyed all of our visits so far, and they’ll find new things to discover as they get older. I can see Merlin Entertainment venues being a big part of our lives for years to come.

Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema will return to The Hills for its fourth season,presented by smoothfm 95.3 launching on Thursday 11th January through to Sunday 18th February 2018. More than a cinema, this is a must visit event throughout summer, popping up at Castle Hill Showground.

Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema, offering an experience like no other with everything you need for a great night out with friends and family. 

As part of The Hills Shire Council ’s Summer series, the 2018 season will showcase all the latest new release films including; Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Bad Moms 2 as well as family feel good favourites including Paddington 2 and Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle.

Coming to the outdoor cinema won’t just be watching a movie outdoors, the entire Showground will be transformed into a beach style oasis complete with refreshing drinks from the popular Pimm’s from the fully licensed bar as well as a plethora of other tipples to be enjoyed on the smoothfm umbrella filled chill out deck.

Dont worry about eating before you arrive, Your bellies will be very satisfied with the variety of food vendors available; for the pizza lovers American style pizzas from EPICPIZZA; Available from the onsite pop-up restaurant offering the best of the best. 

Indulge a little more at the Candy Bar serving up hot buttered popcorn and deliciously refreshing and all natural Twisted Frozen Yoghurt, individual cups (four flavours) and Share Tubs in three flavours including the all new Juicy Queensland Mangoes Greek Style.

Excited? We are very excited and to celebrate we are giving one lucky reader  a family pass ( Two Adults and Two Children) +  Four complimentary beanbags to watch the movie of your choice.

To win 

Simply enter in the comments below which movie you would like to watch! I will reply to the winner at the end of the giveaway 12th January 8am

Winner will be contacted via reply on this blog post. 

GOODLUCK! 

The live show was fabulous. It was so entertaining, engaging and educational.

Buzz from Lah Lah band showed the children in the audience that writing a song is like making a sandwich, adding all the filings layer by layer, you do the same with a song, you start with one instrument and keep adding layer by layer. It was very interactive and clever part of the show. 

Looking around seeing all the children (and parents) dancing and singing along was the sweetest, this band sure knows how to entertain, with favourites like twinkle twinkle, and some catchy lah lah songs that the whole crowd knew and sang along.

After the show, Lah Lah don't just leave, they take more time getting up close and personal with the children of the audience. The children get the opportunity to touch and play the musical instruments. It was Madisons first time seeing a musical instrument up close, it was fantastic to see her engaged and also see other children's  faces light up as they experience this.

We got to meet Lah lah (Tina) she was so warm and lovely and Madison was very happy to have her little Lah lah doll signed by Lah lah. 

We have been a fan for a long time now and are so happy we got to see them live. I feel that music is happy and fun and important to introduce to children at a young age. A band like lah lah is perfect to also be shown the visual aspect of music too when seeing new instruments and hearing some wonderful songs.

Great day x