Discover the new Fairy Forest at Illawarra Fly
Meet the newest fairies and elves that call the Illawarra Rainforest home, as you journey through the magical Treetop Walk these school holidays. Families can explore the Fairy Village at the start of the walk, then adventure through the enchanted Fairy Forest and discover 15 new homes along the way. Each member of the Fairy Forest has its own unique home and tale to tell, and can be found on the walk down to the elevated steel walkway, on the way back up the path and along the bushwalk back to the visitor centre.
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This elevated steel walkway makes up 500m of the 1.5km loop walk and reaches 20-30 metres above the forest floor. It features two gently swaying cantilevered arms, a central spiral tower that rises an impressive 45 metres high and displays breathtaking panoramic views over the Illawarra Escarpment.
Continue the fun on the Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour! Soar on three flights, walk across two suspension bridges and stop at four cloud stations. Suitable for ages 4 and up, it's the perfect "my first zip" experience and something the entire family can enjoy.
So, fly in and feel the fairy magic at Illawarra Fly these school holidays. Please note all visitors must pre-book their tickets online in advance.
The event will be held on Apr 2 - 18 from 10:00 am - 4:15 pm. For more details, contact via email info@illawarrafly.com or call on (02) 4885 1010.
Air Bee N Bee Bowral for kids
Join a local beekeeper for a unique school holiday experience as your kids learn about the life cycle of these amazing creatures and the important part they play in our food production. We meet at Hamish's place in Bowral (address supplied after booking) and start with morning tea and a honey tasting where we get to try honey from different times of the year and see the difference in colour, viscosity and flavour. We then go through the life cycle of a bee and the ways the colony respond to the seasons. After the theory and some worksheets we suit up in professional beekeeping suits and gloves and get up close and personal with the bees. Parents are welcome to sit in on this experience and watch the kids amongst the hives from a safe distance. Hamish does offer adult workshops if you want to learn more about backyard beekeeping (AirBeeNBee) . Group sizes are limited to 4x children at any one session. In this experience, your kids will be walking down my backyard in a bee suit and gloves. The suit covers you from ankles to wrists and includes a hat and veil. The only thing your kids need is fully enclosed shoes. A pair of leather boots is ideal. There are a few steps and some uneven ground. We may "smoke" the hives so kids may end up smelling of eucalyptus smoke. This activity is best suited to 8-12 year olds. Tickets mus be pre-booked.
The event is held every Monday ending Apr 19 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, every Friday ending Apr 16 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and every Wednesday Apr 7-14 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
For more details, contact via email hamish.tame@gmail.com or call 0428294569.
Family puppet show
ImaginArta presents a professional puppet show every Sunday suitable for the family audience. Our show every Sunday in March and April (including Easter Sunday and an extra performance on Easter Monday) is "Z for Giraffe", a beautifully crafted puppet show based on a true story. In 1826, a young giraffe (Zeraffa) was captured in Africa and sent as a gift from the Pasha of Egypt to the King of France.The people of France had never seen a giraffe before and she created quite a stir wherever she went. Charming people with her big dark eyes, this tall and graceful female became the darling of Paris and the muse of artists and fashion designers.Seamlessly alternating between different styles of puppetry, Z for Giraffe will take you on a mesmerising journey across river, sea and land.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for children and only $10.50 each for groups of 4 or more. You are encouraged to book on-line at https://www.trybooking.com/BPGIT.
For more details, contact Imagin Arta Puppet Centre at via email spuppet@ozemail.com.au or call 0438218217.
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