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Free school holiday fun at the Darwin Waterfront

Darwin Waterfront Corporation

There’s no excuse for school holiday boredom with free school holiday activities every weekday from 10am to 12noon at the Darwin Waterfront.

A three week school holiday program commenced today and will run until Friday 22 January 2016.

The program of activities includes:

  • Hyper the Clown workshops: every Monday
  • Water tag: every Tuesday
  • Inflatable pony races: every Wednesday (except 6 January, Netball)
  • Art and craft: every Thursday
  • Waterslides: every Friday

 All activities are free and no bookings required.

The Wave Lagoon is open every day from 10am to 6pm. $18 gets a family of two adults and three kids all day entry, single entry is $5 for children and seniors, or $7 for adults. 

Families can also enjoy the free Recreation Lagoon, which is fully patrolled by lifeguards from 9am to 6pm daily. Either relax under a shady tree, or get active in the parklands and kick a football or throw a frisbee with the kids.

Patrons are reminded to be sun-smart and bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of drinking water.

Getting to the Waterfront:

Public bus – Catch the number 14(c) bus from the Darwin Interchange or take the short walk from Smith Street across the Sky Bridge.

Parking – Paid street parking applies on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. Free street parking applies on weekends. Paid parking applies 7 days for the multi-level car park. Park 2 hours FREE at the Kitchener Drive multi-level car park or $2 for 3hrs & $4 for 4hrs.

For more information, or to download your free school holiday calendar, visit www.waterfront.nt.gov.au or the Darwin Waterfront Facebook page.


Media Contact: Paola Ciarla, Events & Marketing Manager 0437 621 433