

Hologram Zoo to wow kids with unique experience
LOOKING for something to do with your bored kids?
Book a Hologram Zoo adventure now and enjoy unforgettable family bonding time while you ignite your children’s imagination, and create lasting memories.
In this holographic adventure you will travel across Africa and see lions, hippos, gorillas and more. Come and see the African
bush and learn fascinating facts about the animals that live there.
Step into a magical world of 3D animals that come to life as hologram projections made out of laser light that feel so real you can almost reach out and touch them. This technology was voted Best Invention of 2023 by Time Magazine. There are limited spaces,

we only accept online bookings, and they are filling up fast. There is 10% off your first visit when you enter the promo code: HOLIDAYFUN. Located at Shop 4, 81-87 Currie Street, Nambour. Call 0494 381 376 for more information or book online: www. hologramzoosunshinecoast. com.au
Win a Family Pass to SEA LIFE
GC&M News has teamed up with SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast to giveaway two family passes to the popular attraction worth $162 each. To enter, simply join the GC&M News mailing list, which means you’ll be rst to get the news every week straight to your inbox on a Monday night (before the papers




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Free and low-cost winter wonders these holidays
IF you’re looking for fun and affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, discover what’s on in our guide packed with boredombusting activities.
Places are limited for some events, so book early to avoid disappointment. For all the details, visit www.library.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au

Mythical Holiday Adventures
Step into a world of Vikings and mythical creatures at Sunshine Coast Libraries these school holidays! Kids can take on the Trial of Knowledge, join a Scavenger Hunt, and get creative with shadow puppets, foil art dragons, pop-ups, and gliders. With so many fun activities and magical stories, there’s something for everyone. Join the adventure! Join Future Engineers Club Unleash your creativity each week at the library with LEGO, magnetic tiles, geometric shapes, and more! Tackle fun building challenges solo or in a group. No need to book. 6+.

Bankfoot House Archaeology Dig
Forget textbooks and homework, discover the history of Sunshine Coast through an archaeology dig at Bankfoot House on Wednesdays and Saturdays these school holidays.
Uncover artefacts and use clues to discover what lies just under the surface at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. Free! Bookings essential.
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.30 - 11.30am and 1 - 2pm.
Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.

Bounce at Landsborough Museum
Come along to Landsborough Museum this school holidays for an afternoon of inflatable fun. Bounce around in the Cubby House and superslide or

ends Sunday July 13 and winners will be notified by email. Be sure to visit SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast





these holidays for a Penguin Party!
Everyone’s invited to the cutest celebration on the coast as six much-loved little blue penguins - Ziggie, Dasher, Blueberry, Buruu, Dennis and Pebbles - mark their special day.
From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July
guests can waddle into a flippin’ fun birthday bash,

battle your friends in an inflatable combat ring! The perfect playground to test your bouncing skills this July.
When: Thursday, July 3 and Thursday, July 10 from 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

to Train Your Dragon on the big screen Friday July 4 at Beerwah Community Hall. Bring your own comfy camp chair and blanket or just come as you are.
Puppet story time at Landsborough Museum
Parents and caregivers can enjoy a cup of tea while the kids are mesmerised by a classic storybook tale, told with the help of a few cheeky puppets. Bookings essential.
When: Wednesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 9 at 10.30am.
Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.
complete with penguin themed activities, daily keeper talks and special party enrichment for the birthday birds. Kids can join an egg-cellent penguin egg hunt for the chance to win a prize, and families can snap a selfie in the underwater viewing tunnel, if they’re lucky, they might even spot a penguin digging into a fishy birthday cake! Visit https://www.visitsealife. com/sunshine-coast



















Swashbuckling holiday fun at Morayfield Shopping Centre
FAMILIES looking to entertain the kids these school holidays need look no further than Morayfield Shopping Centre, which is transforming into a pirate’s paradise packed with free fun for all ages.
From Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 6, shoppers can step aboard The Tale of Captain Salty’s Crew, an action-packed pirate show performed daily at 11am and 1pm in the Centre’s Atrium. Featuring thrilling stunts, acrobatic pirates and a life-size ship set, this lively performance promises plenty of laughter, excitement and pirate mischief to keep children enthralled.


The adventure continues the following week, from Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10, with Captain Salty’s Craft Corner. Running daily from 10am to 1pm, this handson activity area invites young swashbucklers to create their own pirate gear, including hats, eye patches and treasure maps to take home and continue their adventures.
All activities are free, making Morayfield Shopping Centre an affordable and fun-filled destination for families
looking to make the most of the school break. Parents can relax and enjoy a coffee while their little ones are entertained and inspired by the pirate-themed festivities.
With live shows, creative workshops and plenty of pirate antics, Morayfield Shopping Centre’s school holiday program is set to be a highlight for local families.















