School holiday activities in Darwin

June 30, 2015 - 3 min read

Aquascene Fish Feeding Are you looking for a fun activity to get the kids out of the house? Aquascene Fish Feeding has daily feeding times, so you can visit with the family and feed wild fish! Including bream, catfish, mullet and barramundi, this eco-friendly tourism attraction is perfect for kids who love to get up […]

Aquascene Fish Feeding

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Hand feed wild fish, Aquascene Fish Feeding – Darwin

Are you looking for a fun activity to get the kids out of the house? Aquascene Fish Feeding has daily feeding times, so you can visit with the family and feed wild fish! Including bream, catfish, mullet and barramundi, this eco-friendly tourism attraction is perfect for kids who love to get up close and personal with wildlife. Give the kiosk a call to check on feeding times; because the fish are wild, feeding times change with the tide.
Where: 28 Doctors Gully Road, Larrakeyah NT 0820
Territory Wildlife Park
Check out the local wildlife,
Check out the aquatic life, Territory Wildlife Park – Darwin

If your tykes can’t get enough of wild animals, take the drive out to the Territory Wildlife Park. This Northern Territory gem is a great place to take the kids, with a huge range of wild animals and natural wildlife to see. From giant crocs to cute, fluffy joeys, there are plenty of Australian animals to encounter (and maybe even meet!). These school holidays, the Territory Wildlife Park also has a huge range of school holiday activities including wild circus classes and an animal costume workshop. During the winter holidays, you can even enjoy a twilight tour or camp out under the stars. Book in and roast marshmallows by a camp fire, enjoy some nighttime animal encounters, and camp onsite to enjoy costume competitions and treasure hunts!
Where: Cox Peninsula Road, Berry Springs NT 0838
The Planet
Enjoy bowling with the family, The Planet - Darwin
Enjoy bowling with the family, The Planet – Darwin

Do your kids prefer a bit of healthy competition to meeting wildlife? If that’s the case, head to The Planet for some awesome tenpin bowling or a game of putt putt. They have a 16-lane tenpin centre, including shoe and ball hire, bumper bowling for the younger kids, and glow-in-the-dark bowling on Friday and Saturday nights! Prefer putt putt? Their 13-hole mini indoor golf course is perfect for kids of all ages, and gives the family something fun to do together. You can even book birthday parties and events here, so give The Planet a call these school holidays and start planning a fun day out!
Where: 69 Progress Drive, Nightcliff NT 0810
Are the kids behaving like they haven’t been fed in days? We’ve found the perfect cafe in Darwin with food they’ll love.
Frying Nemo
Enjoy waterside dining with the family, Frying Nemo - Darwin
Enjoy waterside dining with the family, Frying Nemo – Darwin

Do you need some delicious, fast and fresh food for your children? Head to the Frying Nemo fish and chippery. This incredible restaurant and takeaway spot is perfect if you need somewhere to drop in for dinner on your way home from a big day out. For a healthy option, order some of the wild-caught Northern Territory fish; including barramundi, jewfish, threadfin salmon, rock cod and black-tip flake, choose to have your fillet grilled for a fresh meal straight out of the ocean. Are your children particularly picky when it comes to meal times? Check out their little nippers menu perfect for fussy children, with old-time favourites like chicken nuggets and chips! All of the food at Frying Nemo is sourced from within Australia, so you know you’re going to get the best, fresh seafood in the area!
Where: 10/90 Frances Bay Drive, Stuart Park NT 0820
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