10+ Places you haven’t thought to take the kids these Winter School Holidays

Do you want to do something different these school holidays? Are you looking for something that you and the kids will like? These following are places you may not of thought of visiting. I always like going somewhere different, hope you do too.

Explore Bare Island

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Guided-tours/bare-island-fort-guided-tour

Every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm

Located in Botany Bay National Park, La Perouse.Discover the history, take a picnic lunch and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

2. West’s Leagues Club Disco

http://www.westslc.com.au/for-kids

Wests Kids Disco is back! Keep the kids entertained these school holidays! Held in the Wests Leagues Club Auditoirum. Tickets are $5 per child and includes games, dancing, singing and lucky prizes to be given away! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

3. Visit Captain Cooks Landing Place

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/Captain-Cooks-Landing-Place

Discover the history of where Captain Cook first landed in Australia, take a picnic lunch, go for a walk and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.Located in Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell

4. Go for a bushwalk – Royal National Park

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Royal-National-Park

A day trip to Royal National Park in Sydney's south, will offer plenty of opportunities for barbecues, fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching and whale watching. Enjoy a day trip to Bundeena or picnic at Audley or any one of the many beaches or go for a bushwalk.

Winter is a great time to tackle the popular Coast track from Bundeena to Otford. Not only will you be greeted by spectacular coastal scenery, you can also see whales from the cliffs (June to August). Complete the walk in small sections or undertake the entire 26km over two days. Head along the Coast track or the Curra Moors Loop track or walk to Wises track to see them in bloom.

5. NSW Sports and Rec Family Camps and Kids Camps

sportsandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/camp-and-event-venues

NSW sports and Rec offers camps for kids or camps for the whole family at various locations including Myuna Bay, Hawksbury fishing camps and weekend family snow trips.

Family Fun Camp. Get the most out of your weekend - enjoy participating together as a family in activities that all ages and abilities can enjoy. Get together with other families and multiply the fun.

6. Go to a show – Bugs Bunny at the Opera House

www.sydneyoperahouse.com

There are a great selection of shows around for kids during the Winter School holidays. July 13th & 14th | Sydney Opera House.

The world's most 'Wascally Wabbit' returns to Sydney! Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II celebrates the world's favourite classic Looney Tunes, projected on the big screen, while the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs live on stage!

7. Cinderella Playing during the school holidays at the State Theatre

www.ticketmaster.com.au/Cinderella-tickets/artist/1009350

Cinderella' is the ultimate winter feel good panto to charm audiences of all ages. This magical rags to riches story will feature sumptuous glittering sets, gorgeous fairytale costumes, fantastic song and dance numbers, infectious and riotous comedy magic and bags of audience participation. Fun and laughter is guaranteed for the whole family! Offering morning, afternoon and evening performances and fantastic rates for groups and children.

8. Pete the Sheep Playing at Sydney Opera House

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/kath_2016_pete_the_sheep.aspx

Tickets $19.50 - $24.50

A kids friendly, funny musical

Discover the hilarious and heart-warming story of , from award-winning Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Based on Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s quirky and quintessentially Australian picture book, this family musical is packed full of toe-tapping tunes and imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep. With the creative minds of Jonathan Biggins (director of Mr Stink ) and musician Phil Scott behind this production, kids will love this fair dinkum story of mateship, following your dreams and being true to yourself – even if it means going against the flock.

9. See a show - Splash Dance at Bankstown Sports Club

http://www.bankstownsports.com

When: Saturday 16 July

The new craze that's making a Splash across Australia! SplashDance is the new hit series from ABC Kids TV. 45 minutes of fun, imagination and pop-infused dance songs with SplahDancers Monique, Amber, Adrian and Dan!

10 Build a Bear Workshop – Bankstown Sports Club

http://www.bankstownsports.com/build-a-bear

When you purchase a stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear Workshop you have all the options you need to make it uniquely yours. You can dress your teddy bear in a range of styles, with clothing and dresses complemented by socks, shoes and glasses.An outfit is just the beginning. You can equip your teddy bear with unique items from our accessories range. Add depth and character to your new friend with a hairbrushes or some sunglasses. They can even have a ninja sword or pet of their own.Once you've customised the look of your new teddy bear you can bring it to life with scents, sounds and a heartbeat. You can even use our Build-A-Sound to record your own phrases.

11. Way out West Childrens Festival at Casula Powerhouse

www.casulapowerhouse.com

www.wayoutwestfestival.com.au

The 2016 Way out West (WOW) Festival for Children will be held

13-16 July 2016, during the School Holidays at Casula Powerhouse.

Includes performances, workshops, film festival, imagination play, disco, robotics, drumming, reading, dance, indeginious dance, puppetry and more. The program is quiet extensive.

For more information http://www.wayoutwestfestival.com.au/

12. What’s on at Campbelltown Arts Centre?

c-a-c.com.au/public-programs/art-holidays

Programs include Kids Ceramics, Insects in the Gallery, NIDA acting workshops, Einsteinz Music and Baby Wednesday

13. Go to a concert – The fairies

http://www.thefairies.com for more information

The fairies are currently touring with concerts in the July school holidays in Penrith, Newtown, Wollongong, Cronulla and Mittagong. With Harmony, Rhapsody, Barnaby, Elf, Wizzy and Clickety Clock (and over 19 amazing songs and a great story line) this will be the best show to introduce your child to the world of live performances.

The Fairies is an enchanting, magical fantasy, that has been brought to life over the past 15 years with 78 TV episodes, 11 DVD specials, more than 160 songs, books, toys, costumes and accessories and countless live concerts and appearances

14. Visit Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta

sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/elizabeth-farm

Step back in time at John and Elizabeth Macarthurs home. It was 120 hectares but has been reduced to less than one. The site is now perfect for a family day out; once you’ve explored the house, you can borrow a picnic blanket and relax in the sun. Bring a picnic from home or there’s also a tearoom that serves snacks and drinks.

Take a family tour of Elizabeth Farm to unlock the stories of this historic farmstead. Go back in time and be a convict servant for the Macarthurs or do the washing just as they did in the 1800s. Afterwards explore the house and abundant garden at your own leisure.