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Landsdale
Farm School in Autumn
Just
a few kilometres north of the city is Landsdale Farm School, open
seven days per week from 9.00am to 3.00pm. A visit to the farm is a
must for children, who can see the friendly farm animals up close and
personal and experience the noises and smells.
If
the weather is still warm there are many shaded areas for picnic
lunches or just relaxing with a cool drink from the Melting Pot CafÈ.
The cafÈ staff will collect your entry fees and take your orders for
coffee, teas, cool drinks and food.
Take
a leisurely stroll and look for the gnomes in the shaded, heavenly
Herb Garden. Another feature many children enjoy is the adventurous
and challenging, "sun safe" playground.
During
the April school holidays:
Billy
tea and damper tasting at 10 30am. (Monday to Friday) for $1.00.
Goat
milking demonstration at 11.00am
Pony
cart rides are at 11.30 am (Monday to Friday) for $1.00. Saturday
& Sunday tractor cart rides available on the hour from 10.00am
($1.00)
Farm
entry is $3.00 per person with children under two years free.
Landsdale
Farm School, 80 Landsdale Road, Darch 6065
April
in Africa at Perth Zoo!
The
April school holidays are the perfect time to go on safari across the
African Savannah plains at Perth Zoo.
You can wander along the dry riverbed that forms the Savannah
path to see giraffe and zebra. Beyond the African Tree House, the
rugged African Savannah unfolds.
Perth
Zoo's African Savannah zone presents the diversity of African wildlife
and their environment, including striking landscapes, tall grasses and
thorny trees. Check out the meerkats, baboons, rhino, hyaenas,
cheetah, lions and the fascinating new African painted dogs, amidst
the sights, sounds and smells of Africa.
Some
of the Zoo's African animals are playing important roles in regional
breeding programs as part of broader conservation efforts for
threatened species, including the African Painted Dog and Southern
White Rhinoceros. In fact, one of the Zoo's rhinos is due to give
birth in June.
"April
in Africa" at Perth Zoo from 9-25 April will feature bonus school
holiday activities, including an African Savannah discovery trail,
painting and craft activities, film presentations at Cinema N'dutu and
additional presentations throughout the African Savannah. Make sure
you visit the new African Painted Dog exhibit.
Visit
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
or call 9474 3551 (24-hr Recorded Infoline) for further details.
Araluen
Botanic Park offers perfect school holiday activities
Araluen
Botanic Park, Roleystone, is the perfect location for some wholesome,
educational and environmentally-friendly fun during the autumn school
holidays. Just 35km south-east of Perth, Araluen Botanic Park is open
every day from 9am to 6pm.
The
park's popular Children's Activity Days will be conducted from 10am to
2pm on the Thursdays of 14 and 21 April. A team of volunteers will
conduct a range of "worm" themed activities that are both
fun and educational.
Special
accommodation has been made for pre-booked larger groups (such as day
care centres) to come on the Wednesdays 13 or 20 April. Cost is just $4 adults and $3 children, which includes Park
entry fees and all materials.
With
spectacular running water all year round, scenic bush walks, stunning
gardens, heritage structures, Chalet Healy Restaurant/Kiosk,
Roundhouse Gift Shop, BBQs and picnic areas, there is plenty to see
and do. The ever-popular Araluen Train operates during activity days
and at other peak times.
For
more information contact Araluen Botanic Park on 9496 1171 or www.araluenbotanicpark.com.au
Skating
fun for families and kids
To
the delight of locals, Skate International has reopened just in time
for the school holidays, says new owner and operator Bill Rayner. Bill
has announced that he will be renovating areas of the centre to suit
the needs of both new and existing customers. The cafÈ is one part of
the venue targeted for change, with the menu to be changed to include
fresher and healthier food.
Additional
sessions have been scheduled for the April school holidays. There are
plans for a monthly teen disco as well as family discos on Saturday
evenings. Locals can learn to skate with one of their skilled
instructors and classes are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Whether
you are looking to learn to skate or just want to spend an enjoyable
couple of hours chatting to friends while watching the kids, Skate
International is the place to go.
The
centre is also available for hire for a range of functions and
parties.
Skate
International is at 202 Winton Rd, Joondalup. Phone 9301 0222.
Recorded information line 9301 1201.
School
Holidays in the City
Monday 11 April - 24 April, Forrest Place
Kids
will be in for a treat these April school holidays when the
Association for the Blind - Guide Dogs WA presents the fun and
interactive 'Look Around Playground' between 11am and 2pm weekdays!
Try blindfolded games, meet a Guide Dog, learn about vision
impairment, enter competitions and see a real live Guide Dog
Graduation on Friday 22 April - all for free!
A
regular part of the City's holiday activities is the WA Tourism Award
winning 'City Playground Pass', which operates from Monday 11 April to
Sunday 24 April. Activities include 'Shadow Play Workshops' with
Barking Gecko, 'Sparkle'
- hands-on holiday fun exploring the world of rocks, minerals and
precious stones, exploration and fun at Scitech and loads more. All
for free!
'City
Playground Pass' is also packed full of fantastic discounts and
special offers. Pick one up from the City of Perth Information Kiosk
in Murray Street Mall, selected participating venues or the City of
Perth marquee in Forrest Place.
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