There are plenty of   terrific events right across the Blue Mountains these school holidays.

Here’s what’s happening: Some places are limited and are allocated on a 'first come first serve' basis, so book early to avoid disappointment

What can be done these school holidays?  Check out the fantastic activities. Ranging from free or low cost activities to have fun indoors and outdoors during the holidays.

The Blue Mountains is a safe, fun environment for your children with  plenty to do in the healthy outdoors with great holiday activities - adventure, exploring,  games, sports.

Set on 2000 acres in the heart of the Megalong Valley a great venue for all the family,  featuring an adventure centre with horse riding, a friendly farmyard with plenty of animals to pat and feed,  a heritage farm and a licensed bistro.

Have a go at boomerang throwing, whip cracking  &  damper making.

Ride the trails on the quiet horses through the bush. Toast marshmallows on the open campfire.

• FUN ELECTRICITY (3 hours)  5 - 8yrs - Make circuits that operate lights and buzzers. Lots of hands-on educational fun. Look at blowing fuses and other surprising activities.
• WATER SCIENCE  (3 hours)  5 - 11 yrs - Look at science activities involving water. Make a plaster cast of your hand, launch a water rocket and lots more. Fun, educational playing.
• SLIME MAKING (3 hours) 5 -11yrs - A fun time making and playing with different types of slime and take home what you make to show your family and friends.
• EASY CHEMISTRY (3 Hours) 8 - 13 yrs - Demonstrations and hands-on experiments with real chemicals using real test tubes. Make smells, rubber, burn steel, invisible ink & more.
• SCIENCE MAGIC (3 Hours)  5 - 11yrs - Make your own tricks and look at demonstrations of magic using science principles with everyday materials. Everything is explained so you can surprise your family & friends.

Winter Events Calendar 2008

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Day & Date Thu 10 Jul & Thu 17 Jul Time 11.30am-1pm

Don’t be late for this very important date and join us for a tea party with a difference! Make your own MAD HAT and FUNNY FOOD to eat at a secret picnic spot in the garden

Price:  $12 per child or $20 per family (incl entry)

Adventure Quest

Day & Date All Winter  Time10 am – 4 pm

Embark on a magical adventure quest through the Garden this winter. This self-guided family activity takes about an hour to complete. A small fee applies and each completed quest wins a small prize.

Price: $3.00 pp + Garden entry fee

Mountain Magic at Mount Tomah

Day & Date Sat 28 Jun – Thu 31 Jul Time 10am – 4pm

Discover the magic of winter at Mount Tomah with an exhibition of ethereal works by prominent Blue Mountains artists in the Visitor Centre and a wonderland of activity in the Garden. The exhibition will include works available for purchase through the Gardens Shop.

Price:   Garden entry fee applies