June and July School Holidays 2014

What's on at Merlin Entertainments Group Attractions June and July School Holidays 2014

 

Sydney's Most Unique Photography and Art Workshops
May – June 2014

 

Sydney Tower Eye is teaming up with the internationally renowned Frui for a series of unique photography and art classes from the tallest structure in Sydney.  These limited-time-only workshops combine the unrivalled view from atop Sydney on Sydney Tower Eye's Observation Deck, the stunning colour and lights of VIVID Sydney and the unsurpassed level of service and fun from Frui's acclaimed professional tutors. 

 

Sunrise Photography Workshops, Night Photography Workshops and Beginners Drawing and Painting Workshops run from 20 May to 14 June. Attendance numbers for these workshops are strictly limited and are anticipated to sell out so book your spot now to avoid disappointment!

 

School Holiday Fun at Sydney Tower Eye
June – July 2014

 

These school holidays, the best place to see Sydney is from 250 metres above it all from the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck.  New interactive elements throughout the attraction give guests a complete history of Sydney and its iconic tower.  Measure up against other towers of the world and learn how Sydney tower is so unique compared to other famous structures.  Get unrivalled 360-degree views of the city from 250 metres above it all on our Observation Deck, and experience SKYWALK - Sydney's highest outdoor adventure!

 

On a clear day, you can see up to 80km - everything from the Blue Mountains, Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House to Bondi Beach and Botany Bay. It's perfect for planning a day around Sydney and understanding the layout of this beautiful and cosmopolitan city. Included in admission, the 4D Experience is a ground-breaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city.

 

For more information visit www.sydneytowereye.com.au

 

Where: Westfield shopping centre, Level 5, 100 Market St

Opening hours: 9am – 10:30pm every day (last entry 9:30pm)

Price: For best price guarantee book online. Walk up price: adult $26 and child (4-15yrs): $15

Contact: 1-800-258-693

Who do you want to meet at Madame Tussauds Sydney?

 

There's something for everyone these holidays at Madame Tussauds Sydney.  Fans of Marvel superheros can 'hang out" with Spiderman in an all new interactive set.  The world's most radioactive spider is the newest permanent addition to the attraction.  Beatle-maniacs can relive Abbey Road and create their own album cover photo with the Fab 4 taking up residence in Sydney for three months only.  As well as this, soccer fans who can't get enough World Cup action can jump on the field to take on Beckham and Ronaldo in our interactive soccer set.   

 

At Madame Tussauds Sydney visitors can step back in time and join Captain Cook's first voyage to Sydney Harbour, challenge fan favourite Aussie sports heroes, sing along with music icons and star in one Australia's most popular television shows before arriving at the biggest celebrity party ever staged. So, who do you want to meet?

 

For more information visit www.madametussauds.com/sydney

 

Where: Madame Tussauds Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour (right next door to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo)

Opening hours: 9am – 8pm daily (last entry 7pm - Please note; opening times may vary due to private events. To avoid disappointment, please visit our website to view our daily opening times before you visit).

Price: For best price guarantee book online. Walk-up price – Adults: $40, Children (4-15yrs): $25.

Contact: 1-800-205-851

 

SEA Creatures Great and Small at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

There are an amazing 13,000 ocean stars at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and these winter holidays, the aquarium is celebrating all SEA Creatures Great and Small.

 

Meet Lucky, the Giant Tasmanian Smooth Ray, a mellow and gentle creature who loves nothing more than to eat. Then there's the Queensland Grouper, Beau, who is from the world's largest species of bony fish and is the boss of Shark Valley. Princess Sparkle, the female of the two Giant Japanese Spider Crabs on display, definitely wears the -claws' in the tank. And then there's Rhino, the most cruisey of all the Smalltooth Sawfish. The small creatures are fascinating too – there's Bonny and Clyde the two Banded Shrimp who have been together for three years and won't tolerate any other creatures in their tank. Punk, the baby Pig-nosed Turtle, is a guest favourite and was aptly named because of his Mohawk-like ridge on his shell. And then of course there's the countless Nemos!

 

This winter, enjoy the warm water of the Great Barrier Reef at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. You can now snorkel the reef, without even leaving Sydney with the ALL NEW Shark Reef Snorkel - an experience that guests can pre-book, bringing them face-to-fin with some of the reef's most amazing creatures.*

 

A thrilling and fully immersive underwater adventure, participants will be submerged in a safe and see-through enclosure as reef sharks, sawfish and an array of tropical fish swim by. With no diving experience required this ultimate reef experience can be enjoyed individually or with the entire family!

 

To book visit www.sydneyaquarium.com.au

 

Where: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

Opening hours: Open 9am-8pm

Price: For best price guarantee book online. Walk-up price – Adults: $40, Children: $28.

Shark Reef Snorkel - $95 per person or $350 for 4 people (includes entry admission)

Contact: 1-800-199-657

*No diving experience required, all instructions given by the aquarium's experienced team. Experience is open to adults and children. For more details please check the website.

 

WILD Animal Adventures at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Featuring over 25 keeper talks and animal encounters, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is the place to visit these school holidays for people looking to get up close to Australia's most loved and feared animals.

 

From meeting Rex, the huge 5 metre crocodile in Kakadu Gorge to cuddling up to koalas at Koala Encounters and not forgetting to bravely hold a python in Kangaroo Walk-about or to pat an unbearably cute sugar glider, there's so much to see and do at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo!

 

And with interactive displays, captivating daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk-through habitats, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a fun day out for the whole family, conveniently located right in the heart of Sydney on Darling Harbour.

 

For more information visit www.WILD-LIFE.com.au

 

Where: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

Opening hours: Open 9am-5pm (last entry 4pm)

Price: For best price guarantee book online. Walk up price: Adult $40 and Children (4-15yrs): $25. Check online for Koala Breakfast pricing and availability. Booking is essential.

Contact: 1-800-206-158

 

The Rise of Reptiles at Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary

28 June – 13 July 2014

 

Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary is turning cold-blooded and scaly these school holidays as our resident turtles and lizards are joined by four baby freshwater crocodiles!

 

Having dominated the Earth for over 200 million years, reptiles are one of the most diverse groups of animals and continue to inhabit every continent on Earth except Antarctica, and from 28 June are taking over Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary!

 

Visitors over the school holidays will have the opportunity to watch the brand new crocodile feed show, get creative with croc art and craft sessions, put their Reptilia knowledge to the test with the new quiz trail and learn how Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary is helping critically endangered animals through their Breed, Rescue and Protect program.

 

With a whole aquarium to explore featuring one of Australia's biggest oceanariums and over 4,000 animals, free guided tours and a hands-on interactive rockpool, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary offers a fun packed day for all ages!

 

To book tickets visit www.manlysealifesanctuary.com.au              

 

Where: West Esplanade, Manly, NSW, 2095 (only 200m from the Manly Wharf)

Opening hours: 10am - 5.30pm.

Price: For best price book online. Walk up price: Adult $24 and Child $12.

Contact: 1-800-199-742

 

Step Back in Time with Erth's Dinosaur Zoo at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure

 

Back by popular demand!  During the July school holidays, Erth -Visual and Physical Inc. will be presenting their extraordinary Dinosaur Zoo show.  This bushwalk and treetop experience brings dinosaurs to life!  Hunt for stegosaurus tracks on the ground, track a life-size T-Rex throughout the attraction and creatures both big and small among the treetops!

 

The Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure, located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, is one of Australia's premier rainforest experiences. The elevated steel walkway features two gently swaying cantilevered arms and a central spiral tower raised nearly fifty meters off the forest floor. The stunning views take in everything from the rainforest canopy to Lake Illawarra and out to the South Pacific Ocean.

 

For more information visit www.illawarrafly.com.au

 

Where: 182 Knights Hill Road, Knights Hill NSW 2577

Opening hours: 9am to 5pm

Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Price: For best price guarantee book online. Walk up price: Adult $32 and child (4-15yrs) $24 and (2-4yrs) $10. (Children under 10 must be accompanies by an adult)

Contact:  1300 362 881