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School Holiday Fun

School’s out for summer! There’s plenty for families to do and see in the NT, so we’ve popped together this handy list of fun things. All free unless otherwise noted.

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School Holiday Program
Head to Palmerston Library for four weeks of free jam-packed fun. Soak up the aircon and enjoy activities including movies, craft activities, workshops and more.

WHEN WEEKDAYS, TUE 3 – FRI 27 JAN (EXC. PUB HOLS) | 10AM
AT PALMERSTON LIBRARY
INFO palmerston.nt.gov.au


Museum & Art Gallery of the NT
Learn about the rich, natural history of the NT. Experience vibrant art works, scientific collections and the magnificent maritime gallery – plus, Sweetheart the Croc!

WHEN DAILY | 10AM-4PM
AT MAGNT
INFO magnt.net.au
 


Leanyer Recreation Park
Pack your swimming gear, a picnic blanket and some snags to throw on the barbie, and head down to Leanyer for some free, family fun in the sun!

WHEN DAILY (EXC. PUB HOLS)
AT VANDERLIN DR, LEANYER
INFO facebook.com/leanyer.recreation.park
 


Katherine Aquatic Centre
Cool off at one of the prettiest pools in the Territory, and make a splash at K-Town’s Aquatic Centre.

WHEN DAILY
AT STUART HWY, KATHERINE 
COST $2.75-$12 
INFO katherineaquaticcentre.com.au



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Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre
With four pools, a splash pad, lazy river and water slides, plus shaded grass areas and a café, it’s easy to spend a day at this fun little water wonderland.

WHEN DAILY 
AT SPEED ST, ALICE SPRINGS 
COST $3.30-$7.20 
INFO alicesprings.nt.gov.au


Megafauna Central
Showcasing Central Australia’s unique, prehistoric megafauna dating back eight million years. Perfect for any budding palaeontologists!

WHEN DAILY (EXC. TUESDAYS) 
AT TODD ST MALL, ALICE SPRINGS 
INFO magnt.net.au


Museum of Central Australia
Learn about the geological history of Central Australia, from the evolution of the landscape to the creatures that called it home.

WHEN DAILY (EXC. MONDAYS) 
AT MEMORIAL AVE, GILLEN 
COST FREE-$20 
INFO magnt.net.au


 

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