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Activities and Workshops

Australia Day Celebrations will be a non-stop adventure playground for all the family to enjoy across the day. 

Concrete Skate Workshop

NPA Inflatables

Come along to play Dartball, Shoot Four, Cagesoccer and Diving Goalkeeper!

Craft and Cooking Workshop

Decorate your own Aussie key chain or cookie of our favourite Aussie animals, the Koala Bear and the Cockatoo.

Free Face Painting

Line up and get your face painted for free by one of our professional artists with an Aussie themed design.

Aussie Thong Throwing Competition

What's Australia Day without a classic Thong Throwing competition?
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