Ninja Parc, Billabong Sanctuary, Frosty Mango: 22 fun school holiday activities in Townsville

From wild adventures to luxe chill-out sessions, beat the boredom these school holidays. See a list of 22 unbelievable things you can do in North Queensland.

When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Townsville this spring, we have you covered. It can be tough for parents to come up with school holiday ideas so leave the September holiday fun to us and you just chose what works best for you and your family. We have compiled a list of 22 awesome things to do in North Queensland, outdoor as well as indoor activities, so you know how to keep your kids busy and entertained.

Ninja Parc

Looking for something to burn off the energy? Ninja Parc has you covered. There will be plenty of running, climbing and balancing activities to keep the kids moving. There is even a school holidays program and cafeteria on site.

Visit https://ninjaparc.com.au/townsville/

Billabong Sanctuary

Go wild for Aussie natives with a day at Billabong Sanctuary. Hold a koala or wombat, enjoy the reptile or bird flight show, watch crocodile feeding or handfeed the kangaroos.

Visit https://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/

Frosty Mango

Jump in the car and head up the road to Frosty Mango for some sweet relief. Work up an appetite with a walk through the display orchard to find out what’s in season and then head inside for lunch – and ice cream!

Visit https://www.frostymango.com.au/

X-Golf Townsville

Play the world’s best golf courses right here in Townsville! X-Golf Townsville includes state of the art simulators, delicious food – and cocktails for the adults. The simulators give access to the world’s best digital courses, driving range, practice mode and fun modes.

Visit https://www.xgolf.com.au/locations/townsville-qld/

There are plenty of great options for the school holidays including Frosty Mango, Ninja Parc, Billabong Sanctuary and X-Golf.

Townsville Mini Golf & Fun Park

Prove your dominance with a putter at Townsville Mini Golf & Fun Park. The park includes a bar and canteen with the option to order straight from each of the 18 holes. The friendly staff can deliver to wherever you are in the park.

Visit https://www.townsvilleminigolf.com.au/

Kingpin

Want to do a heap of activities but don’t want to drive around all day? Kingpin at Thuringowa Central has it all. The centre has tenpin bowling, escape rooms, karaoke, laser tag, topspin table tennis, virtual reality and arcade games as well as food and bar.

Visit https://booking.kingpinplay.com/date.php?venue=townsville

Try out Townsville Mini Golf & Fun Park, Pitstop Karting, Townsville Barra Fun Park and Kingpin for some holiday fun.

Townsville Barra Fun Park

Take the kids to Townsville’s only theme park. Catch a barra, hop on the cable ski or jump on the aqua park at Barra Fun Park Inflatable Water Park & Barra Fishing. The facility includes a waterpark, banana boats, paddle boarding and more.

Visit https://www.barrafunpark.com/

Pitstop Karting

Get the adrenaline pumping at Pitstop Karting. Challenge the kids to a race or grab a few of their friends and let them hit the track while the adults kick back in airconditioned comfort. Drivers must be at least 128cm to drive.

Visit https://www.pitstopkarting.com.au/

Kirwan Tenpin & Fun Centre

Embrace some old school fun at the Townsville Tenpin & Fun Centre. Challenge the family to tenpin, get in a game of squash and then hit the dodgem cars. Dine in or take away from the cafe.

Visit http://townsvilletenpin.com.au/

Warrina Ice Skating Rink

Try some cool holiday fun at Warrina Ice Skating Rink. Grab your friends and enjoy the discos on Friday and Saturday nights or head along with the family to one of the many sessions throughout the week. Penguins and kangas are available for those who are not confident on the ice.

Visit https://warrinaiceskating.com.au/

Challenge yourself to the Escape Academy, head along to Kirwan Tenpin & Fun Centre, go on a road trip to the Towers and enjoy some cool fun at Warrina Ice Skating Rink.

Empire Alternacade and Events – Townsville

Calling all rad parents in Townsville. Empire will have their next “Bring the Kids to Empire” Day on Sunday, September 25, from 10am – 3pm. It’s free entry with heaps of free and pay to play games (change machine and ATM on site), as well as old school lollies, shakes and soft drinks. Visit https://www.facebook.com/empirealternacade

Escape Rooms

Escape rooms are taking Australia by storm. The goal of the game is to find a way out of a locked room within the given time limit. Work as a team to solve logical puzzles, uncover clues, and follow the storyline to unravel the mystery. Check out Escape Room Townsville in Aitkenvale and the Escape Academy in the city on Denham St.

Visit https://www.escaperoomtownsville.com.au/

https://www.escapeacademy.com.au/townsville/

Drive In Cinemas

The Tors Drive-In in Charters Towers really is a unique blend of the old and the new. Tors offers double features, a cafe and no parking hassles. Tors will be screening two animated movies this school holiday with DC League of Super Pets and Tom & Jerry The Movie, as well as Labyrinth, Stand By Me, Ticket to Paradise, Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick. In the Burdekin, The Stardust offers latest release movies on the big silver screen in a romantic setting under the stars. It also boasts an indoor cinema with a holiday program.

Visit https://www.torsdrive-in.com/

https://stardust.8m.net

Castletown

Let your kids embrace their inner artists at Castletown’s Little Picasso Workshops. Keep the kids inspired and entertained at the 45 minute acrylic painting workshops.

No bookings required.

Visit https://castletown.com.au/

Camping

Grab a free camping spot and get out in nature. Townsville City Council has a free RV and camping Bookable web page for sites including Balgal Beach, Bluewater, Lake Paluma, Rollingstone, Saunders Beach and Toomulla.

Visit https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/parks-beaches-and-community-venues/parks-trails-and-camping/camping-caravan-and-rv-sites

Check out the Ayr Nature Display’s butterfly, shell and rock displays.

Ayr Nature Display

The Ayr Nature Display on Wilmington Street is Australia’s finest, preserved collection of butterflies, moths, beetles, crustaceans, sea shells, reptiles, rocks, timber, aboriginal stone implements and fossils, especially ammonites, all under one roof. See the Well of Butterflies containing 1,220 specimens all collected in the Burdekin district.

Visit https://www.ayrnaturedisplay.com.au/

Swimming holes

North Queensland is home to some of the most beautiful natural swimming holes in the world.

As summer temperatures continue to soar, now is the perfect time to discover some of the most beautiful places to wet your toes in the North. Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek are an hour’s drive north of Townsville at the Paluma Range. Jourama Falls is a popular spot 95km north of Townsville while at a 45-minute drive, Rollingstone Creek is a perfect option for families with young children. Alligator Creek also has great facilities and while Wallaman Falls is a long way to go for a swim, the stunning waterfall makes the road trip worth it.

Magnetic Island Adventure

There are up to 18 Sealink passenger ferry services a day and Magnetic Island Ferries operate up to 8 barge departures from Townsville daily, delivering you and your vehicle to and from Magnetic Island in 40 minutes of comfort. Have breakfast with the Koalas at Bungalow Bay Koala Village, go snorkelling or diving in Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay, fish off the Picnic Bay jetty, do the Forts walk, hop aboard a half day or full day boat tour or hire a catamaran.

Visit https://www.magneticislandferries.com.au/

https://www.sealink.com.au

For a luxe experience, rent a private cabana at The Ville.

Luxury Experience

Splash out for a private cabana at The Ville and soak in the sunshine poolside. Pool Day Passes are also available for non-hotel guests. Your family and friends will enjoying the luxe life for a special treat this school holidays. Bookings are essential with a variety of food and beverage packages available. Visit https://www.the-ville.com.au/pool/cabana-packages/

Ravenswood

Discover Ravenswood, an old gold mining settlement about 130km southwest of Townsville. It is a living tribute to the history and heritage of western Queensland with mullock heaps, tall chimneys, poppet heads and discarded mine machinery. Beautifully restored hotels and public buildings will give you a glimpse of what the town was once like. The iconic Ravenswood Railway Hotel is also a must-do experience along the Overlanders Way.

https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/ravenswood-qld

Waterplay

Our great outdoors are also great for families looking for a way to get the kids to burn off some energy these holidays. If you need to cool down, The Strand has the Rockpool and the Strand Waterpark while Riverway has two stunning lagoons and plenty of space for kids to run and play. You can also head to one of our many Council pools open for community use, including the Kokoda Memorial Pool in Mundingburra, Tobruk Memorial Baths on the The Strand and the Long Tan Memorial Pool in Heatley.

City Libraries

Pokemon is back at CityLibraries this school holidays. Come along and play with fellow fans at their Pokemon get together. The free event is on 10am – 12pm, Wednesday, September 21 at CityLibraries Thuringowa Central. It’s suitable for primary and high school aged children. Check out City Libraries free school holiday programs at https://www.facebook.com/CityLibrariesTownsville

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