Parrtjima 2024 – A Festival in Light

Date & Time: 12 – 21 April from 6pm each night
Location: Alice Springs Desert Park, Flynn, Northern Territory

It is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of it’s kind, showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology – all on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia.

Each year this free event celebrates the ways in which artists evolve and experiment with different styles and materials, while staying true to Country and culture.

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Araluen Arts Centre

Date & Time: 7 Days | 10am to 4pm
Location: 61 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, NT 0870

Araluen Arts Centre is a world class theatre and art gallery situated in the heart of Alice Springs.

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Animal Tracks Safari – Kakadu

Location: Animal Tracks, Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu Hwy, Cooinda NT 0886

This is an authentic aboriginal and wilderness experience. Hands-on aboriginal experiences with a 100% bush aboriginal guide who was born in the bush and grew up in rock and bark shelters.

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Crocodylus Park and Zoo

Date & Time: 7 Days 9 to 4
Location: 815 McMillans Road, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0828

Crocodylus Park & Zoo, located only 15 minutes from Darwin’s CBD, gives you a full NT outback experience in the city.

It is the best place in to come face to face with the largest reptiles on the planet. The park plays host to over a thousand crocodiles from hatchlings to massive adults.

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Acquascene

Date & Time: High tide
Location: 28 Doctors Gully Rd, Larrakeyah, Darwin, NT

Since the early 1950s a unique and natural phenomena occurs on the high tide amongst the tranquil tropical waters of Darwin’s Doctors Gully.

​Aquascene was established in 1981 and has become a magical attraction that all the family can enjoy – it attracts upwards of 70,000 visitors every year and has enjoyed widespread media coverage nationally and internationally.

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Gasworks

Date & Time: Varied times & events
Location: 21 Graham Street, Albert Park VIC 3206

Gasworks’ kids holiday programs offer creative and entertaining experiences for children aged 4 to 14 during the school holidays. Bringing together a range of energetic artists and performers who specialise in working with kids.

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The Playshack

Date & Time: 7 days | Varied times
Location: The Hub Complex Shop 7, 3 Maluka Street, Palmerston NT 0830

The PlayShack is an indoor play centre & cafe in which young children can really enjoy their leisure time by participating in fun and exciting activities that require minimum strength or physical ability, and parents and carers can enjoy some much needed respite.

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Territory Wildlife Park

Date & Time: Daily from 9am
Location: Territory Wildlife Park, Cox Peninsula Road, Berry Springs NT 0838

At the Territory Wildlife Park, not only do you see wildlife up-close in their natural habitats, you meet them walking through tree top aviaries, strolling around a natural lagoon and even get to interact with them during daily presentations.

You stroll beneath the surface in our walk-through aquarium and meet some of the Top End’s most amazing aquatic life. You meet, nose to nose, with our giant Saltwater croc. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to a salty without risking a scratch!

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Leanyer Recreation Park

Date & Time: 7 Days Varied Times
Location: 310 Vanderlin Drive, Leanyer NT 0812

The Leanyer Recreation Park includes the following features:

• free entry
• water park
• swimming pool
• children’s paddling pools
• water playground facility
• 3 water slides 14m tall and over 100m long
• an all-abilities playground
• skate park
• basketball court with floodlights
• cycling path
• shaded gas barbecues and picnic areas.

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Alice Springs School of the Air

Date & Time: Mon – Fri 9am to 3pm
Location: 80 Head Street, Alice Springs NT 0870

Alice Springs School of the Air plays an integral part in children’s lives in the Australian Outback.

The school’s Visitor Centre -one of the town’s premier tourist attractions- is located right next to the school itself and provides an opportunity to connect with these children, hear their stories of life on the land, and share in their journeys, dreams, and achievements.

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