Finishing off with a splash
FORGET fancy or expensive school holiday activities for the last weekend of the state’s break and embrace what the Gold Coast is all about – jump or dive into the ocean or a pool.
Mums and dads can take a much-deserved break and laze in the sun while they supervise their kids as they tire themselves out, performing underwater handstands, swimming laps and trying to do the best somersault.
This weekend’s warm 25-26C weather makes it the ideal time to get wet and go wild.
Robina local Grace Pickering-Pentland, 6, has been making the most of her family pool these holidays.
There is nothing the youngster loves more than dressing up in her favourite pair of togs or strapping on her mermaid’s tail and jumping in the pool.
“I just love swimming,” she said.
“Especially with all my cousins and my brother.”
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
MEGA MIX CIRCUS CLASS:
Tomorrow from 10am-noon. Circus Arts Gold Coast, 7027 Southport Nerang Rd, Nerang (outdoor location). $30. Add trapeze for $19. Bookings required: Ph 0412 402 742 SNAPPER ROCKS: On the way from Greenmount to Duranbah beach not only inspires your kids. MAX BRENNER: Treat the children to chocolate heaven at Max Brenner at Robina Town Centre or Marina Mirage, Main Beach. BRAIDING: Stroll along Cavill Ave in Surfers Paradise and pop the kids into the braiders stall. You won’t have to do their hair for weeks.
UNDERWATER FUN: Play with dolphins, hit the ice with the penguins, lose your stomach on the rides and “sea” it all at Sea World in Seaworld Dr, Main Beach. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT:
Bounce your holiday to new heights with a visit to a trampoline park. Check out Air Factory Trampoline Park at 5 Sunlight Dr, Burleigh Waters. SWING AWAY: Pop into one of the Gold Coast’s many driving ranges and improve your swing. SCARY SIGHT: Check out the Chamber of Horrors at the Wax Museum, the biggest collection of life-size wax figures in Australia, in Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise. Ph: 5538 3975 BEGINNER SURF LESSONS: Daily from 9-10.30am. Rash shirt and/or wetsuit and soft safe beginner surfboard provided. All ages from six years. Surf Easy Van & Trailer, Cnr Pacific Pde and Duringan St, Currumbin Alley, $20. Bookings: Ph 0413 333 602 or book online surfeasy.com.au LEARN TO SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP: Today from 910am at Pizzey Park Skate Park, Pacific Pde. Free. Bookings required. Text Jay from Gold Coast Skateboard Coaching. Ph 0407 910 240.