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Bundaberg school holidays: what to do with the kids

The summer break is the long one, and a Bundaberg summer means heat, humidity and the odd storm. Water play and shade in the morning, somewhere indoors and air conditioned by early afternoon, and a plan B for the wet days.

Holiday programs and events

Dated events running during the break. Always confirm with the organiser before you drive over.

๐ŸŽญ Home Alone Christmas film screening at the Moncrieff, Bundaberg
Bundaberg Central ยท Wed 16 Dec, 10:30am (104 minutes) ยท $10
โ˜• 250m to coffee
๐ŸŽช New Year's Eve family fireworks at ANZAC Park, Bundaberg
Bundaberg Central ยท Thu 31 Dec, 7pm to midnight, family fireworks at 8pm and midnight fireworks ยท Free, no ticket needed
Freeโ˜• 60m to coffee
๐ŸŽญ The Nutcracker: Royal Ballet screening at the Moncrieff, Bundaberg
Bundaberg Central ยท Sat 19 Dec, 2pm (140 minutes with interval) ยท Adults $22, concession $18, groups of 10+ $14
โ˜• 250m to coffee
๐ŸŽช A Moore Park Beach Christmas with Santa and fireworks
Moore Park Beach ยท Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 8pm, fireworks at 8pm ยท Free
Free

๐ŸŽ„ Everything on for Christmas around Bundaberg: pageants, carols, Santa photos and lights.

Playgrounds with real shade

An unshaded playground is unusable from mid morning in summer. These have shade sails or mature trees over the equipment.

๐Ÿ› Bargara Turtle Park playground
Bargara ยท Open all day ยท Free
FreeToiletsShadeParkingCoffee nearbyBBQโ˜• 50m to coffee
๐Ÿ› Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Nature Playground
Bundaberg North ยท Daily 5:30am to 6:45pm (Sep to Apr), 6:30am to 6pm (May to Aug) ยท Free entry; cane train and museums cost extra
FreeToiletsShadeParkingCoffee nearbyBBQโ˜• 470m to coffee

Indoors, for the wet days and the hottest ones

Air conditioning and somewhere to burn energy. Play centres are spread across the suburbs, and the free museums and libraries are the cheapest cool room in town.

๐ŸŽก Alexandra Park Zoo and playground, Bundaberg (free)
Bundaberg West ยท Wed to Sun 9:30am to 4:30pm; daily in Queensland school holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Anzac Day ยท Free
FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaโ˜• 230m to coffee
๐ŸŽช Bundy Bowl and Leisure Complex indoor kids playground
Norville ยท Mon 8:45am to 8pm, Tue to Thu to 9pm, Fri and Sat to 10pm, Sun 10am to 9pm (10am open on school and public holidays) ยท Activities priced separately: bowling from $12.50, laser tag $9.50, dodgems $7.50
Slidesโ˜• 1.3km to coffee

Big days out

When you need one proper outing to break the week up. Book ahead for the ticketed ones.

๐ŸŽก Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Bundaberg
Bundaberg North ยท Daily 9am to 3pm (public holidays 10am to 3pm). Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day ยท Adults $27, kids 4 to 17 $18, under 4 free, family (2+2) $77. Locals: family $45
ToiletsParkingCoffee nearbyPicnic areaโ˜• 80m to coffee
๐ŸŽก Alexandra Park Zoo and playground, Bundaberg (free)
Bundaberg West ยท Wed to Sun 9:30am to 4:30pm; daily in Queensland school holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Anzac Day ยท Free
FreeToiletsParkingBBQPicnic areaโ˜• 230m to coffee
๐ŸŽก Mon Repos Turtle Encounters and Turtle Centre, Bargara
Mon Repos ยท Turtle Encounter tours nightly from 6pm, early Nov to late Mar. Turtle Centre daily 9am to 2pm (closed 25 Dec, 25 Apr) ยท Turtle Encounter tours ticketed, book online. Daytime Turtle Centre entry free; Turtle Tales experience paid
ToiletsCoffee nearbyPicnic areaโ˜• 700m to coffee

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Common questions

When are the Bundaberg school holidays?
The summer school holidays run Sat 12 December to Tue 26 January 2027. The autumn school holidays run Fri 26 March to Sun 11 April 2027. The winter school holidays run Sat 26 June to Sun 11 July 2027. The spring school holidays run Sat 18 September to Mon 4 October 2027. These are Queensland government school dates. Catholic and independent schools set their own, and government schools add their own pupil free days, so check with your school.
What is there to do in the Bundaberg school holidays that is free?
A great deal. Every council playground is free, as are the water play areas, the library holiday programs and most of the community events on the what's on page.
What can you do with kids in Bundaberg when it is raining?
Indoor play centres, the free museums and galleries, the library, and the indoor pools. On a warm wet day a splash pad still works: they are already wet.