WIND IN THE WILLOWS, SYDNEY 

WHEN: 5 - 23 January 2010
WHERE: Royal Botanic Gardens
COST: $25 all tickets/family of four $90
FURTHER INFORMATION: www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au or 1300 795 012 or Ticketek

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS - ALL THINGS SLIMEY!

From Saturday 2 January to Sunday 17 January 2010, the Hunter Valley Gardens 'Kidspace' Program will host "All Things Slimey" themed school holiday activities, giving families the opportunity to experience reptiles first hand, with many entertaining and educational events daily 

Activities and entertainment taking place at Hunter Valley Gardens during the January school holidays include:  

Treasure Hunt:

All Day

Every child will be given a treasure hunt map on entry, helping them to explore the many themed spaces at Hunter Valley Gardens. With prizes to be won, it is sure to keep the kids occupied! 

Face Painting:

10am - 2pm in the Storybook Garden

Be enchanted by the face painting fairy who will be on hand with a variety of reptile designs.  

Jumping Castle:

10am - 2pm in the Formal Garden

Jump to new heights on Hunter Valley Gardens very own Story Book Garden themed jumping castle ($3 per go). 

Roaming Reptiles:

11.30am - 12pm

Spot roaming reptiles as they wander throughout the Gardens with a handler. Children will be able to hold and get their photo taken with the animals. 

Slimey Hands On Finger Painting:

1pm - 2pm

Join in on some slimey craft activities and play with goop! 

Croc Stars Show:

2pm - 3pm in the Amphitheatre

Experience the spectacular Croc Stars show, with live reptiles including lizards, turtles, crocodiles and snakes which are sure to entertain. 

WHEN: Saturday 2 January to Sunday 17 January 2010

WHERE: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin

COST: Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 14 - 15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free

FURTHER INFORMATION: please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au