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Event Information



Kids are Family is a new and exciting festival based on Phillip Island.

Kids are Family is .......

Smile  a fun and active experience for families

Smile  offers a huge indoor / outdoor program suitable for kids 4 to 14 years and adults 

Smile  about kids and adults enjoying activities together

Smile  a healthy event in terms of activities, food and learning opportunities

Smile  encourages all to participate and truly experience the event

Smile  believes that adults are just big kids who also want to have fun


Note, all purple writing such as the indoor / outdoor program above have links when clicked on.

Date: The 2010 event was in the first weekend of Victorian school holidays

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm each day

Age:  Suitable for children 4 to 14 years of age, parents and grandparents.

Where: At three unique and fabulous fun parks on Phillip Island. The fun parks are next to each other allowing you to walk from one park to the other.  Melways reference: page 932 B5 (2009 edition)

Phillip Island Adventure Resort            A Maze'N things                      Koala Conservation Centre
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Parking: Free and available on site at the Koala Conservation Centre and next door at Newhaven College

Food and drink: You are welcome to bring your own food and drink or purchase at the festival. 

Tickets:  A ticket gets you into the three fun parks and access to all activities on offer.   See ticket details for more information. 

 

Site map and parking




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Click on festival map for a PDF version ready for saving or printing 

Program

A huge indoor / outdoor program is available for you and your family from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day.

Single day or weekend tickets are available.   Click indoor / outdoor program to view. 

Please note thongs (and similar styled footwear) are not suitable as all adventure activities require closed toe footwear eg shoes, runners. 

Tickets 


Tickets for Kids are Family can be purchased on the day.

Your ticket includes:

  • Entry to three unique and fabulous fun parks 
  • All activities included all day
  • 7 hours of family fun from 10.00am to 5.00pm 
  • Free car parking on site and next door
  • Welcome to bring own food and drink
  • Great deals from local businesses.  Exclusive only to ticket holders.  Click on great deals to view

One day ticket  Ticket price
Family ticket - 4 people (any combination of adults and children)            $140.00*
Additional family member (for families with more than 4 people) $36.00 per person          
Individual (adult or child) $40.00
Individual discount for card holders (all standard cards apply) $36.00


Two day ticket ** Ticket price
Family ticket - 4 people (any combination of adults and children)                   $196.00
Individual (adult or child)  $56.00

*   Normal cost for family (2a & 2c) to A Maze'N Things and Koala Conservation Centre is $113.00

** Two day tickets are heavily discounted. As such no further discount applies (i.e. additional family members, discount card holders and early bird specials).

Children 3 and under are free.

Further information on tickets can be found in the questions section

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Volunteers



Much of the success of Kids are Family will be due to the volunteers.  Click on the flyer for information on volunteering at Kids are Family.  A volunteer registration form is now available.  Should you wish to volunteer please complete the form and forward to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  


Questions




Can I bring my own food and drink?



Yes or you can choose to purchase at the festival.

What does my ticket include?



Ticket prices offer great value.   They include:  

1.  Entry into the three unique and fabulous fun parks.
2.  All day access to all the activities at each fun park.  
3.  A savings of $113.00 from the normal family (4) price of entering A Maze'N Things and the Koala Conservation Centre.
4.  Vouchers from local businesses.  Click on the link above to view the great deals.
5.  Free car parking on site or next door.
6.  Opportunity to bring your own food and drink.
7.  And of course family time doing things together.  

I have ticketing questions



A.  General questions

Children 3 and under are free.

A family is 4 persons. This can be any combination of adults and children. 

Ticket prices are GST inclusive. 

There is no booking fee if tickets are purchased prior to the festival day. 

Tickets can be purchased on the day at the festival. A $5.00 late booking fee will apply. 


B.  Discount questions

 
Discount card holders gain an additional 10% saving off the full price of individual tickets only.  If the card holder is part of a family ticket the saving does not apply as they are already getting the family discount. On the same basis, if the card holder is an additional family member the saving does not apply as they are already getting a 10% discount.

Discount cards accepted are health care card, veterans, pensioner, senior, student 

Two day tickets are heavily discounted. As such no further discount applies (i.e. additional family members and discount card holders).   Also, two day tickets at the discounted rate can only be purchased prior to the festival or on the morning of day 1.

A second day family ticket purchased at the end of Saturday is at the full rate less 15%, i.e. $119.00.


C.  Over the phone booking conditions


Conditions of over the phone bookings through the Newhaven Information Centre 1300 366 422 are: 

· Must be Visa or Mastercard

· Tickets can be collected from Newhaven Information Centre on Phillip Island between 9am and 5pm seven days a week

· If customer wants tickets mailed, they will be mailed using the regular post not registered mail

· The Information Centre will not accept responsibility if tickets get lost in the mail.  As such we encourage customer to pick up tickets from the centre


Where is the car parking located?



It's located on site at the Koala Conservation Centre and also next door to the festival site at Newhaven College Year 9 Centre.

What footwear and clothing should I wear?



Please wear comfortable walking footwear.  Thongs (and similar styled footwear) are not suitable as all adventure activities require closed toe footwear eg shoes, runners.  

Is everything within walking distance?



Yes, the three tourist parks and car parking are all next door to each other.

What happens if it rains?



You may get wet.  The good news is the huge program has plenty of indoor activities that will keep your family active during rainy periods.  Umbrellas are okay to bring.

Do we need to come to the Festival for more than one day? 



While you and your family will have great fun attending for just one day, we believe our huge program has more to offer than just one day of fun.  A family of 4 pay only $196.00 for festival entry over the two days.  This price is only available for families who pay for a 2 day ticket in advance of the festival.    Second day tickets will be available at the completion of the first day should you wish to make such a purchase at the price of $119.00 for a family of 4.

What are the festivals terms and conditions when you purchase a ticket?

I am aware that the Phillip Island Adventure Resort has two lakes both of which are unfenced.  I am responsible for my child's safety and other people I may be responsible for on the day and must supervise accordingly in relation to the dangers the two lakes pose.

The festival program includes a number of activities that require a physical effort.  I agree that members of my family, those I am responsible for and myself are physically capable to undertake the activities chosen.

I agree for my image to be used by Event Support in any promotional material.

I have a question.  Who do I contact?


Contact David Rooks on 5952 2411 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it






Partners


Kids are Family appreciates the generous contribution from the following sponsors

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Kids are family is pleased to be supporting the following groups

bclnweb The festival is pleased to be supporting the Bass Coast Landcare Network's Environmental Detectives program. Environmental Detectives are students from primary schools in the Bass Coast Landcare Networks region who seek to improve a local environmental issue.

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For over 25 years Challenge has continued to deliver daily personalised support to children living with cancer and their families, by providing a unique blend of fun activities and practical assistance, both in and out of the hospital, aimed at creating a better environment for recovery while giving the skills and self confidence to move forward positively throughout their journey.

Click here for more information on Challenge
 

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Tourist Information


Philiip Island and its surrounds are proud to boast a huge range of accommodation types to meet your needs from caravan parks to 4 star resorts.

Outside of the festival you'll also find heaps for families to do if you choose to stay a little longer.  

All information on the Island is best found at our official site:  www.visitphillipisland.com

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