School Holidays
Caribbean Gardens and Market add a little extra excitement to school holidays! Check out the below activities that are available… keep an eye out for the FREE activities!In addition to these activations the kids will love our numerous exciting playgrounds which are spread through out the facility. They can find our Army tanks and take photos on them or even visit our 2 large bird aviaries, located in close proximity to the Café.When you get hungry, there are numerous BBQ facilities around the grounds (free wood supplied), pergolas and tables which make it the perfect location to have a picnic.You’ll be able to fill a full day at Caribbean Gardens and Market!
EASTER FUN (12th APRIL)

This event is being postponed until a later date for the health and safety of our customers and staff. The Easter event is a ‘Non-Essential Event’. We apologies to all the families looking forward to the event. We will do everything we can to make this event or something similar happen once the current Coronavirus COVID-19 situation is over and we have the all-clear to run events again.
All registered tickets will still have a spot reserved on the day if you have registered for our Easter Event mailing list we will let you know as soon as we have reorganised.
DONT MISS OUT
Check out all the FREE activities available after standard gate entry $2.50 per Adult $1 per Senior, $1 per Child.
FREE ACTIVITIES:
Egg Hunt: Playground opposite the Rides Ticket Box.
• 9am – 3 and 4 years old (Parents may participate with children)
• 9.30am – 5 and 6 years old (Parents not permitted unless authorised by Management)
• 10am – 7 and 8 years old (Parents not permitted)
• 10.30am – 9 and 10 years old (Parents not permitted)
Craft Zone Easter Egg decorating : 9 – 12pm – Entertainment Gazebo
Face Painting : 9:30-12pm – Near large playground
Animal Farm : 10am-12pm
The True Fairies Easter Spectacular : 12pm – 1:00pm – Entertainment Gazebo
Egg Hunt Terms & Conditions:
• No bags of any sort permitted in the egg hunt
• “G” rated language only
• No pushing and shoving during the entire event
• An appropriate level of behaviour is expected at all times
• Parents may be with children in the first egg hunt given the age group 3 – 4 years old
• Parents are not permitted in the age groups 5 years and over, children only
• Children may not participate twice
• Egg Hunt Times are firm and will not change however Management reserves the right to change times or cancel sessions if need be.
• Public announcements will be done prior to each session explaining there is to be no running or pushing and shoving
• Caribbean Market will not be liable for any accident or incident that may occur between children whilst each session is underway.
• Caribbean Market will not be liable for the sugar overload from chocolate that may cause children to sing and dance all the way home.
GET YOUR FREE TICKETS VIA THE LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TO ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH EASTER EGGS FOR ALL YOUR LITTLE ONES!

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC (SUNDAY 5th JAN 2020)

At Caribbean Gardens our Teddy’s have been hidden away for too long! Bring your favourite teddy and get them all dressed up for our Teddy Bears picnic. There will be heaps of great FREE activities and entertainment including:
– GranPam & PhilPop –
The best local kids band around!
Granpam & Philpop’s interactive shows include singing, dancing and story time.
Performances aimed mainly at children aged between 3 and 6, however the whole family can join in with all the fun.
As professional musicians and music educators, they know what children love. They love to have fun with music and movement! https://www.facebook.com/granpamphilpop/
– True Fairies –
The True Fairies are coming. These are real woodland fairies coming to the gardens to tell you stories from their favourite fairytales. Inspire your families imagination and get transported away to a land of magic. https://www.facebook.com/truefairies/
– A Big Teddy bear to lead our Teddy Parade –
Make sure you have your favourite teddy and let their personality shine.
Bring a blanket and buy lunch from our cafe, or pack your own picnic to enjoy our Teddy Bears Picnic entertainment at on the grass at our ‘Entertainment Gazebo’.
You can also get a hug and a photo with our Big Teddy.
THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE WON FOR THE BEST DRESSED TEDDY IN OUR TEDDY BEARS PICNIC PARADE.
FREE Activities Timetable:
10AM – 10:30 & 11AM – 11:30 AM – Grampam & Philpop
12PM – Giant Teddy arrives with Fairy
12PM – True Fairy storytime
1PM – Teddy Bear parade
2PM- Present best dressed Teddy prize to the winner
NORMAL GATE ENTRY COSTS APPLY :
$2.50 Per Adult , $1 per child & $1 per senior.
All usual rides open from 10am
* not included in the free activities.
MAGIC DAY (SUNDAY 12th JAN 2020)

Coming off the back of a sellout award winning Fringe tour of Australia and Edinburgh “The Greatest Magic Show” is coming to Caribbean Gardens and Market for Magic Day. Magic day will also have an array of incredible magic workshops including a wand and slime making workshop.
Don’t stay inside. Come out and play with Caribbean Gardens fantastic Magic Day!
– True Fairies –
The True Fairies are back with some slimy magical fun! Bringing their Slime and Wand Making workshops to the gardens. Let your kids get involved in this free activity, where they will get the chance to make their own slime or wand creations. https://www.facebook.com/truefairies/
– The Greatest Magic Show –
The Greatest Magic Show is Australia’s award winning kids magic show. Selling out throughout Australia and internationally at world wide fringe festivals. This awesome show is coming to the gardens with an extra Magic workshop at the end to get the kids involved. https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatestMagicShow/
FREE Activities Timetable:
10AM – 12PM – Slime & Wand making
12PM – 12:20PM – Greatest Magic Show
12:30PM – 1:30PM- Magic Workshop
THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE WON AND PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS TO GET INVOLVED IN THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
NORMAL GATE ENTRY COSTS APPLY :
$2.50 Per Adult , $1 per child & $1 per senior.
All usual rides open from 10am
* not included in the free activities.
SPORTS DAY (SUNDAY 19th JAN 2020)

SPORTS DAY (SUNDAY 19th JAN 2020)
Are you ready for a day full of local sports! Get ready to play with our sports day.
We will have a huge array of great sporting events all kids can get involved in. Including a special Kids Yoga area at the Japanese Gardens for those wanting something a little more calm.
Are you ready for a day full of local sports! All sorts of sports are on offer at Caribbean Gardens and Market:
NORMAL GATE ENTRY COSTS APPLY : $2.50 Per Adult , $1 per child & $1 per senior.
Including plenty of local sports clubs coming to the gardens to run games and workshops for your kids to learn about their favourite sports.
We will also have a special Kids Yoga area at the Japanese Gardens for those wanting something a little more calm. These fantastic sessions are run by Kids Yoga Teacher Tamika from Meeky Moo Children’s Entertainment. Tamika is a qualified Kids Yoga Teacher.
Sessions are 40 mins each with a maximum of 20 kids in each session. These sessions are FREE but you will need to book in advance if you want to be sure to get a spot.
There are only 80 spots available over 4 sessions available:
Session 1: Yoga session 10am -10:40am
Session 2: Yoga session 10:50am – 11:30am
Session 3: Yoga session 11:40am – 12:10pm
Session 4: Yoga session 12:20pm – 1pm
Register for your FREE tickets here to ensure your spot :
Via Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2544074815867303//
Via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/caribbean-gardens-kids-yoga-tickets-85932342951/
All usual rides open from 10am * not included in the free activities.
Other Rides
The Giddy Up Pony Rides: http://www.giddyupponyrides.com.au
The Jumping Castle, Beach Jeeps and the Bungee Trampoline operate every Sunday and Wednesdays during school holidays (weather permitting).
Please note: rides may vary on Market days.
Additional Attractions and Playgrounds
In addition to the ride we have very unique attractions with two tanks and one canon.
Caribbean Gardens boast three playgrounds for various aged children. These playgrounds include: swings, slides, climbing frames, flying fox and interesting features such as a boat and hippopotamus!
Gardens & Market Map

Market Trading Hours
Wednesday |
8:30am – 3:00pm |
Sunday |
8:30am – 4:30pm |
Closed |
Christmas Day |
Caribbean Gardens Complex Hours
Wednesday |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
Sunday |
8:30am – 6:00pm |
Closed |
Christmas Day |
Admission Pricing
For seniors discount to apply to entry on a Sunday please have your seniors card ready to show the ticket box staff. Please note that only cash is accepted on Sunday for entrance ticket.
Wednesday |
FREE |
Sunday |
Adult: $2.50 Child (U13): $1.00 Aged Pensioner: $1.00 |