4 fun summer holiday activities for kids

It’s the summer holidays and you know what that means - spending some quality time with the kids.

If you’re struggling to plan fun and memorable holiday activities for your kids this year, look no further than our list. Whether you’re after an adventurous outdoor activity or a simple indoor one at home, get inspired with our list of family-friendly summer holiday activities for kids.

Cool down from the Aussie summer heat with a visit to the water park. Fun for kids for all ages, visiting a water park is not only a great way to spend time out of the house, but also a great family-bonding opportunity.

Luckily, there are many fun family-friendly water parks to visit around Australia - pick and choose which one sounds the best:

• Wet’n’Wild: Located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Wet’n’Wild is one of the most famous water parks in Australia known for its thrilling rides and variety of water slides.
• Darwin Waterfront Precinct: Located in Darwin as the name suggests, the Darwin Waterfront Precinct is a premium waterpark famous for its intense wave pool and surrounding restaurants and bars.
• Manly WaterWorks: One of the best water parks in New South Wales, Manly WaterWorks is a wet playground like no other, full of unique rides and party facilities.
• Outback Splash: Just 30 minutes from Perth, Outback Splash is Western Australia’s iconic long-standing waterpark.
   

If you’re planning on travelling regionally within Australia and are an eligible Optus customer, make sure to activate your Optus network features on My Optus app. Optus Pause and Network Pulse are tools you can use to control and manage your mobile network while away from home.

As much fun as staying at home can be, it’s always a good idea to breathe some fresh air and enjoy the warm summer sunshine (with sunscreen on, of course). And what better way to enjoy playing outside than with friends at the local park or playground?

Not only can the play equipment keep your kids busy, but being able to socialise with friends will make the midday hours go faster and tire your young kids so they can fall asleep by curfew. Schedule playground dates with other school mums and their children, and ensure your kids have a fun summer holiday enjoying the sun and playing with their best friends.

For those sweltering hot summer days when your family’s not keen on going outside, why not sit back and marathon a TV show together? Pick a family-friendly TV show such as A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG), Bubble Guppies (G) and Adventure Time (PG) available on Optus SubHub partnered platforms and enjoy marathoning the series with the comfortable company of friends and family.

Take advantage of all the time in the summer holidays and have your kids pick up a good book to read. Rather than picking a book for a school class, make sure your kids enjoy their book of choice and pace themselves so that it’s a fun and rewarding experience. You may even want to encourage your kids to read an eBook rather than a physical one if it makes the experience more enjoyable. Find out more with our tips on making reading fun for kids.

Kindle Unlimited is a library platform on Optus SubHub that offers a wide variety of eBooks, comics, and short works to read. It is available to download on any phone, tablet, or eReader, so your kids can read conveniently from their own devices, anytime they want. 

There's much to do as a family this summer holiday - make the most of all the offerings at Optus with our school holiday family tips. Check out Well Connected for more articles back-to-school preparation, and even road trip travel ideas.

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