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Now in its 12th year the Fun4Kids Festival has now established
itself as Victoria's premier children's festival and attracts
thousands of children ( and their parents) to Warrnambool
each year to participate in a broad range of performance,
creative and interactive arts, hands-on workshops and exceptional
live entertainment.
The Festival is a not-for- profit event assisted by local
sponsors, an army of volunteers and the generous support of
the Warrnambool community and is staged during the first week
of the winter school vacation each year ( this year 2tth June
to 4th July)
The Festival is set in 2.5 acre purpose-built, indoor village
located in the centre of the city, close to accommodation,
restaurants and entertainment venues (The festival is suitable
for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years.)
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| This years performers
will include European acts, Mr Spin and Pandora Pink, the outrageously
funny Scared Weird Little Guys and Playschool’s Justine
Clarke plus a number of stage shows including Cinderella and
The New Adventure Island |
Accommodation
and Transport Options
There is a good choice of accommodation options in Warrnambool
although bear in mind that most properties close to the festival
are apartment style lodging and will be in $175 to $200 per
night price range, and most of these will be booked already.
If you are looking for something a bit cheaper then there are
a number of good 3-4 star motel within about a kilometre of
the festival, although don't worry too much about where you
stay as there is a shuttle bus operating during the festival
which will pick you up and drop you off. The service runs every
30 minutes between 9:00am and 5:30pm and cost about $2.00 per
trip.
For more information about accommodation or the shuttle service
then we recommend you contact any of the advertisers on this
page
For visitors intending to come via road keep in mind there is
very little in the way of free long term car parking in the
centre of Warrnambool so it might be worth considering parking
at Warrnambool Showgrounds in Koroit Street, and use the free
shuttle that runs between the showgrounds and the festival.
This service runs continuously from 9:30am and 5:30pm daily.
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show, "King of the Kids" Peter Coombes and "Casio
Brothers" (below) are some of the acts appearing at this
years Fun 4 Kids Festival |
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New Admission Prices
The cost of attending the festival has been steadily increasing
in the last few years, and this year organisers have again
chosen to increase admissions costs.
Price increases over the past 2 years have taken the cost
of a single day pass for a family of 4, from $85.50 to $113
and an 8 day festival pass for a family of 4 has increased
from $229 to $384.
Booking in person or by phone will add an additional $3.00
to the cost of the transaction, even if you pay in cash, and
the cheapest option seems to be to book on line but that will
also attract additional costs but a little less than booking
in person or by phone.
Festival organisers seem to be confident that festival will
offer value for money, and they are advising that ticket sales
are still quite strong
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Fun
4 Kids via train
For visitors planning to come from Melbourne (or Geelong)
and who would like to leave the car at home, then V-Line are
running a Fun 4 Kids special where up to 2 children can travel
free with every adult ticket purchased. Priced at $52 return
($26 concession) from Melbourne ( cheaper from Geelong, Colac
etc.) this is quite an inexpensive way of getting to the Fun
4 kids festival and without any of the hassles of driving.
When you arrive in Warrnambool, the shuttle bus will pick
you up from the station and take you direct to the festival
then return you back to the station in time to catch the evening
train home. for more information please contact V-Line
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Fun 4 Kids Accommodation
Special Deals
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Motel
Warrnambool
Special
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Motel
Warrnambool is located on the highway close to McDonalds,
Hungry Jacks and the new Flying Horse Inn. They still have
some twin rooms available (sleep 3 guests) for $90 per night
Please
click here for more information
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Atwood
Motor Inn Fun4Kids special
$95
per double - includes free breakfast
Located close to the centre of the city, the Atwood is close
to restaurants, pubs and entertainment and across the road
from McDonalds
Please
click here for more information
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Stingray
Villa -
3 bedroom luxury seaside apartment located opposite the Lake
Pertobe adventure playground and a short walk to the Fun 4 Kids
festival site.
Stingray Villa has some great family winter specials accommodation
deals from $150 per night.
Please
click here for more information |
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l18
Pertobe Rd -
Family Winter Special
Seaside apartment accommodation for a maximum of 6 guests in
the Attic Studio for just $150 per night. Ideal for Fun 4 Kids
- close to beach, adventure playground and on the Fun4Kids bus
route
$150 per night for up to 6 guests
Please
click here for more information |
| Ticket Prices
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| One Day Entry |
| Single |
$31.00
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| Family 4 * |
$120.00
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| 8 Day Festival
pass |
| Single |
$113.00
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| Family 4 * |
$384.00
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| Children under the age
of two are free |
| * A family ticket is for
a minimum of 1 adult and maximum of 2 adults and either
2,3,4 children depending on which family options is chosen
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Accommodation Information
Warrnambool has a good range of accommodation options,
from caravan parks, motels, apartments, cottages, bed and
breakfast and holiday rental properties. for more information
or to make an on line reservation then please visit either
the Warrnambool Motel Page or
the Warrnambool Apartment page
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Robetown Motor Inn - Robe SA
Great Winter Warmer Deals - escape the winter chills - take a dip in our heated indoor pool and spa and relax in our warm cosy rooms. We are close to the centre of Robe |
and walking distance to restaurants and cinema. We have winter weekend escape packages starting from $175 - For more information click
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