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Now in its 13th 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 3rd July
to 10th 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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| Dorothy the Dinosaur
show, and Oz Opera's performance of Hansel and Gretel will be amongst the highlights of this years Fun 4 Kids Festival |
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Admission Prices on hold
In an attempt to keep the cost to families at a reasonable level, ticket prices have
been pegged at last years prices.
Ticket prices for a family of four is $384 for the eight days of the festival and $120 for a family pass for one day.
Festival organisers are keen to point out, this is very good value for money considering the amount of entertainment provided over the duration on the festival
Other ticket options include single passes for both single and eight days are also available
Bookings can be made in person or by phone and there is facilities to book on line via the Fun4Kids web site
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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
Specials
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Motel Warrnambool has some great deals on offer during the Fun 4 Kids festival.
Llocated on the highway close to McDonalds,
Hungry Jacks and the new Flying Horse Inn.
They have family rooms that will comfortably accommodate up 5 guests for $155 per night
Please
click here for more information |
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Raglan Motor Inn Special 
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$90
per double - includes free breakfast
Quiet location and on the free bus route - Family friendly motel with great facilities and congenial hosts.
Please
click here for more information
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City Heart Motel
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Double rooms from $85 per night inc breakfast, plus family rooms from $110.
Free Fun4Kids show bags -petrol vouchers and within easy walking distance from the Fun 4 Kids
site - located close to the centre of the city and across the road from McDonalds restaurant
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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