TRAVEL + LEISURE / MARCH 2016
FAIRFAX MEDIA/GETTYIMAGES Antarctic Journey
Only 90 minutes from Melbourne,
Victoria’s wildlife island features
the Antarctic Journey at the
Nobbies Centre on Phillip Island.
Enter the Antarctic Chill Zone, take
a virtual journey, compare your
thermal image with an Emperor
penguin, check out a sea spider
under a microscope, stand on an ice
fl oe and pat a penguin, stroke a seal
or marvel at a whale within arm’s
reach. Special price for family (2
adults and 2 children) is US$35.00
penguins.org.au Changi Airport
Shop at Changi Airport to
redeem tickets for The Slide@
T3 —the world’s tallest slide
in an airport. Kids and grown
ups of heights 1.3 metres and
over can enjoy whooshing down
at speed. Redeem one ride forevery US$10 spent at Changi
on a single receipt. Freebie: Try
the one-and-a-half storey tall
slide at Basement 2 for free.
Between 12 noon-10.30 pm daily.
changiairport.com A Maze’N Things
A Maze’N Things also on Phillip
Island, is a magical world of
illusions, puzzles, mazes, and mini
golf. Downsize in the Shrinking
Room, lose your way in one of
their mazes or fall down the Look
Out slide. Brave hearts can take
up the challenge of the high rope
courses in SkyTrail. Special price
for family (2 adults and 2 children)
is US$80 amazenthings.com.au Gardens By The Bay
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gardensbythebay.com.sg Harry Potter
Harry Potter fans can step on
to authentic sets and stroll
down Diagon Alley, check out
Dumbledore’s offi ce and peek into
the Gryffi ndor common room.FAMILYTRAVEL
4 GOLD COAST THEME PARK
GOLD COAST THEME PARK HAS A FAMILY PASS FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2
CHILDREN (3 TO 13 YEARS) THAT OFFERS UNLIMITED ENTRY TO THE
DREAMWORLD. WHITEWATER WORLD & SKYPOINT FOR 21 DAYS
FOR US$256. GOLD-COAST-AUSTRALIA-TRAVEL-TIPS.COMWhen the little ones aren’t giving you trouble on the fi eld, they are unassumingly getting
you benefi ts and special offers at hotels, in airports, or access to museums to help you
take better care of them. We crack the scene. BY SHIBANI BAWA