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December 23, 2025

new years day 2026

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Are you looking for some adventure? Here are a few ideas!
What’s happening and what’s open on new years day 2026!

SuperPark, Highpoint is OPEN

Scienceworks is OPEN

Ascot Vale Leisure Centre (indoors)

Werribee Open Range Zoo is OPEN

Norlane Aquatic Centre (indoors)

Pixar Putt, Marvel Stadium

PowerPlay Electric Karting, Braybrook

Kryal Castle

Adventure Park, Geelong

Strike Bowling and Holey Moley - Point Cook

Mini Golf and Coffee Shop, Wyndham Harbour

Fairy Park is OPEN

Surfcoast Strawberries Fields

Paynes Orchards, Bacchus Marsh

Ballarat Wildlife Park is OPEN

Cafes and places to eat!

3030 Waterfront, Wyndham Harbour (from 1pm)

The Backyard EST 2016, Newport open from 8am

Miss Dolce, Woodlea

Anai Cafe in Sanctuary Lakes

Gigi and Grace, Werribee

Kiosk By D’asporto, Williamstown Beach

Moon Dog Wild West is OPEN

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