Winter School Holidays
Winter Wonderland Is Back! 4-19 July 2026
Max Value, Max Fun!
Ready for the coolest school holiday adventure?
Step into Winter Wonderland at the Australian Reptile Park! With general admission tickets from just $36pp on a family pass!
Your entry includes all shows, entertainment, and winter activities, so you can enjoy a full day of frosty fun with no extra costs!
All included in your entry ticket
FREE Snowball Zone - Step into our Frosty Snowball Zone for some exciting, winter fun with real snow
Open 9am - 4pm daily.
Dingo Puppy Playtime - See our furry winter superstars up close while the play in our main park area.
Happening daily.
FREE Frozen Jumping Castle - Kids can bounce the day away on our giant frozen jumping castle.
Open 9am - 4pm daily, weather permitting.
Ploddy's Lost Snowball - Can you help find Ploddy's snowball? Hidden in the park daily, get in early to find it and claim your prize!
Chance to win daily!
FREE Winter Face Painting - Add a touch of icy magic with winter-themed face painting!
Open 10am - 2pm daily.
Billy Bubble Wrangler - See Billy the Kidding wrangle huge bubbles in the park everyday this school holidays!
From 9am - pm daily.
Winter Wildlife Ranger Booklet - Can you become a Winter Wildlife Ranger? Complete your free activity book to earn your Ranger status!
Running Daily
Hugo's Hot Chocolate & Churros - Purchase a delicious hot chocolate, grab a bag of tasty popcorn or snack on some fresh cinnamon churros to fuel your winter adventure.
Open 10am-2pm daily.
See Our Baby Animals
Hear from our expert Zookeepers while they show you our newest additions to the park in our special baby animal show!
From cute and cuddly to spikey and scaley. Happening daily these school holidays.
Meet Our Adorable Dingo Puppies
Make your Winter Wonderland visit even more memorable with a special baby dingo puppy experience.
Families can meet the Australian Reptile Park’s adorable baby dingo puppies, with photo sessions and encounters available to book during the winter school holidays.
Spots are limited, so families are encouraged to book early and add this unforgettable experience to their visit.
Capture The Moment
Pose for a photo with our adorable koalas, baby alligators, Burmese pythons, and Tawny frogmouths, or get up close to some of the park’s newest residents our Dingo puppies!
Book a photo experience today! It's perfect keepsake to relive the magic again and again!
Why Families Love Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is designed for families who want a full day out without needing to plan multiple stops, activities or add-ons.
Located in Somersby on the Central Coast, an easy day trip from both Sydney and Newcastle, the Australian Reptile Park brings together snow play, kids’ entertainment, wildlife, shows and school holiday activities in one unforgettable day out., normal, Why it is a favourite for families:
- Great value from only $36 per person with a Family Day Pass
- Free kids’ activities included with Park entry
- Easy day trip from Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast
- Perfect for Central Coast locals looking for school holiday fun close to home
- Plenty for toddlers, kids and adults to enjoy
- A mix of winter fun, wildlife and live entertainment
- Book online to save up to 21%
From the moment families arrive, there is something new to see, do, watch or explore!
FAQs
Winter Wonderland runs from 4 to 19 July 2026 during the winter school holidays.
Winter Wonderland is held at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby on the Central Coast, just one hour from Sydney or Newcastle.
Winter Wonderland activities included with Park entry include real snowball play, the Frozen inflatable jumping castle, Igloo Kids Fun Zone, free face painting, Billy the Kidding Bubble Wrangler, Ploddy’s Lost Snowball Hunt, the Cuddly Critters Mammal Winter Show and Junior Winter Wildlife Rangers activities.
Family pass pricing starts from only $36 per person. Families can also book online and save up to 21%.
Online booking is recommended. Booking online helps families save up to 21% and secure tickets before visiting during the busy winter school holiday period.
Yes. Winter Wonderland is designed for families with children of all ages, with snowball play, face painting, kids’ activities, live entertainment and wildlife experiences across the Park.
Yes! You can see out Dingo Puppies at their puppy playtime held in the main park area daily.
You can also get even closer to our baby dingo puppies by booking a photo sessions and encounter. Both are available to book separately.
Families should book early as availability is limited.
Yes. Located in Somersby on the Central Coast, Winter Wonderland at the Australian Reptile Park is an easy family day out with snowball play, free kids’ activities, wildlife shows and winter entertainment, all included with Park entry.