School holiday activities in the south west
If you are heading south these school holidays or are lucky enough to live there, check out these Nearer to Nature school holiday activities.
Nearer to Nature SW @ the Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre this summer school holidays
Escape the heat this January and join the Nearer to Nature South West team at the Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre to learn about WA's native animals.
Their taxidermy collection will be making the Bunbury Museum their home for the week from Tuesday 13 to Tuesday 14 January 2025. Pop in and say 'hi' and join in a free craft activity.
For the older kids (8 to 14 years), put on your detective hats and bring your scientific investigation skills to solve the mystery of the missing numbat in the Who Done It? murder mystery challenges.
- When: Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 January 2025
- Cost: Cost of $12.50 per child (8 1 14years). Adults are free and must stay on site. Places are limited.
For the younger kids, and the young at heart, come to the Bunbury Museum on Wednesday to learn all about our spikey friend, the echidna, and create your very own clay echidna using treasures from the forest.
- When: Wednesday 15 January 2025
- Cost: $12.50 per child - recommended age from 4 years. Adults and younger siblings are free and must stay on site.
For bookings visit the Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre.
Wellington Discovery Forest Centre open days
The Wellington Discovery Forest Centre will be open on select days this summer, subject to weather conditions.
Come enjoy the forest trails and the cool indoor centre and undercover area. Take a look at our taxidermy display, investigate the touch table and make some craft. All FREE.
Planned days are
- Thursday 9 January 9am – 2pm
- Friday 10 January 9am – 2pm
- Tuesday 28 January 9am – 2pm
- Wednesday 29 January 9am – 2pm
Please note, for your safety if there is an extreme weather warning in place, the centre will remain closed.
Check out the Nearer to Nature South West summer school holidays calendar.
