It really is so darn costly to most things these days.
I think days at the beach, taking picnics, bush walks, etc things that really dont cost much are the best way to go.
Shop around for bargain outings such as free museums and such are great ideas.
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I wish we had more things like this closer to our town. We have to travel for nearly an hour and a half for a Time Zone. We’ve discovered a jumping /climbing castle with trampolines etc that is only 40 minutes away and really good value. Bowling is the same but worth the trip.

Yessss! We took our teenagers out to see the new Jurassic park movie (which was actually pretty good) and then to Timezone for some holiday fun! I wasn’t allowed to go to Timezone as a kid as my parents said it was a waste of money. We try and teach our kids to set a budget before going in and have fun for what it is!

I love Time Zone, a best way to keep kids away from screen and enjoy some physical activities. Me and my husband love to play bowling at time zone. I love how me and my family get engaged in playing different games. It was alwags a good family time at Time zone.

This brings me back to my childhood! My kids would love Timezone. So good to get them away from screens and bickering. An awesome family outing!!

My kids love timezone but I must admit that I am the worse one playing those games there too hahahaha just so much fun but you gotta be careful not to go over the top on those games as they can add up to a load of money being spent

Zone Bowling and Timezone have been a go-to for us too. My kids love going bowling, it’s something we can all enjoy together (plus it wears them out 😂). I also love that we don’t need to book ahead, which makes spontaneous outings so much easier! We’ll be going again right before the school term starts again.

I love places like these but oh boy, its costly. Yeah things like $60 gives you xx amount bonuses but still, $60 is a lot for some families. So going to Timezone is a very rare treat

Yeap school holidays. Best part is sleeping in but trying to find activities for the kids is hard..
Yes there is some great places out there like Timezone but really, who has that kind of money if U have a few kids…
So really what can we do with our kids that doesn’t cost a fortune every time you step out the door !

The kids love going to Timezone, especially after being dragged around the shopping center! With 5 years between them it can be hard to find things they both enjoy but Timezone keeps them both happy, occupied and entertained! It’s also a great way to bribe them while we shop 😂

Our family loves Timezone and kingpin. Theres always so much to do and always new games and toys to try out. It can definitely be costly though as you keep tapping away! We love the unlimited time play packages and often enjoy topping up on those special double dollar days to stretch it further.

We will happily be off to visit Timezone during the holidays for some fun times. We all have favourite games to play. It is such a good idea to stick to a budget when visiting Timezone. Planning before going to Timezone is a good idea and helps to make good decisions and the fun last.

It is absolutely so true! We went to our local timezone yesterday to reward some brave behaviour at the dentist and kick off our holiday fun. We had an absolute blast! The games had all been revamped and there was new stuff everywhere. The prizes are okay.. not great! The price to points could be more kindly proportioned. I mean 1000’s of points for a bag of lollies… Cost us a fortune to get them. Not at all as cost effective for a lot of people. I can only ever afford to get $60 at most and am so grateful for the bonus points at least. But when you consider it as $2.50 min per swipe of your card, you’ll burn through it within the hour. Still, we’ll be back for more joy!

IN fact my husband took the kids bowling today while I was off doing something else – it was a great solution. They had an enourmous amount of fun, it didn’t cost too much, and the timing was just about perfect for my appointment. It’s definitely a great family activity. So Fun.

We really do love going to Timezone for all of the fun activities that we all enjoy playing. Bowling is a firm family favourite activity to play and brings out the competition in all of us. It is a good option for indoor activities and fun for all of the family.

Finding holiday activities is always difficult, especially with teens! Life is so busy that it can be really hard to even think about where to go and what to do, these ideas are going on my list for this holidays entertainment. Thanks Mouth of Mums for making my life easier

Unfortunately, we don’t have anything that good here in Tassie. Our local bowling centre is very expensive and doesn’t have all the extras of some others. They do do school holiday specials though which are okay, but they don’t allow guard rails for adults anymore, so it’s not very fun for me :(.

Another nice one for those who live in Brisbane is Urban Extreme; an ultimate experience of rock climbing, dodge ball, ski lanes, snowboarding, ninja, parkour, laser tag, trampolines, play area and an adventure park all together. With what they offer there is always something also the older kids and possibly parents like

Things like Bounce, Time Zone and Zone Bowling never fail for most, but they are not for everyone; the mix of lights, sounds and excitement can be a massive sensory overload for those who are sensitive for that which can lead to complete panic attacks by some kids. Besides this not everyone likes bowling (we have one family member who really doesn’t like this)

We head to timesone whenever we go near the Gold coast or Sunshine Coast. The kids have the absolute best time. I have not taken the kids bowling in a long time but it is my birthday this week so think it is a fantastic time to give it a go!