Weekend Chills and Thrills Maitland
Weekends are for friends and adventure, you’ll get out and about, do things to build your independence, develop a few life skills and make loads of new friends. These programs are jam-packed with local events, attractions, cruises and much more.
Saturdays 5pm to 9pm
10 Aug 2024
Unreal VR Charlestown | 10am - 3pm
Experience a customised virtual reality journey that can range from a more passive and gentler introduction to virtual reality through intense action games for the more adventurous! Join your friends in an out of this world, one hour experience. Please bring a packed lunch or extra funds to buy food.
Activity Cost
$4513 Aug 2024
Dullboys Social Co | 4pm-9pm
Join your mates for a night out of ten pin bowling and dinner at Dullboys Warners Bay. There’s bowling, putt putt golf and the arcade to explore! We’ll break up the night with dinner from The Diner restaurant located onsite and create some wonderful memories. Please bring a packed dinner or extra money to purchase food and drink.
Activity Cost
$5007 Sept 2024
Monster Trucks Tour of Destruction | 1pm-6pm
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as monster trucks take over the Newcastle Showgrounds. Witness jaw-dropping stunts, high-flying action, and epic battles as these behemoths of the track compete for glory. Please bring a packed dinner or extra money to purchase food and drink.
Activity Cost
$5028 Sept 2024
Heartbeat of the Hunter | 11am-4pm
Tocal welcomes spring with Heartbeat of the Hunter Music Festival featuring some of Australia’s finest country, blues and folk artists. Complimented by great food, wine and beer, this promises to be a day to remember. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$9018 Oct 2024
Hoely Moley Charlestown | 10am-3pm
Get ready for the craziest round of mini golf and bowling you’ve ever played! With 18 uniquely themed holes, this course brings fun to a new level. Join your friends for games and lunch. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$4727 Oct 2024
Dachshtober Longdog Festival | 10am- 3pm
If you’re a pooch lover, you’ll enjoy the sausage dog festival of the year. Held at Tocal Homestead, you’ll see fancy dressed pups, market stalls, food and drink trucks, doggie competitions and everything dog-centric. Please bring a packed lunch or extra money to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$2309 Nov 2024
Dolphin Adventure Cruise | 9am-2pm
This cruise offers an exceptional opportunity for you to see dolphins up close and witness the picturesque view of Port Stephens Harbour. Additionally, enjoy the thrill boom netting ride. Please pack your swimmers, a towel, packed lunch or money to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$4023 Nov 2024
Go Karts Go Hunter Valley | 10am- 3pm
Strap in for some hot laps around the go karting track and feel the wind through your hair! Go Karts Go offers two-seater karts, the largest and fastest track in the valley. Participants will enjoy two sessions. Please bring a packed lunch or extra funds to purchase food.
Activity Cost
$7002 Dec 2024
Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters | 10am-3pm
Experience the true nature of sharks, rays and get to know the weird and wonderful world of the ocean. Enter the animal world by going into the water shallows for a wet-suiting wading experience with the friendly rays or sharks. Please bring a packed lunch or extra funds to purchase food and drink.
Activity Cost
$5614 Dec 2024
Christmas Light Spectacular | 4pm-10pm
Immerse yourself in the magical world of light! Set in the heart of Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Gardens has established itself as an award-winning attraction. Come along to witness the annual, stunning Christmas lights event and be in awe of the displays. Please bring a packed dinner or extra money to purchase food and drink.