Name: Winter School Holidays at Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Start: 2024-06-29T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-06-29T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Winter School Holidays at Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Families, prepare yourselves for school holidays packed with fun, exploration and discovery at Bonegilla Migrant Experience.
Come on a journey back to a significant time and place in Australia’s history – after the end of World War II.
Step into the shoes of a migrant and learn what it was like to set foot in Australia for the very first time by taking part in immersive experiences and hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Twist, twirl and coil to make a colourful creation to take home.
Children, roll into the wonderful world of paper quilling and create a masterpiece using only strips of coloured paper and glue during this special workshop.
Our friendly host will be on hand to show you how to transform plain paper strips into vivid shapes and patterns.
A popular activity, art and craft was enjoyed by many children of the former migrant camp at Bonegilla – and we hope you do too!
Session 1: Wednesday, July 3, 10am to 11am
Session 2: Thursday, July 11, 10am to 11am
Suitable for ages 5 and over, all are welcome to join in.
Cost: Child $7 l Adults are free to remain with their child during the workshop.
*Book via the ticket link
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𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲
Be sure to explore the many other activities and games on offer every day throughout the school holidays.
𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 - Pick up your map and discovery sheet from the Welcome Centre and follow the trail to find answers of the past.
Cost: Gold coin donation
𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 - Grab an activity sheet from the Welcome Centre and find historic objects hidden around the site.
Cost: Free
𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Unleash your imagination at our colouring station with a kaleidoscope of colour.
Cost: Free
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 - Have fun with family playing traditional recreational games located throughout the site including dominos, chess, table tennis, cards, Jenga and many more!
Cost: Free
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 - Collect an explorer’s pack from the Welcome Centre and find the suitcases to discover even more shared stories of Bonegilla’s past.
Cost: Free
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𝐓𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭

Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the historic grounds or pick up some freshly made scones from our Welcome Centre to enjoy for morning or afternoon tea.
Sweet (served with jam and cream) or savoury l, $5.50 each or $10 for two
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𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫
Join our experienced tour guide and learn about the fascinating history of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre.
Explore the original camp buildings, hear shared stories and truly walk in the shoes of the 320,000 migrants who made this their first Australian home.
Guided tours depart from our Welcome Centre at 11am on Monday, Thursday and Saturdays each week.
Cost: Adult $20 | Concession $17 | Child (16 years and under) $10.50 | Family $50 (two adults and two children) *, includes admission.
*Prices effective July 1, subject to Wodonga Council budget adoption.