Wondering how to celebrate your child’s birthday this year? Looking for a fab Central Coast venue for your teen’s party?
Whether you’re a balloon-arch-loving party planner or a last-minute Coles cake buyer (zero judgement – we’ve all been there), we’re here to help you throw a celebration your kids will rave about for weeks.
We’ve rounded up the Central Coast’s best birthday party venues, entertainers and kid-approved experiences – from fairy stylists and ninja gyms to wildlife adventures and go-kart thrills. Want to host it at home? We’ve got mobile party pros who’ll bring the fun to you. Prefer to skip the cleanup? There are party rooms, play centres and attractions ready to take over the mess.
No matter your vibe – low-key picnic in the park, glam teen sleepover, action-packed activity – there’s a party idea below to suit your child’s style, your budget, and your guests energy levels.
Let the planning fun begin – scroll down to find the perfect party fit!
Parties at Flip Out Gosford
It’s BIG, it’s bouncy and it’s bundles of fun! Flip Out Gosford is the perfect birthday party venue for kids with oodles of energy! Plus, with their “After Dark” party option, they’re one of only a few venues with the “cool” factor that appeals to kids plus tweens and teens.
Flip Out has just reopened after a massive renovation and its’ now not only an incredible trampoline arena but a full-blown indoor activity hub that’s part trampoline park, part ninja course, part parkour arena and part indoor play centre! And it is, quite frankly, all kinds of brilliant.
They have party packages to suit a range of budgets and wants. Want to self-cater: you can. Want to have it all taken care of? Flip Out Gosford is the perfect host! They make it super easy for parents by providing everything! They’ll sort the food, the entertainment, the decorations and the birthday cake. Heck, they’ll even provide a party host and clean up the mess afterwards, so that you can save your weekend and your sanity!
You can host a party at Flip Out any day of the week! Or, come the weekend, they also run ‘After Dark’ sessions – complete with disco lights and crankin’ tunes. This is perfect for older kids and tweens who want to add an extra dose of excitement to their birthday celebration!
Flip Out Gosford
Location: Flip Out, 10 Hely St, West Gosford.
Price: There are 4 different birthday party packages available with a self-catered option starting at $28 per child.
Number of Children: No minimum for their self-catered party. Minimum of 10 for catered parties.
Age Group: 4-14 years old.
Food options: Catered and self-catered options.
Bonuses: Party hosts. Reserved table and party spaces. Clean up included.
Phone: 02 4323 0162.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at The Little Lane Play Village & Cafe, Erina
A brand new kids-sized play town for BIG imaginations has opened in Erina, and little tots (and their carers) are absolutely jumping for joy! Opened in March 2025 and the first of its kind on the Central Coast, The Little Lane Play Village & Cafe is a boutique indoor play space designed for 1–7-year-olds who love imaginative play. There are 10 play zones, including a construction area, fire station and vet clinic. Children can visit the doctor’s surgery for a check-up, choose a fun outfit at the boutique, fill up their mini trolly at the supermarket and grab a snack at the little cafe – this is a mini town built purely for make-believe.
And the best part? They throw the cutest birthday parties going. Whether you want to book the whole venue or keep it small with a cupcake celebration, there’s a package to suit your little one’s big day. Parties come with a dedicated host, your choice of catering or BYO snacks, and access to all 10 play zones over 90 minutes. There’s even a party room you can theme-up with fun add-ons such as decorations, a birthday cake and party bags.
This is a party space where both parents and kids win. While the tiny tots play, parents get to enjoy a high-quality café experience with locally roasted LooLoos coffee and treats all in an aesthetically gorgeous, calm and thoughtfully designed setting.
This is a birthday venue that children will beg to go back to – and where parents are happy to say yes.
The Little Lane Play Village & Cafe
Location: Shop 4, 210 The Entrance Road, Erina.
Price: Shared venue – catered: From $40 per child / $6 per adult. Full venue hire ($600 for 20 children and 20 adults) – non-catered: $24 per child / $6 per adult | Full venue – catered: $40 per child / $6 per adult. All adult tickets include a complimentary hot or cold drink from the cafe. Babies 0-6 months are free. 6-12 months are $8 as there’s lots for tiny explorers too!
Number of Children: See each package on their website for details. Minimum 6 adults and kids.
Age Group: 1-7 year olds.
Food options: Catered and self-catered options.
Bonuses on some packages: Party host. Party room. Reserved table. Clean up included. Air conditioning. The birthday child is made to feel very special with a little gift from Little Lane!
Phone: 0431 680 290
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive a free return visit to The Little Lane for the birthday child.
Parties at Hole in Fun, Lisarow
Mini golf has returned to the Central Coast, and it’s a “hole” lot of fun for birthday parties! Opened in 2024 in Lisarow, Hole in Fun has pink-iced doughnuts to putt through, a Ferris wheel to duck under, giant chess pieces to bounce around and a bath to recline in!
It’s an indoor venue with an 18-hole mini golf course, two golf simulators and a licensed bar! And it’s quickly cemented itself as the Central Coast’s destination for golfing fun!
Hole in Fun is THE BEST mini golf course we’ve ever seen. Forget the same-same courses of many putt-putts: Hole in Fun’s 18 holes are split into two courses so that your party crew stay entertained throughout the course. The first nine holes are bright, colourful and fun and have partygoers navigating giant ice blocks, old-school radios and flamingoes, while the final nine holes challenge them to a heap of awesome trick shots that involve putting up walls, along marble-style tracks and across 5cm bridges!
There’s a dedicated party room, you can choose to BYO food or have it fully catered, and some packages include a party host, making it a “hole” lot easier for parents.
Hole in Fun
Location: 37 Sunny Bank Rd, Lisarow.
Price: Party packages from $22/child.
Number of Children: Minimum 10.
Age Group: From 4+.
Food options: Catered + self-catered party packages.
Bonuses on some packages: Party host. Party room. Reserved table. Clean up included.
Phone: 0421 576 828.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at Raw Challenge, Doyalson
Have a bunch of kids with a heap of energy? Want a party that they’ll talk about for months to come? Well, we’ve made an awesome discovery. Did you know that the Raw Challenge obstacle course at Doyalson can be hired for private parties? Yep, kids birthday parties, teen parties, bucks, hens, end-of-season celebrations – you name it: you bring the crowd and they’ll provide the fun.
Your birthday child and their mates will have an absolute blast: they’ll get covered in mud, wade through water, clamber up warped walls, balance across poles, climb over rope nets and slide down pipes. We’ve done these obstacles before and we can vouch that racing through them was some of the most fun we’ve had in, like, forever!
And because it’s open to everyone aged 5+ you can even invite Uncle Steve, Cousin Stace and your fun-lovin’ Pop to join in on the action too. As well as covering a broad age group, Raw Challenge can cater to all levels of strength, fitness and endurance, too, and they’ll adjust their course and obstacles to suit your group’s needs.
Qualified instructors will be there to supervise, support and encourage participants on the course and the showers are available for you to clean up at the end. There are shelters and barbecue facilities available for you to use if you’d like to self-cater or you can head over to The Doylo next door once you are finished at Raw.
Raw Challenge
Location: Raw Challenge, 110 Pacific Hwy, Doyalson.
Price: Group bookings from $45/person.
Number of Children: No minimum or maximum.
Age Group: From 5+. Kids, teens and adults of all ages!
Food options: Free BBQ facilities.
Bonuses: Qualified instructors supervise, support and encourage participants on the course.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at The Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
Looking for a birthday party that secures serious bragging rights? How about one where your party guests meet a python, hand-feed kangaroos, hang with Hugo the tortoise and get their photo taken with a furry or scaly friend? Yep, the Australian Reptile Park is serving up birthday parties with serious bite.
Birthday guests get to explore the park’s animal exhibits, enjoy wildlife shows and have 90 minutes of party time in a reserved area with food, drinks and lolly bags included. The Hugo Party Pack includes park entry, party food, kangaroo food and an animal photo experience for the whole group. The Elvis Party Pack takes things up a MA-HOO-SIVE notch wih the addition of a private 1.5-hour guided tour led by a zookeeper and some extra close-up animal encounters. Now that’s definitely earning your kid cool points!
This is a party and a full-day outing in one. Your guests are truly spoilt – they’ll get all the fun of a hosted celebration plus hours to roam the park, explore exhibits and make some seriously cool memories. It’s a brilliant choice for family birthday parties or get-togethers where you want more time to chat, catch up and soak up the day.
The Australian Reptile Park
Location: Pacific Highway, Somersby.
Price: From $39.99 per child.
Number of Children: Minimum 10.
Age Group: Kids aged 3-15.
Food Option: Catered and self-catered available.
Bonuses: Free entry for two guardians of birthday child. Lolly bags, printable party invitations, discounted entry for other attending adults – $39.99.
Phone: (02) 4340 1022
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive a FREE ice cream birthday cake valued at $30 (code PUDDLEPARTY) – feeds 15 people.
Parties at Ninja Kids Erina
If your invite list includes a group of active kids, a party at this new obstacle course facility is a surefire way to show them a great time, run them ragged, and earn cool points for your birthday kid. Ninja Kids in Erina is an obstacle course gym (with a massive trampoline and foam pit) designed for kids who love to move, climb, swing and bounce – no intense competition, no pressure, just loads of high-energy fun.
The space is big and bright, and includes features such as monkey bars, a bouldering wall, spider wall, balance beams, and a trampoline with foam pit that kids absolutely love. Experienced coaches run the whole show with fun challenges and games, so parents don’t have to lift a finger (except maybe to film the giggles) and the obstacles can be adjusted to suit the age and ability of your group – whether they’re first-time monkey bar users or full-blown wall-scaling ninjas.
This party venue ticks so many boxes. You get full use of the entire gym and party room for 2 hours. It’s indoors, so the party can comfortably go ahead no matter the weather. It’s self-catered and you have full access to the kitchenette’s fridge, freezer and microwave, so you can bring food that best suits your wants and dietary requirements. There’s no tap-out age, making it a fun option for not just kids, but teens and tweens looking for something beyond the “been there-done that” movie option.
If you’ve got a birthday crew who’d rather climb than craft, this is your party spot.
Ninja Kids Erina
Location: Ninja Kids Erina, 3/5 Bonnal Rd, Erina.
Price: $360 for 2 hours.
Number of Children: The package includes up to 15 children (additional children can be added at $20 per child).
Age Group: Partygoers need to be 4+. The birthday child needs to be turning five or older.
Food Options: Self-catered – free use of kitchenette.
Bonuses: Qualified coaches run party. Party room. The venue provides Ninja Kids invitations for your guests, a Ninja Kids tattoo for every child who attends the party, and the birthday child receives an extra special gift!
Phone: 0415 569 149.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at Escape Reality – Escape Rooms Central Coast, Tuggerah
Looking for an awesome activity for your tween, teen or kid’s birthday party? And one that best suits a smaller special group of friends rather than the entire grade? Well, we’ve found just the ticket: Escape Reality – Escape Rooms Central Coast is an escape room facility that’s fun, challenging and super addictive.
Imagine being inside a board game where you and your friends have just 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and challenges to escape from a movie-inspired set! Sounds pretty awesome, right? And it is.
If your kid likes cracking puzzles, reading detective novels, doing Rubik’s cubes, coding, Sudoku or anything else that gives their brain a little tease and makes them think outside the box, they’ll LOVE this.
This is a game for everyone – from 6 to 96! It’s something teens, tweens, kids, adults and family groups can do together and – importantly – equally enjoy. It really is fun, and it’s one of the few activities that’ll genuinely keep your tweens and teens enthused (and screen-free) for the full hour! And that in our books is absolutely awesome.
The Rooms: At “Escape Reality – Escape Rooms Central Coast” there are four experiences to choose from, and each room is designed to be tackled by groups of 2-6 players.
+ “Jungala” is aimed at families and groups of kids/teens.
+ “The Iron Kingdom” is great for kids, adults and Game of Thrones fans.
+ “Legend of the Mummy” is a more difficult experience and is recommended for groups of adults who have attempted Escape
Rooms before.
+ “Sinister” is purposely creepy to enhance the experience for those who love a good scare and is reserved for people aged 16+. Teens and young adults will LOVE it.
Escape Reality – Escape Rooms Central Coast
Location: 4/15 Anzac Road, Tuggerah.
Price: 5+Players $37 per person. Players aged 15 and under must be accompanied in the room by a paying adult aged 18+.
Number of Children: Each room is designed to be tackled by groups of 2-6 players.
Age Group: See description of rooms above.
Food Option: Self-catered.
Phone: 0480 488 338
Email: [email protected]
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FootGolf Parties at Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club
If your child is soccer-mad and you’re looking for something fresh and fun for their next birthday bash, we’ve found a kickin’ party for you: FootGolf! Held at Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club – the Central Coast’s only FootGolf-accredited course – these parties are part sporty fun, part adventure, and 100% soccer-mad crowd-pleasers. PLUS, this is also a top option for families trying to cater to multiple age groups – from toddlers to grandparents: this is something everyone can join in and enjoy.
So what exactly is FootGolf? Think golf, but instead of clubs and tiny balls, kids are kicking soccer balls across the greens into oversized holes. It’s active, exciting and easy to learn – no special skills required. Even better, everyone gets a ball, so there’s no waiting around.
Birthday packages include access to the air-conditioned party room, FootGolf fun for the whole group, and tasty catered platters. Prices start from $200 for the room hire and $11 per child for the FootGolf game (with a minimum of 8 kids). It’s perfect for ages 5–12.
And after the kids have run wild and had a blast, grown-ups can chill on the deck with hinterland views and a cold drink in hand. Honestly? It’s the kind of party where everyone wins.
FootGolf Parties at Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club
Location: 18 Hallards Road, Central Mangrove.
Price: $200 room hire fee. $11 per child for FootGolf. Plus platters from $40.
Number of Children: Minimum 8.
Age Group: 5 – 12yrs.
Food Option: Catered.
Bonuses: Air-conditioned party room.
Phone: 02 4373 1129
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at Australian Warrior Fitness, Gosford
Calling all aspiring ninjas! If your child aspires to swing, climb and lache like a warrior, Australian Warrior Fitness (AWF) is a top birthday party destination for them.
At an AWF party, your child and their mates get two full hours of exclusive use of the ninja warrior gym – no sharing, no waiting, just non-stop ninja action! Led by AWF’s accredited coaches (some of whom compete nationally and internationally!), kids will be guided through thrilling obstacle courses and high-energy challenges. There’s even a friendly comp with awesome prizes for the top podium finishers and the partygoer who shows the best sportsmanship.
The birthday child will be celebrated with a swag bag full of goodies, and parents can chill knowing the busy-busy stuff will be taken care of. AWF’s staff will sort out digital invites, tableware and deck out the party room with decorations. It’s a self-catered setup, with a fridge, freezer and microwave on hand and some easy nearby catering suggestions on their website.
This is a party that gets hearts pumping and faces grinning – and it’s all undercover, so it’s weather-proof fun year-round. And the best bit? Every party guest scores a free ninja class to come back and train during the term. That’s a win for future warriors..
Australian Warrior Fitness
Location: 34 Glennie St W, Gosford.
Price: $306 on Friday evenings | $360 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Number of Children: The party package includes up to 15 kids. Birthday child and birthday child’s siblings attend free. Additional guests are $12 per person (or $10 for Friday night bookings).
Age Group: Children aged 5-13.
Food option: Self-catered with access to a microwave, fridge and freezer.
Bonuses: Qualified instructors. Podium prizes, podium medals and an AWF swag bag for the birthday child.
Phone: 0431776147
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive two free ninja classes for the birthday child.
Parties at Erina Ice Arena
Did you know that Erina Ice Arena hosts day-time ice skating parties and night-time disco parties on the ice? How fun is that!
The Disco Ice Skating parties are such a great option for teens and tweens. The lights are turned down, music turned up and laser lights bring the fun and colourful party vibe. Disco parties are held on Friday and Saturday nights (6:45pm-10pm) and give party-goers 2.5 hours of ice skating! Dinner is included too – mini pizzas, American hotdogs, nachos and soft drinks. We love the supervised freedom this party option provides to young teens.
The Childrens’ Skate Parties occur over lunch every Saturday and Sunday, and there are several packages available to suit your wants. It’s a great option for kids of all ages and skate levels (from beginner to experienced), as each party group gets a 30-minute skate lesson. During the skate lesson, the arena is closed to the general public, so party-goers have plenty of space to find their skate legs and show off their new skills. As well as the lesson, they’ll also have supervised time for free play and games such as ice limbo and ice hockey goal shooting.
Erina Ice Arena has four themed party rooms (think Frozen, Under the Sea, and Winter Village). The venue will decorate the space with balloons and fairy lights and you can also order a themed cake to match. Children’s skate parties are suitable for kids aged 6-13 and any adults are welcome to take to the ice, too, by purchasing a public skating ticket.
Erina Ice Arena
Location: Shop A08 Erina Fair, 260 Terrigal Drive, Erina.
Price: Prices start at $360.
Number of Children: Minimum 10.
Age Group: Kids aged 6-13. They also do teen parties – see website for details.
Food Option: Catered.
Bonuses: Party rooms. Party host (for daytime parties). Clean up included. Wintry-themed birthday cakes can be added on.
Phone: 0409 504 896.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at Roundabout Circus, Gosford
Step right up and learn some circus skills this year! Roundabout Circus hosts fab birthday parties so little aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, and clowns can find out just what it’s like to be a performer in the circus. Pretty cool, right?
If you’re looking for a birthday party with a difference, Roundabout Circus is it. Their kids and teen parties are guaranteed to excite with their packed list of activities for kids to try; think aerial skills, circus games, juggling, hula hoops, spinning plates, balancing on a unicycle plus heaps more!
We love that this party option is really inclusive and age-less, in that a five year old and 12 year old can find themselves equally challenged in learning these fun new skills.
And what really sets this venue apart is the experience and enthusiasm of the staff. The parties are hosted by a team of professional circus performers who have entertained crowds in Australia and all over the world!
Roundabout Circus
Location: 96 Showground Road, Gosford.
Price: Prices start at $330 for 10 children. Each child after that is charged at $27pp (up to a maximum of 25 children).
Number of Children: Minimum 10.
Age Group: Kids aged 5-12. They also do teen and adult parties – see website for details.
Food Options: Self-catered – free use of kitchenette.
Bonuses: Professional teachers. Exclusive use of venue. Face painting is available on request.
Phone: 02 4311 7133.
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive 10% off vouchers for all party participants or free annual registration for core program enrolments.
Parties at Kartatak, Tuggerah
If your birthday kid has a need for speed (and a serious competitive streak), Kartatak’s go-karting parties will be right up their alley. Designed especially for junior and teen racers, these parties offer a thrilling taste of the track in a fun and safe indoor setting – meaning the excitement’s on, rain, hail or shine!
The party package includes 3 x 10-minute drives per guest – with up to six go-karts racing at a time and plenty of wheel-to-wheel action. While not behind the wheel, guests can chill at their private party table in the covered courtyard, snack on chips, sip soft drinks (or bottled water), and take full advantage of free access to the arcade games. Yep, downtime here is still party time.
Kartatak’s tracks are known for their epic corners and drift-friendly design – making this an extra exciting option for tweens and teens who want something seriously cool and seriously different.
Buckle up – it’s party time on the track!
Kartatak
Location: 35 Ace Cr, Tuggerah.
Price: Prices start from $42 per person. See their website for all options.
Number of Children: Minimum 6.
Age Group: People aged 4+.
Food Options: Some bowls of chips (crisps) and drinks are provided. You’re welcome to self-cater too.
Bonuses: Reserved party table. Free use of the arcade games.
Phone: (02) 43515929
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive a 25% return visit discount for the birthday child.
Design A Face Painting & Enchanted Wonderlands, Central Coast
From magical fairy and unicorn tea parties to luxe French pamper glamour, on-trend Hello Kitty or Barbie picnics, and Taylor Swift-inspired teepee sleepovers – Design A Face Painting & Enchanted Wonderlands offers an enchanting array of options for kids with big imaginations.
Award-winning party stylist Cara Muller is the talent behind the magic, and she does it all: the face painting, the entertainment and the whimsical styling using a stunning collection of hand made and curated bespoke props that bring your chosen theme to life with care. Whatever your child dreams of, Cara’s got the imagination, talent and props to make it happen.
You can choose from 18+ gorgeous themed picnics or teepee set ups, including Luxe Boho Mermaids, Tropical Moana, Frozen Winterland, Wicked, Butterflies & Giant Blooms and much more.
Cara’s face painting is truly next-level (we’re talking colour blending, sparkles and crystals galore), and she offers creative workshops and games too. She’s fully insured and has Working with Children checks – so all you need to do is select your theme, entertainment and services… and let the enchantment and whimsy begin!
Design A Face Painting & Enchanted Wonderlands
Location: Anywhere. Cara has relationships with a number of beautiful venues that she can use as needed, but she’s a mobile operator so she can come to you. She does parties at customer’s homes, parks, beaches, halls. You choose a perfect location close to you.
Price: Packages start from $250.
Number of Children: The package is for up to 20 kids.
Age Group: All ages.
Email: [email protected]
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Special deal: Mention Playing in Puddles to receive 10% off party packages.
Teddy Bear Entertainment, Central Coast
If your child’s dream party includes a superhero or princess visit, a pamper party with mermaid hair extensions, or games, games and more games, Teddy Bear Entertainment is the crew to call.
These trusted local party pros bring the energy, sparkle and wow-factor to birthdays, corporate events, and community festivals. From UV face painting and glitter tattoos to balloon twisting, airbrush art and giant bubbles – there’s something to dazzle every age and stage.
Want to level up the fun? Their disco parties come with karaoke, flashing lights, smoke machines, dance games, coloured hairspray and optional add-ons like glow-in-the-dark face paint and bubble machines. Want your little one to meet their idol? Book a character party and you might have Elsa, Anna or even Lilo and Stitch stopping by for photos and a birthday cake singalong.
Teddy Bear Entertainment also offers a talented cast of roaming entertainers – think magicians, stilt walkers, fire twirlers, circus performers, mermaids, fairies and more.
With over 18 years of experience, Working with Children checks, and public liability insurance, the Teddy Bear team knows how to throw a party kids will rave about and parents will appreciate!
Teddy Bear Entertainment
Location: Everywhere.
Price: Various costs. See website for details.
Age Group: All ages.
Email: [email protected]
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Parties at Monkey Mania, Gosford
Want to throw a birthday party that’s big on fun and guaranteed to tire out the kids? Monkey Mania in Gosford delivers the goods.
Kids can climb, bounce and cannon-blast their way through the enormous three-level soft-play zone complete with four slides, a mini basketball court, jumping castle, and a wind-powered foam-ball arena that’s an absolute hit (with both kids and adults – we’ve seen it!).
There’s a race-car track, BEAM interactive floor games, and a dedicated toddler zone for the littlies. And when it’s time for cake and party food, you’ll head into your own themed party room – think Candyland, Pirate Ship, Superhero HQ, Jungle Safari and more.
Party packages start at $259 for 8 kids and include entry, 1 hour in a private party room, unlimited play, party food, a host, and a return pass for the birthday child. Upgrade for extra hot food or a special visit from Max the Monkey.
Parents get a reserved table, two complimentary drink vouchers, and one very exhausted child. It’s a win all around.
Monkey Mania, Gosford
Location: Monkey Mania, Central Coast Leagues Club, 1 Dane Dr, Gosford.
Price: Packages from $259 for 8 children. See their website for all options.
Number of Children: No minimum, but package prices start at 8 children.
Age Group: People aged 4+.
Food Options: Catered.
Bonuses: Reserved party table, party room, party host.
Phone: (02) 4325 9865
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Parties with Tumbletown mobile play centre, Central Coast
As kids, we always loved having our friends over for a birthday at home; as parents, though, we know it can feel a little overwhelming trying to imagine how we’ll entertain ALL of those kids! So we were super excited to learn about Tumbletown!
Tumbletown Mobile Play Centre specialises in kids’ party entertainment (and putting smiles on the faces of young crowds)! They’ll bring one of their soft-play centres directly to your Central Coast home so that your child and their party guests can enjoy all the fun of ball pits, slippery dips, and multi-level climbs at home. We totally love this, as it means we can forget the hassle of lugging a cake, party bags, decorations, and a bunch of kids to a hired party venue!
Tumbletown can be set up both outdoors and indoors, making it awesome if grey clouds and thunderstorms look set to rain on your parade. Prefer to have less foot traffic and mess entering the house? Set this baby up outside and you can bet the kids will barely set foot indoors. These play centres are also UV protected, so you needn’t worry about reapplying sunscreen every 15 minutes.
These brightly-coloured mobile play centres come in all shapes and sizes and cater to parties big and small – with a choice of one or two slippery dips, a central ball pit, and a variety of multi-level climbs. They can also hold up to 40 children at a time too, which means you can invite a handful of friends or the entire neighbourhood!
Tumbletown mobile playcentre parties
Location: Tumbletown will bring the fun to wherever you choose.
Price: Packages start at $500 for up to 20 children and go up to$1,000 for up to 40 children!
Age Group: Ages 1-8 (older siblings and parents are welcome to go in to look after the little ones).
Food Option: Self-catered.
Bonuses: Can be set up inside or outside.
Phone: 1300 885 185.
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Parties at Impact Kidsworld, Erina
Searching for the ultimate birthday party venue for tiny tots? Impact KidsWorld is the place! The play centre has two large indoor, soft-play areas – one perfect for babies and little ones aged 3 and under and a multi-level play maze for older kids aged 3-12.
The multi-level play maze was designed for kids aged 3 to 10 years old. This exciting play area boasts a long double slide, ball pit, climbing slopes, balance beam, swing, flying fox, and various padded obstacles for children to navigate and manipulate!
The separate baby, toddler, and preschooler area has its own softplay structure with crawl-through tunnels, soft climbing stairs and a curly yellow slippery dip. There are myriad bikes, trikes and cars to drive, cubby houses to play in, mini slippery dips to slide down, dolls to play with and busy boards to keep busy with.
The entire space is air-conditioned making it perfect no matter the weather or time of year. Come rain, hail or scorching shine, you won’t need a contingency plan! You can choose from four party packages that will work with your numbers and budget!
Impact Kidsworld
Location: 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina.
Price: Packages from $35/child (20% for weekday bookings). You can use it as a shared space or do exclusive hire of the venue.
Number of Children: Minimum of 8 children.
Age Group: Children aged 1 – 12 years.
Food Options: Catered parties.
Bonuses: Reserved table. Air-conditioning. Clean up included.
Phone: 43 676 767.
Email: [email protected]
Impact Kidsworld’s website
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Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
