Kids Marine Zone

Back again in 2011 is the popular Kids Marine Zone.  Suitable for kids aged 5 to 16 there are heaps of FREE activities on offer. 

Climb the Rock Wall, learn how to tie a hook, throw a net like the pro's or cast a line where you want it to land!

The FREE sessions are run all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the show.  They are hosted by 2 Bent Rods and are a great hands on way for kids to learn the basics of fishing.

Sessions commence from 10:30am and will be run on a rotational basis with groups starting every 10 to 15 minutes - this means that everyone gets a go.  It takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete all stations of the clinic.

To join a session, head over to the kids fishing clinic (located in Hall 1) and register.  Children will then wait in a designated area until it is their groups turn to start.  When it's all over, parents are able to collect their children from the specially designated 'pick-up' zone.

SESSION DETAILS

Casting Rods: Using egg beater reels, kids will learn a few casting tricks and will  then have the chance to 'catch' some target baloons with casting plugs.  Everyone who pops a balloon will win a prize.

Yabbie Tank & Noxious Fish: Choose your bait (peas, melon, soap etc) and try your hand at catching a 15cm long yabby.  Keep your eyes peeled for the red claw variet.  Noxious Fish (pest fish) will be discussed while you fish.

Cast Netting: Kids will learn to throw a cast net which has been colour coded to help make sure it is picked up the right way. Everyone who 'catches' the target (water filled balloons) will win a prize.

Healthy Waterways Model: Learn about the impact we all have on the environment and the things we can do to make our waterways cleaner and safer.  Everyone will recieve a Healthy Waterways prize.

Yabbie Pumping:  Learn how to use a yabbie pump!  Once you have the hang of it try your luck in the Yabbie Pumping Comp!

Plaster Mould Painting: Unleash your creative side with these great plast moulds.  By the time you finish all Marine Zone activities your mould be dry and ready to take home.

Saltwater Tank: Find out what the difference is between a male and female mud crab and how to tell if you have caught a whiting or a bream.  There will also be a range of live baits including yabbies, prawns and poddie mullet on display.

No Touch Tank: Be careful!  There are bull routs and sting rays on display at this station.  Learn what to do if you are ever caught by marine stinger.

Group Safety Talk:  Learn about all things relating to marine safety.  Learn what to do if you meet a stinger, shark or stone fish.  Find out about the suns dangerous rays and how to avoid getting sunburnt.

No one leaves empty handed with all participants receiving a sample bag with magazines, fishing information and the prizes they've collected along the way.

Mum and dad won't miss out either!  Make sure you check the vouchers table when you drop the kids off and go get yourself a show bargain while the kids are kept busy! 

Everyone who participates in the Kids Marine Zone will also be given a number for the Lucky Prize Draw.  With 5 prize draws daily, everyone is in with a chance!