Adventurous and energetic, crafty and creative, or some gentle pampering, we called in an expert to find out the popular party spots for local tweens – over to you, Alexandra!
Words Alexandra Flynn, aged 11
Chante Kids Day Spa
Chante is a great place for tween girls to have a special girly day celebrating your birthday or hanging out with your friends. I had my birthday there and I loved it. I loved getting my hands warmed up with hot towels but most of all the manicure and pedicure. It was so relaxing and the food was delicious. The special treat of gelato really hit the spot.
Signature Building, LG02/10 Regent Street, Wollongong
Go Skating Skate Rink
If you are looking for something more adventurous, then Go Skating Skate Rink is a great place to pop on some roller skates or blades and slide around for your birthday celebration. It’s something I’d love to do! For a boy’s point of view, I asked my younger brother what he thought too. He says it would be awesome to skate around and hang out with his friends.
137 Industrial Rd, Oak Flats
Holey Moley Golf Club
Holey Moley is a great place to play mini golf – but not just any golf! There are different themed holes like a living room and a maths classroom, so it is very cool to chill out with friends indoors. You can order food, they have party packages you can choose from and the best part? The arcade with lots of interesting games to play!
Wollongong Central, 200 Crown St, Wollongong
Black Duck Ceramics
If I wanted a birthday to do something creative at, I would choose Black Duck Ceramics studio. There are lots of different classes for making pottery and provide different workshops for parties for all ages (not just tweens!) You get to use air dry clay to form your creations. It is indoors so it is a great wet weather or winter activity. I’ve been to Black Duck before and had so much fun partying with my friends.
80B Towradgi Rd, Towradgi