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Winter Fun Fest
Rides, games, food and free entertainment at Nobbys Beach Reserve, Newcastle.
That's a wrap for 2027! Thanks to everyone who came. Follow us for next year's dates.
3rd – 18th July 2027
See dates & times
About the festival
Join us for NewFM Winter Fun Fest 2027 at Nobbys Beach Reserve.
Bring the whole family for rides, games, carnival food and free shows, right in the heart of Newcastle.
What's on
Something for everyone
Rides, games and food are paid with coupons. The entertainment is free.
Games
Classic carnival games for every age. Play, win a prize and go home smiling.
Rides
Thrills on the Freak Out, gentle rides for little ones and a kids roller coaster.
Entertainment
Free circus shows, a petting zoo and a daily welcome from Frosty the snowman.
Pay at
the gate
the gate
Entry & coupons
Pay once to get in
$5per person, all day
Children under 2 are free. Buy your ticket at the gate on the day.
30 coupons
for $55save $5
for $55save $5
1 coupon = $2. Rides, games and food use coupons, and each ride, game and stall sets its own price. Buy coupons at the coupon boxes on site.
Plan your visit
Dates, times and where to find us
Opening hours
11am – 8pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Times may change. Follow our Facebook for the latest.
Open on these dates
Week 13–4July
Week 27–11July
Week 314–18July
Free to enjoy
Free entertainment
Free with your entry ticket. No coupons needed.
Aurelia Circus
Stuntmen, animal trainers and more, performed under the big top. Free to watch.
Face painting, Frosty & more
Face painting, a daily welcome from Frosty the snowman, live NewFM broadcasts and Pirate Ruby's magic show.
Ride safety
Who can ride what
Height and weight limits for some of our rides. Please follow the safety signs at every ride.
Freak Out140 – 200cm
Wipe OutMin 130cm
Dodgem Cars130cm alone · 90cm with an adult
Kids Roller CoasterMin 100cm
Cup & SaucerMax 80kg
Fun FactoryUnder 3s with an adult
These are some of our rides. There are more on site, each with its own limits shown on the sign.
Questions
Before you come
How much is entry?
Entry is $5 per person for the whole day, paid at the gate. Children under 2 are free and don't need a ticket.
How do ride coupons work?
Coupons are how you pay for rides, games, food and drinks. One coupon is $2, or buy 30 for $55 and save $5. Each ride, game and stall sets its own price. Buy coupons at the coupon boxes on site.
When are you open?
11am – 8pm. Week 1 is 3rd–4th July, Week 2 is 7th–11th July and Week 3 is 14th–18th July. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Times may change, so check our Facebook.
Is the entertainment free?
The circus and the petting zoo are. Aurelia Circus performs three times a day and is free to watch, and the petting zoo is free to enter every day from 11am to 4pm. See our Facebook for the daily program.
Are there height limits on rides?
Yes. Limits depend on the ride, from 100cm for the Kids Roller Coaster to 140–200cm for the Freak Out. Kids under 3 on the Fun Factory must be with an adult. See the ride rules above and follow the signs at each ride.