After Northern Beaches school holiday activities the whole family will actually enjoy? Swing Factory Terrey Hills is a full day out in the one spot: mini golf, a huge 58-bay Toptracer driving range, and food to keep everyone going. Sitting near the corner of Mona Vale Rd and Forest Way, it’s an easy run for families across the Forest district — Belrose, Frenchs Forest and Davidson — plus St Ives and the top of the Northern Beaches.
Northern Beaches school holiday activities, all in one place
The best part is that there’s something for everyone, and it’s all on the one site, so you’re not shuttling the kids around half of Sydney to fill an afternoon.
Mini golf is the easy win during school holidays. No golf experience is needed, everyone can play, and there’s always a rematch on the cards. It’s the perfect way to burn off holiday energy without anyone staring at a screen. You can book mini golf online in a couple of taps before you even leave home.
The driving range isn’t just for golf practice, it’s also for playing games. With 58 bays running Toptracer technology, kids and parents can compete on screen with fun modes like Angry Birds and Go Fish, so you don’t need to be a golfer to have fun with it. Plus, you can order food and drinks straight to your bay while you play.
How much does it cost, and how long should you plan for?
Mini golf is one of the cheapest ways to keep the whole family entertained for an hour or so. Most families spend somewhere between one and three hours here, depending on how much you stack together. A round of mini golf on its own is a quick, easy outing, while adding a bay on the range and a bite to eat easily turns it into a half-day. Because you book online, you can lock in a time that suits and skip the queue..
Good for every age
One reason mini golf works so well over the break is that it genuinely suits everyone. Little ones can have a swing, and the range bays are pram-friendly, so babies come along too. Primary-age kids love the competition, teenagers who reckon they’re too cool usually get quietly invested by hole three, and grandparents can join in without breaking a sweat. So if you’re wrangling mixed ages these Northern Beaches school holidays, or hosting visiting cousins, it’s an easy one to say yes to.
Planning your visit
A few things worth knowing before you come:
- There’s plenty of free parking on site.
- Food and drinks are available from 10am on weekends and 11am during the week, and can be ordered straight to your range bay.
- Mini golf is out in the open while the range is undercover, so there’s a plan for most weather.
- Booking online is the way to go in the school holidays when it gets busy.
You’ll find everything, including the menu, on the Swing Factory Terrey Hills venue page.
