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  • A group of people dressed at pirates posing on an old ship.
  • A person dressed as a pirate in a red coat shaking hands with a child wearing a head scarf aboard an old sailing ship.
  • The Polly Woodside sailing vessel moored on the river with the Melbourne city skyline in the background.
Until 17 May

Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment

Come along and experience the pirate life. You're encouraged to dress up and participate in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable) and your very own pirate name. The captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Arrr, the pirate’s life for you.

Each session comprises the following activities:
- Pirate tattoos and pirate name
- Craft activities and reading corner
- Scrub the deck and rope swing
- Fashions on the Plank; kids are encouraged to dress up as a pirate
- Treasure hunt

Arrr, me hearties, you can explore the ship and museum, take some amazing photos and have a fun day out.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 15 Mar
  • 10am - 1pm 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 10am - 1pm 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sun 17 May
  • 10pm - 1pm 10:00pm - 1:00pm

Location

Polly Woodside
21 S Wharf Promenade
South Wharf 3006

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $27
Senior $22
Children $15
Book online for Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9656 9800
  • email address: bookings@nattrust.com.au
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