Baby Splash Aqua Class

9am | Friday and Saturday | Wave Lagoon

Baby Splash is a fun and interactive water playtime session designed for babies and toddlers (6 months to 3 years), with parent/caregiver participation.

Activities are aimed at encouraging familiarisation with water through game play:

Gentle Water Play – Floating toys, cups, and small watering cans for babies to pour and splash.
Songs & Rhymes in Water – Singing classic nursery rhymes with gentle splashing or movement.
Parent-Baby Water Exercises – Swaying, bouncing, and assisted floating to help babies feel comfortable.
Kick & Splash – Encouraging babies to kick their legs in the water while supported by parents.
Tunnel Time – Floating hoops or soft water tunnels for parents to gently guide babies through.
Treasure Hunt – Parents can guide babies to reach for floating objects like soft balls or rubber ducks.
Paddle & Play – Babies can practice moving their hands in the water to push small floating toys.
Water Wheels & Pouring Fun – Using small water wheels or cups to pour and explore water movement.
Mini Waterfalls – Parents can gently pour water from small buckets over babies’ arms and legs for sensory play.

WHEN: Friday mornings from 9am to 9.45am - starting from 21 February 2025.

COST: FREE for Darwin Waterfront Members and children under 3 or $8 for non-members adults, bookings essential

WHERE: Wave Lagoon (Wading pool area)

Supervision Requirements: Children must be accompanied into the centre by a parent/guardian (aged 16 and above) and supervised (by the parent/guardian) in the pool within arm's reach.

Maximum 1 parent/guardian to 2 children.

Accessibility:

This event will be held in Wading pool area of the Wave Lagoon. The surrounding area is connected by wide concrete pathways.

Accessible parking is available for this event. Click here for more info.
Getting around is easy via wide pathways, lift access and ramps where necessary. Click here for map.
Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities are located in the new Amenities Block in the parklands.
A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
Have more questions or need further assistance? Give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au.

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By Yasmine Welsh • July 16, 2025

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