Baby Splash Aqua Class

9am | Friday mornings | 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.