We did two hours at Flip Out in Lidcombe and my kid went to bed that night and was out before I’d finished turning the light off!
Flip Out Lidcombe Review
There’s a climbing wall, trampolines, and a few things that feel like a tree-top course, which is the best way I can describe the hanging rope and swing sections.
The neon-lit swing bridge up in the nets was a hit, and the ninja-style area with hanging ropes and the big padded bags kept my kid busy for ages.
There’s also a steep ramp you can run up (or try to) and slide back down, which turned into its own little game with the other kids.
The official Flip Out site lists a lot more across its parks, including airbag jumps, soft play and slides, so what’s at each venue does vary a bit.
One I didn’t expect to like as much as I did was the swing. You hold on to a big pink ball hanging from a rail, kick off, and ride it down a padded tunnel lined with foam steps. It looks simple, and it was, but my kid kept running back round for another go and there was always another kid waiting behind her to have a turn.
Then there are the wall trampolines, the angled ones set up against the graffiti-covered walls. These were a bit more of a “watch me!” thing. My kid would take a run at the wall, bounce, twist around and land back on the bright green panels, then do it again about thirty times. Watching from the side I was half impressed and half nervous, but she was grinning every time, so I stayed quiet.
How Big Is It?
Not huge. It’s smaller than the biggest Flip Out we’ve been to, but it felt a bit better than Castle Hill to us. For a two-hour session it was enough. Nobody got bored and nobody was queuing for ages.
Parking, And The Slightly Grubby Bit
We parked at Lidcombe Centre, which was easy. Lidcombe isn’t the fanciest location, and the place is a bit messy and worn in spots. It didn’t bother me. My kid was too busy running up walls to notice, and honestly I’ve seen worse at places that charge double.
What It Cost Us
$30 a person for two hours. For the amount of running around that happened, I thought that was fair. A few things that’ll save you a few dollars:
You need Flip Out grip socks to jump. If you already own a pair, bring them, because buying a new pair on the day cost us an extra $4.50. We also got a free cup with our session (they gave them out until they ran out, so ask when you pay at the front). You get one free drink refill and after that it’s $4.50 each time.
Prices differ between parks and change, so check the booking page before you go. You’ll also need to sign a waiver beforehand, which you can do on the Flip Out booking site and saves a bit of time at the desk.
When We’d Go
It’s a good weekend plan when you want your kid properly worn out. It’s also an easy one for rainy days or when it’s too hot outside. If you’re trying to work out what’s on during the next break, our NSW school holidays dates are worth a look, and there are more ideas on our things to do with kids page.
Would We Go Back?
Yes. We’ll probably try the Gladesville one next. The kids were happy, I got to sit down for a bit, and the night ended with a kid who fell asleep in minutes. For $30, I’ll take that.