Visiting Jogja friends, traveling with family members has many benefits, besides relieving fatigue, it also increases the quality of family happiness itself. The Special Region of Yogyakarta with hundreds of tourist destinations currently provides a suitable space for families, ranging from playgrounds, education, to beautiful nature. Here are some family tourist destinations in DIY:
Taman Pintar Yogyakarta
Taman Pintar offers various educational rides such as science zones, interactive games, exhibitions, and various props that teach science in a fun way. There are also areas for learning history and technology. In addition, there are play and educational rides for children and supporting facilities such as a dining room and souvenir shop.
Operating hours of several zones/rides, so you can try them all 😆
1. Wahana Bahari
every day at 08.30-12.00 & 13.00-15.30
break at 12.00-13.00
2. Traffic Ethics Zone
every day at 08.30-12.00 & 13.00-15.30
break at 12.00-13.00
3. Earthquake Simulator Teaching Aid in the Weather, Climate and Earthquake Zone (BMKG)
every day
session 1 at 09.00-10.00
session 2 at 14.00 – 15.00
4. Popular technology zone (Virtual Reality)
every day
session 1 at 09.00-10.00
session 2 at 13.00-15.00
5. 4D Theater Rides & Dino Adventures Rides
Tuesday – Sunday 09.30-15.30 (Monday closed)
break 12.00-13.00
Come explore the exciting rides at Taman Pintar, and enjoy the excitement
more info: Yogyakarta Smart Park
Gembira Loka Zoo
Gembira Loka Zoo is a fun place to see a variety of animals from various parts of the world. There are many rides that the whole family can enjoy. Gembira Loka offers various attractions for families, such as seeing various types of animals, interacting with some animals (for example, feeding certain animals), as well as children’s play rides. Other facilities include a food area, parking, and adequate restrooms. There is also an educational zone about animal and environmental conservation.
Operating Hours:
Every Day: 08.00 – 17.00 WIB
The zoo is open every day, including weekends and holidays.
more info: Gembiraloka Zoo
Parangtritis Beach
If the family likes playing on the beach, Parangtritis Beach has many rides, such as riding a horse-drawn carriage, ATV, or playing in the sand. Visitors can enjoy spectacular sunset views and rent umbrellas or mats to relax. In addition, there are many food stalls and souvenir shops around the beach.
Waterboom Jogja
A popular water recreation park in Yogyakarta, especially for families. This water park offers a variety of fun rides and facilities for all ages, from children to adults. It’s the ideal choice for a fun and refreshing vacation.
Waterboom Jogja offers a variety of water rides specifically designed for children, such as a lazy river, a mini wave pool, and various safe and fun water games for children. For adults, Waterboom Jogja has several more challenging rides, such as water slides of various shapes and sizes, as well as a large swimming pool for swimming and relaxation.
One of the most popular rides at Waterboom is the lazy river, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while floating with the flow of the water. The wave pool at Waterboom provides a beach-like experience with waves that can be enjoyed by all members of the family. This is one of the favorite rides for visitors who want to experience the sensation of water waves.
More info: Waterboom Jogja
Pindul Cave
Pindul Cave offers exciting tubing activities (going around the cave on an inflatable tube). In addition, there are also caving tours (exploring caves). Facilities provided include tour guides, safety equipment such as life jackets, and a place to rest after the activity. There is also a parking area, restrooms, and food stalls around the location.
Kaliurang Park
A tourist destination located in the Kaliurang area, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This area offers fresh air, beautiful natural scenery, and a variety of activities suitable for families, especially for those looking for a cool atmosphere in the mountains. There are various interesting game rides for children and adults.
more info: Kaliurang Park
Gunung Kidul Beach
The beaches along the southern side of Gunungkidul Regency can be a tourist destination with the family, you can choose from the closest side or the furthest beach point, providing its own appeal, for beach tourism options, you can check through the following link: DIY beach tourism
does have many interesting places that can be enjoyed by families of all ages!
