Gabicus started the way most useful things do — out of genuine frustration. Every school holidays, I found myself spending hours hunting across social media, Facebook groups and random websites trying to piece together what was on for my kids. There was no single place that had it all, with real detail, that I could trust. So I built one. The directory is the result after two years of evenings research.
Who’s behind it?
I’m Marie — a civil engineer, project manager and a working mum of two based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. By day I manage large infrastructure projects. By evenings and weekends, I build Gabicus. The engineering background matters — I care about structured data, verified information, and things that actually work for busy families.
A belief about children
Children are more capable than we give them credit for. Hard things — real science, project management, a second language, complex ideas — don’t need to be watered down. They need to be made genuinely accessible. Children rise to meet challenges when we respect their intelligence and give them the right tools. That belief sits at the heart of everything Gabicus builds.
What Gabicus is
Right now, Gabicus is a free, independent school holiday activities directory for Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore. Every listing is manually researched and verified each term to help families find their perfect fit. But the directory is just the beginning. In the future, Gabicus will expand to provide diverse STEM and educational resources.
Gabicus lists school holiday activities for families across Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore. If you run holiday programs in this area, we’d love to include you.
Our principles
Listing is always free. We will never charge providers to appear. Ever. Our independence is the whole point.
Listings are based on merit. We list providers who offer genuine value to families — not based on who pays us a commission.
We verify what we publish. We research and verify what we publish, so families get accurate, useful information.
You stay in control. We publish public data. Want to update, correct or remove your listing? Contact us.
What we need from you
- Program details — dates, ages, location, price
- Drop-off and pick-up times
- Meals and snacks information
- Your booking link
- WWCC and insurance confirmation
How Gabicus works
Every provider is manually researched and verified each term. Use the filters to find activities that match your child’s age, your location, your budget and your schedule. Tap any card for full details including drop-off times, meals, extended care and a direct link to book. You can also use our map to find what is close to you.
It’s genuinely free
No subscription. No account. No premium tier. Gabicus is free for families, always. We’re funded by voluntary contributions from people who find it useful.
Stay updated
The directory is updated every term. Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll let you know when new listings go live.
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Gabicus is more than a school holiday activities directory. We’re building tools and resources to help curious families give their kids rich, creative experiences. Because children can do hard things, when given the right tools.
Accuracy disclaimer
Information is published in good faith and correct at the time of publication. Provider details, dates, pricing and availability may change. Gabicus accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication. Always confirm directly with the provider before booking.
Provider listings
Listing does not constitute endorsement. We confirm ABN, WWCC and insurance where self-declared. Parents and carers should conduct their own due diligence.
Privacy
Gabicus does not collect personal data from visitors. Google Analytics is used for anonymous traffic analysis only. No advertising cookies. We never sell or share visitor data.
Copyright
© 2026 Gabicus — gabicus.com.au. All content, design and data is the property of Gabicus. Provider listing data may not be reproduced, scraped or republished without written permission.
Contact
For legal queries or data removal: hello@gabicus.com.au
