LEISURE & RECREATION IN OTHER LOCATIONS ON GEOJE
LITTLE CHAPLIN PLAY CAFE - AJU-DONG
TELEPHONE (055) 682 6003
This new café has many play features for children of all ages (up to 10), which include a trampoline and zip line area, kitchen and car play area, construction pit and a ball pit. It caters for parties and provides food on site. They don't have English translation of their menu but the girl behind the cashier speaks good English. There is a car park underneath the building but only accommodates about 8 cars, there is parking spot on the street as well.
It's located right behind Top Mart building, one block right behind Lolli Polli but using the phone number in your GPS will get you there!
TELEPHONE (055) 682 6003
This new café has many play features for children of all ages (up to 10), which include a trampoline and zip line area, kitchen and car play area, construction pit and a ball pit. It caters for parties and provides food on site. They don't have English translation of their menu but the girl behind the cashier speaks good English. There is a car park underneath the building but only accommodates about 8 cars, there is parking spot on the street as well.
It's located right behind Top Mart building, one block right behind Lolli Polli but using the phone number in your GPS will get you there!
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KIDSLAND
ADDRESS: 1427 Okpo daecheop-ro
TELEPHONE: (055) 637 8546
This is a multi-storey building with different activities on each floor. It is located about 20 minutes drive past Deokpo following the coastal road. Look out for the Oepo middle school and then go under the bridge. It's about 3 mins from there to the right. Drive down a steep driveway into the carpark.
In the summer one level is converted to a water fun area.
ADDRESS: 1427 Okpo daecheop-ro
TELEPHONE: (055) 637 8546
This is a multi-storey building with different activities on each floor. It is located about 20 minutes drive past Deokpo following the coastal road. Look out for the Oepo middle school and then go under the bridge. It's about 3 mins from there to the right. Drive down a steep driveway into the carpark.
In the summer one level is converted to a water fun area.
SHIPBUILDING MARINE MUSEUM - JISEPO
TELEPHONE (055) 639 8270/1
The Shipbuilding Marine Museum, right at the waterfront in Jisepo, is well worth a visit. The museum itself is interesting, but their indoor play area can be appreciated by the entire family. Together with your child you can try to navigate a ship, learn about weights of different objects or just play. To visit the play area you only pay the museum entrance fee, ticket for fishing village next door is also included on it. Don't forget to present your ARC to get ticket discount. Outside the museum is a Turtle Ship, a traditional Korean battle ship. A nice day out in any weather.
TELEPHONE (055) 639 8270/1
The Shipbuilding Marine Museum, right at the waterfront in Jisepo, is well worth a visit. The museum itself is interesting, but their indoor play area can be appreciated by the entire family. Together with your child you can try to navigate a ship, learn about weights of different objects or just play. To visit the play area you only pay the museum entrance fee, ticket for fishing village next door is also included on it. Don't forget to present your ARC to get ticket discount. Outside the museum is a Turtle Ship, a traditional Korean battle ship. A nice day out in any weather.
ZIP LINE - DEOKPO (Last updated 2015)
ADDRESS: 364-4, Okpo 2-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Zip line over 450m of water and across the beach in Deokpo. No reservation needed. Children up to a certain height or age, must be accompanied by an adult. There are also weight restrictions for those who wish to go tandem.
ADDRESS: 364-4, Okpo 2-dong, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Zip line over 450m of water and across the beach in Deokpo. No reservation needed. Children up to a certain height or age, must be accompanied by an adult. There are also weight restrictions for those who wish to go tandem.
BAMBOO ADVENTURE PARK (GEOJE MAENGJONGJUK THEME PARK)
ADDRESS: 700 Geojebuk-ro, Hacheong-myeon, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE (055) 637 0067
WEB: http://www.maengjongjuk.co.kr/xe/
OPEN: 09:00-18:00
For a small entrance fee you can walk through the Bamboo Adventure Park. Nice undulating trails and stairs. Not stroller friendly! At the Bamboo Adventure Park there are three adventure courses. Suitability depends on height.
For the children's course, the child needs to be taller than 110cm. For the most advanced course you need to be taller than 150cm. If under the age of 16 the participant needs to be accompanied by an adult. A great family experience.
ADDRESS: 700 Geojebuk-ro, Hacheong-myeon, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE (055) 637 0067
WEB: http://www.maengjongjuk.co.kr/xe/
OPEN: 09:00-18:00
For a small entrance fee you can walk through the Bamboo Adventure Park. Nice undulating trails and stairs. Not stroller friendly! At the Bamboo Adventure Park there are three adventure courses. Suitability depends on height.
For the children's course, the child needs to be taller than 110cm. For the most advanced course you need to be taller than 150cm. If under the age of 16 the participant needs to be accompanied by an adult. A great family experience.
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OCEAN VIEW KART EXPERIENCE CENTER
ADDRESS: 1514-18 Geojedae-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 682 6990 WEB: oceanviewcart.modoo.at OPEN: 9:00-20:00 every day. Located on the coast between Gujora and Hakdong beaches. Go kart racing, bumper cars (indoor), can train & survival game. For go-karts, children over 140cm are permitted to drive alone. Those under 140cm must be accompanied by a guardian. |
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BRICKLIVE LEGO
ADDRESS: Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere 2501-40 Geojebuk-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje Located on 3rd floor in Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere, near Geoga Bridge. Lego play area. |
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YANGJIAM SCULPTURE PARK
ADDRESS: 427-2 Neungpo-dong, Geoje-si
Various modern stone and metal sculptures in this park. Popular with Korean families for picnics, easy walking, spring flower gardens and ocean views.
ADDRESS: 427-2 Neungpo-dong, Geoje-si
Various modern stone and metal sculptures in this park. Popular with Korean families for picnics, easy walking, spring flower gardens and ocean views.
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MUNDONG WATERFALL
ADDRESS: Mundong-dong, Geoje-si
Mundong waterfall is a relaxing shaded place on the island. It is an uphill walk along the stream to the waterfall. Along the stream are numbered wooden decking areas all the way up. These can be reserved by their number for picnics as you pay the entrance fee to enter the Waterfall area.
When driving from Okpo through the tunnels, take the exit for Gohyeon, instead of turning right towards Gohyeon Center, turn left, under the road to Tongyeong, and continue until you see the signs for Mundong, turning left. Then drive another kilometer on a narrow road towards the waterfall. You will past a restaurant and its parking area but continue even though the road narrows here. There is a big parking area near the ticket booth.
ADDRESS: Mundong-dong, Geoje-si
Mundong waterfall is a relaxing shaded place on the island. It is an uphill walk along the stream to the waterfall. Along the stream are numbered wooden decking areas all the way up. These can be reserved by their number for picnics as you pay the entrance fee to enter the Waterfall area.
When driving from Okpo through the tunnels, take the exit for Gohyeon, instead of turning right towards Gohyeon Center, turn left, under the road to Tongyeong, and continue until you see the signs for Mundong, turning left. Then drive another kilometer on a narrow road towards the waterfall. You will past a restaurant and its parking area but continue even though the road narrows here. There is a big parking area near the ticket booth.
OCEAN BAY WATER PARK - DAEMYEUNG RESORT (LAST UPDATED 2015)
ADDRESS: 115, Sodong-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang
TELEPHONE:1588-4888
Click on this link to visit Ocean Bay Water Park Website
The water park includes both an indoor and outdoor area so good to visit whatever the weather! The park includes: indoor swimming pool, Extreme River, Waterplex, Wave Pool, one children’s slide, four slides for adults (two tube slides and one body slide), and one 2-person Boomergango.
Present your alien card when paying and receive a discount.
ADDRESS: 115, Sodong-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang
TELEPHONE:1588-4888
Click on this link to visit Ocean Bay Water Park Website
The water park includes both an indoor and outdoor area so good to visit whatever the weather! The park includes: indoor swimming pool, Extreme River, Waterplex, Wave Pool, one children’s slide, four slides for adults (two tube slides and one body slide), and one 2-person Boomergango.
Present your alien card when paying and receive a discount.
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HANHWA RESORT GEOJE BELVEDERE
ADDRESS: 2501-40 Geojebuk-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje TELEPHONE: 1670-9977 WEB: www.hanwharesort.co.kr/irsweb/resort3/eng/index.do Located near Geoga Bridge, the resort has a children's Entertainment Zone which includes a trampoline park, a drawing cafe and a block toy area. |
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THE FOREST PLAYGROUND (GEOJE SOMANG SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATION)
ADDRESS: 65 Songjeongimok-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 682 3678 OPEN; Public opening is Saturdays only, 9am-4pm. This small farm/petting zoo is run by Somang Disabled Center. Care of the animals (including deer, ostrich, potbelly pig, dogs, goats, pony, rabbits, ducks etc) is part of the work programme for adults with disabilities. Entrance fee is by donation (suggested KRW5,000-10,000 per family). |
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GEOJE SEA WORLD
TELEPHONE: (055) 682 0330
ADDRESS: 15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
Click on this link to visit Geoje SeaWorld website
This location has Dolphins and Belugas. There is an indoor show where you can watch through huge glass windows as a driver enters the pool and interacts with the sea-life. There is also an outdoor show where the dolphins perform. There are packages which you can purchase which include having your picture taken with the sea-life as well as entering the pools and swimming with the animals. See the website for more specific details and prices.
TELEPHONE: (055) 682 0330
ADDRESS: 15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
Click on this link to visit Geoje SeaWorld website
This location has Dolphins and Belugas. There is an indoor show where you can watch through huge glass windows as a driver enters the pool and interacts with the sea-life. There is also an outdoor show where the dolphins perform. There are packages which you can purchase which include having your picture taken with the sea-life as well as entering the pools and swimming with the animals. See the website for more specific details and prices.
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CHEORI'S DEER FARM
TELEPHONE: 055-637-1149
ADDRESS: 904 Yeonhahaean-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si
http://blog.naver.com/7mystyle7
OPEN: 09:00-18:00
Small farm where children can meet and feed a variety of farmyard animals, including rabbits, sheep, raccoons, birds, deer, goats, ponies etc. Free entry. A basket of animal feed can be purchased for KRW10,000.
TELEPHONE: 055-637-1149
ADDRESS: 904 Yeonhahaean-ro, Yeoncho-myeon, Geoje-si
http://blog.naver.com/7mystyle7
OPEN: 09:00-18:00
Small farm where children can meet and feed a variety of farmyard animals, including rabbits, sheep, raccoons, birds, deer, goats, ponies etc. Free entry. A basket of animal feed can be purchased for KRW10,000.
