Top attractions for kids
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Family travel in Sydney
Getting around with the whole family is easy, pick up a travel pass that includes ferries, trains and buses. With the Family Funday Sunday fares, you can explore Sydney city and nearby regions on buses, trains, ferries and light rail for just $2.50 per person.
Top attractions for kids in Sydney
Sydney is packed with kid-friendly experiences that will keep the whole family interested and can be easily accessed by public transport or car.
Take a virtual tour to the moon, planets or another solar system at the Sydney Observatory in The Rocks. See the Universe come to life through amazing 3D technology in the 3D Space Theatre.
Head off on a voyage of discovery under the sea or through the human body at the world's largest, IMAX Theatre in Darling Harbour.
Take the express lift to Sydney Tower, the city's tallest structure standing 250 metres high, and be wowed by the views from the observations desk. Take a skywalk on a glass platform outside the tower if you dare.
Keep the kids entertained at the interactive exhibits at any one of the following museums. The Justice and Police Museum allows kids to play cop for a day in a thrilling and realistic exploration of law and order in NSW. The Powerhouse Museum has more than 250 interactive exhibits of an assembly of technical, scientific and industrial wizardry while the Australian Museum has a kids program and a dedicated area for under-5s. Or make it an education trip to the Sydney Aquarium which boasts an all-Australian collection of aquatic life.
The much-loved restored amusement park Luna Park promises fun and excitement for parents as well as the kids. Or if keeping it simple is more your style, hire a bike or pony to ride through Centennial Park catch a ferry to any one of the harbourside wharves that dot Sydney harbour.
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Grand Blue Mountains - Tour 224 City Centre, Katoomba, Surrounds, Sydney
Experience spectacular scenery, wildlife, plant life and fresh mountain air. You will spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains region on an all i...
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Harrys Cafe De Wheels
Sydney City, Sydney, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo
Harry’s Cafe de Wheels is a bit of an institution for late night revellers and people grabbing something on the run. Famous for its delicious p...
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Taronga Zoo
Mosman, Sydney
Experience one of the most beautiful zoos in the world with so many exciting new events and attractions! A visit to Taronga Zoo is a delightful experi...
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Thrill Rides - 30 Minute Experience Sydney Harbour, Sydney
When all passengers are seated and ready for fun the captain gives a safety briefing to highlight what to expect and the awesome manoeuvres he will pe...
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Private Charters
Sydney Harbour, Sydney
Treat yourself to a private charter aboard Calypso for the ultimate experience. Caters for up to 38 passengers and two crew members. Private charters ...
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Penrith Panthers
Sydney West, Sydney, Penrith
The newly built Events Centre at Panthers together with their other venues, are located on 80 hectares, situated in the picturesque Penrith Valley clo...
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The Rocks Dreaming The Rocks, Sydney
The Rocks Dreaming highlights the unique cultural changes that have taken place in modern Sydney and its harbour environment. Learn how Aboriginal peo...
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Gourmet Tour - Inner West
Surrounds, Sydney
Discover why Sydneysiders are drawn to the Inner West for its vibrant blend of modern Australian and multicultural culinary delights. In four hours an...
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Campbelltown Arts Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Campbelltown
The Campbelltown Arts Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, is the flagship cultural venue for the Greater Sydney region and attracts hundreds of thous...
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Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves - Tour 283 & Tour 263
City Centre, Darling Harbour, Jenolan Caves, Katoomba, Sydney
Head west to the Blue Mountains, see the Three Sisters rock formation and tour the mountain town of Katoomba. Continue to Jenolan Caves, Australia...
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