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Family travel in Sydney
With Family Funday Sunday fares, you can explore the city and nearby regions on buses, trains, ferries and light rail for just $2.50 per person. Make sure you take the kids on a ferry ride to one of Sydney's harbourside locations such as Manly or Watsons Bay.
Kid-friendly attractions: Things to do in Sydney with Kids
Sydney is packed with kid-friendly things to do that will keep the whole family entertained. The good news is that most of them are close to the city centre and easily accessible by public transport.
Take a virtual tour to the moon, planets or another solar system at the Sydney Observatory in The Rocks where you'll see the universe come to life through amazing 3D technology. Head off on a different 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 The Sydney Tower Eye, the city's tallest structure standing 250 metres high, and be wowed by the views from the observations desk. There's a skywalk on a glass platform outside the tower if you're feeling adventurous.
Keep the kids entertained with interactive exhibits at any of the following attractions. Close to Circular Quay, the Justice and Police Museum lets the kids play cop for a day in a thrilling exploration of law and order. The Powerhouse Museum at Darling Harbour has more than 250 fun-packed exhibits that feature an assembly of technical, scientific and industrial wizardry while the Australian Museum has a kids' program and a dedicated area for under-fives. Right on Sydney Harbour at King Street Wharf, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has an amazing all-Australian collection of aquatic life. Madame Tussauds at Darling Harbour is lots of fun for kids of all ages - all the stars are here in waxed perfection.
The much-loved, harbourside Luna Park promises fun and excitement for everyone with rides such as the rotor and the wild mouse or the more gentle giant ferris wheel. If keeping it simple is more your style, hire a bike or pony and ride through Centennial Park; alternatively, catch a ferry on Sydney Harbour and enjoy Sydney at a leisurely pace.
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The Australiana Pioneer Village Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
The Australiana Pioneer Village will absorb you into the atmosphere and activities of life over 100 years ago. It's a total experience - sights, sound...
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Slava's Snowshow
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Slava's Snowshow is a breathtaking spectacle of beautifully crafted comic images, restoring childish wonder in people of all ages.Slava's Snow...
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- Tuesday 11 June to Sunday 23 June
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Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park
The Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre was the venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games Archery competition with Simon Fairweather winni...
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NCIE Inner City NAIDOC Family and Sports Day
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Redfern & Waterloo
NAIDOC day at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence is a day for the whole family to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. ...
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- Friday 12 July
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Sydney Observatory
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
Offering breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour, Sydney Observatory in The Rocks is Australia's oldest observatory and one of the most signific...
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BridgeClimb Sydney
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
BridgeClimb Sydney welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy the ultimate experience of Sydney on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climbers no...
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Sugarloaf Horse Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Campbelltown
If you are thinking of trying your hand at horse riding, why not try Sugarloaf Horse Centre, located on the 600 acre property, Sugarloaf Mountain Farm...
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Southern Orchid Spectacular
Sydney South, Sydney, Surrounds
This October the 2013 Southern Orchid Spectacular is being held at the Caringbah High School. Come along and see the beautiful Orchid displays, plants...
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- Friday 4 October to Sunday 6 October
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Justice and Police Museum
Sydney City, Sydney, Circular Quay
The Justice and Police Museum was originally the Water Police Court (1856), Water Police Station (1858) and Police Court (1886). Restored to their 189...
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Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Welcome to the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Wrapped around Farm Cove at the edge of Sydney Harbour,...
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