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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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AMAZE - The Michael Crouch Gallery Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
The State Library launched is first new gallery since 1929! AMAZE: The Michael Crouch Gallery is an exciting space of changing objects with fascinatin...
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Monkey Mania EQ
Sydney East, Sydney, Moore Park
Monkey Mania is Australia's favourite Indoor Children's Play Centre with locations across NSW, ACT and VIC.Monkey Mania EQ is located inside...
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo - the Australian animal adventure in the heart of the city.Step into an animal adventure as you journey around Australia. Walk th...
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The Rocks Discovery Museum
Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
The Rocks Discovery Museum, housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse, tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present. Home t...
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Avalon Stand Up Paddle
Sydney North, Sydney, Northern Beaches
Experience the many pleasures of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) at any level you choose. Avalon Stand Up Paddle is an ASI Accredited Stand Up Paddle Board Scho...
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Double Bay Street Festival
Sydney East, Sydney, Double Bay
Double Bay Partnership bring you the Double Bay Street Festival 2013. Off the great success of 2012, comes a bigger and better street festival. The da...
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- Sunday 3 November
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
Located in the heart of Sydney at Darling Harbour, visitors to the new SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be taken on a journey of amazing discovery throug...
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The Campbelltown City Challenge Walk
Sydney West, Sydney, Camden
2014 marks the 23rd anniversary of The Campbelltown City Challenge Walk. This six kilometre fun walk or 11 kilometre endurance walk is held at the Aus...
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- Sunday 9 March 2014
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Bankstown Bites Food Festival
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
Bankstown Bites is a unique food festival that provides you with a mix of cooking demonstrations, food stalls, food tours and activities for kids. Sta...
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- Saturday 6 July
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Day Out With Thomas at Trainworks
Sydney West, Sydney, Thirlmere
Meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, and Friends, at Trainworks. Take a genuine steam train ride from Sodor Island Railway Station pulled by He...
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- Saturday 13 July to Sunday 20 October
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