Keen to get out of the house and find some fun things to do with the kids in Sydney this school holidays? Or perhaps it’s due time for some much-needed family quality time? Lucky for you, there’s always an abundance of activities that are perfect for the whole family in Sydney. Whether you’re into chill indoor activities such as museum tours, or like to live life on the more daring side - there are plenty of options for you and your family!
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Here are the best family activities where you can get $25 off with the Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers:
1. Sydney Tower Eye
View of the Sydney Tower Eye from below. Credits: Phana Phong on Unsplash
A breathtaking 360-degree view of Sydney and its stunning horizon awaits you atop the 250 metre high Sydney Tower Eye. From up there you’ll be able to see Sydney’s most iconic landmarks—and yes that includes both the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. On a good day, you can even see as far as the Blue Mountains!
For an even more memorable trip, you can take the fam during sunset to capture photos of the sky turning into a picturesque orange and pink hue, plus witness the city lights sparkle like stars as it turns into night.
2. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Pig the Dugong in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Credits: @sealifesydneyaquarium on Instagram
Since millennials grew up with Finding Nemo, and zoomers with Finding Dory, there’s definitely something for the whole family at SEA LIFE Sydney!
Experience a breathtaking underwater world with 13,000 marine animals situated in 14 different themed zones. Meet the friendly dugongs, Pig and Wuru, at Dugong Island and have an exhilarating up close and personal encounter with the sharks in Shark Valley, a tunnel tank where you can watch the great sharks swim above and around you.
3. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Koalas hanging out on eucalyptus trees. Credits: Henrique Félix on Unsplash
Ascend from the underwater world and check out the diverse land-dwelling creatures at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Located right next to SEA LIFE (why not check out both and make it a truly memorable day out?), this zoo is a famous tourist attraction that boasts Australia's “big five” native animals - the kangaroo, koala, Tasmanian devil, quokka, and echidna.
There’s also an array of other animals such as the big crocs, the tiny birds and bunnies, the hissing snakes and lizards, and so much more!
4. Madame Tussauds
Posing with Steve Irwin at Madame Tussauds. Credits: @tussaudssydney on Instagram
Jump from wildlife to life-like wax figures at Madame Tussauds, just a 10-minute walk from both SEA LIFE and WILD LIFE.
Home to wax figures of the most iconic characters and celebrities, there’s definitely someone everyone is bound to recognize! Capture fun photos with the fam right next to The Flash, Aquaman, Captain Marvel and more. You can even chill and hang with your favourite celebs such as Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, and Australia’s own Kylie Minogue and Steve Irwin.
5. Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo views | Image credits - @globallyjames
Taronga Zoo needs no introduction - situated amongst lush bushland and boasting stunning views overlooking Sydney Harbour, it is definitely a zoo you won't want to miss! Taronga Zoo is home to over 5,000 animals from 350 species with a Sky Safari cable car which takes you high above the zoo grounds giving you bird’s-eye views of Sydney Harbour and the many zoo inhabitants below.
Only a short 12 minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, your entry ticket includes an iconic Seals for the Wild show as well as a Free-Flight bird presentations and plenty of keeper talks throughout the day.
6. Sydney Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
The open-top bus ready to take you sightseeing around Sydney. Credits: @rainahjjeong on Instagram
Another one of the things you can do with your kids in Sydney is hop on an open-top bus and get to know the city’s best sightseeing destinations all over again with the Sydney Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tours. Check out famous landmarks without the hassle, plus the very best views - such as the Opera House, Bondi Beach, the Royal Botanical garden, and more!
You can hop off at any of the 34 destinations, go exploring, then simply hop on the next bus when you’re done. You’re free to explore the destinations as you please, and each family member can pick their destination of choice along the carefully designated tour route. Do so as many times as you like—as long as your tickets are still valid.
7. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
Walking along the canopy of Illawarra Fly. Credits: @illawarrafly on Instagram
Experience walking along the canopies of a lush rainforest on a Sydney day trip! Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is a steel walkway canopy nestled 30 metres above the ground. Fun fact: it’s one of the only four in the world!
Take in the breeze and the scenery as you walk across a 500 metre steel walkway. The finale of your walk would be reaching the spiral Knights Tower, which is 45 metres above the ground. You can see the vast expanse of nature and even see as far as the Pacific Ocean!
It’s definitely a fun thing to do with your kids in Sydney, as the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is safe for all ages and fitness levels.
8. Port Stephens Beach Tour and Sandboarding Experience
A fun sandboarding experience
Go on a one-of-kind sandboarding experience on the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere at Port Stephens! This is a great experience to sign up for should you be visiting Port Stephens on a day trip as it is only an hour long.
Learn more about the dunes of Stockton Bight and how to wiggle for pipis from the knowledgeable tour guides. Then go sandboarding down the dunes with the whole fam—it’s fun, safe, and easy for all ages as you’re guided by the experienced staff!
9. Sydney Hop On Hop Off Cruise by Captain Cook
One of the ferries of the Sydney Hop On Hop Off Cruise sailing by the Sydney Opera House
If you are after a cool breeze, then definitely hop aboard the Sydney Hop On Hop Off Cruise by Captain Cook! Similar to the Big Bus Tour, you can hop on and hop off at any of the following 11 destinations as you please:
- Darling Harbour
- ICC Sydney
- Barangaroo
- Circular Quay
- Taronga Zoo
- Manly
- Watsons Bay
- Fort Denison
- Luna Park
- Shark Island
- Garden Island
The whole fam can pick and choose any destination meaning everyone’s the captain of this tour! You and the little ones will also learn a lot about each stop with the informative onboard commentary by the staff.
For more information on the stops, the routes, and schedules for each stop, check out this timetable.
10. Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise Tour
A dolphin jumping from the waters of Jervis Bay. Credits: @shelleysjb on Instagram
You don’t need to travel far to see dolphins in their natural habitat - dolphin watching can be another thing to do in Sydney with your kids. On the Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise Tour, you can catch Bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat and admire the beauty of the pristine beaches on the South Coast!
Adults can relax and enjoy the cruise while relishing the sights, and the kids can try and spot the dolphins racing alongside the boat. If you’re lucky, you might even catch glimpses of other wildlife such as whales, seals, and turtles.
11. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
A little one posing with the friendly koalas. Credits: @featherdalewildlifepark on Instagram
Situated just 45-minutes away from the heart of Sydney, the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park offers numerous sights for wildlife lovers of all ages. Home to the dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils as well as the largest collection of Koalas in NSW, this park holds the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife.
The park offers an up-close experience to the animals. Kids can have fun learning about different animals while seeing them with their own eyes and even pet them!
12. Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Get up close with the friendly free-ranging kangaroos. Image credit: Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to rescued and unreleasable wildlife, Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to get up close with friendly animals! Just an hour's drive from Sydney on the Central Coast, you can meet and feed the goats, alpacas, bunnies and guinea pigs in the petting zoo, and pat the friendly free-ranging kangaroos. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to snap a Kangaroo selfie with the kids!
Don't miss the chance to feed the petting zoo animals! Image credit: Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Don’t forget there’s koalas, wombats, dingoes, emus, cockatoos, pythons, and even meerkats to meet too or you can join in with the ranger-led activities throughout the day. With Walkabout being set on 80 acres of Heritage Listed land, make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as you and the fam adventure to special Aboriginal cultural sites and spot the free-roaming animals.
If picnics are your thing, there’s heaps of places for you to spread out and be safe. Or there’s a kiosk that sells snacks and ready-to-go sandwiches and pies - yummo!
13. Blue Mountains Scenic World
Scenic view of Blue Mountains. Credits: @scenicworld_aus on Instagram
Another option for nature lovers is a trip down the wilderness of Blue Mountains Scenic World. With the Dine & Discover vouchers, you can avail of the Blue Mountains Boomerang Pass which includes a 90-minute sightseeing bus loop.
While soaking in the scenic sights, learn more about the area’s history and some fun facts with the onboard commentary and the included complimentary guide book. Marvel at the view of the untouched and rugged mountains.
14. Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters Admission Ticket
A family having an in-water close encounter with a ray at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters. Credits: @jessa_merz on Instagram
Want a more interactive experience with marine life? At the Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters, you can interact with sharks and rays of various species without the barriers of an aquarium.
Kids will have a fun time petting and feeding the animals from the edge of the pool, but if you want a full-blown aquatic experience, you can opt for a Gold pass that even lets you get into the water with them.
15. Australian National Maritime Museum
One of the ships at Australian National Maritime Museum
Who said learning about Australia’s rich maritime history can’t be fun? Home to the country’s leading assembly of maritime collections, artefacts, exhibits, and archaeology, the Australian National Maritime Museum showcases Australia’s maritime history, from the earliest boats built by Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal peoples to the present-day technological fetes of boats and vessels.
The exhibit of gigantic sea creature’s fossils and the tour of the replica of Captain Cook’s famous ship will tickle your kids’ inner pirate and underwater explorer.
16. Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Adventure
A thrilling jet boat ride in Sydney
This jet boat adventure is a thrill-seeker's dream come true! Hold on tight from the moment the boat starts, as you spend 30 or 45 adrenaline-pumping minutes blasting down the scenic Sydney Harbour.
Experience the 360-degree spins, high-speed drifting, beach-buzzing, power slides, and other exciting jet boat moves through the beautiful waters of Sydney. Admire sights like the Opera House, Harbour Islands (Clark and Shark), the exclusive suburbs of Rose Bay, Watson's Bay, Taronga Zoo, and Harbour Bridge while you're at it. You don't have to worry about a thing, too, because the friendly and experienced staff will provide a basic safety briefing, and you will be equipped with life jackets before you board the boat.
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