School Holiday Activities in Sydney for a Fun Day with the Fam

Let the kids run wild and play this school holidays! With so many fun activities to do around Sydney that will have them giggling, learning and burning through their endless energy, we've put together our top picks suited for all ages (with our best deals!) to cure the kids’ curiosities and make the best memories.

All Merlin attractions are registered COVID-Safe, and they have taken the extra precautions to keep you and your family safe during your visit and ensure the kids can play in a safe space, here are some of their policies:

Since we can’t quite make it to the Great Barrier Reef this school holidays, the next best would be to get up close and face-to-fin with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s iconic wonders to learn all about the underwater world!

The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has 14 themed zones, 13,000 marine animals and more than 700 species, including 2 out of only 6 dugongs (marine mammals related to the manatee) in the world! Meet Pig the Dugong:

The different zones provide something for everyone to enjoy - The Day & Night on the Reef zone is the centre’s newest attraction and provides interactive experiences for the whole family. They have also recently revamped their rock pool so the little ones can come and meet the new itty-bitty creatures that call this home.

Rain or shine, WILD LIFE Sydney is a great destination for kids because it’s indoors, and is very easy to get to! Attend informative talks with the children to learn all about local wildlife, do some animal feeding, and meet kangaroos, wombats, emus, platypuses and even crocodiles. 

We’ve also got some special news - there are four new kangaroos that will be joining the Kangaroo Walkabout, so make sure you hop down and meet them!

From superheroes, sporting legends to icons of the screen - see it all at Madame Tussauds! 

Be transported to the streets of Metropolis and Gotham City for an interactive experience. See if the kiddos can help Aquaman harness the powers of the sea! Or do they have what it takes to wield the power of Wonder Woman's wrist gauntlets, or act fast enough to summon Batman into battle?! It's game on at Madame Tussauds in Sydney.

The kids can also get up-close and personal with celebrities and feel like an absolute A-lister, or even live life like royalty for a day and take pics with the royal family to show off to friends and family after!

Did you know Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere?!

Sydney Tower Eye takes you to the highest viewing platform above Sydney for breathtaking 360 degree views of the beautiful harbour city. From the golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains - you can see it all from up here.

For a full review of the experience, check this out:

Looking for a perfect day trip from Sydney with the kids? You’ll love Illawarra Fly - home to Australia’s incredible Treetop Walk experience, which is a breezy 1.5km loop track with 500 metres of elevated steel walkway through the treetops. 

The highlight of the walk is definitely the Knights Tower, a spiral tower that goes up a breathtaking 45m above ground, so you can catch the most spectacular panoramic views of the rainforest canopy and all the way out to the Pacific Ocean too!

Always wanted to witness the gentle giants of the sea during their annual migration?

It’s not too late! You can still go hop aboard a catamaran and go whale watching with both indoor and outdoor viewing to make sure you get the best view possible.

Captain Cook also offers a whale guarantee - which means you can cruise again in the same season for free (subject to availability) should you not spot a whale during the cruise, but with over 30,000 whales making the trip, you should be in luck!

If the kids need a bit of a weekend escape - this one’s perfect! Make a family trip out of it and head to the Blue Mountains with this Scenic World Pass and Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Pass combo where kids go free, so they can play all day!

Easily hop on and off at Blue Mountain's popular destinations with this bus pass – perfect if you prefer to explore a little longer. Then, head to Scenic World for an exciting ride on the park's railways, skyways, and cableways. If you’ve made it this far with the kids, treat yourself to a world-class dining experience with a visit to The Lookout at Echo Point.

Tiny houses are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason! Haven’t quite heard of them before? It’s about time you did - Tiny Away offers a bunch of tiny house getaways close to nature for a unique staycation experience for you and your family.

Fully stocked with comfy beds, equipped kitchens, secluded locations and uninterrupted views for days - tiny houses are the perfect getaway for a quick city escape for you and the kids. We’d recommend The Saddle Camp Tiny House 2, as it’s located in 168 acres of open meadows and undisturbed woodlands, with a fenced playground, movie room, games, and an outdoor fire pit for roasting marshmallows! You can kick back with a book and glass of wine while the kids do some horse riding on the property too as they also offer children's horse riding camps. 

What’s more, Klook is offering a special Tiny Away discount voucher - where you can save up to $120 - get in quick!