Travelling with kids can be quite fun. Managing their tantrums and keeping them entertained is the real challenge. But in cities like Sydney, you don’t need to worry about entertainment and things to with kids because you’ll be spoilt for options. The city offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions where kids can have a great time. Here are all the best places in Sydney for your kids are going to love visiting.
The first place you should head to is Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbor. Here, adults can enjoy the legendry Harbor Bridge and Opera House. As for kids, they’re going to have a ball at –
Wildlife Sydney Zoo
This fantastic zoo is an urban oasis bang in the middle of the city where your kids can get to know all about Australian wildlife. Watch their faces light up with excitement as they say hi to kangaroos, take photos with koalas, and meet Australia’s largest snake!
Sydney Aquarium
After meeting wildlife, it’s time to meet sea life at the fantastic Sydney Aquarium. Kids thoroughly enjoy exploring the aquarium’s 14 different zones displaying 700 species of more than 13,000 fish and other water creatures. Make sure to check out the amusing interactive play station for children near the Dugong enclosure.
The Sydney Tower
After exploring the underwaters and wildlife, head back to the concrete jungle to visit the city’s tallest building, the Sydney Tower. From its observation deck, enjoy unrivaled 360-degree views of Sydney. Kids particularly enjoy the 4D movie experience that transports you across Sydney’s harbor, coast, and famous landmarks. For an extra cost, take the unforgettable Skywalk tour where you can walk above Sydney on a glass walkway!
Madam Tussauds
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If there’s one place where your kids can rub shoulders with the Queen of England, President Obama, Michael Jackson, Ironman and other celebrities, it’s got to be Madam Tussauds. This world-famous wax museum needs no introduction. It’s quite entertaining and fun posing with your favorite celebrities (well, their statues!).
Here’s a money-saving tip – book your tickets in advance online, you could end up saving up to 50% at some attractions! To save more money, buy the 5 attractions pass online that includes entry to the Sydney Tower, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife Zoo, Manly Sealife Sanctuary and Madam Tussauds.
After spending a day at Darling Harbour, fun spills over the next day too at Sydney’s favorite amusement park.
Luna Park
You cannot travel to Sydney with kids and not visit Luna Park. This old-school retro amusement park is complete with a Ferris Wheel, carousel and flying saucers. Older kids can get an adrenalin rush at the Devil’s Drop and roller coasters.
If you and your kids love some outdoor adventure then there are two activities you’ve got to –
Surf at Bondi Beach
No visit to Sydney is complete without Bondi Beach, the most famous beach in Oz. If you don’t know surfing, take a surfing lesson, but surf you must because this is one of the world’s best surfing spots. Later, relax on the beach, soak in the sun and build some sand castles.
Take the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
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This breathtaking 1km coastal walk is the perfect way to start your day or enjoy a sunset. The walk starts from Bondi Promenade leading all the way to Bronte Beach. Along the way, take pitstops to enjoy the landscape and click some photos. At Bronte Beach, there’s a lovely playground for children towards the back of the picnic ground.
Sydney is one of the few cities in the world where there is more than one zoo and wildlife park! The ones you shouldn’t skip are –
Taronga Zoo
This fantastic zoo is often hailed as one of the world’s best zoos. A beautiful ferry ride from the Circular Quay will bring you to this zoo. In this wild wonderland, your kids can meet over 4,000 animals. Must visit attractions include the Lemur Adventure Park, Koala Encounter, and Seal Show.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
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At this exciting wildlife park, you and your kids can get up close and personal with the wild. This is one of those rare places where you can handfeed kangaroos and hug a koala. Other members from the Australian wild that you can meet here are dingos, echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and Tasmanian devils.
With so much to do, you better visit Sydney with plenty of time on hand!
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