Things To Do In Sydney

Determine which exhibits and shows will be highlights of your trip before you go. The zoo’s website features a downloadable map, which may be used for route planning. You can get there quickly by getting off at the Milsons Point Ferry Wharf or Train Station. Both kids and adults in Sydney should go to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Mini adrenaline junkies will make a beeline for Luna Park an amusement park that has been thrilling children since the 1930s. Ride the ferris wheel and the rollercoasters, then try your luck at the carnival games. Nine new rides were installed in 2021, promising more thrills for indoor activities sydney all ages. Raging Waters has more than 30 waterslides and rides, plus a beach and kids' play areas. They can tackle Bridge Climb and reach the summit of the Sydney  Harbour Bridge or take on the outdoor Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye, with its 360-degree views. Manly Surf School offers mixed lessons for adults and kids, so you and your groms-in-training can tackle the foam together.

After a safety briefing and training from experienced instructors, children can experience being lifted into the air by a powerful wind generator. For the seriously keen, there are ten-week courses for ages 6-16 years and birthday party packages available for flyers. Now here's one of the best rainy day activities in Sydney that the kids won't forget anytime soon!
They burn off energy like nothing else, work for a wide range of ages, and most are open rain or shine. Whether you’re visiting Sydney or looking for something new to do, PaniQ Room offers one of the best indoor activities in Sydney. One of the best indoor activities in Sydney when it rains is visiting an escape room. It’s perfect for friends, families, date nights, or corporate groups, and completely weather-proof.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an icon every family should experience, and the good news is it’s now truly accessible for everyone. New elevators mean parents with prams and wheelchairs can easily reach the main footpath, and there are amazing options for all fitness levels. While I love to walk around the gardens when exploring with toddlers or younger kids, the Choo Choo Express, a hop on hop off train, will help you cover the entire garden. Be sure to get off at stop 4 to see the iconic Mrs Macquarie’s Point view. The garden is also a good spot to let young ones run around for a bit if they are getting frustrated by being trapped in a pram. A day at Taronga Zoo is not a budget option, and there are not many ways to reduce the cost.

There is plenty of space for kids to build sandcastles and play in the waves. The beachfront is also lined with cafes and restaurants, which makes it easy for you and your kids to find something to eat. In fact, there’s even a reality TV show based around this popular Sydney beach – Bondi Rescue, following some of the rescues and unusual situations the lifeguards of Bondi encounter.
Sydney Harbour is the city’s greatest asset for families — and the public ferry network is the easiest and most affordable way to experience it. From Circular Quay, you can reach Manly, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Cockatoo Island and Parramatta by public ferry using your Opal card or contactless payment. Weekends attract a 30% fare discount, so family ferry days are noticeably cheaper on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Head to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, trampoline parks like BOUNCE, the arcade or museums, all indoor options to keep the day interesting. The  Art Gallery of NSW offers a free visit to the permanent collection at Art Gallery of NSW is free, providing your family with a creative indoor activity, sans entry fees.

With higgledy-piggledy streets  and an eclectic group of olden day buildings, we felt like we had stepped back in time in the atmospheric The Rocks area. We didn’t linger but we noticed arts markets and great eateries where you could while away your day. We settled for an ice-cream as a refresh but wished we could have spent much longer.
Our ready-to-use itineraries help you make the most of every day,  whether you’re here for a quick city break or a longer holiday. Art is for everyone, but the kids will be particularly fond of the ceramic-painting workshops at Jenny’s Painted Pots. You can decorate ceramic mugs, plates, animals or signs and lettering starting from $15, and they supply all the arty equipment. It’s also home to a traditional lolly shop, so you can scoff old-timey sweets while you paint.
Susannah Place consists of a former grocery store and workers’ cottages that today serve as a heritage-listed and historic house museum in The Rocks, an inner-city suburb. At this museum, you can learn all about how the people of this area lived throughout history, and it’s a relatable option for Sydney attractions for kids since the stories are those of regular people. The tour encompasses 4 buildings that were built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. Over a century and a half, these buildings housed more than 100 working-class families and saw vast changes in the surrounding city. From sharks to coral reefs, the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a gigantic aquarium highlighting the undersea life of Australia.