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Put Luna Park on your Sydney to do list if you and the kids love ferris wheels, merry go rounds, dodgem cars and more modern fairground attractions too. Luna Park is just north of the Harbour Bridge and the huge beaming face that visitors walk through is a well-known Sydney landmark. Luna Park Amusement Park: Rides and Thrills If you’d like a longer walk continue past Luna Park and into Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay. If the family can be well-behaved then lunch at Ripples Cafe by North Sydney Olympic Pool will be a delight. You could visit Luna Park, have a swim at North Sydney Olympic Pool, eat at one of Kirribilli’s many cafes and restaurants or enjoy the fenced playgound at Bradfield Park, on the corner of Fitzroy and Alfred Streets. If you are staying in the city, start from there and cross to the north side where there are some great kid-friendly options. It’s very interesting and the views from here are spectacular. You can pay a small fee to climb up the pylon and see an exhibition about the bridge. It’s a breathtaking walk, either from the city to the north or from Milsons Point on the north side back to The Rocks. You can walk across the Harbour Bridge very easily. It’s number one on the list of adventurous things to do in Sydney, that’s for sure. This is very expensive, a very special treat and one of the most iconic of Sydney adventures. Sydney Harbour Bridge, which we locals affectionately refer to as the coat hanger, is the city’s second icon, after Sydney Opera House.įamilies with children aged 8 and over might like to take part in an organised (and very safe, but thrilling) climb right to the top of the bridge. Sydney Harbour Bridge: Climb or Walk Over
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Myself and my son on the Bridge Climb for a birthday treat 3. Plan ahead by checking out what’s on using the excellent Sydney Opera House website here.īuy tickets for a behind the scenes tour at Sydney Opera House here.
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However, stay a while, you can buy tickets for shows and also explore the Opera House on a tour. Many folks will then walk on to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visitors can do all sorts of things at the Opera House, most popular being to walk around it then walk up and down the massive flights of steps at the forecourt. You will be amazed by its size and how well it sits within the Harbour scene. It’s massive sails pull visitors towards it. The Museum of Contemporary Art is there and Customs House with its replica of the city, exhibitions and events as well as places to eat and drink.īut the main event is the Sydney Opera House, of course. There are cafes and restaurants where you can watch the world bustle by. You need to hang on to the kids’ hands as it can be busy and even a bit scary for kids at peak hours. Ferries come and go from all over the harbour and there are always buskers there too. Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay: Walk and ExploreĬircular Quay is a thriving hub of activity and movement. Use the Sydney Explorer Pass to save money on Taronga tickets.Ĭlimbing the steps at the Opera House to look closely at the buildings is a must do 2. Getting there: Take a ferry from Circular Quay, or use the large pay car park if drivingīuy tickets ahead on Get Your Guide here. Opening hours: 9.30am – 5pm every day of the year There is a sky safari which can take you from the bottom, where the ferry comes in, up to the top from where you can meander down hill, taking in all the interesting exhibitions and animals. Just beware of boiling hot days as the zoo is set on a slope and walking up hill with kids can be tough. The zoo is one of the best things to see in Sydney, a visit never disappoints. (My kids love the birds and the seals best.)įamilies with kids of all ages will enjoy this classic Sydney family day out. There are many special features of Taronga Zoo, the Asiatic elephants, the terrific animal talks and shows. The magnificent Harbourside setting is breathtaking, these zoo animals have the best views in Sydney. Hop on the ferry at Circular Quay to visit Taronga Zoo which is usually rated No.1 of all Sydney attractions for kids. Darling Quarter Playground: Play and Splash SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium : Sharks to Coral Reefs Darling Harbour: Spend the Whole Day (and Night!) Sydney Harbour Bridge: Climb or Walk Over Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay: Walk and Explore