Family Activities
Sydney is full of activities to keep the kids entertained, from events, attractions and playgrounds.
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure returns to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has returned to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, offering the perfect winter day out for families and fans alike.
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WIN the opportunity to soar above the harbour with Sydney Seaplanes
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You could be the lucky winner of an unforgettable Sydney Seaplanes “Sydney Highlights Flight Experience for Two”.
Why McIver’s Ladies Baths is one of Sydney’s most remarkable swimming spots
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Discover the fascinating 150-year history of McIver’s Ladies Baths in Coogee, the last remaining women-only ocean pool in the world.
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“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week
Sydney got its first new beach in years just over a year ago when Penrith Beach opened at the tail end of 2023. Now, there’s a new one on the…
End of an era: Taronga Zoo says goodbye to its two Asian Elephants
Although they were fan favourites for 100 years, Taronga Zoo will now be saying farewell to its Asian Elephants as the final two, Tang Mo (26) and Pak Boon (33),…
Sydney celebrates as Shark Beach reopens after three long years
Sydneysiders have let out a sigh of relief as the beloved Shark Beach at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse officially reopened on Thursday, December 12. The popular harbour beach, defined by…
Jet skis, bridge climbs and steam trains: Santa’s Sydney itinerary is busier than the King’s
Santa, the egg-shaped bastion of festive benevolence, must have heard about Sydney’s new lease on life. While the busiest man in the world is currently making his lists and checking…
It’s lights-on for the Martin Place Christmas Tree as Sydney turns festive
The lighting of the Martin Place Christmas Tree, the traditional beginning of Christmas in Sydney, has been a time-honoured tradition since 1971. Each year, the Martin Place Christmas Tree symbolises…
Will Sydney’s viral Harry Potter Christmas lights return in 2024?
The spirit of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World was given new life last year when a humble residential home in the South Sydney suburb of Ramsgate Beach revealed an…
NYE fireworks in Sydney: the best viewing spots in 2025
Spring always picks of the energy around Sydney, but don’t go thinking the action-packed fun winds down in December. Quite the contrary. Sydney becomes electric as New Year’s Eve approaches,…
The Sydney Christmas lights so famous that they cause traffic jams
The residents of Borgnis Street, Davidson in Sydney’s Northern Beaches become beacons of festive cheer every time Christmas rolls around, guiding Santa to our shores with over 100,000 Christmas lights…
