Family Events in Sydney City

While there is no special children’s pool, older kids will enjoy this pool with a view, and it makes a nice diversion after a walk through the botanic gardens. The walk is not too challenging but best suited to older kids, as it is quite long. You can do this tour alone by following this walking guide; however, it is well worth going on a guide-led walk if the times and prices suit you. The tour I recommend is led by volunteer guides, and the cost of the tour is donated to kids in need. The guides explain so much about the area and the flora and fauna you will pass along the way; it’s an excellent introduction to Sydney’s landscape. While events are run year-round, there are significantly more events during the NSW school holidays.
The myriad of buskers vr experience and street performers around the Opera House complex guarantees year-round entertainment. Head south and venture into the wilderness of the Royal National Park, which was established in 1879 and is the world’s second-oldest national park, after Yellowstone National Park in the US. Around 40 minutes’ drive from the city, the 150 square kilometre park has some excellent walking trails and pristine beaches crying out to be discovered. Pack a picnic blanket and head to The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to enjoy this natural wonderland by the harbour. See ducks swimming around the pond, meander through the Rainforest Walk and Oriental Garden and marvel at an ancient Wollemi pine.

Sydney is home to several indoor attractions where families can learn about marine life and wildlife while staying warm and dry. If your little ones are animal lovers, these locations will be a hit, rain or shine. Take your pick from surfing lessons to zoo expeditions and ocean pool dips. Here’s your guide to a family-friendly long weekend in the harbour city. Whether your family is wave-watching in beautiful Byron Bay or making a splash at Bondi and Maroubra beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Let’s Go Surfing offers experiences both in and out of the water. Explore the unrivalled 360-degree views of the city from Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck and SKYWALK experience.
Sydney has some of the best free playgrounds in Australia, and building them into your day is one of the most effective ways to keep kids energised between paid attractions. Bondi Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Australia, and it is a top spot to take the kids. The beach has a dedicated children’s pool that is perfect for younger children.
For events with up to sixty guests, we highly recommend The Harbourview Room, which, as the name implies, offers a breathtaking panorama of the harbour. Whether it’s a lock-out for team development or a social gathering with pals, an evening in Strike KSW will leave your visitors buzzing for days. Indulge your need for speed at one of Sydney’s  many indoor go-kart racetrack with your friends. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, go-karting is a blast-but it’s also a great workout. Put on your racing gear and buckle your helmet because you’re in as one of the most exciting and demanding days out in New South Wales. And with good reason; in addition to being a wonderful way to get in shape, indoors rock climbing is exciting, engaging, and social.

Whether you're interested in researching or simply seeking a quiet spot to read, the State Library provides a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. If it does rain, all visitors that day will receive a special pass that allows a return visit to Sydney Tower Eye or SKYWALK (depending on what ticket you bought initially) within 7 days. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a good game of putt-putt golf. Located in Darlinghurst, Holey Moley Golf Club is a giant playground that provides fun for the whole family. Jumping out of a plane might not sound like a kid-friendly day out, but at iFLY Downunder in Penrith, your family can experience the fun of skydiving without having to face their fear of heights.
It’s a sensational experience climbing up through the steel arches of this bridge and reaching the summit. Kids aged 8 and over (minimum 1.2m) can participate when accompanied by an adult. Writer, foodie and ideas-sponge, Francesca grew up in the Inner West and loves writing about all things IW related from playgrounds and podcasts, restaurants and retail, bubble tea and basketball courts. Mum to an active child, she also knows a thing or two about keeping a little one entertained on a rainy day.

The visit turned out to be a history lesson as well, with the kids getting pictures with famous people like Mahatma Gandhi and Barack Obama! Ours were 3 & 7 at the time of the visit, so I can only assume that kids that are slightly older would get more out of it than ours did. I am looking forward to looking through the photos when they are older and talking about who the people were and what they achieved. Ironically this was one of the best things to do in Sydney for kids, our kids at least. There are 200 stairs to the Pylon Lookout and we thought it was doable when doing our planning. What we didn’t take into account was that it was already a steep climb up onto the bridge (from Harbour Level) and we’d been walking all morning.
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.
The Fairfax walk at Manly’s North Head is a 1km-loop with a flat, paved walkway that still feels like a proper bushwalk and has stunning ocean and city views. If you have lighthouse fans in your group, catch the ferry to Watsons Bay and follow the South Head Heritage trail to the candy-striped Hornby Lighthouse. Older kids looking for adventure could tackle the 10km trail from Spit Bridge to Manly, where they’ll walk on paths, rocks and sandy beaches. The Barangaroo Foreshore Walk and Glebe Foreshore Walk are perfect for little legs, scooters or prams, and will show you the harbour from another vantage. Make a whole day of it with stops to catch a wave at Bronte, swim in the ocean pool at Clovelly or snorkel in Gordons Bay. In South Sydney, Oatley Park Adventure Playspace blends nature and exploration with a fully netted, four-storey treehouse, a twirling tunnel slide as well as a sandpit and timber and sandstone elements.