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Australia, Sydney - Things to do with kids |
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Wednesday, 08 August 2007 |
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Sydney is such a great city, full of interesting and wonderful things to do. Whether it be outdoor adventures or a day at the famous Taronga Zoo, there is something for everyone. 
Top things to do in Sydney with the whole family: Area | About | | | Attractions: Reptile enclosure, Koala photo opportunity, bird flight shows and seal shows every day and the zoo even has stroller hire. Hours: 9am - 5pm every day. Getting there: located on Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman you can drive or catch a ferry from Circular Quay. | | Aquarium - Ocean world Manly | Attractions: Daily reptile shows, large shark and fish displays with viewing from below. Touch and feel tanks and even shark dives. Hours: 10am - 5.30pm every day but Christmas Day Getting there: located Manly cove next to the wharf - come by ferry or park on surrounding streets. | Sydney Aquarium
| Attractions: You can see fish and shark displays, crocodiles, seals and fairy penguins. Animal feed times are held all throughout the day. Hours: 9am - 10pm every day. Getting there: Located at King St Wharf, Sydney - park at nearby park stations or train to Town Hall, then you can enter via Market or King St access, ferry from circular Quay or explorer bus stop number 22. | | Cockatoo Island | Attractions: The largest island in Sydney Harbour. After a short ferry ride to the island you can go on an organised Convict, Historical or Ships tours with the Harbour Trust, to see an interesting side of Sydney's history. Hours: must pre-book so look for tour times online or call 8969 2131. Getting there: Catch a ferry from Circular Quay. | Powerhouse Museum
| Attractions: Interactive play centres such as Zoes building house, plus shows and theatre are all over the museum and exhibitions change regularly but are always child friendly. There is an outside playground too next to the cafe. Hours: 10am - 5 pm every day but Christmas Day. Getting there: 500 Harris St Ultimo. Street parking is available or catch a bus or train to Central Square. | | Opera House | Attractions: Kids at the House Programs are often held for kids of all ages, all throughout the year and especially in the school holidays such as theatre, singing, orchestra Hours: see schedule for performance times. Getting there: Circular Quay easily accessible via train, ferry or bus. | | Luna Park | Attractions: Free entry, just by a ride pass or pay as you go. Visit the Coney Island fun house with slide and games, try the Dodgems, Ferris wheel or more thrill seaking rides or take the toddlers to the Maloneys ride corner for more suitable fun and games. Hours: 7am - 3am daily Getting there: You can easily come by train, bus, ferry or car straight to location at Milsons Point or nearby North Sydney. | | Newport Arms Hotel | Attractions: A top Sydney pub with three great playground areas and large outdoor seating for the kids and great food and drinks (for the adults!) with a view over Pittwater. Hours: breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Getting there: Located on Sydney's Northern Beaches at Cnr Beaconsfield & Kalinya St, Newport. Getting there by car is best or the bus is also available.
| | Watsons Bay | Attractions: Another well known Sydney location with great views, playground and fish and chips from either the kiosk, pub or fancy Doyles restaraunt. Hours: Open 7 days a week. Getting there: Drive by car best or Bus from city or Bondi. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 12 October 2007 )
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