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Things to Do in Sydney with Family 2022

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    Sydney, also known as the harbour city or Emerald City in Australia, is one of the most liveable cities on the planet with a friendly community and diverse culture paired with an impressive climate. Characterised by its towering skyscrapers, shopping malls, traffic, business districts and residential areas, Sydney invites more than a million visitors from across the globe every year. The city also has numerous walkable pathways and kid-friendly attractions and transport systems, making it ideal for the little ones to enjoy a good time outdoors in the city! You might be overwhelmed with the choices the city offers, so here is a brief summary of some of the best things you can do with kids.

     

    Harbour Cruise

     

    Dinner Cruise in Sydney Harbour  is an awesome way to marvel at some of the biggest and iconic landmarks of the city including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Luna Park and much more! Cruising on the harbour is a popular leisure activity among the residents and tourists alike due to the fact that you can indulge in a restaurant-quality dining experience with the illuminated city skyline as backdrop! Kids will love the sights of the many lit-up landmark icons and the views of the city skyline as they stroll inside the vessels. Talking about vessels, you can choose the premium glass boat with floor-to-ceiling glass windows for 360°unobstructed views and a freshly prepared banquet menu. Don’t worry grown ups can purchase drinks and other beverages from the fully licensed bar! So what’s the wait?! Book your seats now for a Sydney Dinner Cruise!

     

    Taronga Zoo

     

    Taronga Zoo in Sydney is dubbed as the one of the best zoos in the city, admired for its location just right on the banks of the harbour. A popular tourist and kids attractions, the zoo is home to more than 250 species of animals and allows the kids to indulge in immersive experiences such as watching animal shows and feeding some of the friendly critters. Whale frolicking around the zoo the kids are going to have the maximum fun waving at animals and learning their names. You will be more than lucky if you bump into a guide, who would be more than happy to satisfy the curiosity of the little scamps. Some of the main attractions inside the zoo are the Asian elephants and of course the cuddly koalas. It is safe to say the kids will be guaranteed to have an endless amount of fun once they’re in the zoo.

     

    Australian Museum

     

    In a culturally diverse city like Sydney, it is almost mandatory to check out its public art galleries or museums. Next on the list is the Australian Museum which will prove to be an educational as well as entertaining spot for the kids. This heritage-listed museum in the Central Business District is the oldest museum in Australia, displaying a stunning collection of zoological and anthropological collections like animals, dinosaur fossils and minerals! The museum also offers other interactive experiences which the kids will surely love such as the Search and Discover exhibit where they hunt for stick insect eggs! There are also certain workshops and exhibits hosted every now and then so check out their websites!

     

    Bondi Beach

     

    The best beach in Sydney offers kids an opportunity to learn how to ride the waves! Sydneysiders recommend this activity, especially if you have high-energy adventurous teenagers! In Bondi you can have private lessons with professional instructors who will teach you how to gracefully ride the waves. These are professional trained guides so they have a deeper understanding of what activities to give as you grasp the essence of surfing.