Embrace all the adventures and activities of the school holidays in Sydney/Eora with this family-friendly guide of what to do in the bustling city. Grab a Hertz rental car from any of the sixteen branches located around Sydney and its outskirts, then head off to some fun times that are sure to keep the kids smiling all the way through their school break.
Marvel at Marine Life
The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is home to a plethora of the world’s most fascinating marine life across its nine interactive exhibits, and all in the heart of the city. The aquarium has teamed up with several car parks around central Sydney to make driving your rental car to SEA LIFE both easy and affordable. Once you’re parked, head into the aquarium and start exploring some of the fascinating displays of sea creatures that roam the waters of this exciting underwater museum, with everything from penguins to dugongs. The aquarium is a great way to spend a day learning about marine life and the animals that exist in our oceans. There are even opportunities for attendees to get up close and personal with some of the sea creatures in the Discovery Rockpool, with an expert to guide you along as you interact with shark eggs, sea stars, shells and heaps more. The Wharf Kitchen in the aquarium provides a great spot to fuel up on some drinks and snacks in between exhibitions, offering everything from hot drinks to easy sandwiches to keep you going as you navigate the underwater maze of SEA LIFE.
See Sydney from Above
A city with a sweeping skyline, there’s no better way to experience a view of Sydney than high up above it all atop the BridgeClimb. One of Australia’s most famous and recognisable landmarks, summit this iconic bridge with the whole family and discover a different vantage point of the city that you won’t be able to see anywhere else. You’ll be able to experience magnificent views of the Opera House and the Harbour below, as well as the sprawling city streets and the bays that surround the CBD. Make this experience unforgettable with the Ultimate climb, which leads you to the midpoint peak of the bridge and all across the arch. For a shorter climb, there is also the option of Summit and Summit Insider. For an even more fascinating experience, try the Burrawa Bridge Climb with a First Nations storyteller leading you as your guide. Bridgeclimb also offers family bundle discount deals, so you can take the whole family and save on your climb.
Travel Back in Time
Discover remnants of a lost world with the Australian Museum’s permanent exhibition on dinosaurs. Fun for the whole family, this exhibition brings the Mesozoic era of extinct beasts back to life with displays of authentic dinosaur bones and educational information to suit. A unique chance for kids and adults to get up close and personal with the creatures that once reigned supreme, this amazing world of dinosaurs at the Australian Museum is an unmissable stop for families wanting to spend a day indoors on the holidays. There are all the crowd favourites, like the T-Rex and the Stegosaurus, as well as dinosaurs that once walked upon the very grounds that the museum stands on, like the Muttaburrasaurus. The museum also boasts a range of other displays and exhibits to keep kids entertained outside of the dinosaur gallery, and general admission for everyone is always free, so there’s no missing this exciting place of learning and fun.
Get Up Close With Nature
Explore all of Australia’s favourite native wildlife creatures with a trip to any of the zoos and wildlife parks that are situated around Sydney. The iconic Taronga Zoo on Sydney’s harbour isn’t to be missed, with the opportunity of close encounters with a range of animals both native to Australia and from around the world. However, if you’re looking to escape the CBD, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park in Doonside and Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh are also great options for exploring some fascinating animals as they roam in large enclosures. Both Featherdale and Symbio are situated on large plots of land, allowing you the space to relax and move around amongst some of nature’s most interesting creatures. From local legends like koalas to exotic creatures like meerkats, the wildlife parks are filled with endless entertainment for the whole family.
Whether it’s taking in Sydney from new heights or learning about Earth’s prehistoric past, the school holidays are a great time to explore the city and all of the family-friendly activities that are on offer.
