Are your teens spending too much time on TikTok and Instagram? If you’re itching to do some school holiday activities in Sydney with your kids and get them out and about, you’re in luck.
After the success of the Dine and Discover NSW vouchers, the government has rolled out its new batch of vouchers: the $250 Parent Vouchers! This includes five $50 vouchers that you can use to access activities for free so you can spend good ol’ quality time with them.
Now that you know how to get your $250 Parent Vouchers, check out these family-friendly activities teens are sure to enjoy:
- Conquer various realities in this VR escape room
- Challenge the whole fam to axe throwing
- Ride a jet boat across Sydney Harbour
- Go on the True Crime Sightseeing Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Play Stand Up Paddle Ball (SUP) in Manly
- Be a pilot for a day on the Virtual Reality Military Jet Experience
- Have an Escape Hunt Experience in Sydney
- Go double kayaking in The Basin
- Go e-biking in Narooma
- Have a spine-tingling time on the Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour
- Explore the city on a cryptic scavenger hunt
1. Conquer various realities in this VR escape room
Choose from six virtual realities with varying difficulty levels; there’s something for everyone
Enter worlds beyond your imagination and solve riddles and mysteries like you would in a real escape room with the whole family. Entermissions’ virtual reality escape room takes the experience to the next level with 4D effects, like the feel of the wind, the smell of gunpowder and smoke.
2. Challenge the whole fam to axe throwing
Unleash your inner lumberjack (or jill) and try your hand at axe throwing, one of the most exciting indoor recreational sports in town. Learn from expert instructors and have a tournament for the whole family to see who’s the axe-throwing boss!
3. Ride a jet boat across Sydney Harbour
Feel the thrill as the jet boat drifts and power-slides along the Sydney Harbour waters! Credits: @thunderjetboat on Instagram
Iconic landmarks abound in Sydney Harbour, including the world-renowned Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See all the sights as you zoom across the waters at high speeds on this jet boat adventure. With tickets costing $49 each, you can definitely use your $250 Parent Vouchers!
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4. Go on the True Crime Sightseeing Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Learn the secrets of Sydney that no other tour will reveal!
Everyone loves a good spine-tingling tale, especially teens! On the 90-minute True Crime Sightseeing Cruise along Sydney Harbour, learn more about the city’s icons coupled with dark backstories and crimes for a unique tour!
5. Play Stand Up Paddle Ball (SUP) in Manly
You can opt to hire a private court or join pre-organized games.
Get physical in the waters of Manly with a fun game of Stand Up Paddle Ball or SUP Ball, a non-contact sport that’s fit for all ages. Have a splashing good time under the sun and in the safety of your hired court. This will surely get your teens to forget about their smartphones for an afternoon!
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6. Be a pilot for a day on the Virtual Reality Military Jet Experience
Before the journey begins, you’ll have a pre-flight briefing to familiarize yourself with the controls.
Another great option for your $250 Parent Vouchers is this virtual reality military jet experience that will have your heart pumping at the comfort of the simulation seat! Soar through the Grand Canyon or the Skyscrapers of New York City on an F/A-18 military jet the safest way possible, even at the speed of 300kph.
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7. Have an Escape Hunt Experience in Sydney
This escape room is suitable for ages seven and above.
On the Escape Hunt experience, you can bond with your loved ones solving puzzles, riddles, and clues to beat the clock and escape! Choose between four different indoor environments and two outdoor environments for all the classic escape room thrills.
8. Go double kayaking in The Basin
This activity includes a safety brief and demonstration of how to use the equipment.
The Basin at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is an hour away from Sydney and the perfect place to experience the great outdoors. If you want your teens to take a break from tech, you can use your $250 Parent Vouchers to go kayaking at The Basin and admire its natural surroundings.
9. Go e-biking in Narooma
Pedal or glide through the trail using the battery-powered bike for an easygoing time.
If you’re up for a day trip, embark on a four-hour drive to Narooma, where you can spend a lovely time riding your electronic bike by the beach. Traverse the 21 km coastal trail, known to be one of the most picturesque in the country, and keep your eyes peeled for Montague Island, Narooma Golf Course, and more!
10. Have a spine-tingling time on the Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour
Follow the guide around Sydney and watch out for some paranormal encounters! . Credits: @13jacquim on Instagram
Experience the city in a whole new way on the Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour, where you’ll uncover former slums, mass burial pits, and the phantoms that haunt them. Discover exclusive haunted sites not open to the public—perfect for the paranormal-loving teens in your fam!
10. Explore the city on a cryptic scavenger hunt
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After this experience, you’ll have visited all the hidden gems and speakeasies in the city! Credits: @nicosmit99 on Unsplash
Go on a real-life quest in Sydney on the self-guided cryptic scavenger hunt. Your teens will have the time of their lives gathering clues for the next stop, which could be secret speakeasies, street art, hidden laneways, and more!
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