We did it, New South Wales! To celebrate NSW's Freedom Day and the 70% vaccination milestone - you can get up to 50% off awesome activities in New South Wales, for 24 hours only from 3PM on October 11 to 3PM on October 12 (AEDT).
Parents out there, we hear you - that was probably way too much time spent under the same roof with your kids! We think it's definitely time to let them run wild and explore more than the same four walls. We've curated the family favourites and will be offering all adult tickets at kid prices for 24 hours only from 3PM on October 11 to 3PM on October 12 (AEDT).
We can't wait to let the good times roll, and for more freedoms to come! Check out the best deals below -
1. WILD LIFE Sydney
Rain or shine, WILD LIFE Sydney is a great destination for kids because it’s indoors, and is very easy to get to! Attend informative talks with the children to learn all about local wildlife, do some animal feeding, and meet kangaroos, wombats, emus, platypuses and even crocodiles.
We’ve also got some special news - there are four new kangaroos that have recently joined the Kangaroo Walkabout, so make sure you hop down and meet them!
Opening hours -
- Thursday-Monday: 10:00-16:00
- Last admission: 15:00
Getting there -
- By foot: 5-10 minute walk along Market Street or King Street Street
- By light rail: Get off at the Convention Centre or Pyrmont Bay station
- By metro: Get off at Darling Park station
- By train: A short walk from Town Hall or Wynyard stations
- By bus: Get off at the 24th stop of Sydney sightseeing bus or take other buses to Market Street or King Street
- By ferry: Take the ferry that runs from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour and disembark at the Aquarium ferry Wharf
2. Madame Tussauds
From superheroes, sporting legends to icons of the screen - see it all at Madame Tussauds!
Be transported to the streets of Metropolis and Gotham City for an interactive experience. See if the kiddos can help Aquaman harness the powers of the sea! Or do they have what it takes to wield the power of Wonder Woman's wrist gauntlets, or act fast enough to summon Batman into battle?! It's game on at Madame Tussauds in Sydney.
The kids can also get up-close and personal with celebrities and feel like an absolute A-lister, or even live life like royalty for a day and take pics with the royal family to show off to friends and family after!
Opening hours -
- Thursday-Monday: 10:00-16:00
- Last admission: 15:00
Getting there -
- By foot: 5-10 minute walk along Market Street or King Street Street
- By light rail: Get off at the Convention Centre or Pyrmont Bay station
- By metro: Get off at Darling Park station
- By train: A short walk from Town Hall or Wynyard stations
- By bus: Get off at the 24th stop of Sydney sightseeing bus or take other buses to Market Street or King Street
- By ferry: Take the ferry that runs from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour and disembark at the Aquarium ferry Wharf
3. Sydney Tower Eye
Did you know Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere?!
Sydney Tower Eye takes you to the highest viewing platform above Sydney for breathtaking 360 degree views of the beautiful harbour city. From the golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains - you can see it all from up here.
For a full review of the Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk experience, check this out:
Opening hours -
- Thursday-Monday: 10:00-19:00
- Thursday-Monday: 10:00-20:00 (from 11 Oct 2020)
- Last admission: 18:00
Getting there -
- By foot: Located in the heart of Sydney, at the corner of Pitt Street Mall and Market Street
- By train: A short walk from Town Hall and St. James stations
- By light rail: Exit at Capitol Square and head along Pitt Street
- By bus: Any service along George Street (get off at Queen Victoria Building) or Elizabeth Street (get off at St. James Station or Hyde Park)
4. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
Looking for a perfect day trip from Sydney with the kids? You’ll love Illawarra Fly - home to Australia’s incredible Treetop Walk experience, which is a breezy 1.5km loop track with 500 metres of elevated steel walkway through the treetops.
The highlight of the walk is definitely the Knights Tower, a spiral tower that goes up a breathtaking 45m above ground, so you can catch the most spectacular panoramic views of the rainforest canopy and all the way out to the Pacific Ocean too!
Regular Opening Hours -
Treetop Walk and Café
- Thursday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00 (Last admission: 16:00)
Zipline
- Weekends, school holidays and public holidays only
NSW School Holidays Opening Times -
Treetop Walk
- Open daily 10:00-17:00 (Last admission: 16:00)
Café and Zipline Tour
- Open Thursday – Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Getting there -
By car: travel down the Hume Highway and take the Bowral turn-off, then drive through the lovely Southern Highlands to Robertson and follow the signs from the Famous Robertson Pie Shop or travel down the picturesque Grand Pacific Drive – take the Illawarra Hwy (Macquarie Pass) towards Robertson. Turn left at the ‘famous’ Robertson Pie Shop onto Jamberoo Mountain Road. Travel 10 kms and turn left at Knights Hill Road
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