After two long years into the pandemic, everyone deserves a stress-free day full of fun and excitement with the entire fam. Finally, kids can enjoy spending their holidays going on trips to zoos, museums, and cruises again. On a budget? Don’t fret—Klook’s Parent Vouchers have you covered. Eligible households can enjoy $250 parent vouchers (combined with the Dine and Discover NSW vouchers) so you and the kids can enjoy activities and entertainment for free.
To help you make the most of the family deal, here are some Sydney activities for the school holidays that you can enjoy for free with the whole bunch:
- Encounter thousands of marine animals at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Go sand boarding in Port Stephens
- Get an up close look at roos, wallabies, and more at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- Explore Sydney on a hop-on hop-off cruise
- See dolphins jump and dive along Jervis Bay
- Pet and feed animals at the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
- Discover the best of the Blue Mountains on a hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Board a submarine at the Australian National Maritime Museum
- Head to the top of the Sydney Tower Eye
- Come face to face with a T-rex at the Australian Museum
1. Encounter thousands of marine animals at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Kids will enjoy seeing 700 different species of animals at the aquarium.
Are the kids getting bored at home? Treat them to a day out at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Explore 14 different zones where you’ll see sharks, jellyfish, and the rest of the aquarium’s 13,000 aquatic creatures! Hit the Discovery Rocks pool for a chance to handle a starfish or two, then see if you can spot an elusive dugong when you wander through the submerged glass tunnel.
Want to get in on the fun? Learn how you can apply for the NSW Parent Vouchers.
2. Go sand boarding in Port Stephens
Have fun under the sun at the largest coastal sand dunes in Australia. Credit: portstephens4wdtours
Looking for ways to pry your kids’ attention away from their phones and video games? Surprise them with the Port Stephens beach tour for sunshine and good times. Slide down dunes to your heart’s content, explore the beautiful Birubi Beach, and learn all about the local environment. Plus, get the hang of finding Pipis, the local clams, on the coast!
3. Get an up close look at roos, wallabies, and more at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Feed kangaroos from Kangaroo Island at the zoo.
If you’re looking for an animal-related activity for the school holidays in Sydney, then you can’t go wrong with WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. See adorable koalas and wombats up close, watch orangutans swing on vines, and meet colourful reptiles and snakes. No need to worry about food because Sydney Zoo has plenty of kiosks and cafes that cater to everyone.
4. Explore Sydney on a hop-on hop-off cruise
Hop on and off as much you want for one to two days and discover Sydney’s icons in a new light.
Set sail along the Sydney Harbour and see the city’s icons like the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Manly, and more from a different perspective. Because the cruise allows unlimited access, you can explore Sydney at your own pace without being pressed for time. You can take your pick among the six different routes to create the itinerary that’s right for you.
5. See dolphins jump and dive along Jervis Bay
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, seals, and other animals at the bay.
Keen for a change of scenery? Head to Jervis Bay for an unforgettable wildlife excursion! Set out to sea for an hour and a half to meet dolphins along with other animals like fur seals, turtles, and whales on a fun dolphin watch cruise. Since the bay is home to over 100 bottlenose dolphins, you’ll get a great chance to see the friendly animals no matter the time of year.
6. Pet and feed animals at the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Bond with roos and other native animals at the park. Credit: featherdalewildlifepark
See the largest collection of koalas in NSW and the world’s largest collection of native Australian animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Don't miss the chance to pet and feed koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies. Plus, there are free presentations throughout the day where you can meet pelicans, penguins, Tasmanian devils, and flying foxes! This is one of the best school holidays activities in Sydney for animal lovers!
New to the city? Here are other Sydney attractions that you can enjoy with the entire fam.
7. Discover the best of the Blue Mountains on a hop-on hop-off bus tour
Explore the Blue Mountains’ best sights and lesser-known gems on your hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Go on an adventure to the Blue Mountains! Board the hop-on hop-off bus and ride around the UNESCO World Heritage site’s wonderful destinations paired with live onboard commentary, so you get to hear all the fun facts about the area. Choose the Lyrebird Pass if you want to explore skyways, railways, and cableways or Kookaburra Pass for dining experiences.
For other activities farther from the city, discover our top school holiday destinations.
8. Board a submarine at the Australian National Maritime Museum
Make your maritime dreams come true and feel like a captain as you explore a sub’s control room
When it comes to Sydney school holiday activities you can do with the entire fam, you can’t go wrong with visiting the Australian National Maritime Museum. You’ll see a full-sized replica of Captain Cook’s ship, marvel at the Spirit of Australia, the world’s fastest boat, and enjoy different interactive activities with the kids. Plus, get a chance to learn about the history of the Indigeouns Australians and Torres Strait Islanders.
9. Head to the top of the Sydney Tower Eye
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Sydney from above at the Sydney Tower Eye. Credit: tramietea
See all of Sydney from 250 metres above sea level from the top of Sydney Tower Eye, where famed landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and even the Blue Mountains are in sight! Time your visit during sunset to see the city in hues of orange and pink. The kids will enjoy the free 4D movie experience and immersive light installations.
If you’re interested in similar activities, check out our best family-friendly activities for the public holidays.
10. Come face to face with a T-rex at the Australian Museum
Wow your kids with the impressive dinosaur exhibition at the Australian Museum. Credit: Studio La Tessa
Nothing brings the family together than a fun Sydney activity for the school holidays, like going to the Australian Museum! Take a walk on the wild side as you see actual dinosaur fossils and life-sized models of Muttaburrasaurus, Centrosaurus, and of course, the T-rex. There are also other immersive exhibitions like Arludo: Battery Low, where you’ll play games to learn about science, and Surviving Australia, where you’ll get an up-close look at extinct Aussie animals.
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