2022 in NSW is already looking bright with all the public holidays ahead. These include long weekends in NSW, Australia Day, and other public holidays. What better way to spend these holidays than with family?
So grab your calendars and planners, and start planning! We’re here to give you all the deets on the fun things you can do with your family during public holidays in Sydney, so here are the dates to jot down:
Holiday | Date (2022) | Day |
|---|---|---|
New Year’s Day | January 1 | Saturday |
Additional Day | January 3 | Monday |
Australia Day | January 26 | Wednesday |
Good Friday | April 15 | Friday |
Easter Saturday - the Saturday following Good Friday | April 16 | Saturday |
Easter Sunday | April 17 | Sunday |
Easter Monday | April 18 | Monday |
Anzac Day | April 25 | Monday |
Queen’s Birthday | June 13 | Monday |
Bank Holiday | August 1 | Monday |
Labour Day | October 3 | Monday |
Christmas Day (public holiday) | December 25 | Sunday |
Boxing Day | December 26 | Monday |
Additional Day | December 27 | Tuesday |
Additional Day | December 28 | Wednesday |
Now that we’ve covered the dates, you’re probably wondering what to do on those days. Luckily, Sydney is a megacomplex with a little bit of everything: wildlife, nature, museums, technology, and more!
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Keep scrolling for our top picks of family activities for public holidays in Sydney:
- Meet new furry pals at Taronga Zoo
- …and meet even more furry pals at Sydney Zoo!
- Conquer new heights at Sydney Tower Eye
- …and take it a step further on the Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk
- Spread your wings (or arms) and fly on the iFLY Downunder Indoor Skydiving experience
- Pose with your fave celebs and characters at Madame Tussauds Sydney
- Ride all you can at Luna Park
- Conquer at virtual escape room with the whole fam
- Or try the non-virtual Escape Hunt Experience Sydney
- Learn about all things ships and seafaring at the Australian National Maritime Museum
- Learn about arts and sciences the fun way at Powerhouse Museum
- Stroll and enjoy the fresh air at the Chinese Garden of Friendship (only closed during Good Friday and Christmas day)
- Darling Harbour Children’s Playground
- Explore the city on the Private Sydney Sightseeing Tour
- Explore World Heritage-listed wilderness on a Blue Mountains Private Day Trip
- Discover the city’s hidden gems on the Private Sydney Secrets Tou
- Go on the Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight for an amazing blend of adventure and sightseeing
- See the city from a whole new vantage point on Sydney Seaplanes Highlights Flight
- And try it on the waters by going on the Sydney Harbour 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
- Uncover all the beautiful bays and beaches of the city on Sydney Harbour Bays and Beaches Half-Day Cruise
1. Meet new furry pals at Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is only a couple of minutes away from the CBD, and you can even see the Sydney Harbour Bridge from there! "Image credits @tarongazoo on Instagram"
Spend a public holiday in Sydney on a wildlife retreat at Taronga Zoo, where you can see lots of furry friends right at the heart of the city!
Know more about this menagerie and check out our ultimate guide to Taronga Zoo:
2. …and meet even more furry pals at Sydney Zoo!
Another great thing to do for animal lovers is to go to Sydney Zoo in the Western part of the city, where you’ll catch wallabies roaming freely along with an assortment of native and exotic Aussie species!
3. Conquer new heights at Sydney Tower Eye
You can see as far as the Blue Mountains on the viewing deck of Sydney Tower Eye. "Image credits @sydneytowereye on Instagram"
See all of Sydney from 250 metres above ground from the 360-degree viewing deck on Sydney Tower Eye, a convenient way to explore the city with a whole family on a Sydney public holiday.
4. …and take it a step further on the Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk
Put on your safety gear and take the experience to the next level on the Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk, where you’ll go even higher at 268 metres on the outdoor glass-floored observation deck and feel the breeze!
5. Spread your wings (or arms) and fly on the iFLY Downunder Indoor Skydiving experience
iFly skydiving gear includes a flight suit, helmet, goggles, and earplugs. "Image credits @iflyoz on Instagram"
You and the little ones can fly without growing wings on the iFLY Downunder Indoor Skydiving experience, the safest way to go skydiving for the whole family.
6. Pose with your fave celebs and characters at Madame Tussauds Sydney
Get creative with your poses and take the craziest family photos with Superman, Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue and other cultural icons’ wax figures Madame Tussauds Sydney.
7. Ride all you can at Luna Park
Luna Park Sydney has been giving joy to generations of Sydneysiders since its opening in 1912. "Image credits @lunaparksydney on Instagram"
Theme parks always do the trick when it comes to families, and which park is better than the NSW State Heritage Luna Park, where there’s a ride for all ages to enjoy?
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8. Conquer at a virtual escape room with the whole fam
Delve into fantastical and surreal worlds—whether it’s in space or Alice’s Wonderland—and get a 4D experience that excites your senses with the whole family on the Virtual Reality Escape Room Experience by Entermission.
9. Or try the non-virtual Escape Hunt Experience Sydney
You can choose from four indoor escape rooms and an outdoor one, all of which are suitable for kids ages seven and above
A family that solves mysteries and gathers clues together stays together, agree? Spend a public holiday in Sydney getting the Escape Hunt Experience and grow a stronger bond as you conquer one of their escape rooms.
10. Unleash your inner pirates at the Australian National Maritime Museum
Learn all about ships, seafaring, and Australia’s rich maritime history the fun way at the Australian National Maritime Museum, home to the most extensive collections and exhibits of various history-making ships and marine vessels.
11. Learn about arts and sciences the fun way at Powerhouse Museum
Meet this Catalina flying boat that flew from Sydney to Chile in 1951. "Image credits @powerhousemuseum on Instagram"
Enrich your young ones’ love for learning at Powerhouse Museum, a haven for technology, engineering, science, and design with vast collections of impressive artefacts and tech demonstrations that will leave you all in awe.
12. Stroll and enjoy the fresh air at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
If an afternoon of peace and quiet while enjoying nature is more of your fam’s speed, then head to the masterfully landscaped Chinese Garden of Friendship and take in the sight of its exotic flora and its lake of brightly coloured Koi fish.
Just remember that it is closed during Good Friday and Christmas Day.
13. Darling Harbour Children’s Playground
This is the ultimate playground in Sydney, with all its exciting slides, sandpits, climbing ropes, and other fun attractions! "Image credits @littlefootprintsadventures on Instagram"
Whether it’s Australia Day or NSW school holidays, bringing your little ones to Darling Harbour Children’s Playground will make their day. They’ll squeal with joy at the sight of the water fountain, spider web climbing frames, supernova roundabout, and more!
14. Explore the city on the Private Sydney Sightseeing Tour
Here’s a great way to spend a public holiday in NSW with the fam: go on the stroller-friendly Private Sydney Sightseeing Tour where you’ll explore and celebrate all the iconic Sydney landmarks—from Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, and more!
15. Explore World Heritage-listed wilderness on a Blue Mountains Private Day Trip
The cable cars in the Blue Mountains let you see all the majestic rock formations and thick foliage from above.
If your fam is full of outdoor explorers, then the Blue Mountains Private Day Trip is a must-do during the holidays. Here you’ll visit the popular Lincoln's Rock, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Katoomba Falls, and more.
16. Discover the city’s hidden gems on the Private Sydney Secrets Tour
Explore the magnificent strips of nature of the city on the Private Sydney Secrets Tour and be in awe at the verdant forests, untouched beaches, and dramatic coastlines that will make you appreciate this bustling metropolis more.
17. See the city from a whole new vantage point on a Sydney Seaplanes Highlights Flight
Even children aged 0 to two can join in on the fun, free of charge
Considered a “must-do” for locals, you have to experience the Sydney Seaplanes Highlights Flight with the fam! Soar through all the beloved Sydney landmarks and marvel at them from a whole new vantage point.
18. Go on the Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight for an amazing blend of adventure and sightseeing
On a private plane that fits up to three passengers, you and your fam can go on the Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight for an unforgettable aerial adventure over the city’s famous landmarks—such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and scenic beaches. If you’re a group of more than three, feel free to book two or more rides so everyone can have their turn.
19. And try it on the waters by going on the Sydney Harbour 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
This cruise is loved by both locals and tourists for all the hidden gems that it uncovers!
Traverse the city's world-famous harbour on the Sydney Harbour 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise, where you can sit back and relax on deck as you pass by Taronga Zoo, Watson's Bay, Manly, and other Sydney sights
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20. Uncover all the beautiful bays and beaches of the city on Sydney Harbour Bays and Beaches Half-Day Cruise
You’ll enjoy morning tea (tea, coffee and Aussie cakes) during the cruise.
Satisfy your inner beach bums on the Sydney Harbour Bays and Beaches Half-Day Cruise, where you’ll pass by city icons such as Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli House, and more and stop by the best beaches in town for a stroll and swim.
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