The Best Things to Do in Sydney with Kids
Family-friendly Sydney, ranked: harbourside and indoor zoos, an aquarium, and wildlife day trips that keep younger travellers happy between the harbour and the beaches.
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Sydney with Kids: what to know before booking
Family-friendly Sydney, ranked: harbourside and indoor zoos, an aquarium, and wildlife day trips that keep younger travellers happy between the harbour and the beaches.
- Availability
- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $36 AUD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.6 stars across 5,903 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Taronga Zoo at Mosman across the harbour; SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE, and Madame Tussauds at Darling Harbour
- Best time
- Weekday mornings beat the crowds; Taronga animals are most active early
- Ticket note
- Date-specific; some Darling Harbour entries are timed on weekends and holidays
Sydney with Kids in Sydney
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Everything you should know before you book
Sydney is an easy city with children: ferries are an adventure in themselves, the harbour is safe to swim, and the wildlife is the real headline. Taronga Zoo sits on a harbourside hill with koalas and kangaroos and one of the best views anywhere, while the Darling Harbour pair — SEA LIFE Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo — are indoor and all-weather. Madame Tussauds next door is a fun rainy-day stop.
Take the ferry to Taronga and ride the cable car or bus up, then walk down. The boat trip and the downhill route through the exhibits make it a winner with kids. For native animals out of enclosures, the wild wombats and kangaroos day trip heads to bushland sanctuaries. Book dated tickets for the Darling Harbour venues on busy weekends and school holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Sydney with young children?
Taronga Zoo for koalas and the ferry ride, SEA LIFE Aquarium and WILD LIFE Zoo for an all-weather day, Madame Tussauds for fun, and a wild wombats and kangaroos day trip for native animals out of enclosures.
Is Sydney good for a family trip?
Very — ferries, harbour beaches, and a cluster of indoor and outdoor wildlife attractions make it easy and varied for all ages.
Taronga Zoo or WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo with kids?
Taronga is the full harbourside zoo with the ferry adventure; WILD LIFE at Darling Harbour is compact, indoor, and ideal in bad weather or with limited time and small children.