Activities for Kids
from 1 July 2012
Sunday 01 July
midnight–11:59pm
Darling Quarter Playground (Tumbalong Park)
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
The Darling Quarter Kids Playground is one of the most spectacular ever built in Australia, featuring an array of fun ...
presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
all day
Sporting Spirit Photography Competition
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
This competition calls for amateur photographers across North West NSW to capture the sporting spirit of their local community. *Prizes ...
presented by Sport and Recreation
all day
The Rocks Ghost Tour: Family Tour
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Book your family on a unique ghostly experience you will not forget. From 8 year olds to Grandma you will ...
presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
all day
Daily Talks & Shows
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Taronga Zoo offers many fabulous opportunities to get close to the animals and find out more about how they live. ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
all day
Weekend Family Snow Sports Camp
at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
This self-drive snow package is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a weekend snow getaway together. Arrive ...
presented by Sport and Recreation
8:30am–5:30pm
Flamin Galah Tours - The Grand Tour,
at Manly Visitor Information Centre
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Flamin’ Galah Tours and Adventures have mixed classic Aussie beaches with wild Aussie bush to form unique guided tours around ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9am–noon
Water and Bush Detectives
at Kosciuszko National Park, Tumut
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds.
The whole family will enjoy playing detectives for a day. Fancy you and the kids doing some detective work? Learn ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9am–5pm
Newly developed Main Entrance Plaza
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Taronga’s newly developed Main Entrance Plaza is a free access area where you can plan your Zoo adventure or get ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
9am–8pm
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Step into the world of celebrity with over 70 of the world's best known personalities, our very own Aussie stars ...
presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
9:30am–noon
Heritage Montague Island Morning Tour
at Montague Island Nature Reserve
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Join us on a delightful and fascinating 2 ½ hour tour of Montague Island Nature Reserve. You will learn everything ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9:30am–12:30pm
Sea Kayak with Whales and Dolphins Guided Tour
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
A 3hr guided Sea Kayak Tour in Cape Byron Marine Park. Experience kayaking with local marine life including Dolphins and ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9:30am–1:30pm
Royal National Park Kayak Eco-Tour
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Jump aboard for our Royal Kayak Eco-Tour where you can explore and learn about this beautiful area with the help ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
9:30am–4:30pm
Sounds of Science
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Join us on the Sounds of Science audio tour through the Zoo as we visit 10 of our amazing animals ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
10am–noon
Taronga's Wild Australia Experience
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Learn about wildlife from a real Taronga zookeeper who will take you on an exclusive tour and provide close encounters ...
presented by Taronga Zoo
10am–3:30pm
The Writing Workshop - "Serious Fun: The Art of Writing Humour"
at Bicentennial Park Education Centre
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
You think you're funny? Well, time to put your pencil where your mouth is… or something like that. Hilarious stories ...
presented by Sydney Olympic Park
10am–4pm
Kids on Deck: Shipwreck stories
at Australian National Maritime Museum
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Discover marvellous maritime archaeology techniques for unearthing a shipwreck's story! Make ship models inspired by the famous steamship RMS Titanic. ...
presented by Australian National Maritime Museum
10am–5pm
Winterfest Medieval Fair
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Winterfest Medieval Fair Enter into a world of chivalry, watch the knights in combat and cheer for your favourite Knights, ...
presented by Parramatta Park
10:15am–noon
Planetarium and Telescope Tour
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds.
Discover the planets and stars in our planetarium and then tour one of the telescope domes. Suitable for: family groups, ...
presented by Sydney Observatory
10:30am
Yanga Homestead Tour
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Enjoy learning about Yanga's pastoral past while your guide shows you the historic treasures of the renowned homestead. Explore the ...
presented by NSW National Parks & Wildlife
10:30am–noon
Heritage Railway Discovery Tour
at Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park
Suitable for 0-3 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 15-18 year olds.
Newington Armory was once the Royal Australian Navy Armament Depot, storing volatile ammunition including depth charges, torpedoes and explosive shells. ...
presented by Sydney Olympic Park
