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Take a Ferry
To show your kids the wonder
of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, just take a ferry. Circular Quay has wonderful buskers and eateries. Try taking
the ferry from the Quay to Manly, where you
can go to the beach, stroll along the Esplanade, go to the
aquarium at Oceanworld Manly or take a bus to
North Head for the best coastal views in Sydney.
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The Australian Museum
Australias oldest museum
houses anthropology and natural history
collections. There are often special exhibits and
activities for youngsters so check the newspaper. The smaller visitor is
not forgotten with Kids Island, a fantasy play
area for the 0-5s.
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Clontarf Beach
Clontarf Beach is ideal for
children. The beach shelves gradually and there is
a children"s pool. But best of all there is a
grassy park behind the beach with a great
playground which will keep the little ones happy
for hours.
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Taronga Zoo
The animals at Taronga Zoo
have the best views in the world. There is an
extensive collection of Australian animals and an
excellent African walkabout. To get there, go by
ferry from Circular Quay or by bus from the city.
Don"t forget to take a ride on the Sky Safari
cable car and be sure to see the spectacular Bird Show, sea-lions and elephant house.
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Sydney Aquarium
The Sydney Aquarium at
Darling Harbour has underwater viewing tunnels for
a close-up view of sharks, stingrays and colourful
fish. There is also a seal enclosure where you can
view the seals as they swim underneath you. The
monorail stops right outside, and is a fun way to get there. Get there early and have breakfast with the
fish.
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The Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum in
Ultimo is a hands-on, family-friendly museum of
technology and culture. Displays are cleverly
integrated with recorded music and voices, to
provide a thought-provoking experience. The
specially designed KidSpace areas will intrigue
younger children.
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National Maritime Museum
This museum is a must for all
small pirates, sailors and submariners. The
exhibits are educational and exciting, there is a
real lighthouse and the chance to scramble over
boats and HMAS Onslow - a submarine - should not
be missed. Check out the rest of Darling Harbour to for shops, eateries and entertainment.
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Fairfield City Farm
For city kids, a trip to this
500 acre farm in the western suburbs is a chance
to see all kinds of farm animals, plus native and
exotic species. There are also shearing, milking,
and stockwhip demonstrations, giant horses, an
animal nursery and tractor rides. Picnic and BBQ
facilities available.
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Koala Park Sanctuary
Just 30 minutes from the
Sydney CBD in Pennant Hills, with 10 acres of lush rainforest,
eucalypt groves and native gardens. Koalas, red
& grey kangaroos, dingoes, wombats, echidnas,
emus, wallabies species and a large collection of
Australian native birds. Private guides and BBQs
available
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The Rocks
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Royal Botanical Gardens
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Homebush Bay
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