Where to Take the Kids in Sydney
From Bondi Beach to Torango Zoo Australia Offers Heaps for Children
Sydney's major attractions for kids includes beaches, the Aquarium, the Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbour, ferry rides from Circular Quay, discount packages and the monorail.
Sydney, Australia is very kid friendly. One will find easy access for children everywhere--from restaurants with booster seats to special sections on public buses for baby buggies. Plus, the outdoor lifestyle offers plenty to do with small kids.
Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee Beach
For starters, there are the beautiful Eastern Suburb beaches: Bondi Beach, renowned for its expansive coastline and active boardwalk features a children's park with swings and slides, plus the Bondi Pavilion host to kids carnivals, arts and crafts and puppet shows.
For something smaller and more intimate for families, Tamarama or Bronte Beach offer scenic coastlines, but with less sandy areas and convenient grassy spots with picnic tables and local eateries right near the beach. Still further is Coogee Beach. It features sand and surf, along with the many different kid-friendly restaurants ranging from Thai, Italian, and, of course, Australia's famous fish and chips. For easy access, the Beach Runner bus connecting Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee beaches runs every half hour from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. everyday, including public holidays. Prices vary. www.131500.com.au
The Taronga Zoo
Open everyday 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including Christmas), it's a ferry ride away from Circular Quay to the Taronga Zoo wharf for a day of fun and excitement. There's a two-hour guided tour or a private tour to sight see the native koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and other Aussie friends. The good news: children under four are free. Adults $37AUD; Children $18AUD. Discount packages are also available, like the Taronga Zoo Pass which includes ferry ride and zoo admission.
Sydney Transport 131 500 or www.131500.com.au.
Sydney Aquarium
Located on Sydney's spectacular Darling Harbour, it houses one of the world's largest collection of Australian aquatic life with more than 11,500 animals, a large Great Barrier Reef display, an extensive collection of huge sharks and rays, plus an all-natural seal sanctuary. Open everyday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Adults $21.25AUD; Children ages 3-15 $12.50AUD.
Sydney Wildlife World
Just a walk from the Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World, offers children of all ages hands-on experiences with nature, like the current butterfly exhibit. It's also the home of a large variety of Australian plants and more than 130 different animal species living within their natural habitat. Adults $25.65AUD; Children ages 3-15 $13AUD. www.sydneywildlifeworld.co.au
Sydney monorail
Traveling from the CBD (Central Business District) to the Darling Harbour is easy with the monorail. It departs every 3-5 minutes and offers fantastic views of the city. Adults and children over five $12.50AUD.
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