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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 20 Family-Friendly Attractions in Sydney [2025]
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
4.7
/5
2350 reviews
9.7
From CAD 42.15
4.1 km from downtown
Phone +61 2-99692777
Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Bird & seal shows regularly
Feed giraffes & touch koalas
Saved by 1349 users1627 positive reviews
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We took a boat to the zoo, and the scenery was beautiful. The zoo was clean, but there were not many animals, and it was not as good as Chimelong. But it was very friendly to children, there were two children's playgrounds, and koalas could be seen up close (they were all sleeping). The little penguins were very cute. Compared with domestic zoos, it was not so smelly. The most annoying thing was that the giraffes did not come out, and I could not take pictures of them on the bridge. If you have enough time, you can go. There is a restaurant in the park with a good environment. Figure 6
Taronga Zoo has a rich variety of animals, and you can see cute koalas, kangaroos, etc. The scenery of the park is also super beautiful. In the giraffe park, you can overlook the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The animal performances are wonderful, and the cable car trip is even more pleasant. You can see animals and enjoy the scenery. It is definitely an unforgettable experience.
[Scenery] The scenery is very good
[Fun] Full of fun
[Value for money] Value for money is average
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
4.5
/5
76 reviews
8.6
From CAD 66.29
Darling Harbour | 1 km from downtown
Address: There are over 1 departure pier for the cruise, please see the product information for details.
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Sydney
Saved by 330 users93% positive reviews
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Walk to Pier 6 and you will see the store. It is very convenient to scan the code to get the ticket.
You will most likely see whales, but whether you can see them clearly depends on luck. The two-hour boat ride is a bit dizzy, but it is worth it to enjoy the Sydney sea view along the way.
The trip takes 4 hours round trip, and we watch whales 4-5 times. The distance is probably more than 100 meters, but we can't get too close. There is definitely a chance, because this season is the long journey of Humpback whales from south to north, and there are more than one.
After leaving Sydney Harbor, the waves are very big. Those who have never been on a sea ship should take seasickness medicine💊. Children should find a way to buy it in advance or bring it from China.
Breakfast is OK. If you are seasick, eat less. Eating too much will make you vomit more easily.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
4.6
/5
1760 reviews
8.4
From CAD 31.66
Based on 5,204 reviews
Darling Harbour | 506m from downtown
Phone +61 2 9333 9200
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Watch & feed adorable penguins
14 zones & 700+ marine species
Saved by 873 users931 positive reviews
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Works very well. Highly recommended for those who want to cover multiple activities within a day. It works as easy, just scanning the QR code at the tourist locations. Thank you.
Very fun for fam but very busy on weekend my son very happy to see a lot fish and animal
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
4.6
/5
831 reviews
8.0
From CAD 28.70
Darling Harbour | 533m from downtown
Phone +61 1800 195 650
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Australian wildlife in nine exhibits
Australian wildlife in 9 exhibits
Saved by 729 users445 positive reviews
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Great venue for where it is. Got to see croc feeding time too!
It is more affordable to buy admission tickets on Ctrip. The park is compact and interesting, suitable for families with children. Moreover, the zoo is near Darling Harbour in the city, which is a good choice for tourists with limited time.
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Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
4.7
/5
328 reviews
7.9
From CAD 24.00
Based on 2,733 reviews
31.9 km from downtown
Phone +61 2-96221644
Address: 217 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
See 13-foot saltwater crocodiles up-close
See saltwater crocodiles & Tasmanian devils
Saved by 604 users295 positive reviews
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I went there with my family. It's a lot cheaper to book on the spot, and the speed is also very fast. But you can't scan the QR code directly to enter the park on the spot, you need to queue up for manual verification. I took my family with me and thought I was scanning the code to enter, but I was stopped later. It was a little embarrassing 😅 But the zoo as a whole is still very Australian, and it's also fun.
Koalas and kangaroos are still very unique. It is very cheap to buy tickets online. It is very close to blacktown, the cost is not high, there are not many people, the facilities are very complete, and the service attitude of the staff is particularly good. It is worth coming again
No.
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Sydney Zoo
4.7
/5
579 reviews
7.4
From CAD 49.31
32.5 km from downtown
Phone +61-2-72022560
Address: 700 Great Western Hwy, Eastern Creek NSW 2766, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Giraffes & opera house view
Family-friendly farm animal interaction
Saved by 157 users557 positive reviews
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Sydney Zoo is a great spot for an easy day out with wildlife. The enclosures are spacious, and you’ll see everything from lions to kangaroos up close. The layout makes it easy to walk around, and it’s family-friendly. A good alternative to Taronga if you want something more relaxed!
The animals themselves seem to have appropriate environments. They were also very active and moving around. And there is a great variety of animals as well. The zoo was easy to navigate and was not super crowded. The one downside was that the interactive bits filled up quickly.
No.
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Australian National Maritime Museum
4.7
/5
245 reviews
7.2
From CAD 31.39
Based on 2,107 reviews
Darling Harbour | 799m from downtown
Phone +61-2-92983777
Address: 2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Sydney
Saved by 203 users168 positive reviews
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One of the best Maritime museums in the world, my son had great time, and it was good for all families very historic 
The Australian Maritime Museum is near Darling Harbour. We stayed at the W Hotel this time, which was very close. The children were very interested in the wooden sailing ships of the Age of Discovery, the destroyers and submarines of the Cold War. The foreign grandpas and grandmas were also very enthusiastic in introducing the history of the ships. It was a good study tour.
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
4.7
/5
887 reviews
6.8
Based on 9,917 reviews
Sydney Central Business District | 958m from downtown
Phone +61 2 9231 8111
Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Saved by 309 users264 positive reviews
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is really the most worthwhile green lung in Sydney! 🌿Just a 5-minute walk from the Sydney Museum, you can dive into this urban oasis, which is completely free and breathtakingly beautiful!
The first recommendation is Mrs. Macaulay's chair. Sitting on the sandstone-carved chair, the picture of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in the same frame is directly enshrined! 📸Whether it is the morning mist or the golden afterglow in the evening, every shot is a postcard-level blockbuster. I'll tell you secretly, walking south along the coastline, there is a reef beach under the shade of trees. Sitting there and taking a back photo is super atmospheric~
There are so many surprises hidden in the garden! The giant coconut trees in the palm garden seem to be in a tropical rainforest, and more than 1,800 species of roses in the rose garden bloom freely in the sun, and even the air is sweet. In the tropical rainforest greenhouse, you can see Titan arum flowers and Wollemi pines from the dinosaur era. It is a paradise for plant lovers! 🦖
In the afternoon, lie on the big lawn and watch the locals walking their dogs, picnicking, and playing Frisbee. The lazy atmosphere makes you relax instantly. When you are tired, go to Café Gusto next to the greenhouse to order a cup of coffee and sit on the terrace to watch the parrots jumping on the treetops.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and walk slowly. There are different beauties from sunrise to sunset. If you are in a hurry, you can rent a bicycle to travel around the whole park in 30 minutes. Remember to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen, after all, the density of green plants here is really too high!
How comfortable is the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden⁉️
The scenery here is so beautiful🤩
✅There are rich plant species, and a large number of Australian-specific plants are planted in the garden. These plants are very attractive to plant lovers and tourists. The trees are tall and can be said to be a huge oxygen bar😄
✅There is also a large lawn here, where you can sit and read books, have a picnic, lie down and bask in the sun, which is quite relaxing, temporarily forget the fatigue of work, return to nature and enjoy the tranquility☺️
✅The other side of the lawn is an excellent view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city💨
Enjoy a very chill slow-paced trip🧳
Romance is to waste time and slowly appreciate the beautiful scenery along the way💕
🙆🏻♀️In short, the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden is a very recommended place, with beautiful scenery everywhere, just take a picture and get a ticket, strongly recommended🥰
‼ ️Warm Tips: Take sun protection measures when you are in the sun for a long time
🎫Tickets: Not required
🈺️Business hours: 7:00-18:30, Monday to Sunday
🚌Transportation: Bus No. 441, Art Gallery of NSW station is available
🏠Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
📍 Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Located near the Sydney Opera House
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Australian Museum
4.6
/5
208 reviews
6.4
Based on 1,106 reviews
Sydney Central Business District | 952m from downtown
Phone +61-2-93206000
Address: 1 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Interactive nature science for kids
Interactive science learning for kids
Saved by 342 users37% positive reviews
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The Australian Museum is a place that showcases a rich natural and cultural heritage. The museum's exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, from Australian flora and fauna, indigenous culture to the natural history of the Earth. I particularly like the dinosaur fossils and marine life displays here, which are very shocking. The museum has a clear layout, and you can learn a lot during the visit without feeling bored.
The most surprising discovery of this trip to Australia is the Australian Museum hidden in the city center! This treasure museum built in 1827 perfectly integrates the dinosaur era, Aboriginal civilization and modern technology regeneration. It is definitely a traffic code for taking photos and posting on social media 📸
As soon as I entered the door, I was shocked by the 9-meter-long herbivorous dinosaur skeleton! The real-size dinosaur model was resurrected in the exhibition hall, especially the 110 million-year-old plesiosaur Eric. The fossil lines in the glass cabinet are clearly visible, as if you can hear the sound of ancient waves🌊
The Aboriginal culture exhibition area on the second floor is definitely a holy place for filming! The walls are covered with colorful Aboriginal paintings, and every line tells the story of the earth and the soul. Touching the ancient wooden bows and stone tools, it seems to travel back to the tribal life thousands of years ago. Whispering, the light and shadow design here is perfect for taking silhouette photos;
Personally, I feel that the richness of the exhibition hall cannot be compared with the Natural History Museum in Shanghai, but you can get a deep understanding of the local marsupial series and aboriginal art, etc. More importantly, there is no need for tickets here and it is not crowded with people. From the perspective of the exhibition experience, it is overwhelming;
Tips: The museum is just opposite Hyde Park, and you can also check in at St. Mary's Cathedral after visiting. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, because walking through the three-story exhibition hall will really make your legs weak!
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Luna Park Sydney
4.7
/5
66 reviews
6.1
Based on 1,737 reviews
2.2 km from downtown
Phone +61 2 9033 7694
Address: 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
9-foot smiley gate attracts families
Roller coasters with Sydney Harbor views
Saved by 259 users59% positive reviews
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This is an amusement park that the whole family can enjoy. It may not be as big as the world's famous amusement parks, but if you want a classic and charming place, you can make great memories here!!
Luna Park is a very attractive place. Many of the facilities in the park are very simple. When I visited here, I saw some flowering plants, but I couldn’t name them. The colorful flowers looked very bright.
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