school holidays in Sydney

4,000+ animals with harbour views you won't get tired of. School holiday keeper talks are free with entry — the seal show is a must.

The dinosaur fossils are the drawcard, but the First Nations galleries are worth your time too. They run hands-on workshops during holidays.

Genuinely one of Sydney's best free playgrounds — water play, climbing structures, flying fox, and it's right next to food options at Darling Harbour.

Free entry right on the harbour. The kids' discovery trail through native bushland is a good way to keep them moving.

The heritage amusement park on the foreshore. Rides range from toddler-friendly to genuinely scary. Fairy floss is overpriced but that's the deal.

The walk-through shark tunnel is the highlight. Touch pools keep younger kids engaged. At Darling Harbour so easy to combine with other things.