The best family-friendly activities in New South Wales for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket
Get an up-close look at the animals of the world at Taronga Zoo Sydney — the zoo with a view! Situated on the foreshore of...
$39

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over...
$33

Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour
Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Sail into town and enjoy a glimpse into Sydney's past, revealing the hidden secrets of the city's first...
$23

Tread the Path of Champions - unforgettable for locals, international visitors and sports fans of all ages This 90-minute BEHIND THE SCENES guided walking tour offers...
$24

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures...
$32

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Discover the hidden corners of The Rocks with The Rocks Walking Tours, sharing Sydney’s history since 1978. Our experienced local guides bring the past to...
$35

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its rich history, iconic sites, secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the incredible views while you listen...
$41

Travel just 1.5 hours to experience nature on a grand scale in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Characterised by towering sandstone cliffs, waterfalls...
$144

Rated the #1 Experience in Australia on City Balloon Tours, join Anderson's Tours on a premium small-group Blue Mountains adventure with a local expert guide....
$179

Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight
Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as...
$186

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: See the Best of Sydney with a Live Guide Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest...
$34

Enjoy panoramic views and an incredible meal at Sydney Tower's revolving Restaurant, perched atop the tallest building in Sydney. You’ll spot Darling Harbour, Circular Quay,...
$83

Surfing Lessons on Sydney's Bondi Beach
What better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach? Here you'll find fantastic waves, sunbathing beauties, year-round sun and the coolest beachside...
$100

Sydney Bike Tours
What could be more fun than touring the beautiful waterfront city of Sydney by bike? Your no-stress cycling tour takes you through Sydney's historic neighborhoods...
$82

Sydney's Razor Gang True Crime Tour
Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the...
$23

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the...
$39

The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles....
$61

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10...
$176

This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you...
$45

A photographer and Instagrammer's dream with spacious outdoor leisure decks to capture the perfect moments against the million-dollar backdrop Sundown, Sunset, or Twilight. Take in...
$57

Experience the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace on this flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Travel aboard an open-top double-decker bus...
$52

