Summer School
Holidays things to do in Sydney
What to do
over the long Summer Holidays with the kids?
Summer School
Holiday Activities in Sydney
This
is Sydney100's second page of things to do during the School Summer Holidays
in Sydney. The first
page is linked here and at the foot of this page.
The
Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens
The
Royal Botanic Gardens have yet to announce their summer school activities.
Most days they run a free one and half hour guided tour from 10.30 am
for individuals and small family groups. Other than that you will have
to pay, but probably not much.
What
else is on at the Royal Botanic Gardens? The Wind in the Willows! - Friday,
4th to Sunday, 27th January
   The
Wind In The Willows are back for the summer holidays courtesy of the Australian
Shakespeare Company
There
will be a Toad (of Toad Hall), a Rat, a Badger, a Mole, a Weasel and even
an Otter (not often found in a garden) playing around and entertaining
the ‘wabbits’ towards the Harbour side of the Main Pond.
Royal
Botanic Gardens
Cockatoo Island
- Sydney Harbour
Catch your island
ferry from Circular Quay (each half hour) for a voyage into Sydney's past
and, if you are daring enough, try staying out of jail with "Convict
Clues". A free booklet (and map) are available from the Station Visitor
Centre. Recommended
for ages 7 - 12, with some adult assistance.
Cockatoo
Island
Golden Ridge Animal Farm -
Dural
Visit the Golden
Ridge Animal Farm website for cute animals and happy kids. Please note
bookings maybe required.
Golden
Ridge Animal Farm - Dural
Sydney Indoor Play Centres
Over recent years,
there has been a significant increase in indoor play centres in Sydney.
Many have cafes and provide an area for parents to relax whilst their
kids let off steam.
Recommended
Sydney Indoor Play Centres
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is
a good destination as you have the Powerhouse, Imax, Wild Life World and
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and more
Go Swimming
Willoughby Leisure Centre
If you looking for
a cheap option there's always your local swimming pool. My favourite would
be Willoughby Leisure centre as they have a nice hot spa, coffee and cake.
The Willloughby leisure pool has the slide pool for the younger kids,
and at certain times of the day, they have the huge inflatable for the
older children to tackle.
Willoughby
Leisure Centre
Greenwich Baths
Greenwich Baths (Albert
st, Greenwich NSW) is also a good choice for families with youngsters.
You get free use of beach toys, banana lounges and lifeguard :0). If you
take your snorkel you might catch a glimpse of a seahorse attached to
the safety net.
Greenwich
Baths
Local Library
Not for kids straining
at the car restraints but can work for some. Besides, worst that will
happen is you will be shhhhhhhh'd, asked to leave, be shamed and never
spoken to again :)
Your local Toy Shop
Potentially expensive
and real head ache but if you were planning on going for little Johnny's
birthday then maybe now is the time.
More top things to do in Sydney
For more things to
do with kids over the School Holidays go through the top
100 things to do in Sydney pages and peruse the What's
on in Sydney pages. Also don't forget that the Sydney
Festival gets underway in January.
Holiday Activities
You should also 'consult'
your local council's website for any holiday activities, check your local
library notice board, RSL and other club websites.
Escape Sydney
Alternatively, if
you want to make a run for it there are options north, west and south
of Sydney
Escape
Sydney
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