What to do
with the children when it rains in Sydney
Family kid
things to do in Sydney when it rains
It is sad but true
that Sydney's skies aren't always blue. There's got to be a little rain
sometimes, but you try explaining that to your little person.
So what do you do if it rains
when you are in Sydney and the short stuff need stuff to do
If you want to make
a run for it there are options north, west and south of Sydney:
Stay in Sydney
If you're a fighter
and can't stand the idea of screaming kids in a confined space (e.g. your
car) grab your umbrella, waterproofs or wetsuit (what ever your preference)
and get out there and have some fun.
Sydney has a Wild,
Wild, Wildlife World in Darling Harbour
 No
rain in here!
Wild Life Sydney,
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and now the recent addition of Madame Tussands are all
sandwiched together in the Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour. Just as
well they all get along. You get buy passes to cut down the cost. It does
have possibilities. There is also the Imax, Powerhouse Museum, Maritime
Museum and any damp festivals that might be on in Darling Harbour:
Passes for Adults
 Wild
Life World, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Passes for Kids
Wild
Life World, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Climb The Sydney
Harbour Bridge Pylon
 Sydney
Harbour Bridge - A good looker whatever the weather
The Sydney Harbour
Bridge Pylon is great value and packed full of great information and 200
steps. You will be rewarded at the top with a great view of the Sydney
Opera House so unless it is really chucking it down its well worth taking
steps to see it. The kids will enjoy the climb and the view but you might
miss out on much of the info.
Blue Mountains
Sometimes the rain
in Sydney restricts itself to the coast. So a trip up the mountains can
be a case of good timing. First of all check the weather, use the radar
and the forecast links
to be sure. Next, plan your trip
Blue
Mountains (No 11 and 12)
Customs House in
Circular Quay
You could take the
kids to see the model of Sydney embedded beneath Custom House's glass
floor. This is particularly appropriate it is too wet to see the real
thing. There's loads of other stuff of interest in Customs House so maybe
bring your electronic devices with you just in case your interest outlasts
your kids. Free WiFi is available for your gaming and surfing pleasure.
Customs
House - (Listed at No. 106)
Indoor Play Centres
There has been a
significant growth in indoor play centres. Many have cafes and provide
an area for parents to relax whilst their kids let of steam (particularly
if they are already wet :)
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
Swimming
If you looking for
a cheaper 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.
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 :)
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.
Big Top - Circus
in Sydney
Sydney attracts the
worlds best circus including one or two Australian acts such as Circus
Oz.
There's more
We haven't really
gone on about museums and galleries outside of the Darling Harbour variety.
The Australian Museum
[listed at 84] maybe of interest for some kids. Then there's the general
'wet' pages of things to do in Sydney
when it rains so you could have a quick look through those. You could
also work your way through the general list of top
things to do in Sydney as well as having a look at what's
on in Sydney and Sydney100's festival
pages.
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