It is sad but true that Sydney’s skies aren’t always blue. So what to do with kids when it rains in Sydney? There’s got to be a little rain sometimes, but you try explaining that to your little person.
Wild Life Sydney, Sea Life Aquarium and 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:
The 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 Opera House so unless it is really chucking it down it’s 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.
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 to be sure. Next, plan your trip
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.
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). 🙂
Darling Harbour is a good destination as you have the Powerhouse, Imax, Wild Life World and Sea Life Aquarium and more.
If you looking for a cheaper option there’s always your local swimming pool.
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. 🙂
Potentially expensive and real head ache but if you were planning on going for little Johnny’s birthday then maybe now is the time.
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 when it rains so you could have a quick look through those.
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