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Family Fun in Sydney
This blog showcases the places to go and things to do in Sydney with the family which are free (or costs very little). We spend a lot of time discovering all the Sydney "gems" and I thought why not share this information with o
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Woolwich Dock (Woolwich)
Woolwich Dock is located at 'Moocooboola', an Aboriginal word meaning 'the meeting of waters' and in this case it is where the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers meet. Woolwich Dock has a historic background - maritime activities began here in the early...
Brickpit Ring Walk (Homebush Bay)
The Brickpit Ring Walk is both an aerial walkway and an outdoor exhibition. It's unique elevated circular walkway allows visitors to access and view the Brickpit from above without harming the fragile habitat of the endangered Green and Golden Bell f...
Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point Walkway (Picnic Point)
The Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point Boardwalk is one of the most beautiful and scenic walkways along the Georges River foreshore. The boardwalk is about 1 km long and takes you through a variety of natural environments such as mangrove forests, river...
Parsley Bay Reserve (Vaucluse)
Parsley Bay Reserve is a popular family park that includes an enclosed swimming area, picnic & toilet facilities and a children’s playground. A distinguishing feature of the bay (and often the focus of photographers) is the Parsley Bay Bridge, ...
Sculpture by the Sea (Bondi) - 29 Oct to 15 Nov 2009
The Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Bondi is Australia's largest annual outdoor sculpture exhibition with over 450,000 visitors each year. It started in 1996 and showcase sculptures made by Australian and international artists. This year, there wi...
Nielsen Park (Vaucluse)
Nielsen Park in the Sydney Harbour National Park is a very popular family beach. It has an enclosed netted swimming area, a promenade, toilet facilities and lots of shaded areas for picnics. It is also the starting point for quite a few interesting w...
Royal Botanic Gardens (Sydney)
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a 30 hectares oasis located in the heart of the city with an impressive collection of plants from Australia and overseas. The Gardens was established in 1816 and is in fact, the oldest scientific institution in the countr...
Hyde Park (Sydney)
Hyde Park was named after the original Hyde Park in London. It started out as the city's first racecourse and later became its first cricket ground. In 1856, Hyde Park was converted into public gardens and today, it is Sydney's favourite recreation a...
Balmoral Beach (Mosman)
The Balmoral Beach located on the eastern side of Mosman is a very popular beach with the locals. Its crescent-shaped beach is beautiful and picturesque and it is a fantastic family outing spot. I would definitely rate it one of Sydney's hidden gems!...
Bicentennial Park (Homebush)
The Bicentennial Park was established during the 1980s to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988. Today, it has become a very popular family recreational spot which is not surprising as the 100-hectare park has so much to offer!Here's what you can...
Botany Bay National Park (La Perouse)
La Perouse was named after the French navigator Comte de La Pérouse (1741-88), who landed on the northern shore of Botany Bay (west of Bare Island) in January 1788, six days after the landing of the First Fleet headed by Captain Arthur Phillip (1738...
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway (Rhodes)
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway was launched in 1994 as a memorial to all veterans who served in World War II especially in the South West Pacific area. It is also aimed at educating current and future generations of our Australian veterans' experi...
Wildflower Festival (St Ives) - 30 August 2009
The Wildflower Garden at St Ives will be hosting a Wildflower Festival on Sunday 30 August 2009 from 9am to 4pm. Entry is free and there are loads of activities for everyone! There will be stalls, native plant display & sales, guided bushwalks, m...
Parramatta Park (Parramatta)
Parramatta Park covers an area of 85ha and is one of the largest parks in western Sydney. The Parramatta River runs through the park which has recreational spaces and facilities, remnant and regenerated Cumberland Plain vegetation, waterways and gras...
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is an urban parkland located less than five kilometres from the Sydney CBD. It is a very busy and popular park with a huge range of events, activities, attractions and experiences to entertain tourists and locals. It is also one of th...
Lake Parramatta (North Parramatta)
Lake Parramata Reserve is a 73 hectare bushland located in North Parramatta. It was originally used as Parramatta's water supply until 1909 when Nepean replaced it as the preferred water supply facility. It subsequently became a very popular swimming...
Buffalo Creek Reserve (Hunters Hill)
Once upon a time, the Buffalo Creek Reserve site was an old garbage tip. It became part of Lane Cove National Park in 1998 and today, it has been transformed into a great family park. There is a fantastic children's playground and a pretty cool "flyi...
Coogee Beach
Coogee Beach is affectionately known as Sydney's seaside village. It is not as busy as Bondi Beach but is nevertheless growing in popularity after the town had been revamped. It is a family-friendly beach with calm surf and is patrolled by lifeguards...
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden covers 123 hectares of urban bushland which features heathland, tall forest, sandstone outcrops, pond, gullies, waterfalls, board walks and a fern house. It also has 8 walking tracks from the wheelchair and stroller ...
BP Site Parkland (Waverton)
The BP Site Parkland was originally used by BP Australia as a fuel storage and distribution facility from the early 1920s until 1993. In 1997, Premier Bob Carr announced that this site, together with the Coal Loader and Caltex Sites on the other side...
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is Sydney's most well-known beach. The beach is about a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers. It is highly popular with locals and tourists alike and is what we call a "happening" place. There's always something on and the entert...
Fagan Park (Galston)
Fagan Park is a great find for family fun! The park is about 55 hectares in size with lots of attractions for the family. The land was donated to the Crown by the Fagan family and was officially opened in November 1988. Today, the park has become a p...
North Head Sanctuary (Manly)
The North Head Sanctuary was once a School of Artillery where Army gunners lived and trained. You can still explore the remnants of military history in the grand parade ground and art deco buildings of the former School of Artillery. Today, the Headl...
Fairfax Walking Track (Whale Watching - June to November)
The Fairfax Walking Track in the Sydney Harbour National Park at North Head provides vantage points for you to view spectacular cliff sceneries, city skyline and the water activities on Sydney's harbour. And during the whale watching season, you migh...
Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk
The Sydney Harbour Bridge affectionately known as the "coathanger" was officially opened in March 1932. Since it's opening, this Sydney icon has attracted a lot of tourists and locals alike. One of the better ways to appreciate this work of beauty is...
The Colony Historical Walk (The Rocks)
The Rocks is the site of the first European settlement in Australia with the arrival of the First Fleet of Convicts in 1788. The Rocks has changed a lot since then but there are still remnants and traces of these early colony times. If you would like...
Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial Park
The Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial Park was opened on Australia Day 26 January, 1988. The park marks 200 years of white settlement in the country. It has extensive areas of native trees and shrubs, landscaped watercourses and a specially designed boardwalk...
Sculpture Walk @ Macquarie University
If you love the arts and you love to walk, why not combine both with the sculpture walk at Macquarie University!The Macquarie University Sculpture Park was established in 1992 and showcase sculpture creations by contemporary Australian sculptors and ...
Blaxland Riverside Park
The Blaxland Riverside Park is situated along the picturesque Parramatta River and adjoining the heritage precinct of Newington Armory. Entry to the park is free and it is open from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year.There are lots of things for the ...
Cumberland State Forest
The Cumberland State Forest is Australia’s only metropolitan state forest. It is a 40 hectare oasis of green and has plenty to offer and always something for everyone. You can easily spend half a day of family time there.There are 3 main scenic wal...
