8 family things to do in Sydney this Summer!
and win them all by joining PlayPLUS+
We know school holidays are a wonderful time to reconnect with family – but filling each and every day with a new activity can be exhausting and not to mention, expensive! If you’re staying in Sydney this summer, or coming to visit, we’ve lined up the best no-fuss experiences and activities for your family to enjoy in and around the harbour city.
PLUS... if you like the look of this epic line-up of things to do, you can enter our Summer of Fun giveaway to WIN the entire list of activities, PLUS, enjoy A Family Fun Package at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, worth over $3000, and a $500 VISA gift card!
The total prize package is worth over $6154* To find out how to sign up to PlayPLUS+ and enter the draw, read until the end of this article!
We’ve taken the guesswork out of the Summer holidays and rounded up the ultimate list of activities to make this Summer, the Summer of Fun!
VITALAND Alexandria is the playland of your child’s dreams. Offering a range of activities including a soft play area, dance classes, face painting, and much more. Plus, there is an awesome café onsite, filled with healthy delectable meals and snacks for you and your family to enjoy in between playtime!
Price: From $7
Address: Shop 11, Level 1, Homemaker Centre, 49/59 O'Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015
Age: Suitable for children 1 – 6 years of age
The perfect escape during those rainy summer days, or the extra hot ones! There’s something on for all ages this summer at HOYTS... and what’s better than a holiday flick and box of popcorn!
Price: From $18.00
Address: Various locations
Age: 3+
Rated the No. 1 attraction in Sydney for kids, Taronga Zoo can be accessed via ferry from Circular Quay, PLUS, kids under three go FREE! This summer, experience the wide range of daily presentations and keeper talks, see the zoo from above in the free Sky Safari and mee the dingo pups in the zoo’s latest encounter. Make the most of Australia’s favourite zoo with a Family Flex pass and get unlimited access to the zoo for 365 days!
Price: From $27.00, children under 3 go FREE
Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
Age: All
The Museum of Contemporary Arts has a fantastic line-up of exhibitions all summer and also offers a range of family fun activities – many of which are free or by small donation. Take your family on a cultural expedition! Visit the MCA website to uncover this month’s line-up of events.
Price: Free
Address: Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Tallawoladah, Gadigal Country, 140 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW, 2000
Age: All age groups
A fun day out celebrity spotting at Madame Tussauds. Find your favourite celeb and take a selfie with some of the most famous people in history! This incredible attraction takes you from the past through to the future with the most life-like exhibits on show in Australia.
Price: From $36.80
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Age: 3+
Experience Australia’s most exotic wildlife in the heart of the city. WILD LIFE Sydney is running activities and exhibitions for all age groups throughout summer. Discover some of the most endangered creatures in the world, including our very own Tasmanian Devil!
Price: From $38.40
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Age: 3+
Dive into the world’s ocean with your children this summer at the Sea Life Aquarium. Experience the magic of being under the sea, learn about Australia’s sea creatures and our vast aquatic landscape. Voted one of Sydney’s best attractions!
Price: From $40.80
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Age: 3+
Van Gogh Alive: The Experience offers an unforgettable multi-sensory, cultural activity for the whole family. Even the youngest in your family will be amazed by Van Gogh’s most famous pieces, as they come alive on the walls and floor. Plus, don’t forget to check out the amazing sunflower room! The show is only on until February 12, 2023, so book your tickets now before it’s too late!
Price: From $29.00
Address: The Grand Pavilion, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW
Age: 3+
WIN a Family Fun Package, worth over $3000 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney!
Want the chance to win access to these amazing summer activities and top it all off with a two-night’s stay in the Premier Opera View Room at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney?
Thanks to our Platinum Partner, your family could win a Family Fun Package, worth over $3000 for the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney. The package includes two nights’ accommodation in a Premier Opera View Room, with a dream tent for your children to play and sleep in, welcome gifts for two children, daily breakfast, complimentary dining and more – so that you can have a Summer of Fun with ease!
Join PlayPLUS+ for your chance to win it all! Not only will you get early access to PlayPLUS+, unlocking an ever-growing list of membership benefits in 2023, but you’ll also go in the draw to win the major Summer of Fun Holiday Pack prize worth $6154, or one of 30 x Family Passes to VITALAND Alexandria!
Already a Playgroup NSW Member? You automatically receive a PlayPLUS+ membership and go in the draw, all you have to do is share the love and tell your friends! Get an extra entry for anyone that enters via your unique link!