Fun things to do with kids on Sydney Harbour

Year Round | Kids go Free | Dining with Kids | Daytime Escape

YEAR ROUND

Sydney Harbour is bursting with fun things to do with kids and the whole family.

Jump on the Taronga Zoo Express; head out to Watson’s Bay for a headland nature walk to Hornsby Lighthouse; pack a picnic and your swimming gear for a Shark Island hideaway; or join a whale watching adventure to see the gentle giants in their natural environment. Check out of great range of family fun available throughout the school holidays and weekends year-round.

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    Taronga Zoo Express

    Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The Taronga Zoo Ferry Express is the fun way to travel to the Zoo onboard a rocket ferry with express entry on the Sky Safari cable car directly from the wharf.

    • Entry to Taronga Zoo
    • Return ferry from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly or Watsons Bay
    • The fun way to travel to the Zoo aboard a rocket ferry
    • Digital commentary and free wifi

    From $69.00 per adult

    Normally $75.00. Save $6.00.

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    Whale Watching

    17 May - 02 November 2025

    Sydney is the envy of Australia with a whale watching season that lasts over five months of the year. Over 20,000 Humpback whales make the 3,500km journey from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef every year.

    • Approx. 2.5 hour cruise
    • Expert commentary
    • Family friendly, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating
    • Whale sighting guaranteed or cruise again for free*

    From $95.00 per adult

Kids go free!

For a fun day out with the kids, with a little adventure and a big dose of relaxation for the parents, you can’t go past our Family Bonus cruises. Sit back, relax and explore as much or as little as you like. Best of all one child cruises free with every full-priced adult.

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Dining with kids

There’s a great range of family friendly dining cruises on Sydney Harbour too with new Family Bonus discounted Child Menus on selected cruises. High Tea is perennial favourite with the girls, the Top Deck Lunch offers fantastic value for family gatherings and the early Sunset Dinner gets everyone on the way home by 7.30pm.

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Daytime Escape for Carers and Kids

The Premium Harbour Experience is the perfect place for carers and young families to meet and relax in style. It’s a comfy lounge, a glass of wine by the Opera House, and selection of Australia fine cheeses and charcuterie board for the parents, all at a fun on-water venue the kids will love. The massive windows, ever-changing views and the myriad of boats criss-crossing the Harbour will keep the kids enthralled. Best of all everything is fully accessible with prams and wheelchairs welcome, the food and bar selection can be ordered directly from your reserved lounge via your phone, and the spacious accessible bathrooms are on the same deck.

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