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Sydney with children

A stroller-friendly rhythm matters more than chasing every attraction

Ferries, rock pools and shady parks keep the day easy. Plan indoor time for the hottest hours.

Top six for a family-focused trip

Taronga Zoo

SEA LIFE

Luna Park

Darling Harbour playground

Powerhouse Parramatta

Rock pools

Big family days

Australian animals with harbour views; take the ferry from Circular Quay and the Sky Safari up the hill.

Darling Harbour

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Sharks, dugongs and walk-through tunnels at Darling Harbour; book online.

The smiling gateway and old-style rides under the Harbour Bridge in Milsons Point.

Check opening days

Darling Harbour

Darling Quarter Playground

A big free playground with water play in Darling Harbour; bring a change of clothes.

Darling Harbour

Australian National Maritime Museum

Climb aboard a destroyer and a submarine, then explore the galleries.

Beaches & rock pools

Eastern suburbs

Bronte Beach & Baths

A shady park, playground and a sea pool for paddling.

Shelly Beach, Manly

A calm, sheltered cove for snorkelling, a 15-minute walk from Manly Wharf.

Calm harbour water, a netted swimming area and fish and chips on the grass.

Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Bike hire, ponds and a big playground; easy for a slower morning.

Sun safety: slip on a shirt, slop on SPF 50+, slap on a hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses. Plan for midday shade and refill water often. Swim between the red-and-yellow flags.

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