Often when choosing a place to vacation, my husband and I get pretty overwhelmed. We love that we have the opportunity to get a month off with our children each year, but finding a destination that is fun for us and for the kids can become quite difficult. For our last trip we did a ton of research, and we eventually chose to visit Sydney, Australia. Honestly, we could not have made a better choice. There was so much for the whole family to do, and it ended up being our best vacation ever. In a couple of years, we even hope to go back to Sydney to do it all over again. Here are some ideas of things to do, places to eat and sleep, and much more! I hope that this helps you to determine whether or not Sydney is the perfect fit for your family travels.
What to Do
The list of things to do in Sydney is practically endless. You will find that there is a multitude of free activities for you and your children also. For example, my kids loved Darling Harbour. At Darling Harbour there is a beautiful playground, and there are performers and shows always going on. Juggling and dancing and other things kept my children interested for quite a while. The National Maritime Museum is also gratis, and if you have a little one in love with water and water life, then this is a site for you to visit. Featherdale Wildlife Park was another favorite attraction in Sydney. This was not free, but it was completely worth it. The whole family got the opportunity to hand-feed little wallabies. Too much fun! There is a ton more to do and see as a family, and you can find out more on Sydney’s tourism site.
Where to Eat
While in Sydney, we of course ate at numerous restaurants, but we ended up having two favorites as a family. I mean we all agreed on both, and that is a major feat for us. Pancakes on the Rocks had all kinds of delicious meals to choose from, and the kids absolutely loved their pizza. Needless to say, we quite frequented this place. Doyles at the Wharf was also incredible for its seafood. The kids had a great time playing and the views of the Sydney Harbour were the main attraction.
Where to Stay
There are actually a few hotels in Sydney that are family focused, and that was something that was very important to us. The Sydney Marriott is found in the very heart of all things to do in Sydney, yet they catered to the whole family. So, we had the best of it all. They were so welcoming and accommodating that after a month’s stay it was like leaving friends behind.
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