Spring School Holidays
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FUN FROM A TO Z

Spring School Holidays

There's no competition - Darling Harbour is the best place for school holiday fun this spring!
When
Saturday,
24 Sep 2022
Sunday,
09 Oct 2022
Fun for the whole family

We've got some super fun things to do with the kids at Darling Harbour these school holidays to fill your days with hours of entertainment! We're talking trips to the Sydney Aquarium and the Zoo, ferris wheel rides, laser tag matches, activities at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and more!
Darling Harbour Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel is no longer at Darling Harbour.
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Madame Tussauds Sydney
Meet your idols and heroes in person (sort of) at Madame Tussauds Sydney, Darling Harbour - one of the world’s premier wax museums.
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Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Fun, educational theatre for kids, with the same high standards as Sydney’s adult theatres.
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The Emperor's Quest
Can you find the 12 animals of the Chinese lunar calendar that are hidden in the Garden?
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Fish Feeding in the Garden
Feed the magnificent koi as they rush through the waters of the Chinese Garden of Friendship to get their lunch.
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Getting to Darling Harbour
Free Fun

When you’re looking for free things to do in Sydney with the kids these school holidays, there’s plenty of freebies and exciting activites to keep you busy! 

And the best part? These won't cost you a cent!

Darling Harbour Children's Playground
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Sydney, you’ve just found the ultimate option.
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COCKLE BAY WHARF

FREE Parking

Drive in to Darling Harbour from Friday to Sunday or public holidays, leave the car at Darling Park, then spend just $50 at any Cockle Bay Wharf venue to park for free!

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Double the Fireworks!

These school holidays, we'll be doubling the fun with spectacular fireworks displays on both Friday and Saturday nights. 

8.30pm Fridays 23 & 30 September and 7 October
8.30pm Saturdays 24 September and 1 October
9pm Saturday 8 October 

Family friendly treats and feeds

After a whole term of home learning, the kids (and parents!) deserve a special treat. Why not order or pick-up some ice-cream, pancakes, burgers, doughnuts from these Darling Harbour retailers and have a little picnic at home to celebrate?
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Gelatissimo
Try some happiness in a cone, made fresh in store every day at Gelatissimo.
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Gelato Messina Darling Square
Gelato Messina makes the best gelato in Australia by a country mile.
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Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
Shortstop coffee and donuts have achieved donut perfection - and their coffee’s not bad either.
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Betty's Burgers
Betty’s Burgers serves up some of the best burgers in Sydney and even some mind-blowing desserts.
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Pancakes on The Rocks - Darling Square
Pancakes are one of the most delicious all-time foods, no question. Taste Sydney’s best stacks and a full menu of breakfast, lunch & dinner classics at Pancakes on The Rocks.
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McDonalds Darling Quarter
Whether your looking for a quick snack or a meal, Maccas has something for everyone.
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