The best family-friendly activities in New South Wales for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Whale Sighting Guarantee

See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a Sydney whale-watching cruise. From Circular Quay, this open-water cruise will take you through the …More

See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a Sydney whale-watching cruise. From Circular Quay, this open-water cruise will take you through the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group …More

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$64
Norfolk Island Fish Fry Experience

Pinetree Tours Island Fish Fry is the Original Fish Fry on Norfolk Island. The combination of delicious food, live music, and breathtaking views is why …More

Pinetree Tours Island Fish Fry is the Original Fish Fry on Norfolk Island. The combination of delicious food, live music, and breathtaking views is why...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and …More

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

This catamaran gets you to the open ocean in no time, ensuring customers get more whale watching time. But not to worry, the journey to …More

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This catamaran gets you to the open ocean in no time, ensuring customers get more whale watching time. But not to worry, the journey to...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay, …More

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay,...

4 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Surfing Lessons at Byron Bay Surf School

Surf in the iconic waves of Byron Bay, where the original surf school welcomes both beginners and advanced surfers. With lessons tailored to your skill …More

Surf in the iconic waves of Byron Bay, where the original surf school welcomes both beginners and advanced surfers. With lessons tailored to your skill...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. …More

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Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Port Stephens 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise

3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well …More

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3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

Experience the ultimate whale-watching adventure in Sydney with our 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise—offering the fastest route to open waters for maximum whale sightings and minimal travel …More

Experience the ultimate whale-watching adventure in Sydney with our 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise—offering the fastest route to open waters for maximum whale sightings and minimal travel...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle. Expert Crew & Live Commentary – …More

Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle. Expert Crew & Live Commentary –...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is …More

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Sydney’s Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this …More

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Newtown And Enmore: Sydney's Hip Neighbourhoods

Free-spirited, bohemian, hipster or shabby chic - whatever you want to call them, Newtown and Enmore are Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. Locals ride by on …More

Free-spirited, bohemian, hipster or shabby chic - whatever you want to call them, Newtown and Enmore are Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. Locals ride by on...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs. Departing from May to November …More

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs. Departing from May to November...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with …More

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Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Golden Glow Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city …More

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Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Norfolk Island Culture Experience Tour

An immersive cultural experience sharing the living heritage of Norfolk Island through stories, language, food, artefacts and hands-on activity. Guests are invited to learn about …More

An immersive cultural experience sharing the living heritage of Norfolk Island through stories, language, food, artefacts and hands-on activity. Guests are invited to learn about...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$60
30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake …More

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Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as we cruise the working port and picturesque foreshore. See the harbours coal loading facilities, tug …More

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Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as we cruise the working port and picturesque foreshore. See the harbours coal loading facilities, tug...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$60
Mindful Tea Ceremony

Join us for relaxing tea ceremony experience and spend a calming afternoon reconnecting to your inner self. Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind …More

Join us for relaxing tea ceremony experience and spend a calming afternoon reconnecting to your inner self. Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$60
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