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

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Sunset Kayak Eco Tour with Marine Scientist

This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you …More

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This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning …More

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$246
Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience …More

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$245
Batemans Bay Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour

Join 4th generation oyster farmers on a kayak tour  for a working insight into Australia's Oyster Coast. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system in Batemans …More

Join 4th generation oyster farmers on a kayak tour  for a working insight into Australia's Oyster Coast. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system in Batemans...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour

Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece. You will hear how visionaries, idealists, …More

Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece. You will hear how visionaries, idealists,...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
Byron Bay Wildlife Safari

Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live …More

Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$134
Private Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney by Luxury Mercedes

Experience the ultimate private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, far away from the crowded tourist buses. Travel in the pure comfort and luxury of …More

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Experience the ultimate private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, far away from the crowded tourist buses. Travel in the pure comfort and luxury of...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$152
Sydney Combo: Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Cruise

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Blue Mountains Private Tour (Featherdale & Scenic World optional)

My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a …More

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My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage …More

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage...

30 minutes
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$266
Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region. …More

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This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region....

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Sydney's Razor Gang True Crime Tour

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the …More

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Sydney's Secrets and Scandals Walking Tour

Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour, …More

Sydney's history isn't just convicts and colonial buildings. It's unknown secrets, scandals, hidden tunnels, outrageous characters and stories hiding in plain sight. On this tour,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise

NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle's longest running most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3 Hour ocean voyage and …More

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NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle's longest running most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3 Hour ocean voyage and...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$67
Whale Watching Gold Coast

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the …More

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You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$106
Style Surfing Byron Bay

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing …More

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
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
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
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

We have over 10 different surf locations on our doorstep, ready for the ultimate surf experience. Your surf instructor will find the best, fun and …More

We have over 10 different surf locations on our doorstep, ready for the ultimate surf experience. Your surf instructor will find the best, fun and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
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
Fully Inclusive Blue Mountains Private Tour inc Scenic World & Featherdale Entry

This is the Ultimate Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour! All attraction Entry Fees are Fully Inclusive - no need to pay for any added extras …More

This is the Ultimate Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour! All attraction Entry Fees are Fully Inclusive - no need to pay for any added extras...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$532
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