Things to See & Do in New South Wales
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| What's on in New South Wales
Events range from the local town craft fair right up to festivals that attract tens of thousands of people. There are hundreds of sports, arts and community events as well as exhibitions and festivals throughout all regions of New South Wales.
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 | Hoopla Circus & Stree Theatre Festival
The stage is set for HOOPLA!, Australia's premier free outdoor circus and street theatre festival at Darling Harbour on 21-24 March 2008 from 12pm to 5pm daily. |
| Sydney Harbour Week 2008
Sydney's magnificent harbour is making a splash this March with more than 25 exciting events on and around the water, and many of them are FREE! Sydneysiders of all ages are invited to share in the celebrations and swim, sail, scuba and explore our wondrous harbour. |
 | Sydney Aquarium
It's no coincidence that Sydney Aquarium is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Australia. Nowhere else in the world will you find a more extensive collection of Australian aquatic life. |
 | Sydney Wildlife World
Opened in September 2006, and housing the largest variety of Australian animals under one roof, Sydney Wildlife World provides a complete all-Australian wildlife experience. See over 6,000 animals living in their natural habitats and ecosystems, where you can take a walk on the wild side with the yellow-footed rock wallabies, or meet one of Australia’s cutest national icons, the koala. |
 | Sydney Tower + OzTrek
Soaring 250 metres above Sydney streets, the Sydney Tower Observation Deck is the highest in the southern hemisphere and offers panoramic Sydney views, with free telescopes and free guided tours. So make the top your first stop, and from the golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, you’ll be amazed by Sydney’s best views!
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 | Sydney Monorail and Light Rail
Linking Sydney’s most dynamic and fun precincts, the Monorail takes in the excitement of Darling Harbour’s activities, shopping and museums with Chinatown’s great restaurants and the City’s top attractions. Kids absolutely love the Monorail and it is a must for every visit to Sydney. Stop off at one of many captivating attractions or just enjoy the trip.
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 | Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum, in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, is Australia’s largest and most diverse museum. Quirky and colourful temporary exhibitions complement an eclectic range of permanent displays.
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 | Waratah Park Earth Sanctuary
Waratah Park Earth Sanctuary, Sydney’s best kept natural secret is now open from 10:00am ‘til late daily. The world famous bushland sanctuary, once home to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, has been transformed.
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 | Fairfield City Farm
Fairfield City Farm is where the country comes to town. A farm-based attraction close to the heart of Sydney, it is a place where the entire family can experience a range of native and farmyard animals. |
 | Taronga Zoo
Situated on the shores of one of the greatest harbours, world famous Taronga Zoo features Australia’s finest collection of native and exotic animals. |
| Sydney Skywalk
Sydney Skywalk is Sydney’s newest and highest outdoor viewing adventure. Experience open air 360-degree views of Sydney from the roof of Sydney Tower, a breathtaking 260 metres above Sydney streets, at a height double that of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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 | Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale boasts the world’s premier collection of Australian wildlife allowing visitors to get up close to 2300 animals from over 320 species. You can cuddle up to a koala and hand feed kangaroos for free all day. Located at Doonside, en route to the famous Blue Mountains, Featherdale is developing into one of the region's leading attractions. |
 | Sydney Olympic Park
Re-live Olympic Memories at the home of the “Best Games Ever.” Located within easy reach of the city centre, Sydney Olympic Park provides visitors an irresistible choice of sporting, touring, cultural, historical and nature based activities.
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 | See Sydney & Beyond Smartvisit™ Card
Sydney’s all-inclusive attractions pass has your family covered with free entry to over 40 top attractions in Sydney & the Blue Mountains for a single price. Plus it includes special offers and discounts at shops, restaurants and on high value activities in Sydney. Offering great value and convenience for the whole family; cardholders can start to save money by visiting as few as two attractions in Sydney & Blue Mountains. |
 | Zig Zag Railway, Lithgow NSW
Explore the Blue Mountains on the historic Zig Zag Railway. Trains depart three times daily and special events are fun for the whole family!
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 | Kid Friendly Sydney
Stuck for ideas these holidays? Kid Friendly is a FREE quarterly publication and website making it easy to plan your family's entertainment when in Sydney. It offers over $180 worth of discounts this Autumn! |
 | Australian National Maritime Museum
Welcome Aboard! We've just announced FREE ENTRY to Australia's most-visited maritime museum, opening new vistas on our history and love of the sea. |
 | Sydney for Kids
Sydney offers kids plenty of exciting things to see and do while on holiday. There are surf lessons, aquariums and zoos, the famous Sydney Olympic Park, interactive museums, good restaurants and accommodation.
Order your complimentary Sydney for Kids card and access the following kids free exclusive offers from a range of family friendly restaurants, hotels, attractions and major events in Sydney for travel between October 2007 and March 2008. |
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 | Hunter Valley Gardens
Located in the heart of the Hunter vineyards, at the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges, are the spectacular Hunter Valley Gardens. Spanning over 25 hectares, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours and fragrances of the twelve stunning feature gardens.
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 | Springfield Trails
Springfield Trails is a small, boutique horse riding farm on the Central Coast with 25 well-educated ponies and horses suited to all ages and riding abilities. |
 | Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park boasts unique exhibits, animals and loads of exciting hands-on daily wildlife shows, all set in the magic of the Australian bush for the Best Family FUNDAY Out. |
 | Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
Glenworth Valley, Australia's largest horse riding centre is a magnificent 3000 acre property surrounded by National Park. With over 200 horses available and 50kms of trails to explore, Glenworth Valley will provide you with an unforgettable horse riding experience. |
 | Pet Porpoise Pool, Coffs Harbour
Visit the award winning Pet Porpoise Pool, a marine park in Coffs Harbour NSW. Have your photo taken shaking 'hands' with our dolphins or pat and play 'ball' with them before or after a show - our dolphins love the interaction. Be kissed by an adorable seal or swim with the dolphins. Be touched by the gentleness of these amazing mammals. Meet Bella, our baby dolphin - born here at the pool. During the show be amazed and delighted at the intelligence, power and mischievousness of our dolphins and seals, the whole experience is quite unforgettable. |
 | Jamberoo Recreation Park, Wollongong
A full day of thrills and excitement on the water slides, or relax and feed the animals, ride the train and chairlift, splash in the pools, wander through the flower plantations, visit the Flower Barn and Craft Centre. |
 | Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo is Australia’s leading open range zoo, set in 300 hectares of bushland with Australia’s only African Elephant herd and the endangered Black Rhinoceros. |
 | Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island has a host of family-friendly activities, from the cultural and historical to the sporting and recreational. There's even duty-free shopping! |
In addition to the attractions listed below, click on the following links to browse and book a range of tours and activities in Sydney, Broken Hill.
For a Calendar of Events, click here |
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