Visit Darling Harbour this Spring School Holidays

  • Sat Sep 29 - Sun Oct 14 2018
  • Family
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The weather is getting warmer, so where better to head this Spring school holidays than Darling Harbour.

There's loads to do and see. Check out some of the highlights below.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
These school holidays, have fun with all things Slime at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. In an attraction-first, guests will go on a slime-tastic underwater journey as they learn weird and wonderful facts about the slimy creatures of the sea including anemones, sea cucumbers, moray eels and ‘the most disgusting creature on earth’, the hagfish.
Where:      1-5 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour
When:       29 September - 14 October 2018
Cost:         $35/ticket. Sydney Big Ticket from $70 for 4 venues

Super Hero Academy at Madame Tussauds
For a gold coin donation, mini heroes can fly into fun craft activities and design their very own cape to help them take on the world! All proceeds raised will go to Merlin's Magic Wand, a charity which provides magical experiences to ill, disabled and disadvantaged children around the world. Dressed in their new superhero gear, guests can also join the mission to save the world alongside Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash at the new Justice League: A Call for Heroes experience, an interactive adventure unlike any other.
Where:      1-5 Wheat Road, Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour
When:       29 September - 14 October 2018
Cost:         $35/ticket. Sydney Big Ticket from $70 for 4 venues

Mini Beasts at Wild Life Sydney Zoo
Get up close and personal with giant millipedes, rainforest snails, scorpions and much more at the interactive hub, and discover fascinating features about these unique mini beasts of the wild!
Where:      1-5 Wheat Road, Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour
When:       29 September - 14 October 2018
Cost:         $35/ticket. Sydney Big Ticket from $70 for 4 venues

Get your hands on a Sydney Big ticket. For fun you can enjoy all holidays long, and no matter the weather, head to the admissions desk at Darling Harbour and get your hands on the Sydney Big Ticket, brought to you by Merlin Entertainments. The Sydney Big Ticket puts you in control, giving you great savings when you combine unmissable Sydney attractions in one ticket! Go BIG and combine:
- Four attractions for only $45 per child ($70 per adult)
- Three attractions for $40 per child ($60 per adult)
- Or two attractions for $35 per child ($50 per adult).

Australian National Maritime Museum 
Explore the wondrous world of saltwater and experiment with hands-on activities:
- play with propulsion, wonder at watercraft and go wild with bubbles at Kids on Deck
- be wowed by 3D film, Oceans: Our Blue Planet
- relax with luminous mural making in the Deep Sea Lounge
- explore Gapu-Monuk Saltwater with a creative activity trail
- touch ancient shark teeth and sea creature specimens at the Cabinet of Curiosities
- head under the sea on a submarine for a Torchlight Tour
Where:      2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
When:       30 September - 14 October 2018
Cost:         Adults $32; Children $20

Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents two shows this Spring: - Big Bad Wolf and Red Racing Hood. Both perfect for ages 5+

Red Racing Hood - Grinalong was once famous for the car race, The Grinalong Classic. Fifty years ago the race stopped. A wolf that lived in nearby Tangled Woods destroyed racing cars and the drivers fled in terror. But now, the new Mayor has a plan to bring back Grinalong’s glory days, and to re-launch the race.
Where:      Lendlease Darling Quarter Theatre, opposite the Children's Playground, Darling Harbour
When:       Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 October; 10.30am & 12.30pm
Cost:         $29/ticket

Big Bad Wolf - Meet Wolfie. He’s the most misunderstood character in fairy-tale history. Put simply he has no friends. But then he does have incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene, and he is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. No one likes him but luckily one girl is brave enough to double check this wolf’s bad press and an unlikely friendship is born. 
Where:      Lendlease Darling Quarter Theatre, opposite the Children's Playground, Darling Harbour
When:       Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 October; 10.30am & 12.30pm
Cost:         $29/ticket

Chinese Garden of Friendship - 30th Anniversary
Discover the Chinese Garden of Friendship, an inspiring oasis in our city’s unique historical landscape. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the garden, and the enduring bond between Chinese Culture and Sydney’s diverse heritage. Join in for a wealth of celebrations and let the commotion of the city slip away. Choose from hands-on workshops and tea tastings, to storytelling and more, all while exploring the exquisite heritage listed Garden.
Where:      Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier St, Darling Harbour
When:       Saturday 29 September - Sunday 14 October 2018
Cost:         Adult: $6; Child: $3 (under 12 years); Family: $15 (two adults and two children)

There's also lots of FREE activities on during the holidays at Darling Harbour such as:
- Kids eat FREE at Fratelli Fresh between 12pm and 3pm;
- FREE inflatable obstacle course
- FREE face painting
- Giant lawn games
- Planting for the planet
- Kids yoga
- Fireworks displays on Saturday nights

For more information, visit the website.

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