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School Holiday Favorites in Sydney

Visit Sydney’s top attractions with these school holiday specials. Learn about the city’s history, culture, and wildlife at museums, zoos, and the iconic Opera House.

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School Holiday Favorites in Sydney
Visitors boarding Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Passengers enjoying a ride on Big Bus Sydney with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Passengers on Big Bus Sydney near Sydney Opera House.
Ferry cruising through Sydney Harbour with city skyline in the background.
Big Bus Sydney parked near Bondi Beach with ocean and cityscape in the background.
Passengers enjoying a ride on Big Bus Sydney with cityscape in the background.
Open-top Big Bus Sydney tour bus driving past palm trees.
Passengers taking a selfie on Big Bus Sydney with Bondi Beach in the background.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Level up your Sydney trip with this 24/48-hour HOHO pass that gives you access to popular landmarks across the city.

  • Get access to 2 routes with over 30 stops, that take you to the city center or the eastern suburbs of Bondi.

  • Elevate your trip with a scenic 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise through Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, complete with smartphone commentary.

  • Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard as well as free WiFi.

  • The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens.

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  • Level up your Sydney trip with this 24/48-hour HOHO pass that gives you access to popular landmarks across the city.

  • Get access to 2 routes with over 30 stops, that take you to the city center or the eastern suburbs of Bondi.

  • Elevate your trip with a scenic 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise through Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, complete with smartphone commentary.

  • Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard as well as free WiFi.

  • The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens.

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AU$73
Visitors enjoying the view from Sydney Tower Eye's outdoor platform.
Sydney Tower Eye overlooking the cityscape and harbor at sunset.
Visitors using binoculars on Sydney Tower Eye observation deck.
Family enjoying the view from Sydney Eye Tower observation deck.
Visitors walking on the Sydney Tower Eye observation deck.
Visitors on Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye overlooking cityscape.
Visitors on Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye overlooking cityscape.
Visitors on Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye enjoying city view at sunset.
Night view of Sydney from Sydney Eye Tower, featuring illuminated cityscape and harbor.
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Flexible duration
  • Step into the fully enclosed Sydney Tower Eye deck, where 420 glass panels reveal 360° views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and, on clear days, the distant Blue Mountains.

  • Use free high-powered binoculars for a closer look, and explore interactive multilingual touchscreens that reveal stories behind Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, all in comfort, rain or shine.

  • Get 8 themed digital photos taken inside the observation deck — perfect for sharing, printing or keeping as a souvenir of your sky-high visit.

  • Upgrade for a 60-minute guided Skywalk and stand on two thrilling glass platforms 268m up, with expert commentary and unbeatable open-air views.

  • Make it a bigger adventure with the Ultimate Attraction Pass: add SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo & Madame Tussauds — valid for 60 days and saving ~55% compared to separate tickets.

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  • Step into the fully enclosed Sydney Tower Eye deck, where 420 glass panels reveal 360° views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and, on clear days, the distant Blue Mountains.

  • Use free high-powered binoculars for a closer look, and explore interactive multilingual touchscreens that reveal stories behind Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, all in comfort, rain or shine.

  • Get 8 themed digital photos taken inside the observation deck — perfect for sharing, printing or keeping as a souvenir of your sky-high visit.

  • Upgrade for a 60-minute guided Skywalk and stand on two thrilling glass platforms 268m up, with expert commentary and unbeatable open-air views.

  • Make it a bigger adventure with the Ultimate Attraction Pass: add SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo & Madame Tussauds — valid for 60 days and saving ~55% compared to separate tickets.

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AU$30
Visitors observing a sea turtle at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Customer enjoying bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Penguin swimming underwater at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Jellyfish swimming at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Children exploring interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef exhibit, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Dugong feeding on lettuce at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and witness the frolicking of two dugongs on display at Dugong Island.

  • Interact with virtual baby turtles as you guide them safely to the water's edge and walk through the bio-luminescence in the motion-sense display at the Great Barrier Reef exhibit.

  • Meet a few mischievous Gentoo penguins on the Penguin Expedition, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with these sub-Antarctic birds.

  • Fancy saving up to 50% while seeing more of Darling Harbour? Grab a 2, 3, or 4-attraction pass. Everything’s within a short walk, and you have 30 to 60 days to visit.

  • Did you know? The largest population of Dugongs is found in Australia. They were once believed to be mermaids by seafarers.

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  • Tour 9 exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and encounter incredible aquatic life like dugongs, sharks, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses, and more.

  • Come face to face with the unique marine life at the Reef Theatre and witness the frolicking of two dugongs on display at Dugong Island.

  • Interact with virtual baby turtles as you guide them safely to the water's edge and walk through the bio-luminescence in the motion-sense display at the Great Barrier Reef exhibit.

  • Meet a few mischievous Gentoo penguins on the Penguin Expedition, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close and personal with these sub-Antarctic birds.

  • Fancy saving up to 50% while seeing more of Darling Harbour? Grab a 2, 3, or 4-attraction pass. Everything’s within a short walk, and you have 30 to 60 days to visit.

  • Did you know? The largest population of Dugongs is found in Australia. They were once believed to be mermaids by seafarers.

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AU$42.40
Tiger walking through grass at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Express ferry near Sydney Opera House en route to Taronga Zoo.
Entrance to Taronga Zoo in Sydney with historic architecture.
Capybaras interacting in water at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Koala clinging to a tree at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Fishing cat prowling at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
  • Travel the fun way to Australia’s most famous zoo with the Zoo Express.

  • This ticket includes a ferry ticket, a return rocket ferry, both operated by Captain Cook, and an entrance to the zoo.

  • Take your time and work your way down the hill as you cover 9 different trails including the Australian Walkabout, Kids' Trail, Reptile World, and Big Cats' Trail.

  • Fun Fact: Taronga Zoo houses over 4,000 animals from over 300 species.

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  • Travel the fun way to Australia’s most famous zoo with the Zoo Express.

  • This ticket includes a ferry ticket, a return rocket ferry, both operated by Captain Cook, and an entrance to the zoo.

  • Take your time and work your way down the hill as you cover 9 different trails including the Australian Walkabout, Kids' Trail, Reptile World, and Big Cats' Trail.

  • Fun Fact: Taronga Zoo houses over 4,000 animals from over 300 species.

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AU$79
Bandicoot foraging among leaves at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.
Koala perched on a tree inside Wildlife Sydney Zoo.
Tasmanian devil resting on a rock at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Crocodile basking in the sun at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Bandicoot held by caretaker at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.
Tiger walking through grass at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Koala sitting in a tree at a wildlife park in Sydney.
Free cancellation
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Flexible duration
  • At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, your entry includes a Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos, allowing you to capture memorable moments throughout your visit.

  • Step into the Koala Rooftop to meet Australia's iconic marsupials. This open-air setting also offers a chance to learn about their habits and conservation efforts.

  • Encounter three freshwater crocodiles in the Crocodile Billabong exhibit. With viewing platforms at various levels, you can observe these ancient reptiles from above, at eye level, and even underwater.

  • Wander through the Kangaroo Walkabout, where kangaroos roam freely in a naturalistic setting. This immersive experience allows you to observe and photograph these gentle creatures up close.

  • Get ready for a special school holiday treat! Meet Crash and Hazel, the zoo's adorable new bandicoots, now making their debut in the nocturnal display.

  • Visit the Devil's Den to see the elusive Tasmanian devils. Learn about their behaviors and the conservation efforts in place to protect this endangered species.

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  • At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, your entry includes a Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos, allowing you to capture memorable moments throughout your visit.

  • Step into the Koala Rooftop to meet Australia's iconic marsupials. This open-air setting also offers a chance to learn about their habits and conservation efforts.

  • Encounter three freshwater crocodiles in the Crocodile Billabong exhibit. With viewing platforms at various levels, you can observe these ancient reptiles from above, at eye level, and even underwater.

  • Wander through the Kangaroo Walkabout, where kangaroos roam freely in a naturalistic setting. This immersive experience allows you to observe and photograph these gentle creatures up close.

  • Get ready for a special school holiday treat! Meet Crash and Hazel, the zoo's adorable new bandicoots, now making their debut in the nocturnal display.

  • Visit the Devil's Den to see the elusive Tasmanian devils. Learn about their behaviors and the conservation efforts in place to protect this endangered species.

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AU$39
Kangaroo feeding from a visitor's hand at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Featherdale Wildlife Park entrance sign with kangaroo illustration, Sydney.
Koalas perched on a tree branch in a zoo setting.
Visitors posing for a photo at Featherdale Wildlife Park's height chart display.
Young visitor petting a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Visitors observing giraffes feeding at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Quokka at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australia.
Lorikeets eating from a visitor's hand at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Little penguins at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney, near a rocky pond.
Featherdale Wildlife Park gift shop with keychains and souvenirs on display.
Koala and kangaroo keychains at Featherdale Wildlife Park gift shop.
Flexible duration
  • Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australia's distinctive animal kingdom, which includes wombats, wallabies, and enormous reptiles.

  • Come face-to-face with Australia’s friendliest locals — hand-feed kangaroos, spot shy quokkas, and pose with koalas in this lush wildlife sanctuary, just 45 minutes from Sydney.

  • Take a stroll and explore 7 acres of lush surroundings housing over 2,000 native Australian animals from 260 species.

  • Discover Featherdale's kangaroo and marsupial walk-through areas, where you can meet and hand-feed the friendly Kangaroo family.

  • This experience is great for families, animal lovers, and first-time visitors looking for an affordable, close-up introduction to Australia’s native wildlife.

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  • Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australia's distinctive animal kingdom, which includes wombats, wallabies, and enormous reptiles.

  • Come face-to-face with Australia’s friendliest locals — hand-feed kangaroos, spot shy quokkas, and pose with koalas in this lush wildlife sanctuary, just 45 minutes from Sydney.

  • Take a stroll and explore 7 acres of lush surroundings housing over 2,000 native Australian animals from 260 species.

  • Discover Featherdale's kangaroo and marsupial walk-through areas, where you can meet and hand-feed the friendly Kangaroo family.

  • This experience is great for families, animal lovers, and first-time visitors looking for an affordable, close-up introduction to Australia’s native wildlife.

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AU$37.80
Tourists enjoying a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with city skyline views.
Cruise boat on Sydney Harbour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge in background.
Passengers enjoying views of Sydney Harbour Bridge on a discovery cruise.
Sydney Harbour coastline with trees and rocky shore, seen from a sightseeing cruise.
People toasting drinks on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with island view.
Two people enjoying a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a sightseeing cruise.
Sydney Harbour cruise visitors relaxing on a grassy hill and sandy beach with palm trees.
Catamaran on Sydney Harbour with city skyline in background.
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Sightseeing Cruises
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1 hr 19 min
Meals included
  • Get ready for an epic sightseeing experience aboard your Sydney Harbour cruise. Sail past iconic landmarks with just a small group as you capture postcard-perfect pictures.

  • Family, friends, or solo trip? This cruise sets sail for smiles! Get seated on the deck and listen to your skipper share Sydney's finest tales.

  • Sip on a cup of tea or coffee as you soak in jaw-dropping views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and more.

  • Choose an afternoon or lunch cruise for stunning Sydney views and a delightful buffet feast

  • Fun fact: The height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge changes by 18cm depending upon weather conditions!

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  • Get ready for an epic sightseeing experience aboard your Sydney Harbour cruise. Sail past iconic landmarks with just a small group as you capture postcard-perfect pictures.

  • Family, friends, or solo trip? This cruise sets sail for smiles! Get seated on the deck and listen to your skipper share Sydney's finest tales.

  • Sip on a cup of tea or coffee as you soak in jaw-dropping views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and more.

  • Choose an afternoon or lunch cruise for stunning Sydney views and a delightful buffet feast

  • Fun fact: The height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge changes by 18cm depending upon weather conditions!

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AU$33
Cableway ride at Scenic World, Blue Mountains with passengers and forest view.
Railway ride through lush forest in Blue Mountains, Sydney.
Walkway through lush forest in the Blue Mountains with people exploring.
Scenic cable car over Blue Mountains with view of Three Sisters rock formation.
Three Sisters rock formation in Blue Mountains National Park, Sydney.
Couple enjoying Jamison Valley view on Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney.
Aerial view of Katoomba Falls cascading through lush green forest, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Cableway at Scenic World, Blue Mountains with passengers and forested landscape.
Family enjoying a ride on the forest railway at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.
Boardwalk at Scenic World overlooking Blue Mountains landscape.
Cable car over Blue Mountains forest during Express Tour, Australia.
Tour group with guide at Blue Mountains viewpoint, overlooking scenic cliffs and forest.
Red double-decker bus on Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with scenic view.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
3 more
  • Explore the Blue Mountains from top to bottom! This pass gives you unlimited rides on all Scenic World attractions: Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and the Boardwalk.

  • No matter how you get there, the views are incredible! Choose the scenic cable car ride or the world's steepest train, going up at a 52-degree angle.

  • Great view from the top, but the Skyway ride takes it to the next level. Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, Mt. Solitary, and Jamison Valley – see ‘em all as you cross the valley.

  • Want to see the rainforest? Take the Scenic Walkway! It's an easy 10-20 minute walk on a raised path that connects the train and cable car stations.

  • If you’re craving more, consider upgrading to an all-day hop-on hop-off pass or an all-inclusive guided tour to hidden gems and local stories.

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  • Explore the Blue Mountains from top to bottom! This pass gives you unlimited rides on all Scenic World attractions: Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and the Boardwalk.

  • No matter how you get there, the views are incredible! Choose the scenic cable car ride or the world's steepest train, going up at a 52-degree angle.

  • Great view from the top, but the Skyway ride takes it to the next level. Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, Mt. Solitary, and Jamison Valley – see ‘em all as you cross the valley.

  • Want to see the rainforest? Take the Scenic Walkway! It's an easy 10-20 minute walk on a raised path that connects the train and cable car stations.

  • If you’re craving more, consider upgrading to an all-day hop-on hop-off pass or an all-inclusive guided tour to hidden gems and local stories.

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AU$63.95
Red double-decker bus on Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with scenic view.
Family boarding bus for Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off tour.
Family boarding Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Blue Mountains, Australia.
Visitors at Echo Point viewing the Three Sisters rock formation, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Family enjoying a ride on the forest railway at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.
Railway descending through lush forest at Blue Mountains, Sydney.
Scenic Skyway cable car over Blue Mountains, Australia, with forested cliffs below.
Cableway ride at Scenic World, Blue Mountains with forest and cliffs in view.
Walkway through lush forest in the Blue Mountains with people exploring.
Aerial view of Katoomba Falls cascading through lush green forest, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Waterfall at Leura Cascades, Blue Mountains, surrounded by lush greenery.
Red double-decker bus on Blue Mountains Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with scenic view.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Enjoy a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour in the Blue Mountains with the flexibility to disembark at your own pace.

  • Go around the Red Route dotted with 23 stops with buses scheduled every 60 mins.

  • Your pass, your choice: the essential 24-hour pass, an upgraded pass with Scenic World rides, or the all-inclusive pass with a food voucher.

  • Enhance your journey with live commentary and a detailed guidebook covering the history, wildlife, and trails of the Blue Mountains.

  • The most popular stops on your route include the Katoomba Falls, Scenic World, Echo Point (Three Sisters), and Leura Cascades.

More details

  • Enjoy a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour in the Blue Mountains with the flexibility to disembark at your own pace.

  • Go around the Red Route dotted with 23 stops with buses scheduled every 60 mins.

  • Your pass, your choice: the essential 24-hour pass, an upgraded pass with Scenic World rides, or the all-inclusive pass with a food voucher.

  • Enhance your journey with live commentary and a detailed guidebook covering the history, wildlife, and trails of the Blue Mountains.

  • The most popular stops on your route include the Katoomba Falls, Scenic World, Echo Point (Three Sisters), and Leura Cascades.

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AU$55

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Eléonore Langlade
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Eléonore

France
Jul 2025
5/5
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Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning 360° views of the city. Ideal for first-time visitors. The Skywalk adds thrill, though tickets are pricey. Best enjoyed at sunset for magical scenery.
Matthew P Rhoden
AU

Matthew

Australia
Apr 2025
5/5
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Great day out, good info coming through the headphones about the local history of each area as we passed through. Get on and off at any stop you like. Nth Bondi RSL for lunch was yummo.
Secherre Guy
FR

Secherre

France
Mar 2025
4/5
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Very well organized. Quick response to questions by email. Efficient and friendly staff at route n*1. Interesting trip. Only downside: I couldn't hear the audio guide very well on the bus. Pleasant Captain Cook cruise, even more beautiful at 7:30 p.m.
Adrian guy
GB

Adrian

United Kingdom
Mar 2025
5/5
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We enjoyed the whole experience. Very well organised and easy to get round. Staff very helpful and friendly. So glad we came early. Highly recommend
Michelle Loveridge
AU

Michelle

Australia
Jul 2025
5/5
Payments were quick & easy & car parks were cheap & easy too access, kids loved it, went for our daughters birthday turning 9on 31st July, she had some friends there too, sea life is beautiful, tunnels are magical.
Silvia Gore

Silvia

Jan 2023
4/5
baby sea horses. How fragile they looked. in contrast , Huge sting rays and sharks . seeing through the glass watching their under side with relaxed movement through the water
Jaye kwocksun
AU

Jaye

Australia
Jun 2025
5/5
Head out was nice n easy just turn up use your qr code then off you go. Scenic world great value for money and blue mountains just beautiful
Jin Hsiung WAN
NZ

Jin

New Zealand
May 2025
4/5
The hop-on, hop-off bus was very convenient, we could stop at any of the stops we wanted, and all the stop-offs were clearly labelled and announced in the bus. I enjoyed the freedom of doing everything in your own time. If I had to nitpick, I'd say some of the recommendation places for lunch wasn't as great as I expected it to be.
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