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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
Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Passengers on Big Bus Sydney tour passing Sydney Opera House
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour near Sydney Opera House with passengers enjoying the ride.
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Big Bus tour at Bondi Beach, Sydney with tourists exploring the scenic coastline.
Passengers on Big Bus Sydney tour passing Sydney Opera House
Sydney Big Bus tour with open-top double-decker bus near Sydney Opera House.
Passengers capturing memories on Big Bus Sydney tour with cityscape in the background.
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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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  • 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
Tourists enjoying panoramic city views from Sydney Tower Eye with Fast-Track Entry Tickets
View from Sydney Tower Eye overlooking Sydney skyline and harbor.
Visitors using binoculars on Sydney Tower Eye observation deck with cityscape view.
Family enjoying view from Sydney Tower Eye observation deck, Sydney, Australia.
Tourists enjoying panoramic city views from Sydney Tower Eye with Fast-Track Entry Tickets
Visitors on Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye overlooking Sydney cityscape.
Visitors on the Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye overlooking Sydney cityscape.
Visitors on Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye viewing cityscape at sunset.
Sydney skyline illuminated at night from Sydney Tower Eye observation deck.
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  • Head right in to get a birds-eye view of Sydney in all directions from the Tower Eye.

  • Take the elevator to the observatory deck situated 250m above ground and soak up the sweeping panorama of the Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and the Opera House.

  • Upgrade your ticket with a guided Skywalk tour at 268m, promising an exhilarating 60-minute adventure, and watch the Sydney crowds below you.

  • Utilize multilingual touchscreens and high-powered binoculars available on the deck to get a closer look at Sydney's prominent sites.

  • Fun fact: Sydney Eye Tower is the first building to see the Sydney dawn, and the last to see its final dusk.

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  • Head right in to get a birds-eye view of Sydney in all directions from the Tower Eye.

  • Take the elevator to the observatory deck situated 250m above ground and soak up the sweeping panorama of the Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and the Opera House.

  • Upgrade your ticket with a guided Skywalk tour at 268m, promising an exhilarating 60-minute adventure, and watch the Sydney crowds below you.

  • Utilize multilingual touchscreens and high-powered binoculars available on the deck to get a closer look at Sydney's prominent sites.

  • Fun fact: Sydney Eye Tower is the first building to see the Sydney dawn, and the last to see its final dusk.

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AU$28
Visitors observing diverse marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Customer observing bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Penguins swimming underwater at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Jellyfish swimming in a tank at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Children viewing marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium exhibits
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef display, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Dugong swimming in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tank.
Dugong swimming in a tank at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
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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 resting in enclosure at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Taronga Zoo entrance with express ferry docked, Sydney Harbour in background.
Taronga Zoo entrance with express ferry docked, Sydney, Australia.
Capybaras resting near water at Taronga Zoo, Sydney with city skyline in background.
Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney skyline in the background.
Koala resting on a tree branch at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Fishing cat resting on a rock at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
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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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  • 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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Koala perched on a tree branch inside Wildlife Sydney Zoo, Australia.
Group of kangaroos at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, a popular tour destination for buying tickets in Sydney, Australia
Crocodile resting on a rock inside WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo enclosure.
Group of kangaroos at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, a popular tour destination for buying tickets in Sydney, Australia
Kangaroo at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Australia, part of Sydney itineraries.
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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
Man feeding kangaroo in Featherdale Wildlife Park
 Featherdale Wildlife Park board
Koalas resting on eucalyptus trees at a zoo in Australia.
photo op at  Featherdale Wildlife Park
Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney, Australia.
Kangaroo resting at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australia.
Quokka at Featherdale Wildlife Park
Parrots getting fed at Featherdale Wildlife Park
penguins in Featherdale Wildlife Park
souvenier shop at  Featherdale Wildlife Park
cute souveniers at  Featherdale Wildlife Park
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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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  • 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
Cableway ride over lush forest in Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Australia.
Scenic railway ride through lush forest at Blue Mountains, Sydney.
Scenic walkway through lush forest in Blue Mountains, Australia, with towering eucalyptus trees.
cable car ride in Blue Mountains Tour
Blue Mountains National Park Sydney, scenic view with lush greenery and distant mountains.
Couple enjoying Jamison Valley view on Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney.
Aerial view of Katoomba Falls amidst lush greenery, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Cableway at Scenic World, Blue Mountains, Australia, offering panoramic views of lush valleys and rugged cliffs.
Family enjoying forest railway ride at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.
Boardwalk through lush forest at Scenic World, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Skyway Cable Car in Scenic World, Blue Mountains
Tour group with guide at Blue Mountains viewpoint, Australia, overlooking scenic landscape.
Blue Mountains hop-on hop-off bus near Scenic World with tourists exploring.
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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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  • 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$61
Blue Mountains hop-on hop-off bus near Scenic World with tourists exploring.
Family enjoying Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour at Blue Mountains, Australia, with scenic views.
Family boarding Hop-On Hop-Off bus at Blue Mountains, Australia.
Visitors at Echo Point viewing the Three Sisters rock formation, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Family enjoying forest railway ride at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.
Scenic railway at Blue Mountains, Sydney with lush forest and steep incline.
Scenic Skyway cable car crossing above Blue Mountains forest at Scenic World, Australia.
Cableway ride over lush Blue Mountains valley at Scenic World, Australia.
Scenic walkway through lush forest in Blue Mountains, Australia, with towering eucalyptus trees.
Aerial view of Katoomba Falls amidst lush greenery, Blue Mountains, Australia.
Hop-on hop-off bus at Leura Cascades, Blue Mountains, with scenic views.
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Blue Mountains
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  • 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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  • 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
Big Bus Sydney tour passing Sydney Opera House with SEA LIFE Sydney tickets.
Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour near Sydney Opera House with passengers enjoying the ride.
Passengers capturing memories on Big Bus Sydney tour with cityscape in the background.
Dugong swimming in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tank.
Dugong swimming in a tank at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Jellyfish swimming in a tank at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Children viewing marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium exhibits
Customer observing bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Australia.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef display, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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  • Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
  • Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
  • See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
  • Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
  • Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.

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  • Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
  • Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
  • See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
  • Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
  • Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.
from AU$115.40
AU$98.17

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Matthew P Rhoden
AU

Matthew

5/5
Australia
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

4/5
France
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

5/5
United Kingdom
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
Marissa Maitland
AU

Marissa

5/5
Australia
Great short cruise with plenty of seats. The host was also super knowledgeable! Highly recommend. Free tea and coffee was a bonus, plus a bar for purchasing drinks if you want to. The top deck provided an excellent view all around.
Silvia Gore

Silvia

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
Debra J Jones

Debra

4/5
I took visitors from Germany to the Aquarium. It was Incredibly crowded due to the school holidays. They found it overwhelming with the noise & the amount of people. They did however enjoy the Aquarium.
Derek Cooper
AU

Derek

5/5
Australia
Enjoyed 2 circuits on the bus plus a great viewing at the Tower Eye. Great to have the discount the combo ticket offered. Would use again
Einav Pat

Einav

5/5
I needed the tickets sent to me and waited almost two hours. Was easy to approach support through the live chat! Was hassle free and the person who helped me was very useful!
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