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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
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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 20 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, and an enchanting night tour of the city.

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

  • The most popular stops on your 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 20 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, and an enchanting night tour of the city.

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

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

from
AU$73
Sydney Tower Eye overlooking the cityscape and harbor at sunset.
Couple taking a selfie on the viewing deck of Sydney Tower Eye.
Visitors on Sydney Tower Eye viewing deck overlooking city skyline.
Family taking a selfie on the viewing deck of Sydney Tower Eye.
Family posing for a photo at Sydney Tower Eye with city view in background.
Couple enjoying city view from Sydney Tower Eye observation deck.
Couple taking a selfie on the viewing deck of Sydney Tower Eye with cityscape.
Visitors enjoying the view from Sydney Tower Eye's outdoor platform.
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.

from
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.
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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.

from
AU$79
Koala on branch with "Wild Life Sydney" and "Adults at Kids Prices" text.
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.
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Flexible duration
  • Get 20% off when you book between 15 October and 30 November 2025.

  • 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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  • Get 20% off when you book between 15 October and 30 November 2025.

  • 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$28.80
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
Giraffes at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Elephants near a water feature at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Seal balancing a ball on its nose at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Two people enjoying a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a sightseeing cruise.
Cruise boat on Sydney Harbour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge in background.
Kangaroo resting on the ground at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Tiger walking through grass at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Koala clinging to a tree at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
Sydney Harbour cruise visitors relaxing on a grassy hill and sandy beach with palm trees.
People toasting drinks on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with island view.
Catamaran on Sydney Harbour with city skyline in background.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • See Taronga Zoo and enjoy a Sydney Harbour cruise with one ticket, saving 4% on this iconic Sydney experience.

  • Visit Taronga Zoo and meet over 5,000 animals from Africa, Asia, and Australia in open habitats, plus enjoy live talks and feeding sessions.

  • Enjoy a 65–80 minute round-trip Sydney Harbour cruise, taking in views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and more with live or recorded commentary.

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  • See Taronga Zoo and enjoy a Sydney Harbour cruise with one ticket, saving 4% on this iconic Sydney experience.

  • Visit Taronga Zoo and meet over 5,000 animals from Africa, Asia, and Australia in open habitats, plus enjoy live talks and feeding sessions.

  • Enjoy a 65–80 minute round-trip Sydney Harbour cruise, taking in views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and more with live or recorded commentary.

from AU$84
AU$80.64

4% off

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.
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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 by Bondi Beach and visitors at SEA LIFE Sydney aquarium.
Visitors boarding Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point 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.
Passengers taking a selfie on Big Bus Sydney with Bondi Beach in the background.
Dugong feeding on lettuce at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
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Jellyfish swimming at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Children exploring interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Customer enjoying bioluminescence exhibit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Boy observing fish at Great Barrier Reef exhibit, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • 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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Michelle Loveridge
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Michelle

Australia
Jul 2025
5/5

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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.

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Eléonore Langlade
FR

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.

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TOMOYASU TANAKA
JP

Tomoyasu

Japan
Oct 2025
5/5
please forgive me for my poor English. I went to the WILD LIFE with my friends on 23,Oct,2025. I was happy to see many animals which can't be seen in my hometown,Japan. thank youvery much.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Tickets

Julia Johnston
AU

Julia

Australia
Jun 2025
4/5
Was easy, great experience. Friendly staff and not busy when we arrived. Loved the relaxed feel around the place, great coffee and views to sit and drink it. Loved the hikes connected

Blue Mountains Scenic World Tickets

Cheung Wai man
HK

Cheung

Hong Kong
May 2025
5/5
Scenic railway is the most impressive to me , that has not exprienced before, it is so excited and the staff were so nice

Blue Mountains Scenic World Tickets

Jolanta Lukjanow
AU

Jolanta

Australia
Sep 2025
4/5
Scenic work was fantastic, very easy to follow. Professional helpful stuff. Worth every penny 😊 However hop on & hop off bus we did not find useful 🙁 Waiting one hour for a bus to wasn't convenient at all. Eventually we used a public bus.

Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Scenic World Pass

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

Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Scenic World Pass

Siim Konsin
EE

Siim

Estonia
Sep 2025
5/5
The cruise was lovely and the views of the Sydney harbour area were breathtaking. Guide Ron gave a great overview of the surrounding area, given the time limitations. I would recommend the cruise to anyone.

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

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