Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in New South Wales

"The Royal Botanic Gardens certainly are a brilliant attraction in their own right, as well as being in a spectacular location perched on the edge of Sydney Harbour. Over 200 years old, the gardens have an amazing collection of flora from Australia and across the globe. Wander through Australian natives, a selection of succulents from across the world, or explore the rainforest area."

"There are plenty of places to get some ‘grams in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Follow the waterfront path around the bay and you’ll walk by a beautiful pond, various flower gardens, as well as a large grassy lawn that has the city skyline behind it. The photo above, which features a long row of stone arches decorated with greenery, is located just in front of the Botanic Garden Cafe."

"Royal Botanic Gardens Just past the Opera House, you will enter into these beautiful gardens. It’s full of stunning displays and hosts different events each week. It’s the perfect spot to take a break and watch the world go by or choose one of the paths and see some of the beautiful displays."

"If so, what better way to do it than to visit the Skywalk at the Sydney Tower Eye, an extremely high outdoor structure where you can casually stroll around outside of the tower and get a 360-degree bird’s eye view of the gorgeous city. But if that’s too much for you, just head over to the observation deck and appreciate the breathtaking view of the city on a sunny day. You can also take advantage of a bundled package tour of the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck and Skywalk and a 24-hour hop on, hop off Sydney Harbour Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises."

"If you are looking for a more stock standard shopping experience, Westfield Sydney Tower is the way to go. Westfield’s is one of the Sydney CBDs main shopping locations and particularly popular with Sydney’s youth looking for cheap date ideas in Sydney – this is a popular spot!. The tower consists of six floors with over 280 fashion food and lifestyle outlets such as Calvin Klein, Chanel, Prada and and Versace."

"Head to Sydney Tower for a bird’s eye view of the city; you can even walk 250m (820 feet) above the ground on the Observation Deck. Book your tickets in advance for fast-track entry."

"Miss Dipity’s is one of the newest kids on the block, with an all-new dessert bar that just opened at the Chatswood Interchange!. They offer quite a spread, with 21 flavours to scoop from, 2 flavours of soft serve and 7 flavours of Dipity Pops to dip in your choice of Belgian chocolate and home-made crunches (the Cornflake Crunch is a popular choice). Greek Yoghurt, Miso Caramel and other flavours abound."

"In the divine Vaucluse area, Nielsen Park is an idyllic spot for a nature walk or sun-soaked afternoon overlooking the beautiful harbour. Known for its incredible outdoor picnic spots, the park includes three sheltered barbecue and food areas."

"It is hidden among yachts, in the marina just near the Spit Bridge in Middle Harbor. Executive chef Alessandro Pavoni is from the northern-Italian region of Brescia and oversees a menu of nuanced dishes that range from glazed pork jowl to creamy risottos and some of the prettiest entrees in town. Australian seafood shines here, so come for Moreton Bay bugs, Queensland red scarlet prawns and Sydney rock oysters did creatively."

"Little Manly Beach in Sydney Harbour is an ideal hangout for families with kids of all ages. The water is calm, clean, and there are plenty of grass areas to roam around. When the little ones are done splashing and swimming, they can head over to the playground areas for even more active excitement."

"Just a few minutes from the better-known Manly Beach, Shelly Beach is a unique location on the east coast of Australia, since it actually faces west. With a large reef also sheltering the beach from the heavy ocean swells, Shelly Beach is a small and secluded haven – perfect for a quiet picnic on the sands or a gentle swim in the ocean. These calm coastal conditionsmake ShellyBeach an ideal spot for scuba divers and snorkelers to explore an..."

"Head to the southern end of Manly Beach then look east across the water. That short stretch of sand about 500 metres away is Shelley Beach, far more secluded, less crowded, and has calmer water than the popular Manly Beach just next door. Shelley Beach is better suited to sunbaking, swimming and paddleboarding than surfing."

"In Manly, walk down the palm tree-lined Corso, hit the promenade on the beach for an ice-cream, walk around to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab a cold beer at Manly Wharf Hotel. Time your return ferry trip back to the Quay to coincide with sunset behind the harbour bridge."

"Located within St Peters Precinct 75, Willie the Boatman is the neighbourhood brewery and liquor store. This laid-back micro-brewery is popular with the locals for an after-work beverage, both sit in and takeaway. From Thursday to Sunday The Tasting Room is open to the public and come the weekend, food trucks provide the perfect beer snacks."

"Mona Vale’s Modus Operandi is an all-in-one venue, think brewery, restaurant, bar and live music venue. Their core range beers, from pale ales to porters, are brewed on site and are available to sample alongside their delicious pub-style menu. With daily food specials and live music on the weekend, Modus Operandi is a popular hangout."

"If you are after a private brewery tour before you hit up the bar, Batch Brewing Co in Marrickville has got you covered. Open 7 days, with tours on weekends, you can get your brew of choice takeaway or take a seat in The Tasting Room. Plan your visit by checking out their upcoming events and food truck schedule."

"With the best variety of food, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle, all in one place, Westfield is one of the best shopping centres in Sydney. For those looking for shopping in Sydney CBD, this is the obvious choice, as it is located in the heart of the city. It also has an assortment of brands from the large ones, to the local Australian brands."

"If you’re looking for a one-stop shopping destination in Sydney, Westfield Bondi Junction is the place to go. This major shopping centre is in the residential suburb of Bondi; just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD..."

"It houses 400 stores ranging from the priciest brands, like Tiffany, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior to the departmental stores. The storey 5 building also serves some great food in its food court."

"Regarded as one of Harry Seidler’s masterpieces, this white Bauhaus tower blends elegance with functionality to house some of Sydney’s most sought-after office space. It features an octagon floor plan of 67 floors with some breathtaking views of the city offered from offices here. The MLC Centre was the tallest office building in Sydney from 1977 to 1992"