Sydney Family Wildlife and Harbour

Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Featherdale Wildlife Park for koala and kangaroo encounters, a good fit for families with kids.

A family itinerary based in Darling Harbour. Day one covers the Aquarium and the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Day two takes the ferry to Taronga Zoo, then to Luna Park in the evening. Day three starts at Featherdale for close-up encounters with koalas and kangaroos, then heads up the Blue Mountains for the Scenic World cableway. The last day is a relaxed one at the Opera House and the lawns of the Royal Botanic Garden. Each day has only a few sights, and ferries are the main way of getting around.

During Australian school holidays, Luna Park and the zoo get crowded, so book tickets in advance.

Day by day

Day 1 · Darling Harbour Aquarium

Sydney（Darling Harbour、SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium、Chinese Garden of Friendship）

The train from the airport to Town Hall station takes about 15 minutes, then walk to Darling Harbour. Attractions are all within walking distance of each other.

Tumbalong Park at Darling Harbour has a free playground and splash zone.

Stay: Darling Harbour

Day 2 · Taronga Zoo and Luna Park

Sydney（Circular Quay、Taronga Zoo、Luna Park Sydney）

Take the ferry to Circular Quay and transfer to the Taronga ferry, about 12 minutes in total. In the evening, take a ferry to Luna Park at Milsons Point.

The zoo is on a hillside, so ride the aerial cableway to the top and walk down.

Stay: Darling Harbour

Day 3 · Featherdale and the Blue Mountains Cableway

Sydney（Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park） → Blue Mountains (Australia)（Scenic World Blue Mountains、Blue Mountains / Three Sisters）

Rent a car or join a tour. It takes about 45 minutes to Featherdale, then about 1 hour to Katoomba, and you return to the city in the evening.

Stay: Darling Harbour

Day 4 · Opera House and Botanic Garden Lawns

Sydney（Sydney Opera House、Royal Botanic Garden Sydney）

Take a ferry or light rail to Circular Quay, then walk to the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden. Take the train to the airport in the afternoon.

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