6 Free activities for families in Sydney
Can you take your family out for a day in Sydney and not spend a
cent? Pack your lunch and your comfortable shoes and make your
way to Circular Quay. From there, the world is your oyster. You
won't believe how much fun you can have without spending money.
1. Circular Quay
Since first European settlement, the Quay has been at the
centre of Sydney's maritime life and its heart of
transportation. Circular Quay is situated around Sydney Cove and
is the hub of Sydney Harbour. It is a stepping-off point and
booking area for most attractions based around the harbour.
Every few minutes, ferries leave for destinations on the harbour
including Taronga Park Zoo, Manly, Watsons Bay and Mosman.
Along the ferry terminals are a number of small outdoor cafes.
It is a busy pedestrian precinct and a magnet for buskers of
every description. Follow the walkways to the Opera House and
Royal Botanic Gardens to the east or the historic Rocks area and
Sydney Harbour Bridge to the west. On the east side of Circular
Quay are its many restaurants and stylish boutiques, along with
the large Dendy Cinema. On the western side of Circular Quay is
the historic Rocks area with a number of quaint shopping arcades
and pretty restaurants.
Circular Quay is at the foot of the central business district
and the older, historic end of the city. Buses depart here for
Bondi and the eastern suburbs.
A 10 minute walk from Circular Quay is Government House . . .
2. Government House
Macquarie Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
t. 02 9931 5222
f.
02 9931 5208
Free guided tours of Government House are conducted every