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Kids up to 12 can hand-feed kangaroos, join farmyard shows, use the playground and learn from four daily koala talks; fenced paths, toilets and picnic areas make a relaxed half-day visit.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Child-height coasters, carousel, Coney Island slides and sideshow games give 4-12-year-olds varied safe fun; unlimited passes, toilets and snack bars simplify a full family day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children under 12 can dig at the Dino pit, climb through Kidspace pods, follow activity trails and join holiday workshops, while parents use pram bays and cafés, giving strong educational play value.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Activity trails, craft Sundays, a digital Learning Centre and tolerant staff keep 5-12-year-olds busy, with accessible toilets easing supervision for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Children are welcome on family tours and dedicated kids’ shows, wide forecourt lets them move safely, and discounted family tickets exist, but long performances may test attention spans.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Sydney Opera House (with kids)Children can ride ferries, explore SEA LIFE or Taronga Zoo and burn energy at Darling Harbour playground, all within the bay, yet constant supervision is required near open wharves and busy roads.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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School-age children can race the pram-friendly path, feed ducks and join app scavenger hunts; supervision is vital near unfenced harbour edges and there is no playground until deeper in the Garden.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids can walk the secure path and explore the Pylon museum; children 8+ may join BridgeClimb, but younger ones cannot, and there are limited play or shade spots on the bridge itself.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Kids can manage the 0.8 km Three Sisters Walk, use coin telescopes and picnic tables, and find toilets, yet parents must supervise near unfenced trail bends and a few steep stair sections.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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