#1 Get On Thrilling Rides
Luna Park is Sydney’s very own amusement park on the edge of the beautiful Sydney Harbour. It’s pretty iconic thanks to its location and a long history since the opening in 1935. They have roughly 24 thrilling rides and various events that takes place within the park depending on the season. But if rides and events are not your thing, you can check out their historical tours and allow them to show you the charm of Sydney’s oldest theme park. More info here.
#2 Play with Farm Animals
Stay at Mowbray Park Farmstay, an authentic working farm and feed cattle, collect eggs, or milk cows. If you only have a day to spare, you could easily make a trip to Bilpin Springs Lodge to play with farm animals. While you are there, visit the nearby fruit orchards where you can pick apples, plums or peaches.
#3 Meet Native Wildlife
Taronga Zoo is the Zoo with the view! This award winning zoo is not only home to Australia’s unique wildlife but also exotic animals from around the world. Take the opportunity to interact with kangaroos and have a special photo session with koalas. If you’d like to take it a step further, make a booking with WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo to have breakfast with the koalas!
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#4 Learn About Australia’s Maritime History
Climb aboard tall ships, explore inside a real life submarine and learn about brave explorers at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Located in Darling Harbour, this museum showcases a range of seafaring, coastal, naval and cultural themes with artefacts, exhibitions and guided tours. This must-see attraction includes the opportunity to board a naval submarine and a replica 18th century tall ship. More info here.
#5 Try Horse-Riding in The Wild
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is an award-winning destination renowned for their unforgettable adventure experiences amidst a range of natural environments, from open pastures, lush rainforest, dramatic rock formations and towering ancient eucalypts to the crystal waters and natural rock pools of Popran Creek. The valley is home to many species of native fauna including wallabies, goannas, king parrots, lyrebirds and kookaburras. Feel the exhilaration of horse-riding in the wildness at Glenworth Valley, Central Coast, just an hour’s drive north of Sydney. More info here.
#6 Ride the World’s First Rollercoaster Zipline
Enjoy the ride of your life with TreeTop Crazy Rider on the Central Coast, the world’s longest and Australia’s first rollercoaster zipline. Basically, TreeTop Crazy Rider is a fun-filled love child of a rollercoaster and a flying fox. So get ready to swoop, twist, turn and zig zag through the trees as this is an extraordinary way to experience the Australian Bush. More info here.
#7 Cruise With Wild Dolphins
Explore scenic Port Stephens harbour in search of local bottlenose dolphins. The 90 minute Dolphin Watch cruise has triple 360 degree viewing decks, open sundeck, waterslide as well as a licensed bar (at own expense). This cruise operates daily with a 99% success rate in dolphin sighting thanks to its 36 years of experience in this field so you can have a comfortable and memorable experience. More info here.
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#8 Quad Biking On Largest Moving Sand Dunes
Experience the thrill of riding a quad bike or sandboard at Stockton Beach, situated at the southern end of Newcastle, on the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Don’t forget if you choose to bike, do stop atop the high dunes to get a 360’ view of the land! More info here.
#9 Feed the Sharks
Discover the unique experience of hand feeding and interacting with marine life at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters in Nelson Bay. The close encounter includes up to 190 Sharks and Rays not to mention other species hanging around like the Barramundi. Usually these experiences are expensive but at Irukandji, everybody gets to experience it! More info here.
#10 Catch The Annual Christmas Lights Spectacular
Have a magical time in Hunter Valley with their annual Christmas Lights Spectacular. They’ll be lighting up the Gardens from 8 November 2019 till the 26 January 2020. Last year, they put up a display telling the stories of classic storybook characters such as Cinderella. This year, they have yet to announce the theme but we believe it’ll still be magnificent. Check out their website to keep updated.
#11 Take In The Breathtaking View of The Blue Mountains
Ride the world’s steepest incline Scenic Railway or take the Scenic Skyway for breathtaking views of spectacular waterfalls and the iconic Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains. Expect crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze horizons overlooking deep ravines with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. This is definitely a very special place for every visitor. More info here.
#12 Explore the Jenolan Caves
While enjoying the fresh air of the Blue Mountains, spare some time to explore one of the world’s oldest and most spectacular limestone caves nearby. Be enthralled as you enter the Jenolan Caves via the impressive Grand Arch and allow brilliance and timelessness of nature to reveal itself. More info here.