Things to do in Darling Harbour with kids
Family fun in the heart of Sydney!
Located a short walk from the centre of Sydney, Darling Harbour has countless kid-friendly things to do.
From the Chinese Garden of Friendship, to Sea LIFE Sydney Aquarium (and more!), there is plenty of fun for the big kids (adults) and for the little ones.
We’ve shared some of our favourite things to do with kids in Darling Harbour in the gallery below…
Dessert Lab Workshop at Love Bomb Candy
Kids will feel like they are in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory when they take part in Love Bomb Candy’s Dessert Lab Workshop.
Kids can create their own Gourmet Rocky Road and a loaded Gelato.
The 2hr workshop is $90 and each candy maker receives a Love Bomb Candy showbag, valued at $60 and a LED Light Up Balloon.
Experience Peppa Pig’s Adventure in Sea LIFE and Wild Life
From April 1 – April 23, join Peppa Pig on a very fun and interactive adventure around Sea LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Wild LIFE Sydney Zoo and make friends with some of the most incredible animals.
Splash and play in Darling Harbour’s amazing playground
Darling Harbour just happens to have one of Sydney’s very best playgrounds.
Boasting climbing ropes, a water play area and even a 21-metre flying fox and more, the Darling Harbour Children’s Playground will keep your kids entertained for hours.
Dine in at a kid-friendly restaurant
Looking for a bite to eat? Well, you’re in luck!
Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay Wharf have loads of kid-friendly restaurants to choose from including, Nick’s Seafood restaurant, Adria Bar Restaurant, Café Del Mar, Blackbird Cafe and Baia The Italian.
One of our favourites is Brazza Churrascaria which offers a unique service style from Brazil known as “Rodizio”, where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate
from table to table serving you more than 20 types of skewers and over 14 sides.
One word: Delicious!
Stroll around the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Take the family away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD and into the peace and tranquility of the Chinese Garden (RRP $30).
A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney.
During the April school hoidays, kids can learn about their unique “birth animal” and to create their own animal mask to take home (RRP $28 per person) from 11am to 2pm, weekdays.
Stay at Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Make the most of your time in Darling Harbour by staying at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.
During the April school holidays, an exclusive Kid’s Club, will be available to all guests staying at the property from April 8-23.
The Kid’s Club will run from 12-8pm and feature a number of exciting activities from colouring tables and a treat station and movie nights.
Parents will be treated to a free drink at adjoining Pumphouse and for every main dish ordered, you will receive two free kid’s meals.
