School Holiday Fun


Every day’s a fun day at Darling Harbour these school holidays. Here are just a few great ideas to pack these holidays full of excitement.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

Sun 6 – Sun 20 July
Kids Deck – Bateaux Jouets school holiday program
Inspired by the exhibition Bateaux Jouets – toy boats from Paris 1850–1950, children can construct and decorate their own paddle wheel boat with elastic motor propulsion, race toy boats and dress up in clothes from the era. Suitable for children aged five to 12 years.

10am – 4pm daily
$7 child or free with any purchased ticket, adults free
Australian National Maritime Museum
Visit www.anmm.gov.au or phone (02) 9298 3777

Mon 7 – Fri 11 and Mon 14 – Fri 18 July
Endeavour Recruits
The Endeavour replica is back and Captain Cook has instructed his officers to look for new recruits for the return voyage to England. Join in the Captain’s challenges, performing the many duties of an 18th-century sailor at sea.

10am – 4pm daily (approx 30 minutes in duration)
$7 child or free with any purchased ticket, adults free
Australian National Maritime Museum
Visit www.anmm.gov.au  or phone (02) 9298 3777

Throughout July
Trash or Treasure? Souvenirs of travel – FREE
Discover a diverse array of souvenirs collected by pilgrims, sailors, soldiers, cruise passengers, holiday makers and tourists. This exhibition looks at how the ritual of acquiring souvenirs has been carried out by travellers for hundreds of years.

9.30am – 5pm daily from 5 July
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Visit www.anmm.gov.au or call (02) 9298 3777

Throughout July
Bateaux Jouets – toy boats from Paris 1850–1950 – FREE
Marvel at beautifully made toy boats from France's Musée National de la Marine. The exhibition features 200 colourful and imaginative craft ranging in style from simple paper boats to stunning mechanical creations.

9.30am – 5pm daily
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour
Visit www.anmm.gov.au or call (02) 9298 3777

AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

Throughout July
Whale watching cruises
During the whale watching season (June to November) you can experience the spectacle of watching and listening to the gentle giants of the sea as they journey north to the warm waters of the Whitsunday Islands to give birth. We guarantee migrating humpback whale sightings from 1 June to 31 July or your money back!

1.15pm daily (Jun–Jul)
$69 adult, $39 child
Australian Travel Specialists
Visit www.atstravel.com.au or call (02) 9211 3192

IMAX THEATRE

Throughout July
Grand Canyon 3D
Take a white knuckle ride down the Colorado River through the staggering scenery of the Grand Canyon. Narrated by Robert Redford, the first-ever IMAX 3D images of the Grand Canyon combine exhilarating river rafting on America’s most iconic river with  an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet.

10am – 10pm daily, check website for session times
$18 adult, $13 child, $50 family (2 adults and 2 children)
LG IMAX Theatre Sydney
Visit www.imax.com.au or call (02) 9213 1625

JAMES CRAIG TALL SHIP

Sun 13 July
James Craig tall ship sailing adventure
Australia's biggest tall ship, the 1874 square-rigged James Craig sails off Sydney heads every other weekend. Enjoy a six hour day sail, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and the experience of a lifetime!

9.30am – 4pm
$170 flat rate
Wharf 7 Pyrmont
Corner of Murray Street and Pirrama Road (adjacent to the Australian National Maritime Museum)

KINGPIN BOWLING LOUNGE

Mon 7 - Fri 18 July
Kingpin Bowling Lounge schools out offer
Kids aged 14 years and under can enjoy two games of bowling or two games of M9 Laser Skirmish plus a soft drink for just $16.95.

10am – 4pm daily during NSW school holiday period
Visit www.kingpinbowling.com.au

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM

Sat 5 – Sun 20 July
Holiday space fun at the Powerhouse Museum
Take a journey into space in the school holidays. Dress up as an astronaut or alien and 'moon rock on' at our space ball, play 'musical planets' while tracking satellites from orb to orb, be photographed in space as your favourite space cadet character or join our UFO quest to track down a mystery object.

Various times daily
Free with museum admission, $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street, Ultimo
Visit www.play.powerhousemuseum.com or call (02) 9217 0111

Throughout July
Zero Gravity Space Lab
Find out what it’s like to live and work in space, thanks to an exciting refurbishment of our popular space exhibition. Hear commentary by Australian astronaut Dr Andy Thomas and experience the new Zero Gravity Space Lab, an exciting interactive exhibit that creates the illusion of weightlessness.

10am – 5pm
Free with museum entry, $10 adult, $5 child, $25 family
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street, Ultimo
Visit www.powerhousemuseum.com or call (02) 9217 0111

SYDNEY JET

Throughout July
Sydney Jet Thrill Ride
An awesome way to experience the beautiful harbour. Spin, fishtail and ride on this wonderful jet boat adventure!

12pm and 3pm Sat–Sun. Bookings essential
SPECIAL OFFER 20% off adult tickets, usually $65 now $52
Sydney Jet, Cockle Bay Wharf
Visit www.sydneyjet.com.au or call (02) 9807 4333

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