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Want to immerse yourself in a little Sydney history? If so you have come to the right place. Sydney is the oldest city in Australia and jammed packed full of history just waiting for you to explore. Sydney Activities can point you in the right direction to have both fun and learn a little history at the same time.
List of Sydney Activities Covered on this Page:
- Australian Museum
- ANZAC Memorial Building
- Macquarie Lighthouse
- More coming soon
1) Australian Museum
Ages: All
About; The Australian Museum is one of the largest Museum in Australian and is fun and educational at the same time for the whole family. There is always are range of different exhibits to see with permanent exhibits such as;
- Dinosaurs: See, hear, touch and even smell the world of dinosaurs.
- Kidspace for Families: A area designed for Under 5′s so that they can explore and investigate their own ‘Mini-museum.
- Skeletons: Turn on your X-ray vision and enter into the hall of bones.
- And much much more.
Opening Hours
- Open every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
- 9.30am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Entry Price
General Admission
- Under 5 years FREE
- Adult $12
- Child from 5 – 15 $6
- Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) $30
- Family Pass (1 adult + 2 children) $18
- Free admission for – Australian Museum Members, Australian Government ’Blue’ Pension Card-holders, ICOM Members and Companion Card-holders visiting with a person with a disability
What to Bring:
- Camera
- Weather gear not required unless lunching in Hyde Park;
- Comfortable Shoes as this is a big day out with lots of walking.
- Optional: Food and drink as these things can be purchased in Museum cafe’.
- ATM- NOT available at the Museum.
How to get there:
Trains: The nearest train stations are St.James, Museum and Town Hall. Each are of equal distance to us and are an easy and mostly level seven minute walk.
Buses: The Museum is on the Hop-on Hop-off bus route and is a seven minute walk to the centre of the city. For George Street bus services, get off at Town Hall and walk east along Park Street.
Parking
Metered street parking is available on the streets around the Musem.
There are two parking stations within easy walking distance of the Museum. Check their websites for rates, times and maps:
- Enacon Parking, Cathedral St (under Cook and Phillip Park)
- Secure Parking, Riley Street (special rate available is visiting the museum, ask the admission stall for the Universal Rebate Ticket to use when paying as you exit the parking station.
Contact Information:
Information Number: (612) 9320 6000
Address: 6 College Street Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia
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2) ANZAC Memorial Building
Ages: All
About: Situated in the heart of Hyde Park Sydney is NSW State War memorial that is dedicated to all Australians who have served their country in war. This wonderful building was completed in 1934 and was designed by Mr Charles Bruce Dellit who won the competition to design the building.
This is a wonderful place to reflex on our history. The structue is also worth a visit at night as the reflection in the pool is a wonderful site. Take a picnic and stroll through Hyde Park as you enjoy a great part of Australian history.
Opening Hours
- Open every day of the year except for Christmas Day and Good Friday and Christmas Day
- 9.30am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Entry Price
FREE
What to Bring:
- Camera
- Sunhat and Sunscreen or wet weather gear depending on the conditions
- Comfortable Shoes as this is a big day out with lots of walking.
- Optional: Food and drink as these things can be purchased in cafe’ around the park.
- ATM- NOT available at Hyde Park itself.
How to get there:
Trains: The nearest train stations are St.James, Museum and Town Hall. Each are an easy and mostly level seven minute walk.
Buses: The Park is on the Hop-on Hop-off bus route and is a seven minute walk to the centre of the city. For George Street bus services, get off at Town Hall and walk east along Park Street.
Parking
Metered street parking is available on the streets around Hyde Park.
There are two parking stations within easy walking distance of the Hyde Park. Check their websites for rates, times and maps:
- Enacon Parking, Cathedral St (under Cook and Phillip Park)
- Secure Parking, Riley Street (special rate available is visiting the museum, ask the admission stall for the Universal Rebate Ticket to use when paying as you exit the parking station.
Contact Information:
Information Number: (02) 9267 7668
Address: ANZAC Memorial Building in Hyde Park South, Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD New South Wales 2000
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3) Macquarie Lighthouse
Ages: All
About:
Macquarie Lighthouse is Australia’s oldest lighthouse being build in 1818 to guide ships entering the Heads. The Lighthouse is a wonderful place with 360 degree view including magnificent northwest over Sydney Harbour and east out over the Pacific Ocean. No matter what you want to do whether it is soak up a little history, have a magnificent backdrop for your wedding or just have a nice day out with a picnic this spot has it all.
Opening Hours:
The Macquarie Light House grounds are open to the public every day of the year.
The Lighthouse building is open for guided tours every two months. Booking are essential.
Please note there are a number of privately leased cottage in the area and public access is not permitted.
Entry Price
FREE for lighthouse grounds
Macquarie Lighthouse Tour – $5 adult, $3 child/concession, $13 family (two adults and up to three concessions)
Macquarie Lighthouse Tour Information
Time: Tours depart between 10 am – 4 pm (depending on booking time and take approximately 20 minutes.
Tour Start from: Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse.
Please note the tour takes you to the top of the lighthouse and you will be required to climb 100 stairs.
What to Bring:
- Camera
- Sunhat and Sunscreen or wet weather gear depending on the conditions
- Comfortable Shoes as this is a big day out with lots of walking.
- Optional: Food and drink as there is no shops on in the Lighthouse local area
- ATM- NOT available in local area.
Access: Most of the areas around the lighthouse have wheelchair available however this is a natural environment and some of the surfaces are uneven. The lighthouse interior has a steep climb of 100 steps to reach the top.
Perfect setting for your wedding:
Headland Park on Middle Head offers some spectacular outdoor settings in which to hold your wedding. All offer beautiful harbour views and tranquil bushland surroundings with areas of green lawn. there is a venue hire fee depending on the location you choose however there is no photography fee.
How to get there:
Buses: Sydney buses operate a service to Vaucluse every day. The 324 links Circular Quay to Watsons Bay via Vaucluse. Alight at the bus stops located near the lightstation on Old South Head Road.
Ferry: Sydney Ferries run between Circular Quay and Watsons Bay every day. Once embarking at Watsons Bay there is a walk of approximately 1.5 km up to the lighthouse or you can catch bus 324 from Watsons Bay.
Parking: Limited parking is available in the surrounding streets.
Contact Information:
Information Number: (02) 8969 2100
Address: Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse.
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