To do – Townsville Holidays https://www.townsvilleholidays.com Townsville accommodation, holidays in North Queensland, budget motels & weekend hotels Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:59:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 10 Fun Family Things to Do in Sydney https://www.townsvilleholidays.com/10-fun-family-things-to-do-in-sydney/ https://www.townsvilleholidays.com/10-fun-family-things-to-do-in-sydney/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.townsvilleholidays.com/?p=505 Sydney is arguably Australia’s most intriguing, cosmopolitan city. From the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to the less-discovered Manly Waterworks, here are 10 fun family things to do in this lovely Australian city.

Go and enjoy the view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This Bridge is a gorgeous thing to look at, especially at night. With all the beautiful lights, it’s a sight you won’t want to miss.

Sydney Harbour Bridge by Jimmy Harris on Flickr

Sydney Harbour Bridge by Jimmy Harris on Flickr

Take a stroll along the Darling Harbor. This is a place to have some fun. Not only do you get to look at the beautiful ocean, but the Darling Harbour has a ton to do. Consisting of exotic arts, culture and cuisine. Seeing the Luminous at night is gorgeous. It is the largest interactive light installation in the world.

Enjoy The Taronga Zoo. The Taronga Zoo is a great zoo that consists of a ton of awesome, exotic animals and a great way to spend the day with the family.

Spend a fun day at Luna Park Sydney. This is a good old fashioned Amusement Park. Filled with a ton of games, roller coasters, and just pure fun.

Luna Park Sydney by Eva Rinaldi on Flickr

Luna Park Sydney by Eva Rinaldi on Flickr

Visit the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. If you didn’t get enough of the awesome Australian animals at the Zoo, the aquarium should be your next stop. You get a whole new world of animals from the under waters of Sydney Australia.

Go to the Wonderland Sydney. Another amusement park. Who can’t have enough fun?. Why not explore all the Amusement Parks.

Spend a day laying out, surfing, or just having fun at the Bondi Beach. You won’t regret it, it’s not only gorgeous but you’ll have a ton of fun while just hanging out with friends or family.

Waves at Bondi Beach by Rob Chandler on Flickr

Waves at Bondi Beach by Rob Chandler on Flickr

See a football game at the Allianz Stadium. Who doesn’t love to watch a football game. You can get a feel of the culture at a football game.

Spend a fun day the Manly Waterworks. A water park that is awesome and will be a great way to spend a hot day in Sydney Australia.

See a play at the State Theatre. This theatre is awesome and is sure to put on a GREAT show. If you’re interested in seeing some of the actors in their home country in the USA, make sure you look into an  ESTA (the Electronic System for Travel Authorization), which is now a requirement for all travelers from Visa Waiver Countries, including Australia.

These things are all part of a fun-filled agenda to spend in Sydney. With these fun family ideas, there is no doubt you will have the time of your life.

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10 Fun Family Things To Do in Brisbane https://www.townsvilleholidays.com/10-fun-family-things-to-do-in-brisbane/ Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:48:00 +0000 https://www.townsvilleholidays.com/?p=496 Brisbane is a pretty city with a lot of fun activities to enjoy. Here are 10 of our very favorite things to do in this Australian city.

Attend a sporting event at the Suncorp Stadium. This stadium holds many different types of sporting events and you’re bound to find one you’ll love and enjoy yourself while doing it.

Spend a day at Australian Sea World Gold Coast. This is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park. It is a great way to spend the day because there is SO much for you to do. Definitely worth the time spent.

Penguins at Sea World Australia by Phalinn Ooi on Flickr

Penguins at Sea World Australia by Phalinn Ooi on Flickr

Take a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane. The Wheel of Brisbane is a large Ferris Wheel, and so fun and extremely romantic if it is just you and your loved one taking a ride.

Spend a day exploring at the Alma Park Zoo. This is an awesome Zoo full of awesome animals and a great time. They are so interesting to explore and you will have so much fun.

Red Panda at Alma Park Zoo by Andrew Napier on Flickr

Red Panda at Alma Park Zoo by Andrew Napier on Flickr

Take a ride on the Giant Drop. If you haven’t ridden something like this, you’ll want to. It is so exhilarating and a great rush of adventure. This ride is very similar to the Tower of Terror. You’re bound to have fun riding this.

Spend a fun filled day at the Dreamworld theme Park. Not only do they have an awesome park for adults, but they also have a GREAT children’s area within the park, making this a great place for the whole family.

Dreamworld theme Park by Andi Ryan on Flickr

Dreamworld theme Park by Andi Ryan on Flickr

Go shopping at the Queen Street Mall. Who doesn’t love to shop? You can pick up some new fashion trends that may be different from where you are originally from.

Visit the Museum of Brisbane. This is an awesome way to get in touch with the city of Brisbane. You can learn about the culture and the history of the city and a definite must when visiting.

Have fun at the Castaway Bay. This is located at the Sea world Amusement Park. It has three fun filled attractions. Battle Boats, Sky Climb, and Sky Fortress.

Go visit the Koala Bears at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Koala Bears are so cute. So who wouldn’t want to spend a day visiting them?

Koala by chem7 on Flickr

Koala by chem7 on Flickr

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