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Springtime in Sydney<\/a> is something pretty special \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s a fantastic time of year to enjoy some of iconic Sydney locations on the weekends, without the summer crowds or the winter rain. We\u2019ve been revisiting some of our favourite spots around the city to bring you a list of the best places to visit this Spring \u2013 whether you\u2019ve got kids in tow or are looking for some fun date activities, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n

Taronga Zoo<\/h2>\n

This year, Taronga Zoo<\/a> celebrates its 100th birthday, so if you\u2019re a Sydney-sider and haven\u2019t yet visited the zoo, or even if it\u2019s just been a while between stop-ins, 100 years of history might inspire you to get across the Bridge for a visit! More than 4,000 different animals from over 350 species call the zoo home and it\u2019s a chance to see creatures great and small up close. If nothing else, go to see Sydney from the giraffe enclosure \u2013 it always seems a little unfair that they have those good looking harbour views AND their height advantage!<\/p>\n

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium<\/h2>\n

Right on\u00a0Darling Harbour is the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium<\/a>, the best place to come for your underwater fix! With more than 700 species of fish and sea creatures from all around Australia, it\u2019s a great spot to add a little aquatic education to the kids\u2019 extra curriculum. The stars of the show are the two dugongs that live in the aquarium \u2013\u00a0with only five dugongs living in captivity in the world, it\u2019s something special to be able to see two at once. There\u2019s also starfish you can touch, aquarium tunnels you can walk through, even a glass-bottomed boat you can feed sharks from. Sea Life is guaranteed fun for the whole family, and better yet is an all weather outing.<\/p>\n

Sydney Tower Eye<\/h2>\n

Nothing beats a birds eye view of the city, and the Sydney Tower Eye<\/a> is the best spot to do it. At 300 metres high it\u2019s around the same height as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the panoramic views mean you can see as far away as the Blue Mountains! Kids will love spotting recognisable buildings and locations, from Darling Harbour and Anzac Bridge to the iconic Coca-Cola sign in Kings Cross. If you\u2019re looking for more ways to enjoy the view, you can dine in the restaurant at the top of the tower, and enjoy a buffet meal while the restaurant slowly revolves, meaning you can take in dinner and a view all from the comfort of your chair. Feeling brave? There\u2019s also the SKYWALK, where you can walk out on the open air platform 268 metres above ground.<\/p>\n

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Luna Park<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019ve got young kids, or are just looking for a hit of nostalgia, a ferry ride across the Harbour to Luna Park<\/a> is a fun way to spend a sunny Saturday. That recognisable toothy smile has been greeting people since 1935, with the whole concept of the theme park based on the original Luna Park on New York\u2019s Coney Island. Old school carnival games, popcorn, fairy floss, carousels and ferris wheels, it\u2019s always a fun visit. From October onwards, the restaurant onsite \u2018The Deck\u2019 runs a unique dining experience in the ferris wheel, with each cart becoming a private booth for beautiful views and a fancy dinner for two.<\/p>\n

Queen Victoria Building<\/h2>\n

The ornate details in the Queen Victoria Building<\/a> never fails to impress us designers. Originally built to commemorate the Queen of England\u2019s Diamond Jubilee, and taking five years to build, it\u2019s only fair that you give the building itself some attention when you\u2019re next shopping in the CBD. There are definitely worse places to run your errands! The two giant mechanical clocks on the upper levels feature dioramas and moving scenes from moments in history from both Europe and Australia. The crowd that gathers every hour to watch the clocks strike is a sight in itself. Take the kids for an afternoon treat at Sydney dessert king Adriano Zumbo\u2019s patisserie on the ground floor.<\/p>\n

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Sydney Fish Market<\/h2>\n

A visit to the Sydney Fish Market<\/a> is an overload for the senses. The largest fish market in the southern hemisphere, it offers Australia\u2019s biggest variety of fresh seafood, as well as having a bakery, butcher, greengrocer and cafes on site. Whether you\u2019re a seafood connoisseur and looking for something exotic, or just after your classic fish and chips, the Fish Market is an entertaining Sydney stop \u2013 just be prepared to fight seagulls for your lunch if you choose to eat outside! Sunday morning yum cha at the markets is a time honoured tradition for a lot of locals too.<\/p>\n

Art Gallery of New South Wales<\/h2>\n

The Art Gallery of New South Wales<\/a> boasts an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures and photographs from all around the world, as well as works by our famed Australian artists. It\u2019s fun to spot the work that references back to Sydney and see the inspiration that our harbour city has given artists. John Olsen\u2019s \u2018Five Bells\u2019 reflecting the harbour, Max Dupain\u2019s photographs of Bondi Beach, and Brett Whiteley\u2019s studio views of Sydney\u2019s waters are a few of our favourites.<\/p>\n

Expedia compensates authors for their writings appearing on this site, such compensation may include travel and other costs<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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