Easter 2022: Sydney Points of Interest

The capital city of New South Wales is renowned for being one of the most coveted tourist destinations on the planet and just like every other city, it celebrates its holidays in high spirits. There’s no shortage of activities here to have a good time but if you're looking for inspiration to get out of the house for the long Easter weekend, read along for some interesting tips.

Sydney has an array of attractions which can be enjoyed over the Easter weekend and one of them is the highly-rated dinner cruise in Sydney Harbour. This would be an interesting dining experience for the family and the ambient setting of the cruises makes it a great place to embrace the festive spirits. From the numerous vessels docked in the harbour, you can pick one of your liking but the best one for a family outing is the authentic paddlewheeler. With its theatre-style layout and climate-controlled interiors, you and your family are guaranteed to have a delightful experience. Cruise past some of the biggest icons of Australia, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and much more, along with a delectable three course dinner menu. If you think the night is over you're far from being right, get ready to be mesmerised by an entertaining live cabaret show, performed by talented Aussie artists! All these inclusions in a gorgeous setting with the night views of the city as background, makes the Sydney Harbour dinner cruise an unmissable experience!

Another fun and relaxing way to spend the holidays with your family is by taking a peek at some of the local art, shows or live performances. And Sydney has such culturally-rich places in plenty, from entertainment venues to museums and art galleries. Watch a show by the Sydney Theatre Company, gaze at the incredible exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay or even better take a walking tour of the Sydney Opera House and see the unexplored insides of this famous icon. If you're looking to catch a movie, go for the outdoor cinematic experience, a popular attraction to do with families!

Easter Holidays aren't complete without an easter egg hunt and this calls for the next activity on the list. A great family activity , the Great Garden Egg Hunt at the Royal Botanic Gardens is a fun and challenging puzzle, especially for the little ones. The youngsters can find the hidden rewards and complete the fun challenges and even meet the Easter Bunny. Apart from these 45-minute challenges, there is also face painting, DJs and even a food truck, making it a complete family fun day out. Tickets to the events are to be booked prior so check out their websites regularly.

You can also make a trip to The Rocks and make a day out of it. Rich in heritage and history, these cobblestone laneways, filled with mediaeval buildings, pubs, street markets, live artists and much more is an entertainment hub. This is also a tourist hub as it is located right under the Harbour Bridge. Here you can do many things like jumping on a walking tour and getting to know more about the place, its buildings and the significance it holds in the present, and even about Sydney’s rich past. If you're looking to buy something for your family, check out their famous local markets. One of the popular attractions at night is the pub crawl where you can hop on from one bar to another upto four or five bars. The Ghost Walking Tour is also a thrilling night activity to do with the kids.