Darling Harbour Spring 2015 School Holiday Highlights.

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MADAME TUSSAUDS SYDNEY

WHEN

COST

Be dazzled by Bollywood legends

Limited-time showcase of five wax figures in dazzling costumes and elaborate makeup, with music and video enhancements. Bollywood stars: 1) Shah Rukh Khan

2) Aishwarya Rai 3) Hrithik Roshan 4) Kareena Kapoor 5) Amitabh Bachchan

Daily

9.30am - 8pm

(last entry 7pm)

Book online for best price.

Walk-up price:

Adult: $40

Child: $28 (4-15yrs)

Under 4yrs FREE

SEA LIFE SYDNEY AQUARIUM

Octonauts Zone

Limited-time underwater adventure with dazzling dynamic displays of the ocean's most amazing creatures incl lionfish, snowflake eels, blood shrimp and more in. 3D talking displays and digital experiences also available.

WILD LIFE SYDNEY ZOO

WILD Flight Experience

State-of-the-art self-propelled ride 12m above ground, through treetops, past kangaroos, the aviary and above Rex, the zoo's huge 5m crocodile!

Additional fees apply for ride. Starts 10.00am. 7yrs+ / 120cm. 7-12yrs must be accompanied by paying adult.

DARLING QUARTER

WHEN

COST

Project Five Kids' Urban Art Workshops

Guided by contemporary street artists, the hands-on workshops introduce kids to street art disciplines incl aerosol painting, stenciling and wheat pasting. Facilitated by aMBUSH Gallery.

22-24, 29-30 Sep and 1 Oct, 11am-2pm

FREE!

Darling Harbour Children's Playground

Renowned as one of Australia's best, with water games, climbing ropes, swings, slides and flying foxes; among a great selection of cafés and fresh food takeaway outlets and retailers.

Daily

Australian National Maritime Museum

WHEN

COST

Polar Patterns: Printmaking Workshops

Take inspiration from the Antarctic wildlife on display in ANMM's Shackleton exhibition and learn to create unique silkscreen prints and stencils. Print your own bespoke bag, T-shirt, mural or tattoo.

Thu 24 Sep

10am-3.30pm

Per person: $50 ANMM members: $45

Bookings Essential

Photo Story: Cockatoo Island

Photography Workshop

Ferry out to the spectacular shipyards of Cockatoo Island for an adventurous photography workshop. Build skills in using digital SLR cameras and learn photo editing techniques. Have your photos printed and exhibited in a special exhibition at the museum.

Suitable to all levels of experience. Aged 8-14yrs.

Course presented in partnership with Spitting Image Photography and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

Wed 30 Sep

10am-3pm

Per person: $78 ANMM members: $75

Tall Ship at Twilight

An extra special family torchlight tour event onboard the HMB Endeavour and led by hilarious character guide, Antonio Ponto. Interactive and theatrical, with games, souvenir crafts and themed refreshments. Designed for ages: 4-12yrs / 90cm+

Thu 1 Oct,

6pm-7.30pm

Child: $24

Adult: $20

(ANMM members receive discounts)

Under 5s Tours

Dive-in and explore curious creatures and hidden treasures in character tours for under 5s and their carers. Enjoy stories, sing songs and dance through the galleries in this fun-filled learning program. Afterwards you can head to Kids on Deck for creative crafts and messy play.

22, 26, 29 Sep

Various times.

Meet at ANMM 10mins prior to booked program

Child: $8.50

Adult: $7

ANMM members FREE!

Bookings Essential

ANMM Daily Activities:

- Kids on Deck (art-making and activities play space)

- Family Film Screenings

- Sea Stories and Performances

Daily

Various times.

Various

HARBOURSIDE

WHEN

COST

Cirque Septembre

Admire breathtaking aerial acts, be dazzled by fire and marvel at the amazing Wheel of Steel, live and FREE of charge every Saturday night during September at Harbourside Amphitheatre.

Sat 19, 26 Sep and 3 Oct

6pm-8.30pm

FREE!

M9 Laser Skirmish

An adrenaline-pumping, all-action laser experience that will blow you away! Armed with advanced laser weapons and combat vests, manoeuvre through the shadowy battleground. Your mission: shoot your opponents to score the highest points.

Daily

From 10am

1 GAME: $12pp

2 GAMES: $20pp

3 GAMES: $26 pp

Racecentre

Dynamic simulated racing in real time, giving kids the chance to feel what it's like to drive a race car! Fun and competitive, drivers race against each other in their choice of car – F1, V8, GT3, Rally Drift, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more. The simulators perform just like a real race car with full motion movements to feel acceleration, braking and cornering.

Daily

From 10am

15 MINS: $30pp

30 MINS: $50pp

1 HOUR: $80 pp

9D Action Cinemas

Latest technology visual amusement ride, with exciting 3D animated and surround-sound movies, coupled with 'active motion' luxury seats and dramatic effects such as rain, fog, lighting, wind, snow and more.

Daily

From 10am

1 RIDE:

Child: $7 (5yrs+)

Family: $40 (4pax)

2 RIDES:

C: $12 / Family: $65

Kingpin Bowling

A funky yet sophisticated setting with harbour views and 20 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, with disco UV lighting and latest hit music. Also features fully licensed bar for adults as well as pool tables and arcade games.

Daily

From 10am

From:

1 GAME: $12pp

2 GAMES: $18pp

PER EXTRA: $8pp

IMAX Theatre Sydney

WHEN

COST

Kids Watch for FREE!

For each adult ticket of $23, one accompanying child is admitted FREE of charge to the same session. Weekends 10am and 11am

19-20, 26-27 Sep and 3-4 Oct