SCHOOL HOLIDAY AND EASTER HOLIDAY TIPS

With Easter just a few weeks away and Autumn school holidays soon after, Sydney has plenty of things for families to see and do. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres said, “Sydney is perfect for a family trip during the school holidays, with warm sunny days for outdoor fun, and a line-up of family-focused events that will keep children of all ages entertained.”

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase says “The Sydney Royal Easter Show is one of the major events on the NSW Autumn events calendar, but there’s so much on offer in Sydney over the Easter and school holiday breaks that families will want to stay longer to fit it all in. From exciting arts-focused workshops to superhero-themed activities at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney has all you’ll need to excite the family for the whole holiday break.”

Highlights include the popular Art of the Brick: DC Comics exhibition featuring more than 120 large-scale LEGO sculptures inspired by legendary characters at the Powerhouse Museum; a drop-in contemporary art workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), or Tour for Tots, an art-making tour for 3-5 year olds at the Art Gallery of NSW; and the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Horrible Histories – Pirates: the exhibition, an interactive, hands-on exhibition based on the best-selling children’s books, Horrible Histories.

The iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Olympic Park is a must-visit event over the Easter break, showcasing the best of Australian agriculture and country life from 17 – 30 March; Manly Beach plays host to Australia’s biggest beach volleyball competition, Volleyfest from 18 - 28 March; and a Giant Egg Hunt at the Australian Botanic Garden on 26 March 2016.