Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Sydney

Playground of slides, climbing and swings with a waterworks area, ringed by restaurants.

Australia's oldest museum, devoted to natural history, with a whole exhibition of dinosaurs.

Walled Chinese garden of ponds, pavilions and waterfalls, with smooth paths through the lower garden.

Free botanic garden on the harbour, with lawns to run on and its own programs for kids.

Maritime museum with galleries on the water and real ships moored outside to go aboard.

Aquarium on the harbour with walk-through underwater tunnels and sharks swimming overhead.

The landmark itself, with tours of the building and shows and programs made for kids.

Indoor zoo of Australian animals, with a koala breakfast on the rooftop as an extra.

Art museum set in parkland near the harbour, with the main collection free to see.