The Sydney Traveler

Virgin Blue’s free loyalty program Velocity is a great way to earn free flights and score a bunch of great discounts.
It’s just become even more valuable to families, with Velocity and Tourism New South Wales giving members the chance to take kids to local hotels, restaurants, attractions and events for free!
Families will love the savings at places like Sydney Wildlife World, the Crown Plaza at Darling Harbour, and the Lindt Chocolat Café.
This offer is valid until 28 February 2009, allowing you to take full advantage of the Christmas holidays!
Click here to see all the places Velocity members can save!
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After 25 years, the Glebe Street Fair is a Sydney institution. Help celebrate its quarter-century this Sunday!
With just five weeks until Christmas (I know, I know) the Glebe Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to start the shopping. More than 200 stalls offer an awesome selection of original and unusual goodies for all the special people in your life. You might even find something to treat yourself with!
But it’s not just about shopping. You can taste a delicious selection of international cuisine and enjoy the live entertainment while the kids play on the rides. They’ll also love the baby animal …read more

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Get your sneakers on and join in the fun of the 2008 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival. Last year more than 20, 000 folks soaked up the Sydney spring weather in this exciting fun run, and it’s shaping to be even bigger this time around.
The festival takes in two of the city’s biggest icons. You’ll run (or walk, or skip, or dance!) over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish up at the Sydney Opera House.
The festival features four events catering to athletes of all ages and abilities. Serious runners can enjoy the marathon, or take it a little easier with the …read more

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Sydney’s inner city will come alive this Saturday with the inaugural Millers Point Festival. The event has got plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
History buffs will love the guided walks, social history exhibition and heritage talks. Some of the area’s most beloved landmarks including Sydney Observatory, St Brigid’s Church, Kent Street Tennis Courts and St. Patrick’s Church will also open their doors to the public.
Make sure you bring along the whole family, even the furriest! Your favourite pooch will love the pupacinos! There’ll also be roving entertainers, children’s activities, and stalls featuring local produce.
So come and help …read more

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Kids can play archaeologist at The Rocks these school holidays. Now that’s got to be better than digging up your back yard!
The Kids Dig Program is a one-hour hands-on session which will see budding archaeologists discovering genuine artefacts at one of Sydney’s oldest historical sites. They could find bones, pottery, and other exciting treasures!
Sydney Learning Adventure guides are on hand to ensure all little ones have a fun, and educational, experience.
It all takes place in The Rocks Discovery Museum, a building which has so many other things to explore. Interactive exhibitions will help kids and grown-ups learn all about Sydney’s …read more

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Are you planning a trip to Sydney in the July or October school holidays? It could cost a whole let less than you think if you travel on a CountryLink train.
During the holidays up to four kids can travel to any CountryLink destination for just one dollar! It seems crazy, but it’s absolutely true.
To receive this special promotional fare, kids need to be from the same household and travelling with two paying adults.
This fare applies to first and economy class seats. Travel must be taken between July 5 and 20, or between September 26 and October 13.
To take advantage of …read more

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A host of beasties and creepy crawlies have taken over Darling Harbour these holidays. But don’t fret! These electronic creatures are all part the Beasties Zoo, an exciting new interactive installation.
These weird and wacky creations love to meet people, and might even let you pat them! I love the great big snails that blow smoke, play music, and leave a slimy trail behind them! Yuck!
See them at Darling Harbour while you can!
Date: Until April 20
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: Darling Harbour
Public transport: Take the train to Town Hall station and walk down Druitt Street, take a ferry to Aquarium …read more

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Modern talking dolls and electronic games consoles make the toys of yesteryear seem positively archaic. But there’s something beautiful about these simple remnants of the past, toys that relied on a child’s imagination rather than simply spoonfeeding entertainment. If you agree you might want to check out the cool new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.
Toy Boats from Paris 1850-1950 is sure to delight boat enthusiasts big and small. The kids might even learn to appreciate these simple playthings with a large hands-on toy boat display. But Mums and Dads needn’t stress about any rough handling. While these models look …read more

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It may not have the profile of its big city cousin, but the Campbelltown City Show is still loads of fun for the whole family. The gates open on Friday for the show’s 110th year.
This history is reflected in the choice of traditional entertainment, including wood chopping competitions, agricultural shows, market stalls, and of course, plenty of rides.
Support from the local community promises to make this show bigger and better than ever before.
“We’re trying as much as we can to promote the local element, and it’s still a city/country type show,” senior vice-president of the show society Christopher Smith told …read more

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Get on down to the Quarry Green on Saturday to enjoy all the fun of the Ultimo Pyrmont UPTown Festival.
Whether you like surf pop, soulful R&B, or a jazz-a-billy hoe-down the annual event will have music to get your toes tapping. Belly dancers will dazzle with their sensual dancing, and the crazy stilt walkers need to be seen to be believed.
There’s also plenty to see, with a photo exhibition of Australia’s female swimming champs, a doll collection display, and craft and international food stalls.
The kids will have loads of fun too, with a bungee trampoline, jumping castle, magic shows, pony …read more

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