Easter long weekend in Sydney: What’s open and things to do

Looking for the perfect family activity for the Easter long weekend? A trip to Taronga Zoo will not disappoint.

• Location: 2a Bradleys Road, Mosman
• Cost: $49 per person

Sydney is a picturesque city and if you’ve ever wanted to capture it through a lens, you have four days to do so during the long weekend.

• Location: Departs from Sydney City Hotel
• Cost: $125 per person

One of Australia’s favourite Easter events can be found right here in Sydney. From live entertainment, to animal feeding and of course, the plethora of showbags available, you won't want to miss a day out at the Easter Show.

• Location: Sydney Showground
• Cost: Prices start at $10 per person

Enjoy a high tea experience in style on the MV Sydney 2000. Take in some of the best views Sydney has to offer and enjoy a selection of high tea favourites including finger sandwiches, petit fours, sparkling wine and bottomless tea.

• Location: Departs from Wharf 6, Circular Quay
• Cost: $138 for two people

If you’re looking for a fun activity to occupy your long weekend, an Alice in Wonderland tea party is right up your alley. You’ll create two themed cocktails as you tuck into the iconic “Eat Me” cake and solve riddles with the help of the Mad Hatter.

• Location: 24 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
• Cost: $44 per person

Get your creative juices flowing with a three-hour paint and sip class that will release your inner Picasso.

• Location: Shop 3/382 Church Street, Parramatta
• Cost: $65 per person

Take in views of Wollongong and Southern Sydney beaches as you soar from 15,000 feet and float down for five to seven minutes for an epic beach landing.

• Location: Wollongong
• Cost: $379

Visit some of Australia’s most popular land and sea creatures at SEA LIFE and WILD LIFE in Darling Harbour. If you’ve visited both of these attractions already, you can also opt to visit Madame Tussauds and Sydney Tower Eye with this pass.

• Location: Various locations across Sydney CBD
• Cost: $57 per person

If the sun is shining during the Easter long weekend, make the most of it by taking a kayak out on the water in the Royal National Park. Pack a picnic and make a day of it, with walking tracks and swimming spots you can stop at during your journey.

• Location: Bundeena
• Cost: $130 for two people

If you’ve never experienced a sunset from Sydney Harbour, tick this off your list of things to do in Sydney. This two-hour cruise experience also includes dinner and commentary. What’s not to love?

• Location: Campbells Cove Jetty, The Rocks
• Cost: $109 per person

Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill or practise something you’re passionate about, this photography tour will have you capturing some of Sydney’s best attractions. Join your guide on a walking tour around The Rocks as they teach you techniques and help you perfect your sunset photography skills.

• Location: Departs from 35 Harrington Street, The Rocks
• Cost: $147 per person

If you’ve got a youngster eager to get behind the wheel, this double go karting experience is a great place to start and makes for a great Easter long weekend activity.

• Location: Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek
• Cost: $55 for two people

Go all out this Easter weekend with a scenic helicopter flight that will give you a birds-eye-view of Sydney’s iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Bondi Beach.

• Location: Departs from Sydney Airport
• Cost: $200 per person

Put your chef hat on and tie up your apron for a dumpling cooking class run by an experienced Japanese chef. You’ll make dumplings with four different fillings that you can take home, along with the recipes.

• Location: 73 Military Road, Neutral Bay
• Cost: $135 each

Tuck into a gourmet picnic featuring South-East Asian flavours and Native Australian ingredients accompanied by a bottle of wine in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

• Location: Mrs Macquarie Road, Sydney
• Cost: $135 each

Who doesn’t love a four-day weekend? It’s the perfect time to take that long awaited staycation to sit back, relax and enjoy the finer things in life.This stay at Vibe Hotel is sure to impress with a rooftop bar and heated rooftop pool just seconds away from your room.

• Location: 319-325 Sussex Street, Sydney
• Cost: $439 for two people for a two-night stay

Check out the epic views of Sydney from the Sydney Tower Eye’s outdoor walkway, 268 metres above the bustling streets of the CBD. It’s the ideal vantage point to see Sydney from all directions and you’ll get your picture taken on the glass-floor platform to remember the experience.

• Location: Level 5 Westfield Sydney, 108 Market Street, Sydney
• Cost: $59.80 per person