Some of Sydney’s best family weekend spots

City life can be stressful, and sometimes you just need to get away. Whether you live in Sydney or are just visiting, you should take a few days for a family vacation and some fresh air in one of the great weekend destinations that neighbor the city.

The Blue Mountains
Just outside of Sydney you will find the seven national parks and conservation reserve that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Site.

Visit the 6-storey screen at the Edge Cinema in Katoomba to get a large-scale panoramic glimpse of the region’s breathtaking sites, such as the Three Sisters.

Scenic World, just two hours south of Sydney by car or train, is a perfect spot for thrill-seeking families. It offers six exciting ways to see the Blue Mountains’ gorges, rivers, valleys, and rainforests: the Scenic Skyway, the Scenic Cableway, the Scenic Railway, the Scenic Walkway, and the Scenic Cinema.

The Zig Zag Railway, close to Lithgow, on the other hand, is more nostalgic than adventurous. Visitors can get great views and travel through time on this steam-powered train as it snakes its way through the region.

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Port Stephens
Port Stephens is located just two and a half hours north of Sydney on the east coast. This area consists of a large natural harbor and three adjacent vicinities: the Tomaree Peninsula, the Tilligerry Peninsula, and the Golden Bight.

Known as a “blue water paradis,” a weekend in Port Stephens demands a trip to the beach. Surfers and families alike love Port Stephens’ beaches of white sands, translucent water, tall dunes, and strong surf that are never too crowded. Popular beaches around the Tomaree Headland include Stockton Beach, One Mile Beach, Samurai Beach, Fingal Beach, Box Beach, Wreck Beach, and Zenith Beach..

If you want to get out of the sun for a bit, head over to Fighter World and learn about history of the Royal Australian Airforce.

Then, take a ride down the 700-meter track at Toboggan Hill Park.

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Coffs Harbour
Between Newcastle and Brisbane is the small city of Coffs Harbour, popular for its unspoiled beaches and various tourist attractions.

One of the most popular of these attraction is attractions is the Pet Porpoise Pool, which offers face-to-face encounters with dolphins, seals, and other marine animals.

Another important attraction is the Big Banana, a banana-shaped building and coinciding banana plantation, restaurant and souvenir shop devoted to Coffs Harbour’s thriving banana industry.

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