Experience Oz
Things to do in Western Sydney
The Australian school year is made up of around 180 days in the classroom—less than half a calendar year! That leaves the other 50% of the days empty, waiting for entertainment. It’s enough to induce some serious panic. With boredom ripe and budgets tight, scoring great deals nearby is key. And with all the hot, cold and rainy days peppered through the year, finding indoor activities to escape is equally important.
Enter Experience Oz. A one-stop-shop for tickets to fun, this site’s a place to get inspired, grab a discount and book without fuss.
With over 4,000 experiences across Australia and New Zealand, Experience Oz is one to bookmark and return to for adventures near and far. But we know things can get tough in terms of cost and time, and a holiday is not always on the cards. So here are some of our favourite local activities with Experience Oz in and around Western Sydney, no plane trip or huge drive necessary. When you need to fill an empty day, this list will be your bestie.
Featherdale Wildlife Park, Doonside
A favourite wildlife park with thousands of five-star reviews to its name, Featherdale offers furry fun for all ages. Just 6 minutes from the centre of Blacktown, you won’t need to drive far, no matter where you are in Western Sydney. And best of all, tickets are under $50. And get another $20 off for a family of 4 ticket! At the park, you can get up close with iconic Aussie creatures and watch insightful presentations when you need to sit and chill. Complete with wheelchair and pram accessibility and easy-to-use parent rooms, this place is a Mum’s dream. Grateful kids: incoming!
Treetop Adventure Park, Abbotsbury
Catering for people aged three and over, it’s only the tiny tots that won’t benefit from this excursion. Treetop Adventure Park is a chance to take to the treetops for a hit of nature that will calm and challenge the kids. Think rope walks, zip lines, wooden ladders and winding pathways. Those in the 3-7 year age bracket can choose from four Junior Courses, while those eight years and above—adults included!—can choose from four Adult Courses. No matter the age, a hit of confidence and inspired bravery is on the agenda. Come prepared with closed shoes and comfortable clothes. For anyone not jumping on the zipline, this visit is free!
Got a daredevil on your hands? This is the next best thing to skydiving. And it’s available from the age of three! iFly has a cult following around the country and it’s available right here in Penrith. With a comprehensive training session and head-to-toe flying costume to put on, this adventure is serious business, serious fun. Flyers will get airborne in a giant wind tunnel, feeling the absolute glee of being weightless. A memory that will stick with them for years to come. Wear lace-up running shoes and comfy clothes, and consider bringing something to keep your personalised flight certificate safe during the drive home. A memory to treasure!
Scenic World Pass, Blue Mountains
With four attractions in one ticket, the Scenic World Pass is a bargain hunter’s dream. While breathing in the best of the Blue Mountains, you and your small people can ride the world’s steepest railway, reach the top of the escarpment on the Scenic Cableway, and walk tracks a casual 270 metres above the ancient forests of Katoomba. Nothing inspires the best in restless kids quite like being outdoors.
Combo package: Blue Mountains Tour & Featherdale
Sold on the Blue Mountains idea but still want more? Tac on a Featherdale trip and make a combo of it to save even more. The package includes a picnic lunch, a stop at the Three Sisters Lookout, an eco-accredited tour guide around the Blue Mountains, National Park entry fees PLUS entry to Featherdale. Available for ages seven and up—the kids who will really appreciate the beauty of the setting and have the stability to keep safe.
Axe Throwing for Two, Blacktown
Tweens and teens with some big feelings? Need to escape the heat or rain? Maybe they could benefit from some axe throwing. This activity is a way to release emotional energy in a safe and controlled environment and flex your capabilities in an ancient skill. Available right here in Blacktown for anyone aged 11 years and up (noting that those under 18 need to be supervised by an adult). Battle it out between your family and strike a bullseye with advice from an expert axe thrower.
