Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

by Elisa Parry

Chinese New Year celebrations kick off on Friday, February 16. There are lots of activities happening across the country. There are loads of events planned in Sydney, especially around the city and Harbour. If you are in town for the festivities, here are a few other activities you should add to your itinerary during your stay.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

Sydney Harbour Cruise with dinner and dancing

Enjoy the festivities during the day and spend a special night out with the family on a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Tuck into a three-course dinner and take in the stunning views of the Harbour at night. There’s also live entertainment on board so bring your dancing shoes.

>> Gift a Sydney Harbour Cruise with dinner and dancing.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

If you have family visiting, the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb is a wonderful gift for them to get up close to one of Australia’s most iconic structures. Climbs are available on during the day, at twilight and at night.

>> Gift a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

Sydney Harbour Cruise with Taronga Zoo entry

Enjoy a return cruise across the Harbour to Taronga Zoo. Spend the day enjoying the views and say hello to the animals. This experience also includes a rise on the Sky Safari cable car.

>> Gift a Sydney Harbour Cruise with Taronga Zoo entry.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

SKYWALK at Sydney Tower Eye

Get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the top of Sydney Tower Eye. You’ll be 268 metres above the streets of Sydney. Enjoy 360-degree views while your guide points out the sights below.

>> Gift a SKYWALK at Sydney Tower Eye.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

Otto Ristorante six-course seafood degustation for two

Sit back, relax and enjoy waterfront dining at Otto’s Ristorante in Woolloomooloo. Sink your teeth into an Italian-inspired six-course seafood menu from an award-winning chef.

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Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Admission

This is a great place to view some of Australia’s best wildlife in the heart of Sydney. They also have some special Chinese New Year activities on at the moment as part of their Koala Encounter experience.

>> Gift admission to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.

Activities to do in Sydney during Chinese New Year

Give a RedBalloon gift voucher

Can’t decide what experience to do? Why not give them a RedBalloon gift voucher so they can choose. Our red envelope even fits in nicely with the Chinese New Year theme!

>> Give a gift voucher.

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