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Best Day Trips from Sydney with Kids (2026 Guide)

Looking for the best day trips from Sydney with kids? From the Blue Mountains to the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and beyond — here are the top family day trips within 2.5 hours of Sydney.

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Newy with Kids is the go-to family guide for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region, helping parents, grandparents and carers discover kid-friendly attractions, playgrounds, events, school holiday activities, kids-eat-free options and birthday party ideas in one trusted place.

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