Are you looking for something to keep the kids entertained in the upcoming winter school holidays? Look no further than Sydney Fish Market!
Book into a fun tour or cooking class, check out the weird and wonderful seafood species on display, visit our fleet of boats on the commercial wharf, or just stop by for lunch after a visit to some of our neighbours in Darling Harbour! There’s something for every age to enjoy at Sydney Fish Market these school holidays.
Behind the Scenes Tours
Kids aged 10 and up are able to come along to our exclusive Behind the Scenes tours, which give you a one-of-a-kind look at the areas of Sydney Fish Market not normally open to the public! Learn all about the history of Sydney Fish Market, our Dutch auction, and the hundreds of species that pass through our doors every single day.
Plus, we’ve got a special promotion running just for the school holidays – for every child’s tour ticket purchased, receive one additional child’s ticket for free! Bring a sibling or a friend along for no extra cost!
Our expert tour guide Alex will guide you around the auction floor and answer your questions about every weird and wonderful species you come across. You’ll see huge tuna, spikey deep-sea fish, colourful tropical species, slimy squid, nippy crabs, prickly prawns, and so much more!
Perfect for curious minds, you’ll leave our tour an expert on the Behind the Scenes workings of Sydney Fish Market. Trust us, it’s worth the early wake-up!
Book a tour here. Use code BOGOF to redeem the ‘buy one child’s ticket, get one free’ offer. Valid for bookings during the winter school holidays only.
Kids Classes at Sydney Seafood School
Sydney Seafood School (located upstairs at Sydney Fish Market) is Sydney’s premier seafood cooking school, offering premium hands-on cooking experiences that teach guests how to prepare and cook with a wide variety of Australia’s freshest seafood.
But did you know that Sydney Seafood School are offering a special holiday program of children's cooking classes? Get the kids out of the house these winter school holidays for a fun and safe cooking experience. For just $60pp, kids will have the chance to get hands on in the kitchen and learn how to make dumplings, sushi, or pasta!
Suitable for ages 7-13, and including free parking at Sydney Fish Market for parents, these school holiday classes are the perfect way to help children gain confidence in the kitchen, and have fun while they're at it!
Plus, for the parents who would like to stay on site and explore Sydney Fish Market’s famous retailers while the kids have fun, Blackwattle Deli is offering 20% off storewide for those who have purchased tickets to our school holiday classes (simply show your booking code at the checkout!).
Book a class here.
Sweet Treats
We know that seafood is a taste some kids have not acquired yet… But don’t worry, there are plenty of sweet treats at Sydney Fish Market for the littlies to enjoy, while you get your oyster, scallop, lobster and sashimi fix!
Our adorable bubble tea shop, Machi Machi, is secreted away at the back end of our arcade, and has all your new-age beverage needs covered. As cute as they are delicious, Machi Machi’s drinks are colourful and creative. Our picks for kids are the Strawberry Slush with Cream Cheese foam, and the Strawberry Smoothie with boba!
The window of our on-site bakery, Gregory’s Bread, is a wonderland for kids with a sweet tooth, boasting every kind of baked good under the sun. With weekly dessert specials like fresh scones, red velvet cupcakes, blood orange olive oil cake, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate eclairs, Gregory’s is a favourite of seasoned Market-goers.
If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can’t go past our fruit and vegetable grocer, Waterside Fruit Connection (aka Parisi’s). Their chocolate-covered fruit collection will blow the minds of any little chocolate-lover, and the bonus is that they won’t even notice you’re sneaking in some secret nutrition!
Check out the Sydney Fish Market Fleet!
For children with an adventurous streak, checking out the Sydney Fish Market’s fleet of fishing boats, docked on our commercial wharf, is one step closer to pretending they’re at sea!
You will have a perfect view of our trawling and longlining boats as you eat lunch on the Boardwalk; they will captivate fans of Jake and the Neverland Pirates just long enough for you to start on a hot seafood platter or tray of fresh oysters.
Visit our Neighbours
Located in the heart of Pyrmont and on the glittering edge of Blackwattle Bay, Sydney Fish Market is surrounded by fun and exciting things to do.
Just over the way in Darling Harbour, you’ll find the Australian National Maritime Museum, which is an absolute must-see whether you’re into Maritime History or not! There’s something for everyone, with a continually changing program of exhibitions, activities and events (check out their Winter events here, including this super fun Harbour Garden inflatable installation), as well as one of the largest floating historical vessel collections in the world. Also close by is the Sea Life Aquarium, which is a super fun place to visit before a tasty seafood lunch.
Around the corner from us, you’ll find Pirrama Park Playground, which is just one of the gorgeous waterfront spots around Pyrmont/Barangaroo to sit down and enjoy a takeaway Sydney Fish Market lunch, while the kids explore sandpits, climbing frames, and swings galore.
Wentworth Park
Another great spot to let the kids run free is Wentworth Park. Located directly across the road from Sydney Fish Market, the park is a huge open space perfect for an impromptu soccer game, bike or scooter-riding, and exploring. Grab a hot seafood platter from one of our retailers and pop across the road to this gorgeous eating spot that gives the kids endless space to play.
