Things to See and Do at Sydney Olympic Park
January 12th 2009 04:05
Along with many sports facilities and 425 hectares of parklands, Sydney Olympic Park also plays host to live shows, sports games and other events throughout the year. Whatever your interests may be, you’ll find something to your liking there.
Facilities include Splasher’s Water Playground, Waterslides, Two 50m Pools, Spas, Sauna, Steam Room, Health Club, Fitness & Aqua Classes, Childminding and more.
At: Olympic Boulevard
Summer hours:
Weekdays 5.00am – 9.00pm
Weekends/Public Holidays 6.00am – 8.00pm
Winter hours:
Weekdays 5.00am – 9.00pm
Weekends/Public Holidays 6.00am – 7.00pm
Pool Entry Cost:
General admission/Spectator $3.20
Adult $6.60
Child/Student $5.20
For more pricing info, see here.
For more info: Call 02 9752 3666, or visit www.aquaticcentre.com.au
Flying Trapeze Fun
Ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Fly through the air, do flips and hang upside down on the Flying Trapeze.
At: Aquatic Centre, Olympic Boulevard
When:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
11 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
Cost: $45
Bookings: 0412 402 742
Monster Mountain X and BMX
250 metres of meandering track, downhill and dirt jumps to attack.
At: Next to Carpark 5, Hill Road
When: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: Free
Bookings: 02 9714 7888
Crack the Code (kids)
With the help of a compass, navigate around the Town Centre and collect clues along the way. Decode the message and collect a prize.
At: Vistor Centre, corner of Showground Road and Murray Rose Avenue
When: Daily 9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $5 (includes prize for each completed form)
Info: 02 9714 7888
You can also play golf, tennis, archery, badminton, go to the Monster Skatepark, do the Brickpit Ring Walk, go bird watching, have a barbecue or take your kids to the children’s adventure playgrounds. There are 35 kilometres of cycling tracks, scenic pathways and boardwalks at Sydney Olympic Park to enjoy. If you don’t have a bike, you can hire one at Bicentennial Park.
See 1,800 athletes from 25 countries in 17 Olympic sports in this youth event.
At: Various venues
When: 14 -18 January
Cost: Free
For more info: www.olympics.com.au
Phizz Kidz Holiday Program
Kids aged 3 to 7 years old will enjoy this multi-sports program which includes other fun activities like cooking and craft.
At: Tennis Centre
When: 21 – 23 January, 8:30am – 12pm
Cost: $120 (3 days)
Bookings: 02 9024 7626
Top Gear Live
See Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond from the wacky and most wonderful BBC TV series host a 75 minute live show.
At: Acer Arena, corner of Edwin Flack Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
When: 5 - 8 February
Thursday - 8pm
Friday - 5pm, 8pm
Saturday - 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday - 11am, 2pm, 5pm
Tickets: From $69 at Ticketek
Music by Moonlight
At: The Overflow, Olympic Boulevard
When:
Every Saturday night in February
Food and beverages from 6pm
Music starts at 8pm
Cost: Free
Program:
7 February Rock ’n Roll Down Under (features a classic car display)
14 February Classic Romance with Sydney Symphony
21 February Latino Rhythm ‘n Groove
28 February One of These Nights – The Music of the Eagles
Other things to see and do this summer include Movies in the Overflow, NBL games, Filmmaking workshops, the Medibank International (tennis), and many summer activities for kids like the All Day Holiday Recreation Program, Kites and Cakes (4yrs and up), and Gymnastics Clinics.
1. www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
(For everything about Sydney Olympic Park)
2. Sydney Olympic Park What's On page
(For events - sports, concerts, music, exhibitions, and festivals - throughout the year)
3. www.kidsinthepark.com.au
(For kids’ activities)
Or call 02 9714 7888.
Parking: 10,000 car parking spaces available. For more info, see here.
Public Transport: Bus services run from Strathfield, Chatswood, Hurstville and Lidcombe. There are three types of train services to and from Olympic Park Station, and ferries run between Circular Quay and Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf.
Timetables:
Bus
Train
Ferry
Or call the transport infoline on 131 500.
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ALL YEAR ROUND
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Aquatic CentreALL YEAR ROUND
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Facilities include Splasher’s Water Playground, Waterslides, Two 50m Pools, Spas, Sauna, Steam Room, Health Club, Fitness & Aqua Classes, Childminding and more.
At: Olympic Boulevard
Summer hours:
Weekdays 5.00am – 9.00pm
Weekends/Public Holidays 6.00am – 8.00pm
Winter hours:
Weekdays 5.00am – 9.00pm
Weekends/Public Holidays 6.00am – 7.00pm
Pool Entry Cost:
General admission/Spectator $3.20
Adult $6.60
Child/Student $5.20
For more pricing info, see here.
For more info: Call 02 9752 3666, or visit www.aquaticcentre.com.au
Flying Trapeze Fun
Ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Fly through the air, do flips and hang upside down on the Flying Trapeze.
At: Aquatic Centre, Olympic Boulevard
When:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
11 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
Cost: $45
Bookings: 0412 402 742
Monster Mountain X and BMX
250 metres of meandering track, downhill and dirt jumps to attack.
At: Next to Carpark 5, Hill Road
When: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: Free
Bookings: 02 9714 7888
Crack the Code (kids)
With the help of a compass, navigate around the Town Centre and collect clues along the way. Decode the message and collect a prize.
At: Vistor Centre, corner of Showground Road and Murray Rose Avenue
When: Daily 9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $5 (includes prize for each completed form)
Info: 02 9714 7888
You can also play golf, tennis, archery, badminton, go to the Monster Skatepark, do the Brickpit Ring Walk, go bird watching, have a barbecue or take your kids to the children’s adventure playgrounds. There are 35 kilometres of cycling tracks, scenic pathways and boardwalks at Sydney Olympic Park to enjoy. If you don’t have a bike, you can hire one at Bicentennial Park.
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ONLY THIS SUMMER
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Australian Youth Olympic Festival 2009ONLY THIS SUMMER
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See 1,800 athletes from 25 countries in 17 Olympic sports in this youth event.
At: Various venues
When: 14 -18 January
Cost: Free
For more info: www.olympics.com.au
Phizz Kidz Holiday Program
Kids aged 3 to 7 years old will enjoy this multi-sports program which includes other fun activities like cooking and craft.
At: Tennis Centre
When: 21 – 23 January, 8:30am – 12pm
Cost: $120 (3 days)
Bookings: 02 9024 7626
Top Gear Live
See Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond from the wacky and most wonderful BBC TV series host a 75 minute live show.
At: Acer Arena, corner of Edwin Flack Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
When: 5 - 8 February
Thursday - 8pm
Friday - 5pm, 8pm
Saturday - 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday - 11am, 2pm, 5pm
Tickets: From $69 at Ticketek
Music by Moonlight
At: The Overflow, Olympic Boulevard
When:
Every Saturday night in February
Food and beverages from 6pm
Music starts at 8pm
Cost: Free
Program:
7 February Rock ’n Roll Down Under (features a classic car display)
14 February Classic Romance with Sydney Symphony
21 February Latino Rhythm ‘n Groove
28 February One of These Nights – The Music of the Eagles
Other things to see and do this summer include Movies in the Overflow, NBL games, Filmmaking workshops, the Medibank International (tennis), and many summer activities for kids like the All Day Holiday Recreation Program, Kites and Cakes (4yrs and up), and Gymnastics Clinics.
…but wait…there’s more!
There are many other events and activities at Sydney Olympic Park not mentioned here. Please refer to the following links to find out more.1. www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
(For everything about Sydney Olympic Park)
2. Sydney Olympic Park What's On page
(For events - sports, concerts, music, exhibitions, and festivals - throughout the year)
3. www.kidsinthepark.com.au
(For kids’ activities)
Or call 02 9714 7888.
getting there
Driving: About 20 minutes from the cityParking: 10,000 car parking spaces available. For more info, see here.
Public Transport: Bus services run from Strathfield, Chatswood, Hurstville and Lidcombe. There are three types of train services to and from Olympic Park Station, and ferries run between Circular Quay and Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf.
Timetables:
Bus
Train
Ferry
Or call the transport infoline on 131 500.
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Comment by Lilla
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It is good to see that these venues are not abandoned and are infact, recycled for civilian use, long after the fanfare has departed... especially good to see so many activities catered for the young (get them away from those damed computers and keyboards)...*smile*
Lilla ...
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