5 Budget-Friendly Activities to Do with Kids in The School Holidays

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School holidays present a very unique opportunity to parents around the city. It's a great chance to spend time with your kids. It's also a great way to accidentally spend your savings. Let's face it, Sydney can be a pricey playground for a parent during the holidays. Between food, fun and a family day out, you can end up dropping a fortune! So how do you make sure the littles ones are having a blast, without hurting the hip pocket too much?

Read on for our top five thrifty holiday hacks that'll work wonders on your wallet AND keep the little ones happy and occupied.

1. Island Hopping on the Harbour

Sydneysiders are blessed with one of the most stunning harbours the world has to offer, a perfect place to spend a lazy day with the kids! Island hopping is guaranteed to get your kids smiling as they explore their own backyard. Regular ferries from Circular Quay will help keep costs down; it's a boat ride on a budget! Take a stroll down memory lane at the eerie Fort Denison , and then create some spooky memories at Cockatoo Island , originally home to Australia's worst convicts! Not only will the littles ones learn a lot along the way, a day on the water will leave them very weary. Just make sure you check the weather before heading out.

2. Read It Before You See It

With so many classic novels headed to the big screen this year its exciting news for book worms and film buffs alike. Roald Dahl's classic story, " The BFG " is getting a silver screen adaptation, meanwhile JK Rowling's latest best seller " Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them " is set to hit cinemas soon. Gift your kids the ultimate educational ultimatum – you'll take them to see the movie, once they've finished the book! It's a great way to get kids excited about reading. On top of that, one of life's great joys is watching a book you love come to life on the big screen –a memory they'll never forget!

3. See Art, Get Smart

If you manage to broaden your kids' horizons on holidays you're basically the best parent of all time. A smart way to get their brains working – on a budget – is to take them on a tour of Sydney's world class art galleries. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Gallery of NSW both run school holiday programs designed to entertain the tiniest art aficionados. Also their permanent exhibitions are free, while visiting shows are often very affordable. A cultured way to spend the day!

4. Kids in The Park

Chances are at some point during your two week 'break' your kids are going to get a serious case of cabin fever. No amount of wet weather or DVD days will curb their desire for time spent in the great outdoors. Luckily for you the fine folks at Sydney Olympic Park run " Kids in The Park ." Created in 2004, the school holiday program is designed to get kids out and about, whether they're creative, sporty or nature lovers! From bike trails to bird watching, sand art to Segway rides, there is something for everyone. Most "Kids in the Park" activities are free or under $25. What are you waiting for?

5. Maritime Museum Floats Your Boat

You'll be amazed at how much kids will love a little bit of naval history and some really big boats! Since 1991 the Australian National Maritime Museum has been one of Sydney's best kept secrets. Located in Pyrmont, entry to the Maritime Museum's permanent galleries is free! Treat your little buddies to a day of shipwrecks and maiden voyages as they learn about our rich history on the high seas. Meanwhile permanent exhibitions will set you back $18 for kids fifteen and under.

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