On Saturday we got up early and embraced the few hour drive to Sydney. We battled the horrific traffic, tolls (crap – forgot to pay them, better do that now) all to see the pirates.
The Australian Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour is currently sporting every little girl and boys dream adventure – Pirates Kids Adventure Land. We started our venture by exploring the Vampire, Daring Class Destroyer. It is the largest museum vessel in Australia and the last of our country’s big gun ships. While onboard we learnt how cramped the living spaces were and comfort clearly never played a part to anyone especially when it came to the workers.
We then climbed down into the submarine and learnt that they also had minimum space shared among 64 men. The kids loved looking through the periscope and looking at all the bunk beds.
We moved on from there to the pirate ship and then inside to Pirate Land. Needless to say the kids were extremely excited about this one. They got to board the pirate ship and cross the rickety ladder. Decode the treasure map and shoot canons. The fun just kept on going.
Once we had all been pirated out we checked out the museum, it was great however half was closed off. If you are in the Sydney area or plan on going soon I have a spare ticket – pirate pass (big ticket) It can be used for an adult (usually $25) or child (usually $10) Families – 2 adults + 3 kids are $60. We had 4 tickets however as Kye is younger than 4 he was free. So if you would like the ticket please let me know and I’ll post it to you J
The first person to ask gets it!
I was traumatized by the visit to the Maritime Museum. The kids ran in different directions and P2 climbed all over the exhibits despite signs warning us not to.
hahaha oh no!! I could imagine you wouldn’t be in a rush to return
Looks like a great day out. A whole other world that kids just don’t get to see. Would be cool.
Yeah they thought it was great! Not something we get to see everyday so it was great.
Wow looks like a fun day. In some ways I can’t wait until my toddler is old enough to appreciate these fun things!
yeah there are pros and cons to all ages! When they hit that age you will be wishing (at times) that they are babies again and can’t speak ;p
Looks like a great day. My boy would love that!!!
It was fantastic and they boys loved it. It was great for something different to do.