21st birthday suggestions

[neil100]

Hi All,

My son is approaching 21 and we are looking for suggestions
on somewhere nice to go with him, his girlfriend and our other two younger children who are 8 and 10.

Looking for something either in Sydney or NSW for a night out or overnight with a nice meal or something. Just something we can spend a bit of time together as a family.

Any suggestions for venues or locations?

Thanks
Neil.

 

[Chic not shabby]

How about Taronga Zoo's Roar and Snore. A friend of mine did that for her 50th birthday and said it was fantastic

 

[neil100]

How about Taronga Zoo's Roar and Snore. A friend of mine did that for her 50th birthday and said it was fantastic

Thanks for that, we did that a couple of years back, and yes, it was great!

 

[pennyk]

I havent been there, but friends who have have really enjoyed Cockatoo Island camping or glamping...
http://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/accommodation/index.html

angelosonthebay.com.au is reasonably close by as a dinner option. I have been there, and it was good service and really nice food.

Or maybe hire a boat and stay overnight on the harbour!

 

[JWR]

I've been to Cockatoo Island and its like an industrial wasteland with 'historic' features. Wasn't too bad though - if its only an overnight visit it will be a good adventure.

 

[kathryn d]

ghost tour ..that was fun.
not sure if the younger kids would get scared, but I don't think so.

 

[Propertunity]

A couple of suggestions:
1. A night-time Harbour Bridge climb with diiner afterwards at Centrepoint
2. A trip to the Hunter Valley and an overnight stay at a place like Cypress Lakes
3. One of those night-tours around The Rocks - but that might be a bit scary for the younger ones

 

[depreciator]

I spend a bit of time on the harbour and often see a Captain Cook boat with cabins. They do overnight trips on the harbour. No idea what it would cost (possibly too much for 6 people) but I reckon it would be a good thing to do.
There are cheaper overnight options where you board a boat, they take you for a sail and anchor safely in a bay to cook you dinner, and then the crew leave the boat and come back in the morning. It's a special thing to spend a night on a boat - especially if it's not yours.

 

[wylie]

We asked our oldest whether he wanted to have a party, go to a nice dinner or something else. He chose to have a barbeque with about ten friends at our house.

One thing I did offer was that we could get a caterer in to make a swanky dinner here in our own home if he wanted that. He was very happy with the barbeque.

 

[neil100]

Thanks guys for all the suggestions.

Looking at a night on a boat in the harbour which sounds a great idea!!

Thanks
Neil.