The Best Birthday Parties Worth Travelling For

Staying local can make life easy—but sometimes, those extra special birthday parties are a bit further afield and well worth travelling for. The following venues aren’t just your regular, run-of-the-mill birthday parties—these are experiences that will create memories that last a lifetime. Explore a new part of town, and get an adventure that you couldn’t have anywhere else.

Check out Sydney’s best birthday party venues worth travelling for.

The Best Birthday Parties Worth Travelling For 

1. Calmsley Hill City Farm

Take advantage of Calmsley Hill City Farm’s easy 4-step party booking process to book your child’s next birthday, then relax and enjoy a fun day at the farm! Calmsley Hill offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on and up close and personal with lots of animals and farm experiences.

Highlights of the daily schedule included in your party package include a working dog display, sheep-shearing and stock whip demonstrations, cow-milking, nursery animal feeding, additional extras including tractor rides, and one-on-one time with a snake, pony or rabbit! A day at the farm is a birthday party experience like no other and a mere 1.5-hour drive from Sydney.

Location: 31 Darling Street, Abbotsbury 

2. Pittwater Golf Centre

A mini-golf birthday party offers plenty of fun for everyone—especially when Pittwater Golf's pirate-themed Sydney location becomes the ultimate playground for kids! Pittwater Golf has two 18-hole miniature golf courses, the "Caves" and "Shipwreck" courses, as well as a private function area to keep everyone together as you celebrate the special occasion.

These mini golf parties are for a minimum of 10 kids—meaning maximum fun with friends as the little pirates or princesses wander through cave tunnels or keep watch from the crow's nest! 

Location: 1500 Pittwater Road, Warriewood

3. High and Wild Blue Mountains

Looking for a high-impact adventure while feeling comfortable that you're in safe hands? High and Wild has been operating in Katoomba for over 30 years and will whisk you away for a fun-filled day friends and family will never forget.

With canyoning, abseiling and camping packages on offer—there's a way to celebrate your child's adventurous spirit with High and Wild in the Blue Mountains!

Location: 207 Katoomba St, Katoomba

4. Oz Funland

Located in the western Sydney suburb of Leumeah, you'll find this magical kingdom of birthday wonder. Oz Funland is a fantastic, fully themed kids' birthday party venue that features specialised character hosts with fun kids activities, face painting, putt-putt golf, Oz Balladrome, play maze, jumping castle and much, much more. Choose themes to suit your child's tastes, including Frozen, the Wizard of Oz, Moana, Paw Patrol, Minions, Princesses and so much more. 

Location: 2/11 Hollylea Rd, Leumeah

5. Bilpin Country Lodge

Nothing says "happy birthday" quite like a group getaway to a beautiful country lodge, and Bilpin Country Lodge offers the perfect place to gather all of your child's nearest and dearest to enjoy a weekend of fresh air, countryside activities and plenty of outdoor fun. The lodge boasts six available bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and it accommodates a maximum of 20 guests spanning a mixture of couples rooms and family suites. Young adventurers will love canoeing, kayaking, swimming in the lake or even fishing for yabbies.

There's also a huge spa for people who aren't so keen on the lake, as well as an onsite tennis court for those who prefer to get active on dry land! Kids will enjoy hours of fun at the playground, and adore feeding and petting the farm animals. 

Location: 46 Bilpin Springs Rd, Bilpin

6. Cockatoo Island Camping

Offering unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour plus access to scenic picnic spots, BBQ and cafés. a camping experience at Cockatoo Island is an ultra-unique way to celebrate a birthday. The campground offers the perfect chance to spend a night under the stars at the heart of the world’s most iconic harbour! There are plenty of camping options, catering for a range of budgets, group sizes and occasions.

Location: Cockatoo Island Waterfront Campground, Cockatoo Island

7. Golden Ridge Animal Farm

Have your party down at the farm! Golden Ridge Animal Farm is a mere 45-minute drive from Sydney, offering both self-catered and catered birthday party options, and an incredibly convenient farm-to-you option: host a Golden Ridge Animal Display where the nursery animals come to you!

Golden Ridge is the way to go for an extra-special birthday celebration for little animal-loving boys and girls, with trips to the Dural farm including a huge range of hands-on activities including animal feeding and cow milking. 

Location: 686 Old Northern Rd, Dural

8. Monkey Mania

With seven Monkey Manias dotted throughout NSW, it's an easy birthday party option worth travelling for. Monkey Mania is the ultimate playground for kids aged 1-12, offering an engaging array of play equipment. From inflatable jumping castles to specially designed areas for toddlers, foam ball arenas, exciting climbing structures, slides, and more—it's safe to say that Monkey Mania has it all.

Planning a birthday party? Monkey Mania has you covered with party packages to suit all budgets. Their packages include unlimited playtime, a dedicated party host, and a fully themed party room for a memorable celebration!

Location: Multiple throughout Sydney, see Monkey Mania for details. 

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