A selection of great things to do in Sydney, from free and romantic activities, to top tourist attractions and must-visits.
Here are some articles with great ideas for things to do in and around Sydney:
Most tourists visiting Sydney will have a checklist with popular attractions to visit. And Sydney certainly has no shortage of well-known landmarks and natural sights.
But there are also lots of unusual things you can do in Sydney. Unique, and sometimes even strange, activities that not many people know about, or otherwise don’t make time for.
Hiking in Sydney is the best way to fully enjoy and appreciate the sheer beauty of this great city. You can walk the beaches, the mountains, the bush, and of course the magnificent Sydney Harbour.
Sydney has a lot to offer when it comes to beautiful natural scenery. The coastline, the beaches, the mountains, the valleys, as a Sydney-sider you have an endless amount of options for great day trips to undertake.
But if there is one thing we all love watching when out and about, it has to be waterfalls. The water plunging down into a valley or into a natural water hole, the beautiful noise they often generate, waterfalls are a true gift from Mother Nature.
Byron Bay is a popular beach-side town, tucked away in the northeastern corner of New South Wales, not too far from the Queensland border.
The town attracts a large amount of travelers each year, but despite its growing popularity and influx of tourists, Byron Bay has never lost its small town laid-back atmosphere.
Sydney Zoo is Western Sydney’s newest major tourist attraction, situated in Bungarribee near Blacktown. Opened in late 2019, the modern Sydney Zoo is home to a great variety of exotic and native animals.
We recently spent a day at Sydney Zoo, and in this article we’re going to share with you our experience, the pros, the cons, and lots of insider tips.
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When it comes to exploring Australia, Canberra usually isn’t at the top of the bucket list. Even when it is a destination (and not just a stopover to the snow), it’s often a box-ticking exercise. Capital of Australia? Done. Parliament house? Done. Get lost on a giant roundabout? Done.
But if you can park your doubts for a second, you may find that Canberra has a few surprises up its sleeve. The museums and monuments that you saw as a kid on your designated school trip may come to life now that you are a little older and wiser.
Blessed with a great climate and stunning natural scenery, Sydney is the perfect city to go outside and have a picnic. With so many parks, reserves, lookout points and popular beaches to choose from, you’ll never run out of options in the weekends.
Some like peace and quiet with no one else around, while others prefer a bit more action. Some like to have good facilities available, such as shelters, BBQs and parking areas, while others prefer to go back to basics.
Despite Sydney’s strong population growth in recent times, Australia’s most beautiful city is still home to a great number of beautiful parks.
Sydney has always had a love affair with the outdoors and the best way to enjoy that outside breeze, fresh air and sunshine, is by visiting one of the many parks located in and around the city.
Sydney’s most popular weekend destination, the Blue Mountains, is home to countless walking tracks, beautiful sights, scenic waterfalls, and trendy towns.
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Sydney’s nightlife has been somewhat of a controversial topic for locals over the last couple of years. It has indeed changed quite a lot in recent times, but with change comes progress.
For us though, Sydney is still an international city, and there’s something to explore around every corner when the sun sets in the evening, if you know where to look.