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:
We can all agree that Sydney isn’t the most bicycle friendly city in the world. Busy roads, narrow lanes, lack of cycle paths, cycling in Sydney can often feel a bit like a game of Russian roulette.
Things are improving though, with more cycle lanes popping up in and around the city, in addition to an increase in dedicated cycle tracks and shared pedestrian and cycle paths.
No matter how beautiful Sydney is, sometimes we just want to escape the city for a nice day trip, discovering beautiful destinations we haven’t been to before.
With a beautiful and long coastline, and so many different national parks surrounding the city, there really isn’t any shortage of great day trips from Sydney.
Sydney’s pleasant climate lends itself perfectly for gardens, especially those of a subtropical nature. And despite Sydney’s strong population growth, there are still quite a few beautiful gardens to be found in and outside the city.
Most of these gardens are free to visit, with local councils or volunteer groups responsible for maintenance and upkeep. Spending an afternoon in a green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a real blessing.
Millions of people each year head to Sydney’s west to visit the Blue Mountains. Loved by tourists and local Sydney-siders alike, the Blue Mountains region is one of the most popular day and weekend destinations in New South Wales.
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.
Read moreSpend a Day at Sydney Zoo in Bungarribee in Western Sydney
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.