A varied collection of leisure activities in and around Sydney, so you can relax, have fun, get fit, or be entertained.
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Discover Sydney’s most scenic picnic spots with our expert guide. From the beautiful harbourside views at Barangaroo Reserve to the serene landscapes of Lake Parramatta, find your perfect spot for relaxation and recreation.
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, and beaches to choose from, you’ll never run out of options on the weekends.
This guide shares five of the best cafes in Coogee where you will never be disappointed with the quality of the coffee being served, tried and tested by our small team of coffee enthusiasts.
Coogee is one of Sydney’s most popular beach suburbs. And while the beach at Coogee is absolutely fantastic, another reason Coogee is such an attractive weekend destination is its vibrant cafe culture.
Find the ten best pubs in The Rocks near Circular Quay, where you can try the tastiest craft beers and the most delicious pub meals!
Exploring Sydney’s historic The Rocks district reveals more than just its storied past. Amidst the heritage buildings and narrow lanes, a variety of pubs offer both great drinks and a glimpse into the city’s vibrant history.
Find the best and most challenging escape rooms in Sydney, where you and your friends must discover clues and solve puzzles to find your way out!
Escape rooms challenge your brain, quicken your pulse, and transport you to another reality. This isn’t a mere game; it’s a race against time, a test of wit, and a testament to teamwork.
Find the best trampoline parks in Sydney, suitable for amateur jumpers, trampoline pros, and parents with kiddos looking for a fun day out!
Sydney is home to a small array of vibrant trampoline parks that promise an adrenaline-pumping, high-flying good time for the young and the young at heart.
Find the best indoor and outdoor mini golf venues in Sydney, perfect for your next birthday party or team bonding session.
Have you ever played mini golf? Whether you’re a putt-putt pro or a proud mini golf novice, you’ve come to the right place.
Find the best indoor rock climbing and bouldering gyms in Sydney with excellent facilities for beginners and seasoned climbers.
If you’ve got a penchant for conquering heights and an undeniable itch to explore the vertical, you’ve landed in just the right spot.
This guide shares Sydney’s best zoos and wildlife parks, plus information on what animals you can expect to meet and how best to travel there.
Are you a wildlife enthusiast, a prospective zoologist, or just up for an exciting day out in Sydney?
Visit one of Sydney’s indoor or outdoor ice rinks and experience the true winter spirit close to home. Fun for the whole family!
Not only is Sydney home to a few world-class Olympic-sized ice skating arenas, but during the winter months, you will also have the chance to go ice skating outside in one of the various pop-up rinks.
What is padel, and where can you play it? Discover the ins and outs of this exciting sport and where to find courts in Sydney and beyond.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, yet it is still very much unknown in Sydney and in Australia as a whole.
Find the best places in Sydney where you can go stand-up paddle boarding in beautiful surroundings and put your SUP board to good use.
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing water sports, and for good reason. With a bit of practice, anyone can take up this sport and start exercising in the great outdoors.
If you’re living in Sydney, there is no shortage of scenic spots to go for a stand-up paddling session, with such a long coastline, so many bays, and various lakes at your doorstep.
Reviews of seven of the best inflatable stand-up paddleboards in Australia, based on size, materials, weight, capacity, thickness, and more.
Stand-up paddleboarding is a wonderfully relaxing way to enjoy the water and a fantastic workout. To truly take advantage of this great water sport, you need to own a paddleboard that you can use whenever you want.
Find the best yum cha restaurants in Sydney, where you’ll enjoy a great variety of food, good quality of service, and a nice atmosphere.
Yum cha is a Chinese dining experience like no other, and luckily, Sydney has no shortage of restaurants where you can enjoy tasty prawn dumplings, pork buns, braised chicken feet, and custard tarts.
Sydney’s coastline, from Palm Beach in the north to Cronulla in the south, is home to a large amount of ocean and rock pools.
Almost all major beaches in Sydney have one or more man-made rock pools, and some of these pools also have a strong historical value.
This guide shares 10 of the best Sydney skate parks you should check out, based on insider reviews, features, location, facilities, and more.
Skateboarding is a fantastic way to be active and social, while also improving your coordination, balancing, and agility skills. However, Sydney isn’t the most suitable city to go skateboarding in the streets.
This guide shares 11 of the best free museums and art galleries in Sydney, perfect for a lazy afternoon of education and entertainment.
Visiting a museum or art gallery can be educational and entertaining for both kids and adults, and is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Go-karting is a fun and exciting sport that is suitable for all ages, and luckily, there are quite a few race venues to choose from in Sydney.
Each twist, each turn, and each burst of speed on these go-karting tracks is a love letter to thrill-seekers and speed junkies alike. With circuits catering to rookies and professionals, these tracks are not just arenas for races. They are grand stages where fun, challenge, and excitement play the leading roles.
Sydney is the perfect city to go out for a nice run. Blessed with an almost ideal climate, it is home to several scenic running tracks that take in beautiful bays, parks, ocean cliffs, and iconic landmarks.
Sydney also organises various fun runs each year to encourage people of all ages and fitness levels to go out and have a go at running. These runs are typically associated with a charity, which is another good reason to participate in one or more of these events.
Find the best bicycle tracks in Sydney, from family-friendly trails to long-distance rides, including routes and maps.
Sydney may not be the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, but things are improving rapidly. More cycle lanes are popping up in and around the city, in addition to an increase in dedicated cycle tracks and shared pedestrian and cycle paths.