Are you making preparations for a visit to Sydney, Australia? You can be sure there’ll be plenty of things to do in this world-famous city. It will spoil you for choice.
Sydney is still a great place for the fun-loving. It doesn’t matter if you find your thrills in Australia’s fascinating culture, its glorious beauty, or its leisurely café settings, you will always discover something new in Sydney. This world-renowned Australian city is known to cater to every taste and preference and is perfect for the adventurer.
Without further ado, here are some fun things to do when you’re around the Sydney CBD area, Hunter Valley, Surry Hills, and virtually any part of Sydney.
1. Sydney Opera House Is A Must Visit
A visit to Sydney’s Opera House is top amongst the best things you can do when in Sydney. When you think Sydney and indeed Australia at large, more likely than not, it is this iconic building that comes to mind. Located right at the edge of the circular quay, This cultural centre has something for everyone. And even if you don’t have time to enjoy the many activities the centre offers, a simple picture speaks a thousand words. In short, you can’t say you visited Sydney, without having taken a photo with the Sydney Opera House.
For more information on activities available, click the link above. It’ll take you to the Sydney Opera House’s website.
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone Number: (02) 9250 7111
Website: sydneyoperahouse.com
2. Discover the Thrills of Wendy’s Secret Garden and its Hidden Oasis
Visit Sydney’s renowned Lavender Bay. Here, you will experience the joy of a lifetime. This secret garden, in a serene location, offers visitors the best views of the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge. The garden thrives on land that is partly private and partly public at the foot of well-known artist Brett Whiteley’s home in Lavender Bay.
Wendy, Brett’s widow, designed the secret garden after the death of her husband in 1992. For several decades, the land on which this garden is located was severely overgrown, tangled, and riddled with rubbish. This project, dedicated to his memory, helped her find comfort. Wendy Whiteley sought to design a centre of enchantment. Many residents of Sydney are known to flock to the garden in hordes, seeking an escape from the city’s busy parks.
At Wendy’s Secret Garden, you can enjoy a picnic while surrounded by this hidden, mystic oasis. As a bonus, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take beautiful pictures of the Sydney Harbor, graced by gorgeous native plants and huge fig trees to boot.
Address: Lavender St, Lavender Bay NSW 2060, Australia
Phone Number: (02) 9936 8100
Website: wendyssecretgarden.org.au
3. Enjoy a Refreshing Swim at the Magnificent Bondi Icebergs Pool
Okay, so you may be thinking, “what do you mean by ‘pool?'”
Bondi Beach ranks as one of Australia’s most publicized ocean pools. Moreover, while here, you’d be visiting one of the most famous beaches in New South Wales. Indeed, the fascinating salt-water pool, which measures about 50 meters, is a favourite sunbathing spot, as well as a bottleneck spot located in the middle of the Coogie and Bondi walk.
You will find your visit here fully justified. For about 100 years, these famous baths have been considered an essential landmark in Bondi. Moreover, it will only cost you $9 to gain entry into the thrilling sports and fitness pool, as well as the remarkable sauna. You can also enjoy live, local music while swimming.
Note: the sauna is currently closed until further notice.
Visitors are ushered here every Friday, beginning at 6.00 pm.
Address: 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia
Phone Number: (02) 9130 4804
Website: icebergs.com.au
4. Enjoy a Thrilling Walk While Touring the Dharawal National Park
If you love going for a nice long walking tour, then Dharawal National Park is your destination! Beginning from the city’s centre, it is a 60-minute walk to the famed Dharawal National Park.
The park was previously closed to public access, but just recently, the government lifted the restriction. Visitors can now go on a guided tour once a month, on the second Saturday of every month.
There are other reasons to visit this adventurous park beside the scenery. Your guided tour will be led by an Aboriginal ranger who will share fascinating local knowledge about the park’s wildlife and vegetation. Furthermore, you will enjoy Dreamtime stories and learn about the connection between Indigenous Australians and the natural area.
Take a short walk in the bushes and picnic at the Minerva Pool. This is a sacred, mystic location for the Dharawal People. Since the revered pool is typically a place reserved for women, it is accessible exclusively to women and children.
5. Fly Above the Camden Valley in a Hot Air Balloon
At Sydney’s Camden Valley, you can take a thrilling sunrise hot air balloon flight over the country’s towns. You’ll be able to view the city’s skyline, as reflected on the beautiful horizon, while, in the opposite direction, you can take in the Blue Mountains’ eucalyptus haze.
There are a great many reasons to consider taking this hot air balloon ride beside the spectacular view of the rising sun. Indeed, the long shadows and pink tones fall beautifully in the countryside, located just below. This offers a fascinating view of Camden’s pretty church steeples as well as the Razorback Ranges’ steep hills.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for early-morning fun. The adventure typically begins at about 4.00 am and lasts approximately three hours. While at it, do not skip your share of the Champagne brekky. This is an integral part of the ticket. You will have it served up at various venues, including the Rydges Campbeltown, the Otis Bar, and the Grill.
Phone Number: 1300 723 279
Website: balloonaloft.com
6. Visit the Modern White Rabbit Chinese Art Gallery Free of Charge
If art and culture are your preferred scene, then you’re in the right city. Though many art and cultural institutions have been closed to the public, there are still safe places to which you can go. One of them is this four-storey, state-of-the-art Sydney gallery. The Modern White Rabbit Chinese Art Gallery creatively curates an exciting collection of modern Chinese art.
Judith Neilson, who founded White Rabbit, did so with the goal of housing an epic collection of post-millennial Chinese works. It rotates four key exhibitions throughout the year, so definitely take a look at their website as to what installation you’ll be able to see when you go.
Happily, the gallery offers free entry to all its visitors.
Yet, some may still think, “I do not love art; why should I visit?”
There are compelling reasons to consider visiting this cultural gem located in the heart of the city. This gallery is armed with surprises for visitors and has gradually earned a stellar reputation for featuring bold, confrontational, and stunning exhibitions. Consider it a challenge to one’s comfort zone. If art galleries aren’t your go-to, then it’s, even more, a reason to go to White Rabbit.
Address: 30 Balfour St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
Phone Number: (02) 8399 2867
Website: mgnsw.org.au
Honourable Mentions
- Visit Cockatoo Island
- Climb the Sydney Tower Eye
- Relax at the Royal Botanic Gardens
Go on an Australian Museum tour at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and Powerhouse Museum
Go whale watching on boat tours departing from Darling Harbour
Take a day trip to Palm Beach and Manly Beach
Check out Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Explore Hyde Park, Luna Park, and Royal National Park
Check out Madame Tussauds Sydney
Go through the Sydney Fish Market
Enjoy strolling through the Queen Victoria Building
Stargaze at the Sydney Observatory
Conclusion
Without a doubt, Sydney is a city full of thrills and adventure. No one needs to be bored; there are hundreds of ways to find entertainment. Even in a world of health regulations, you can still find something to do safely with no cost at all to your tourist satisfaction.
