Things To Do in Sydney
So many things to do in Sydney! What's worth seeing in Sydney and how to get there.
Sydney is full of fantastic things to do, offering something for everyone, no matter what your age or interests.This is your best guide to the top tourist attractions in Sydney and our What's On In Sydney section will keep you updated on Sydney's exciting events that you wont want to miss.
For wildlife lovers there are delights to see and do such as Taronga Zoo, Wild Life Sydney, Sydney Aquarium and Oceanworld Manly. If you’re a garden lover then a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mount Tomah are a must do!
Into history? Well then museums in Sydney are for you - include the Australian Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Jewish Museum and Powerhouse Museum in your itinerary. Love art? Make sure your ‘things to do' list includes a stop at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art. For sports fans there are such wonderful attractions as the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Football Stadium and ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Our Things To Do guide is here to help, suggesting some of the best places to visit while in Sydney, plus great ideas on harbour cruises, day tours and sightseeing. And, if you love titilating your taste buds, Sydney's buzzing restaurants will never disappoint. Combined with a Sydney theatre show or a spot of Shopping will make your trip one to remember!
At 250m tall, the Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic 360 degree views of Sydney and its famous landmarks. Included in admission, the new 4D Experience is a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city.
There’s no better way to experience Sydney’s iconic harbour than to explore Cockle Bay Wharf. Located on the CBD side of Darling Harbour just a few minutes’ walk from Chinatown and the Imax Theatre lies this exciting, energetic precinct with a variety of unique restaurants and cafes.
For after-hours entertainment, the bars and nightclub at CBW will have you dancing ‘till dawn. No matter how varied your tastes, you’ll fall in love with the atmosphere surrounding this jewel of the Harbour.
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King Street Wharf is a fine waterfront dining precinct, offering a diverse choice of culinary experiences, and a place where your front garden is the world’s most beautiful harbour.
King Street Wharf is located on Sydney Harbour, where the CBD meets Darling Harbour. The waterfront restaurants and bars at King Street Wharf are one of Sydney’s best locations for soaking up the warmer weather. Why not get a group together and head down to King Street Wharf’s sensational promenade and enjoy some of the best food and wine that Sydney has to offer.
Whether you are looking for the ideal location for that business lunch, a casual catch up with friends, spending the afternoon with a lazy cocktail or two, or looking for that perfect spot to party the night away, make sure you head to King Street Wharf.
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This leading museum offers a wealth of art, including an extensive Australian collection, from colonial to contemporary, plus significant Aboriginal art. There is also an Asian Wing, while the Old Masters' galleries feature works from the Renaissance to the Victorian era. Open daily 10am-5pm, Wednesdays until 9pm. Free admission.
The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan is Australia’s largest botanic garden with more than 416 hectares for visitors to discover. Featuring themed gardens, you can join a free guided tour, take a self-guided walking tour, view over 4,000 native plant species, use the free BBQ facilities, go native animal spotting or just enjoy the landscape and stunning views from Sundial Hill. Pop into the Visitor Centre to find out more about the Garden.
Australia's first museum is where you'll experience the wonders of nature and science, and the origins of culture. Its temporary exhibitions are a window into the world around us, while permanent exhibitions like Indigenous Australia and Dinosaurs are always lively. Open daily 9.30am-5.00pm. Adult $12, child $6, concession $8, family $18-$30.
This maritime treasure-trove explores different aspects of Australia's seafaring history. You can climb aboard the magnificent replica of Captain Cook's HM Bark Endeavour, see the Spirit of Australia - the world's fastest boat - and explore everything from a former Navy destroyer to a Vietnamese refugee boat, Tu Do. Free entry. Easy access via Monorail Harbourside Station. Open daily 9.30am-5.00pm.
Australia's leading car rental company, has offices at many convenient locations, which makes it easy to buckle up, hit the open road and explore the world around Sydney - from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, to the spectacular northern beaches. AVIS offers a 24-hour breakdown service, street directories and a book of Holiday Vouchers with discounts to tourist attractions.
Enjoy Sydney's spectacular waters by cruise, from whale watching throughout winter and spring, to lunch and dinner cruises. Bass and Flinders offer a range of options, including the Coastal Cruise from Sydney to Cronulla, which takes you past the heads and offers the opportunity to spot rich coastal wildlife including pods of dolphins, seals and seabirds.
Enjoy 78 acres of magnificent landscaped gardens, which house Australia's most extensive cool climate botanical collection. Themed displays include the Plant Explorer's Walk, the ancient Gondwana Forest - complete with prehistoric Wollemi Pines - and the southern hemisphere's largest Rock Garden. Finish with a coffee or a meal at the fine bistro
The Blue Mountains offers you a treasure trove of spectacular natural scenery, plus pretty, historic villages, and the beauties of the Jenolan Caves. Blue Mountains Trolley Tours lets you dip in and out of the Blue Mountains as you please, with more than 29 hop on and hop off stops. Prices start from $20 for a Trolley Tour Day Pass.
Climbing over the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the all-time great tourism experiences, which is why more than two million people have ventured across catwalks, ladders and arches to get to the 134-metre high peak. Once there, a spectacular view of the Harbour and the city awaits. Climbers receive a certificate and complimentary group photo.
Airport transfers and touring services. Capture the exciting atmosphere of Sydney in the air conditioned comfort of a Brunel Chauffeured Car, personalised touring around Sydney and its environs, no need to be part of a group.
Captain Cook Cruises offer over 20 harbour cruises every day, including the Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer cruise, which combines the flexibility of a ferry with all the ease and comfort of a cruise. Your all day ticket lets you hop off at any of eight harbourside attractions including Taronga Zoo, Manly, beachside Watsons Bay, Fort Denison, Shark Island, Luna Park and Darling Harbour.