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!
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.
See Australia's most spectacular views at Scenic World in Katoomba. The three main attractions are the Skyway, the Cableway and the Scenic Railway - the steepest incline railway in the world, whose descent takes you through an eerie tunnel and into an ancient rainforest. Or take a trip on the Scenic Skyway, where you will glide 270 metres above the ground.
Susannah Place Museum, which dates back to 1844, gives a rare glimpse into Australian domestic working class life from 1844 to 1990. For nearly 150 years, these four houses were home to over a hundred different families. Listen to stories from former tenants and pick up a unique souvenir from the recreated 1915 corner store.
Be captivated by one of the most stunning cities in the world and
experience scenic fl ights with style. Sydney by Air offers a variety of scenic fl ight tours from the 90-minute Scenic South or Scenic North tours, to full day-trip Destination Flight tours of the Outback or stunning Sapphire Coast. All fl ights include return transfers from city hotels to the Sydney metro airport. Make the most of your stay and explore Sydney and its surroundings in an enjoyable and unique way.
Take a flying visit over Sydney, with a helicopter tour. All tours take place at 1000 feet in the luxury of a jet helicopter and range from 20 minute Harbour Flights, to romantic Twilight Flights and half day tours to the magnificent Hunter Valley vineyards. All tours include informative commentary, refreshments and courtesy shuttle bus transfers from city hotels.
A unique way to explore Sydney
Harbour is with Sydney Heritage Fleet.
Board the James Craig, Sydney’s
magnifi cently restored Tall Ship and the
only 19th century iron barque of its kind
that takes passengers out to sea on a
6-hour day sail every second weekend,
out through the Heads and back on a
trip of a lifetime. You will experience
the wonder and majesty of this Tall
Ship, sailing under clouds of canvas on
masts higher than a 10-storey building.
Experience history in action and be
transported back in time as you listen
to the call of the wind in the rigging and
hear the age-old commands ring out.
The Sydney Observatory at The Rocks is consistently ranked, by Sydneysiders, as one of the city's favourite attractions. It's the place to enjoy a starry night, watch a 3D show, and learn about the universe. The Observatory is also a favourite romantic destination for locals and runs shows by day and by night.
There's lots to do at Sydney Olympic Park, from a self-guided audio tour, to a bike tour, to an aquatic centre tour, to a walking trail. Nearly 1800 events are held in the Park each year, and more than 40 sports are played here. Check the website for full event details.
The Rocks Discovery Museum, housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse, tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present. Home to a unique collection of images and archaeological artefacts, the exhibits are interactive. Learn about traditional landowners and the English colony, through to the 1970s union-led protests which preserved this unique part of Sydney. Entry is free.
A Rocks Walking Tour is an unrivalled way to experience Sydney's fascinating past first hand. Let the walking tour guides bring to life some of the colourful stories of the Rocks, while showing you where plague broke out, where convicts lived - and where the great pubs are. Weekdays at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm; and on weekends at 11.30am and 2.00pm.
Thrifty Car Rentals offers you more than 11,000 cars, luxury cars, vans, and buses to choose from. Thrifty is 100% Australian owned, with 260 locations across the country, covering all major towns and airports - so they really know your area. Whether your car hire journey starts at Sydney, or in Cairns, they have the right deal for you.
Top Gun is Australia’s premier adventure flight company. They operate all-year round and are based at Wollongong Airport, just one hour and twenty minutes south of Sydney. Top Gun Australia is the only company that guarantees that all passengers fly in authentic military jets fl own by real fighter pilots. Feel the G’s at top gun speeds for Australia’s ultimate adrenaline adventure. Flights are from $1995, and bookings are essential. Organised transport is also available.
Tour East Australia is a travel agent that can book you anything - and all it takes is one phone call. From a coffee cruise around the harbour, to transfers to the airport, to trips to the Great Barrier Reef and more, Tour East can organise it. Once you have confirmed your booking, your full itinerary is e-ticketed to you within 30 minutes.
It is not often you find the chance to get up close and personal with Sydney’s colourful convict history. The brand new Convicts, Castles and Champagne Tour combines exploring Sydney’s intriguing past with discovering its beautiful Harbour. Sit back and relax aboard an authentic 1930’s ferry while you cruise past the most prestigious and historic waterside ‘castles’ along with the icons of Sydney Harbour, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Your personal tour guide will take you on a fun and captivating exploration of the convict history on Goat Island. Follow this with a delicious barbeque buffet lunch with complimentary bubbly, in the peaceful surroundings overlooking picturesque Sydney Harbour.
It's easy to see why Wild Ride is one of the most popular Harley Tour companies in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Their chauffeured Harley tours are competitively priced, their riders are professional and experienced, and they will pick you up from your accommodation and take photos of you enjoying your ride. Available seven days a week, from 8.00am until late.
Situated 10km east of Lithgow, the Zig Zag Railway is one of the great railway engineering wonders of the 19th Century. This ingenious engineering solution consists of a series of sloping ramps in the form of the letter 'Z', connected at the extremities by reversing stations. Zig Zag operates seven days a week, with a variety of steam and locomotive engines and carriages.