Sydney Things to Do

Sydney is Australia’s most visited city, but how many of these are things you didn’t know about Sydney?

To get a better grasp on the layout of the expansive Sydney city and its over 600 suburbs, a trip up to some of its heights would be in order. As a person who took this approach on her first visit to Sydney, I can attest that not only does this help you to gain a perspective on where suburbs and landmarks lie (much better than looking at a map from street level), but it also provides spectacular, sometimes 360 degree, views of this beautiful harbor city.

One of the brilliant features of Sydney city is the integration of a number of parks and gardens within the city bounds. These sections of green act as mini getaways for those normally rushing around downtown in the daily grind. Here is a collection of some of the best parks and gardens worth visiting.

Here’s our ‘at-a-glance’ neighborhood guide for the best things to see, do and eat in Sydney.

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat well in Sydney. If you love Asian food then there are plenty of great value Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Malaysian restaurants dotted around the city.

In Sydney there is plenty to do and see; with excitement all around, beautiful views and a never ending list of attractions, events and activities. With everything that Sydney has to offer, it may be overwhelming to try and find the best things to do with that special someone. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 romantic things to do in Sydney!

Fort Denison, Shark, Clark, Rodd, Goat and Cockatoo are all islands in Sydney Harbour. Easily accessed by ferry from the city center, these islands have great cultural and historical significance.

Just across Sydney Harbour among the leafy green suburbs of Manly, Mosman and Milsons Point lie a few of the city’s best family-friendly attractions. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

Blue Mountains
This World Heritage listed forest is only two hours west of Sydney. Its sandstone gorges and peaks are dense with eucalypts whose oil reacts with the air to create the distinct blue haze that gives these mountains their name. Standout attractions here include the Three Sisters rock formation, Leura village and the township of Katoomba.

If you’re a Sydney local, free time is rarely spent indoors. And living in a city so blessed with natural attractions and year-round sunshine, why wouldn’t you want to spend your time outdoors?

So when it’s too cool for the beach, where do Sydneysiders go? Here are a few not so well known natural attractions less than an hour from Sydney.