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Things to do in Sydney

180 ideas for a day or a night in Sydney, by what you’re in the mood for, picked by the hotels and hostels who live here.

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Outdoors · 36Arts & culture · 26Nightlife · 25Shopping · 24Wellness & fitness · 24Tours & day trips · 20Walking tours · 17Family · 4Markets · 3Festivals & events · 1

Outdoors in Sydney

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FreeGreat North WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeThe Goods LineRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeThe Coast TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeManly to Spit Bridge Walk10 km · about 3 hrsFreeRail to River WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTwo Creeks TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeHarbour to Hawkesbury TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSheldon Forest TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWulugul WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeYananuralaRoute on OpenStreetMap

Arts & culture in Sydney

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FreeArtspace Sydney — Contemporary Art Gallery43–51 Cowper Wharf Roadway, WoolloomoolooSpamalot – A Night of Comedy & Musical TheatreSydney Event Centre at The Star Sydney · From A$69The CalyxSydney · ★ 4.6 on GoogleArt Gallery of New South WalesSydney · $ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleAustralian MuseumDarlinghurst · ★ 4.6 on GoogleBridgeClimb SydneyThe Rocks · ★ 4.7 on GoogleCooper Park Cliff WalkWoollahra · ★ 4.8 on GoogleDarook BeachCronulla · ★ 4.6 on GoogleSoju AlleyHaymarket · ★ 5 on GoogleAustralian National Maritime MuseumSydney · ★ 4.6 on Google

Nightlife in Sydney

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Old Love'sSydney · $$ · ★ 4.8 on GoogleThe Baxter InnSydney · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GooglePapa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar SydneySydney · $$ · ★ 4.8 on GoogleOld Mate's PlaceSydney · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleNakano DarlingHaymarket · $$ · ★ 4.4 on Google4Donkey Cocktail BarSurry Hills · ★ 4.7 on GoogleBar Conte Surry HillsSurry Hills · ★ 4.7 on GoogleBar Las ChicasCronulla · ★ 4.7 on GoogleBar PlanetNewtown · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleCantina OK!Sydney · $$ · ★ 4.8 on Google

Shopping in Sydney

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Sorry Thanks I Love YouSydney · ★ 4.6 on GoogleGOELIA FashionSydney · ★ 4.9 on GoogleGOELIA FashionSydney · ★ 4.5 on GoogleQueen Victoria BuildingSydney · ★ 4.6 on GoogleWestfield SydneySydney · ★ 4.4 on GoogleElmsSurry Hills · ★ 4.8 on GoogleEsther & Co.Surry Hills · ★ 4.3 on GoogleInbetween TangerineCronulla · ★ 5 on GoogleWe Are MindfulCronulla · ★ 4.7 on GoogleWestfield Bondi JunctionBondi Junction · $ · ★ 4.4 on Google

Wellness & fitness in Sydney

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SOMA Health & Wellness ClubSydney · ★ 4.9 on GoogleFlow AthleticPaddington · ★ 4.9 on GoogleHumming Puppy Yoga SydneyRedfern · ★ 4.7 on GoogleInYogaSurry Hills · ★ 4.9 on GoogleRare Studios AU (Surry)Surry Hills · ★ 5 on GoogleYoga Loft SydneySurry Hills · ★ 5 on GooglePlus Fitness 24/7 DarlinghurstDarlinghurst · ★ 4.4 on GoogleAndy Taylor YogaSydney Olympic Park · ★ 5 on GoogleBFT MascotMascot · ★ 5 on GoogleBHAV Yoga and Meditation Studio CronullaCronulla · ★ 5 on Google

Tours & day trips in Sydney

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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight20 min30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride30 minPRIVATE 35 minute Luxury Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight45 minSydney Harbour Degustation Dinner Cruise with Penfolds Wines2 hrsJourney Beyond All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise2.5 hrsSydney Grand Tour by Helicopter30 minSydney Harbour 3 or 4-Course Early Dinner Cruise (Circular Quay)2 hrsSkyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower1.8 hrsWhale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney2.5 hrsSydney Harbour 3-Course Early Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour1.8 hrs

Walking tours in Sydney

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FreeBest Free Tours Sydney! (Claim your FREE GIFT at the end!)Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeSydney Sunset / Evening Tour by Local PhotographerDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeSydney Unfiltered: Stories, Secret Spot, Stunning Views & New Connections Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkBondi to CoogeeAny time · 3 hrs · From €2FreeBalmain Rozelle Heritage Pub TrailAny time · 5 hrsThe Rocks Self-Guided Walk SydneyAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Hidden Bar HoppingAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Sydney in a DayAny time · 3.5 hrs · From €2Sydney in a DayAny time · 4 hrs · From €2Discover Circular QuayAny time · 3 hrs · From €2

Family in Sydney

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SEA LIFE Sydney AquariumSydney · ★ 4.3 on GoogleTaronga Zoo SydneyMosman · ★ 4.5 on GoogleWILD LIFE Sydney ZooSydney · ★ 4.1 on GoogleBundock Park PlaygroundClovelly · ★ 4.6 on Google

Markets in Sydney

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Bondi Farmers MarketBondi Beach Public SchoolThe Rocks MarketGeorge Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000FreeThe Rocks MarketsGeorge Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000

Festivals & events in Sydney

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Drinks at the barThe Ternary Bar
What’s On SydneyThis week in Sydney, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in SydneyThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries hotels send their own guests to.

Things to do in Sydney, answered

What are the best things to do in Sydney?

Right now: Great North Walk (outdoors), Artspace Sydney — Contemporary Art Gallery (arts & culture), Old Love's (nightlife) and Sorry Thanks I Love You (shopping). Each list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

What can I do for free in Sydney?

Great North Walk, The Goods Line, The Coast Track and Manly to Spit Bridge Walk, and 14 more.

What's on in Sydney this week?

What's On Sydney has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.