My pick of the top 10 Things To Do In Sydney is below.
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Best thing to do in Sydney
Ferry ride across Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay to Manly.
The harbour looks spectacular on a nice day & the ride is very enjoyable. Have your camera ready when you depart from Circular Quay to snap shots of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge. Families can travel extremely cheaply on the ferry every Sunday.
Some people also enjoy taking the Ferry when the seas are rough. Where you pass the ocean opening between Noth & South Heads is the most turbulent.
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Bondi Beach
Is a mecca of activity for touists, backpackers & locals. The beach is large & usually busy. Bondi feels exciting & contemporary.
Grassy areas are good for a picnic overlooking the beach. You can also watch the skateboarders enjoy the new specially constructed skate park. Swimming & surfing conditions are usually good.
The walk around to the Icebergs Swimming Club is scenic.
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Coastal walk from Manly to Shelly Beach
Manly has many options for things to do. Have a picnic in Manly Cove, hire a push bike & explore the beautiful area, swim at Manly Beach or take the beautiful coastal walking track to Shelly Beach & snorkel. The water visibility is normally good. The area is part of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. No fishing or taking of any marine species is allowed.
The walk from Manly Surf Club at the Souhern end of the beach around to Shelly Beach takes about 20 minutes (one way). The walk is flat & very enjoyable. Bring your camera.
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Darling Harbour
Wow! There is so many things to do here. Some of the main attractions include the Chinese Garden, Sydney Aquarium, Australian National Maritime Museum, Wild Life Sydney, IMAX, The Star Sydney Casino & Sydney Convention Centre. Plus a plethora of restaurants, bars, shops & shows.
Catch the Monorail from town into Darling Harbour & walk back across Pyrmont Bridge. All of the walks around Darling Harbour are flat & evelvators are fitted for accessibility.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout
The cost is minimal for spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay & Sydney City. Around 200 stairs to the top of the lookout. Each of the three levels on the way up have interesting historical information, memorabilia & photos about the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The balcony provides excellent views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour & Opera House. The lookout is not as high as the bridge climb peak, but here you can take & use your own camera.
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Palm Beach
It hardly feels like you are still in Sydney when you visit Palm Beach. Enjoy the protected Southern corner of the beach for swimming or take the walk up to Barrenjoey Headland & see Barrenjoey Lighthouse. The lighthouse has guided tours on Sundays. The walk up is not too hard & the views are amazing on a nice day.
Governor Phillip Park is a great place for a BBQ or picnic. Facilities are good with many electric bbq’s, childrens playground, toilets & picnic shelters. Lots of trees & shady areas. There are also grassy areas over looking the ocean. Read more…
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Bobbin Head From Palm Beach Ferry Trip
This boat trip is really relaxing. The ferry captain’s commentary about the area is very interesting & the top deck area offers a good view of all the little bays & beaches you pass by. The return tip takes about 4½ hours. The ferry leaves from Palm Beach Wharf at 11:00am.
The one hour stop at Bobbin Head is a good time for a picnic lunch. I took for myself a couple of beers to go with lunch.
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West Head
The view from West Head lookout over Palm Beach, Pittwater, Lion Island & Box Head is excellent. There are many bush walks to do & a few sets of Aboriginal rock engravings to see.
Follow Pittwater Road around the waters edge through Bayview then turn right onto West Head Road. The drive through the national park is nice.
The road is of good condition but busy with push bike riders. Read More…
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Circular Quay & Opera House
Circular Quay is busy with the Ferry Port & Train Terminal. May tourist & locals enjoy the restaurants, cafés & pubs around the area.
Take the walk out to Sydney Opera House for spectacular views of Sydney Harbour & Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Opera Bar is cool for a couple of drinks on the harbour water edge. Also take the stairs up to Centenial Park for a picnic or place to relax on the grass.
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Taronga Zoo
This is a really fun place to visit & an excellent thing to do in Sydney. It is hard to see all the animals & shows in one day. The park is massive & has great views into Sydney Harbour.
The main animal attractions & enclosures are the Chimpanzees, Elephants, Seals, Koalas, Reptile World & Giraffes. Numerous animal keeper talks & shows are on throughout the day. The most popular shows & talks are the Seal Show, Free Flight Bird Show, Asian Elephant Keeper Talk & Penguin Keeper Talk. Get there early to get a good seat. Read more …
My pick of the top 20 Things To Do In Sydney is below.
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The Rocks
Follow the harbour water edge from the Ferry or Train Terminal (towards international passenger terminal), turn left before or after the MCA & your there. Start to explore the quaint little back alleys.
The area is rich in early Australian colonisation history. Lots of early style arcitecture & attractions to see.
We will cover this in more detail soon.
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Palm Beach
It hardly feels like you are still in Sydney when you visit Palm Beach. Enjoy the protected Southern corner of the beach for swimming or take the walk up to Barrenjoey Headland & see Barrenjoey Lighthouse. The lighthouse has guided tours on Sundays. The walk up is not too hard & the views are amazing on a nice day.
Governor Phillip Park is a great place for a BBQ or picnic. Facilities are good with many electric bbq’s, childrens playground, toilets & picnic shelters. Lots of trees & shady areas. There are also grassy areas over looking the ocean. Read more…
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North Head
Only a short drive from Manly, North Head offers excellent views into Sydney Harbour & out over the ocean (great spot for whale watching during the migration season). The circuit loop ‘Fairfax’ walking trail is firly flat easy & accessible by wheelchair (some lookouts have stairs). Remnant WWII bunkers are alongside the trail. The walk takes around 40 minutes with stops at lookouts. Carparking fees apply.
Also down the road is the Australian Army Artillery Museum. The tour cost just a few dollars but is worth your while & very interesting. The area is open to the public.
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Captain Cook’s Landing Site – Kurnell Peninsula
Article coming soon.
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Bare Island & La Perouse
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Narrabeen Lagoon Walking Track
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Manly to Spit Bridge walk
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Shelly Beach
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Camp Cove
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