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The top 100 includes Cronulla, the Royal National Park, Parsley Bay in Vaucluse and 'God's Country'

91 Cronulla

For some reason Cronulla appears to have more than its fair share of smiling faces, Cronulla is clearly a fun place to be. Trains run to/from city but be warned the line is not highly regarded. Check to see if you can find an express service. Beach, Cronulla Sharks and general laid back holiday feel to the place gets Cronulla on to the list of the top 100 things to do in Sydney. Cronulla beach is quite large and will take you well over an hour to walk its length. The northern end of Cronulla Beach offers you views out to the Royal National Park. Pimelwi Rocks whilst the southern has a view of Captain Cook's Landing Place.

Royal National Park

Cronulla is the 'Gateway' (i.e. nearest big place) to The Royal National Park. A bus ride and a ferry will take you there (Bundeena). The reported racial violence in Cronulla appears to be well behind us and sanity has been restored. Violence never resolves anything, serving only to deepen resentment, ignorance, anger and fear. Its ugliness has no place in a city gifted with so much beauty as Sydney.

The Cronulla YHA has some useful maps and information about Cronulla click for link

 

92 (139) Parsley Bay in Vaucluse

Parsley Bay is one of the 'hidden treasures' included in the list of the top 100 things to do in Sydney. Few visitors come to Parsley Bay even though it is only 10 kilometres from the Sydney Opera House.

Scenic Bridge

The foreshores of this tiny but beautiful bay have long been one of Sydney's favourite places. You should enjoy exploring Parsley Bay and you will probably be drawn to its small scenic bridge and its well maintained footpaths. The bay contains some shallow caves to explore, a small watercourse and dense native vegetation. You might just choose to find a comfortable spot and admire the view.

Good for Swimming

The sheltered waters of Parsley Bay are popular with both swimmers and scuba divers. The bay's attractions have attracted a number of film makers and television producers for many years. So bring your camera. Bringing your car may involve a longer walk than planned as parking can be a challenge.

Parsley Bay - Vaucluse

 

93 Dee Why, Northern Beaches or God's Country

Dee Why Beach has more of a city beach feel to it than its neighbours further north. According to the locals, Dee Why is in the heart of ‘Gods Country’ and I'm not about to disagree so it gets a spot on the list of the top 100 things to do in Sydney.

Wakehurst Parkway

Rather than the most direct route, you could take a long detour for a more pleasant drive to Dee Why and beyond. Turn left into Seaforth after the Spit Bridge, take the Wakehurst Parkway and keep going. After driving through forest and past Narrabeen Lake you'll arrive at Narrabeen. Turn left for Warriewood and the Northern Beaches at the end of peninsula all the way to Palm Beach. Turn right (south) for Dee Why past Colloroy.

Be mindful of your speed - the Wakehurst Parkway is an 80k limit road BUT Frenches Forest Road that leads into it is residential. Speed is limited to 60 to 40 depending on the time of day. A poor little girl was almost killed on a pedestrian crossing so please watch your speed.

Some welcome feedback from one of our readers:

I would say all of the beaches on the northern beaches are great and worth a visit, Freshwater, Mona Vale, Bilgola to name a few, so all of the beaches really are great and very safe. Also, The Parkway is a fast road, its 80ks/hour nearly the whole way and there are no cameras, an occasional cop car with a speedo...Just thought I’d mention these couple of things. And yes, it is definitely God's Country!

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94 Play a round of Golf

You can play golf in most cities but Sydney, and its surrounds, has a large number of courses and arguably some of the best in the world. Not having hordes of players behind you, nice scenery and off chance of a marsupial bouncing about just might improve your game.

Sydney GolfThe beautiful game of golf

Fancy a round of golf on one of Sydney's finest golf courses? Ranked among the top 50 courses in Australia and the top 10 in NSW, this course is sure to challenge everyone, from the beginner to the most skilled golfer. Experience some of the best 18 holes of golf in Sydney.

Sydney Golf

Golf Midweek Deluxe Break for Two

Golf Weekend Sydney

You will stay at the luxurious 5 star Riverside Oaks complete with its picturesque rural views. You will face and overcome a championship golf course with the beautiful Blue Mountains providing the perfect setting for your perfect round of golf. If only it were always like this.

Your perfect round of Golf

Golf Links

Follow the golf links to access 100 or so courses with ratings attached. Ring ahead to ensure you don't have to be a member. (I believe Chatswood and Moore Park are two centrally located courses open to the public but call first). Please ensure you meet the golf club's dress code e.g. no thongs (sandals) or singlets (skimpy t shirts) to avoid any possible disappointment.

Golfing Links

 

95 St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral is worth admiring if you like gothic looking buildings. There is a free tour of St Mary's Cathedral at noon on Sundays that commences at the main entrance. If you want to get married St Mary's would like at least six months’ notice, so I suggest you hurry up and ask someone!

St Mary's Cathedral Link

 

96 Clovelly Beach, Eastern Suburbs

The inviting Clovelly Beach is very popular with the locals and ideal for children and anyone not keen on swimming in rough seas. The breakwaters are very effective and the beach slopes very gently into the sea. A relatively new cafe nearby and the Clovelly Hotel adds to the areas appeal.

Clovelly Hotel
Sunday nights - live music followed by a free bus to the Place Hotel in Coogee for a boogie. Alternatively, enjoy a tasty but reasonably priced lunch. The Clovelly Hotel is one of Sydney's better pubs.

Clovelly Hotel

97 Sawmillers Reserve

You'll find Sawmillers Reserve just off Blues Point Road in McMahons Point close to North Sydney. The reserve is a little hideaway in the heart of the city. Snap up a few more shots of Sydney Harbour with few locals to share it with let alone tourists. Sawmillers Reserve is just a short walk from McMahons Point.


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98 Sydney Markets

I hate shopping too, but you probably ought to buy somebody something and then there's fish.

Paddy's Market

Paddy's Market is the largest non-fish market in the city. Open Thursday to Sunday in the Haymarket area in the heart of town.

The Rocks market

The Rocks market is more arts, craft and expensive. The Rocks market is smaller, easier to walk around and there are pubs close at hand to escape into.

Sydney Fish Market

The Sydney Fish Markets is 'where the city meets the sea'....made me smile. Open 7am every day. See the Sydney Fish Market (SFM) website from the link below for a detailed page on how to get there and more information about the 'largest market of its kind in the southern hemisphere'. The Sydney Fish Markets are not far from the Madonna's Bra and are relatively easy to drive to.

Glebe Market

Alternatively, visit Glebe Market for a second hand jacket ('alternatively' is a bit of a clue).

Paddington ('Paddo') Market

Or more up-market market you could go to Paddington (Paddo) Market.

Birkenhead Point

You could also try Birkenhead Point for a less touristy, more factory outlet (a phrase meaning ‘shop’?) and pleasantly situated by the water. Catch the ferry (but only Monday to Friday)

Other Sydney Markets

We have added a link to a useful award winning website that gives you virtual guide to Sydney's best and latest markets selling everything from fresh food to antiques.

Market Links

 

99 (92) Minskys Sing-along

For the party animals that like a sing-along there's the piano bar at Minskys at the Metropole Hotel in Cremorne. Popular with the late, late, late why do I always end up here less than totally sober crowd. "Our legendary Piano Man can be found every weekend singing all the classics like “Tiny Dancer” and “American Pie,” plus all your favourite requests."

Where's the Karaoke Bus gone?

If you are hoping to catch the Karaoke Bus from here it’s moved on to stop no. 82.

Minskys

 

100 Walk around Lane Cove

There is a shortish three kilometre walk to enjoy around Tambourine Bay in Lane Cove. Walk along sandstone cliffs into mangrove swamps, see odd rock formations, wild flowers (when in season) and even a cheese tree (you can grow anything here).

Tambourine Bay pool in Lane Cove Link

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