Sydney's Top 91 to 100 Things To Do

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91 Cronulla

For some reason Cronulla appears to have more than its fair share of blondes - clearly Cronulla is 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 (footie side) and general laid back holiday feel to the place. 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.
The Cronulla YHA has some useful maps and information about Cronulla click for link

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 behind us and sanity has been restored. Police numbers have been increased so the potential for a reoccurrence appears slim. 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.

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.

93 Dee Why, Northern Beaches or God's Country

Dee Why has more of a city beach than those further north. Dee Why is in the heart of ‘Gods Country’ according to the locals and I'm not about to disagree.

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 DeeWhy 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:

In regards to 93 Dee Why Beach.
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/hr 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!

If you have any comments please feel free, there may even be a prize involved so please get in touch

94 Play around 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.

Golf Midweek Deluxe Break For Two

Your stay at Riverside Oaks is set high up on the hill amongst natural bushland where the three and four bedroom houses overlook the 10th fairway with the Blue Mountains as a back drop. A perfect venue offering luxurious 5 star accommodation coupled with a championship golf course.

Description Following the path of champions begins with an hour drive from central Sydney. Set on an established property of over 587 acres in the picturesque Hawkesbury Valley, the facilities will astound.

Your stay in the newly built three and four bedroom homes are fully furnished and air-conditioned offering king rooms with ensuites, expansive living and kitchen areas, large balconies, laundry and double lock up garage.

Once you have checked in, begin your stay with a complimentary 9 holes of golf (when available). For evening dining options you may bring your own food items using the kitchen and BBQ facilities.

Alternatively,we can supply all the meats and salads for a Self Cook BBQ or advise of a variety of local restaurants located nearby. Your continental Breakfast is served in the Brasserie Restaurant as part of your package up until 10.00am OR pre book a Hot Breakfast at $20.00 per person between 8.00am – 10.00am.

Take advantage of a crisp morning and book an early tee time. Appealing to competitive and social golfers alike, the 18 hole, par 72 course is truly one of Australia’s best. The expansive and tournament paced greens offer an enjoyable round for the social golfer and a challenging test for those with a low handicap and a desire to win.

Home to three PGA and a TPC tournament, the course today has had many influences in design, ranging from five time’s British Open winner Peter Thompson, Jack Newton and originally Archie Keene. Rolling fairways and expansive greens are characteristics of the course complementing the neighbouring Hawkesbury River and wildlife reserve. All golfing enthusiasts, social players, groups, couples or individuals are delighted and amazed with the magnificent golf greens and lavish clubhouse facilities.

Once your round of golf has been completed the Brasserie Restaurant is the place to relax for a casual lunch or just a quite drink before a reluctant departure.

Play golf in style

Golfing Links

95 St Mary's Cathedral

If you like your buildings Gothic. The Pope obviously does as St Mary's was a focus of his Youth Day visit. Free tour of St Mary's Cathedral at noon on Sundays. 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

Clovelly is a small family friendly ocean beach in the Eastern Suburbs half an hours walk from Coogee. Extended breakwaters and a gently sloping beach makes it great for swimming, snorkelling and paddling. 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 between French Street and West Crescent Streets, off Blues Point Road. Sawmillers 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. Short walk from McMahon’s Point.

98 Sydney Markets

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

Paddy’s Market is the largest non fish market in Sydney. 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 Markets

The Sydney Fish Markets is 'where the city meets the sea'....made me smile. Open 7am every day. See the Sydney Fish Markets (SFM) web site for a detailed page on how to get there and more information about the 'largest market of its kind in the southern hemisphere'

Alternatively, visit Glebe Market for a second hand jacket.

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

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

Market Links

99 (52) Steam Trains (Southern Highlands)

If you’d like a steamy trip out of Sydney to the Southern Highlands and other 'places of interest' this could be for you. The steam trains departs Central Railway Station, check the web site for when:

Link To Steam Trains

100 Walk around Lane Cove

Shortish three kilometre walk 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