Sydney's Top 111 to 120 Things To Do

What to do in Sydney?

111 Parramatta

The Rivercat ferry will take you twenty plus kilometres out to the wild wild west of Parramatta and you'd still won't be in the geographic centre of Sydney. You'll see mangroves, Olympic Park, houses and houses and warehouses along the way. It is certainly something for ferry buffs with an interest in history and ‘old’ buildings or maybe just a pleasant way of seeing some more of Sydney.

112 Macquarie Street

If you enjoyed Hyde Park Barracks you might enjoy a walk up towards Sydney Harbour along Macquarie Street. More 'old' buildings including Sydney Hospital and New South Wales Parliament House (that's State not Federal)

113 Hang Gliding, Stanwell Park / Bald Hill and Bulli

Pay a visit to watch the unfortunate souls who are mad enough to go lemming off of a cliff. The wind has to be in the right direction which only occurs about once every four years.... I maybe slightly confused here but if you do want to see some very brave people defy the laws of nature take a drive out to Stanwell Park.

Bulli

You can keep going to Bulli. They have finally fixed the road and greatly enhanced the experience. The road is one of the best coastal drives in Australia and gives you plenty of time to explain to your six or sixty six year old that throwing themselves off of a cliff isn't going to happen in your lifetime or theirs. If you find you have the urge please seek help.

Warriewood Beach - Northern Beaches

Warriewood Beach is a beautiful area as is much of the Northern Beaches. It is also another favoured spot for people dangling underneath what looks like a parachute a few hundred metres off the ground. Worth checking out if you are passing on your way to Palm Beach remembering that the weather conditions have to be right.

Hang Gliding

114 Sydney Observatory

We are stardust and we are golden. For more than just Astronomy check out their web site below. The Observatory is close to Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Theatre Company.

Sydney Observatory includes the 3D Space Theatre

A 3-D space theatre shows both short films and interactive content dealing with astronomy and space exploration themes. The Observatory has developed its own unique 3-D presentations on the transit of Venus, Mars Exploration Rovers and Cassini at Saturn.

Sydney Observatory Web site

Admission to the 3D Space Theatre at the Sydney Obervatory is free with a Sydney Smartvisit Pass

115 Sydney Theatre Company

Love the theatre darling! This is one way to see it without actually having to sit through a performance. The Sydney Theatre Company <STC> lives on a converted wharf close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and not far from Observatory Hill. Apart from the view across Sydney Harbour there are arty things to look at and a café restaurant at the end of pier four in Walsh Bay. If you would like to dine at the Wharf Restaurant I'd suggest you book (02) 9250 1761

Rumoured they run an organised tour on Thursdays at 10am. Ring to confirm.

116 Chinamans Beach

Chinamans Beach is a nice family friendly spot with a large grassy area that leads down to a small sheltered beach. At low tide it is possible to walk to Balmoral Beach.

Sydney Ferry and public transport information

117 Circular Quay

A mixture of tourists, commuters, street performers (some of them are more than worthy of your loose change but don’t feel you have to) water side cafes and restaurants, and possibly a luxury liner. Circular Quay is an excellent spot to catch a ferry or get off one.

118 North Sydney Oval

Some nice but restricted views across Sydney Harbour from North Sydney Oval’s south eastern corner close to the footbridge. Cricket and Rugby are played at the North Sydney Oval itself. There is also the Star Light Cinema which operates out of North Sydney Stadium from January to March. If you can make the periodic market in Miller Street close to the North Sydney CBD grab some food and walk it off in the Oval and/or keep going to the Oaks (large beer garden – big oak tree) in Neutral Bay where you’ll allowed to reward yourself with a beer, a glass of wine or something stronger.
Star Light Cinema at North Sydney

119 Kirribilli House, Kirribilli

Currently the Kirribilli House of Kevin Rudd. Open days are limited to once or twice a year which is pretty poor going really.

Kirribilli has some nice views but it can be difficult to walk very far without hitting the back streets. There is Lady Gowie Lookout for looking out towards Sydney Heads.

120 Casino – Star City, Darling Harbour

Apart from more pokies you could poke a pokie at, cards, roulette and the rest Star City Casino has some nice comfy chairs for watching sport, numerous bars, night clubs and shows.

Star City Casino near Darling Harbour