Sydney's Top 121 to 130 Things To Do

121 Fox Studios - Moore Park

Get yourself a cold drink at the Fox and Lion near the Hordon Pavilion at Fox Studios and try to work out who and what is going on the other side of the plaza. If you find out let me know (unless it is something to do with Australian Idol). Fox Studios is all fairly glitzy and superficial so the kids will probably love it. One attraction that looks like fun is the cross between trampolining and bungee - seems to be for aimed at kids but don't let that stop you. Close to the Sydney Football Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground so it's a good place to go before/after a match/tour. For the hype try the Fox Studios Web site and take it with a pinch of salt.

Link to Fox Studios Web site

122 Brighten le Sands - Botany Bay

Brighten le Sands is famous for being close to the airport. Captain Cook also came by this way but it probably took him longer than you (unless you upset customs of course). If you're not bothered about the history you can grab a long black by the short Brighten Le Sands / Botany Bay beach on the way home. Sit and watch the planes take off from a respectable distance and plan your return.

123 Bowling

Pick any club really and ask if someone could show you how (but not why) it’s done.

124 Cook and Phillip Park

Hidden beneath Hyde Park southern section towards Oxford Street in Sydney’s heartland lies the Cook and Phillip underworld as mysterious as pickled onions or David Beckham. Cook and Phillip Park is a modern and interesting (the art work) swimming complex complete with fitness area. If you are staying in the middle of town or work there an early morning dip beckons:
Cook and Phillip Park link

125 Balmain

A short ferry ride from Circular Quay will take you to Balmain with more pubs cafes and restaurants than you could Theddlethorpe. Get off at Darling Street wharf - East Balmain and catch the bus or puff the ten minute walk up the hill. English feel without the weather. Grab a pint at the London Hotel (second pub up the hill, by the roundabout) and ask somebody, preferable in a group, THE best place in Balmain for lunch – with any luck you’ll start a debate.

126 Newtown

For an alternative view of Sydney.
If there's a festival in Newtown it’s well worth the visit.

Failing that, find an interesting looking play, a nice veggie café and, if its like you - be bohemian.

Newtown Links

127 Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

The QVB is a lovely old building converted into a multi level shopping mail. The QVB also functions as part of a well traveled pedestrian thoroughfare between Town Hall Train Station on the south side of George Street to the heart of Pitt Street Mall. On your way have a look at the clock on the top floor of the QVB particularly on the hour. Rumoured that the prices go up in the QVB as you do.

128 Sydney Town Hall

Sydney Town Hall is worth a quick look if close by as much public money spent poshing it up.
Sydney Town Hall - follow links to Town Hall

129 Marble Bar - Hilton Hotel

An attractive bar is Marble Bar. Bands cater for an ‘older’ clientele (as in a mostly unpierced)
The Marble Bar is situated in the bowls of the Hilton Hotel in Pitt Street in the city.

130 Commonwealth Bank – Martin Place

For more Marble you could visit the Commonwealth Bank at the corner of Castlereagh Street and Martin Place. If you have to visit a bank why not a marble one (now that’s where my fees go!)