Sydney's Top 140 Things To Do

What to do in Sydney?

131 (74) Berowra

Berowra can be found at the end of a long train ride – try to catch an express service if there's one available. Bush walk or long lunch. For lunch cab it from the train station or drive or seaplane.

Berowra Waters Inn offers a similar experience to Cottage and Church Points but different (– now how helpful is that!). Only accessible by boat but I'm sure the nice people from the Inn will come and get you if you ask 'could you pick me up from the Opera House please'....worth a try

Or might find something a little cheaper - follow Sydney100's Berowra links and see what you think:

Berowra Links

132 Bowling / Bowling Clubs

Pick any club really and ask if someone could show you how (but not why) it’s done. Bowling is a Sydney institution and relatively cheap ''grog' [alcohol].

133 Commonwealth Bank, Martin Place

The Commonwealth Bank at Martin Place in the city is a large bank with high ceilings and great marble columns. Occasionally features on television. You will probably have to visit a bank whilst you are in Sydney. So whilst you are waiting you may as well have a something to look at. Just a word of caution, might be worth mentioning to someone before you take any pictures. Security, bank robbery, casing the joint, hyper sensitive security guard etc I'm sure people do take photos and you would probably be ok but personally, I'd ask permission first.

134 Welcome Wall (Darling Harbour)

"more than six million people have crossed the seas to settle in Australia..they have come from most countries on earth to the lands of the cadigal, the burraburragal and beyond. The welcome wall at the australian national maritime museum stands as a symbol of our great diversity and our unity"

So there.

This could be become a major Sydney tourist attraction. See what you think.

Welcome Wall (Darling Harbour)

135 Nan Tien Temple

The Nan Tien Temple is the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere and yet it is just a short drive south of Sydney. If you drive down to Wollongong it is hard to miss it. The Temple is situated on a large site including a tea house, dinning hall and auditorium.

Nan Tien Temple

136 Sir Joseph Banks Park

Sir Joseph Banks Park attracts people and wildlife from far and wide. Dotted around the park are life sized animal sculptures, a great path that leads its way through the park, attractive lakes and views of Botany Bay. Added to this Sydney Airport is close by providing a ringside seat on the ups and downs of modern passenger jet aircraft.

Sir Joseph Banks Park

137 Immigration - Department of

To stay here permanently you'll probably need a lot of cash or a skill the Immigration Department value. There is a reported skills shortage in Sydney so don't dismiss the possibility without checking out the link below.

Immigration Questionnaire

or 'pop-in' to your nearest Immigration Office, take your number and cross your fingers.

Unfortunately you’ll probably need to leave the country first but you ought to say a few goodbyes and tie up the odd loose end so maybe it’s just as well.

Politicians sometimes complain everybody wants to live in Sydney and nowhere else (silly people) so get in quick before they force you to live in Melbourne

138 Walk besides the Parramatta River ("Canada Bay")

Starting Point, Rhodes Park / Brays Bay near Rhodes Train Station

Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

Being just short of a kilometer long, the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway serves as a memorial to the World War II New Guinean Campaign. The gently winding path leads you to a granite centerpiece, a beautiful rose garden and a watercourse leading to a pond that overlooks the Parramatta River. The timber boardwalk needs to be walked and the Kiosk and Information Centre is a good point to plan the rest of your visit.

Brays Bay, Yaralla Bay and Majors Bay

The peaceful Foreshore Trail takes you past Brays Bay, Yaralla Bay and Majors Bay. It should take about an hour to walk around Concord Hospital. The hospital was the primary filming location for Australia's successful medical drama "All Saints". Rustling trees, shrubs, rough tracks, old buildings and water views all help to make this walk a very enjoyable experience.

Majors Bay Reserve

There is more but Majors Bay Reserve may mark a turning point to your walk. You could, perhaps stop for a value feed at the Concord RSL just down the road from the Reserve. The sporting fields may offer you some free entertainment or perhaps a picnic in the reserve might be in order complete with great water views.

Walk besides the Parramatta River ("Canada Bay")

139 Parsley Bay - Vaucluse

Being only 10 km from the City Parsley Bay is one of Sydney's hidden treasures. The bay has some shallow caves to explore, a small watercourse and dense native vegetation. The foreshores of this tiny but beautiful bay have long been one of Sydney's favourite harbour-side places. Parsley Bay is a spacious green parkland with excellent walks and views, including that of, and from, the small and scenic bridge across the bay. The sheltered waters of the Bay is a popular with swimmers and scuba divers. Parsley Bay 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 is limited.

Parsley Bay - Vaucluse

140 Gardens Of Stone National Park - NSW's answer to Bungle Bungle

The pagoda rock formations in The Gardens of Stone National park are regarded by many as NSW's answer to Western Australia's Bungle Bungle. The National Park contains numerous bee hive shaped domed structures amongst many interesting and awe inspiring rocky outcrops. The formations were created through erosion close to sandstone escarpments that characterise the area.

The 12000 hectare Gardens of Stone National park has no real facilities to speak of. You need to bring everything with you. There are a few fire trails which provide short walking opportunities and picnic areas. The nearest car based camping areas are at Newnes and Glen Davis. The National Park is approximately 120 kilometers west of Sydney. Let someone know you are going and take all advised precautions (such a location finder) if you intend going for a hike.

Gardens Of Stone National Park

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