Top 25 Things To Do In Sydney

What to do in Sydney?

21 (22) Walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach

The walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach is another classic. Walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach and be greeted by fantastic views, beautiful beaches, cliffs and even an old cemetery (Waverley) with unimpeded views out to sea. Tamarama (Glamarama so they say), one of the places you will come across, has a café very close to the beach and is a good spot to rest along the way. Allow three to four hours and take your time. Note the lack of fences between Bondi and Coogee Beaches so please keep a close rein on the kiddies.

Coogee Beach

22 (23) Sexy Coogee Beach

Visit Coogee Beach - the backpacker capital of the world!! Well sometimes Coogee feels like it. Apart from beach itself, Coogee has great views and walks to either Bronte/Bondi or Maroubra.

For a view whilst munching head for the southern end of Coogee Beach for breakfast and lunch. Be prepared to wait for a table if you arrive after 10am at weekends.

On the north side of Coogee Beach you’ll find the Beach Palace Hotel. If you can still do it without paying, climb to the top bar of the Beach Palace Hotel, get a cold drink and sit yourself down on the veranda and enjoy the view out to sea and across Coogee Beach. Ah..the way life is meant to be - no worries.

For music fans the Coogee Bay and Beach Palace Hotels cater for you with all kinds provided it's loud and usually involves jumping around a lot. For the brave there's a kebab shop directly opposite the Coogee Bay Hotel open till very late.

Coogee Beach

23 (15) Doyles at Watsons Bay

Something about Doyles at Watson's Bay. Is a little over priced and often crowded but the staff are fun and friendly and the view says - 'stop worrying, relax and have another drink' or maybe that was the waiter but either way its a great spot.

With good friends, nice wine and sound of the waves lapping against the beach it’s harder to think of a more pleasant way to spend a sunny afternoon than at Watson's Bay. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and be prepared to loosen the belt, empty the wallet (or purse) and seriously chill.

Click for Doyles Web site - As well as Doyles at Watson's Bay restaurant there's a Doyles at Circular Quay

24 Sydney Scenic Flights - Get over Sydney and see her in all her glory

Be blown away by a scenic flight over Sydney Harbour, up there with life's unforgettable experiences. Don't forget to bring your camera.

Sydney - take a good look at a good looker

Taking off from Australia's first international airport at Rose Bay, it is hard not to be awed as beautiful Sydney Harbour unveils itself beneath. The immaculately restored, classic Beaver seaplane adds to the nostalgia - such a contrast to the myriad of high-tech cruisers zigzagging the bay.

Here's looking at you Sydney

As you gently exit the harbour rolling swells crash against the magnificent sandstone cliffs which rise abruptly from the sea.

You fly along these cliffs at 500 feet until reaching world famous Bondi Beach. The pilot manoeuvres the aircraft so that all on board have a great view, and you will marvel at the hundreds of surfers waiting for the next big wave.

From Bondi you head back into the harbour and climb to 1000 feet, even for a seasoned local the vista is truly stunning. You will track all the way to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and complete a circuit above both famous icons.

You will be thrilled when you land and be tempted to do it again.

Sydney Scenic Flight

Gliding Over Sydney

Gliding is an experience like no other

Climb to approximately 3500 feet above Camden in a state of the art self launching glider. Once you reach 3500 feet your pilot will switch off the engine and you will be soaring like a bird. During your flight you will be able to take the controls at certain stages under the guidance of your instructor to experience for yourself how easily the glider can be controlled, or you can just sit back and enjoy the view. After seeing the sights of the surrounding area you will glide back to the airport for a landing.

Gliding Over Sydney

25 Hunter Valley

As though Sydney isn't blessed enough we have the beautiful Hunter Valley Wineries just two and half hours north of Sydney. Advisable to overnight, get someone else to drive or join a Hunter Valley tour. Beautiful scenery, lovely hospitality and the wine's not bad either. Visit the smaller Hunter Valley wineries for more personal service and unique wines. Some, if not most, of the wines sold by the larger concerns in the Hunter Valley are retailed in Sydney at below cellar door prices.

Tours of the Hunter Valley

I’m not all that keen on tours either but visiting the Hunter Valley might be the time you make an exception unless you do have a nominated/tea total driver.

Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, Champagne Hunter Valley Tour

They have them over a barrel

Let someone else do the driving as you tour through the Hunter! Not just a wine tour, this full-day experience will introduce you to a selection of the best wineries, chocolate, cheese, champagne and liqueur houses!

Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, Champagne Hunter Valley Tour

Scenic Wine Tasting Tour

Drink in the scenery

There is more to the Hunter Valley than wine. This tour aims to give you a taste of everything.

Enjoy a full, most complete tour to the Hunter Valley. More experiences than anyone else. Departing from Sydney, you are taken on a unique circle route with different scenery both ways, promising great scenic views, extensive commentary, convict history and wildlife.

Hunter Valley Scenic Wine Tour

Sightseeing in the Hunter Valley