Top 35 Things To Do In Sydney

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31 Sydney Harbour Sea Planes

Flying in a small aircraft like a sea plane is as different as it looks from the jet you arrived in. Be sure it’s for you. It’s a tight fit once you’re in but you’ll forget that pretty quickly as you try not to spend the whole trip taking photos. The sea planes depart from Rose Bay on the South Side of Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Highlights Scenic Flight

Not something you will forget..

Sydney Highlights Scenic Flight

Sydney Harbour Sea Planes based at Rose Bay, Sydney Harbour

Don't be afraid to ask
Lost? Curious? Don't know where to go for a decent lunch.? If you need help ask someone - most Sydney-siders are proud of Sydney and will be happy to assist - exploit this weakness and get their help as often as possible.

32 (30) Quad Bike Adventure

Almost Sydney Quad Biking

There’s max fun to be had on a four wheel Quad Bike or ATV (all-terrain vehicle), just over an hour away from Sydney. This is a great way to experience the aussie bush and a saviour if the idea of bush walking has the same level of appeal as a trip to the dentist. Riding through bushland and open paddocks in these powerful little machines will get your pulse going and put a wide smile on your face.

Quad Bike the Australian Bush

You don't need any experience as training will be given before you get going. Once you have been trained, and have had some practice, you will zoom and bump along on a one hour fully-guided quad bike tour of bushland around the base of an escarpment. Go as slow or as fast as you like but follow your guides instructions as the Quad Bikes are heavy and can hurt you if you mess about.

Quad Bike Adventure

33 Sydney's Fast Boats

Not even Sydney Harbour can contain this craft. Hang on:

Sydney POW!er Boating

Take off!

Hold on tight and brace yourself for this “Rush Hour” ride. You'll be taken on an exciting and unforgettable journey on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) taking in the spectacular landmarks of Sydney Harbour such as the world famous Opera House, the awe inspiring Sydney Harbour Bridge and historical landmarks like Fort Denison, Point Piper, Rose Bay and much more.

This is the only craft of it's kind in Australia used for commercial purposes - they're normally used by Special Forces and police agencies. Powered by three 300HP Suzuki V6 engines, this craft can travel at speeds in excess of 50 knots (over 110km/h) ensuring an adventure full of high speeds and extreme excitement.

After speeding through the harbour, you'll be taken outside Sydney Harbour in a rush!

Sydney Power Boating

Middle Harbour - Still in Sydney

Jet boating around Sydney's Middle Harbour is just good fun! Makes you the attraction so you must wave, (if you dare to let go) even if no-one waves back.

Jet Boat Middle Harbour Adventure

See the sights of Sydney from a Jet Boat, ride a few ocean swells, then discover the tranquility of Middle Harbour National Park followed by an exhilarating Jet Blast with all its amazing manoeuvres.

This is one experience you won't forget. After the sights of Sydney, we jet to the ocean's edge and ride a few swells before discovering the beauty and calmer waters of Middle Harbour National Park.

With a complete 'Jet Blast' experience included, this is one adventure you'll never forget. Our suppliers' vessels have been specifically designed and built to not only meet all Australian Standards and New South Wales Waterway specifications, but also to perform the amazing manoeuvres of a jet boat in safety.

The boat has a 20 degree dead-rise which gives the vessel a smoother ride through the occasional rough conditions of Sydney Harbour and ocean swells. Bucket seats (the first of its kind in a Jet Boat) and safety handrails have been fitted to both vessels to maximise the comfort and safety of all passengers.

Jet Boat Middle Harbour

34 Sydney Tower Eye, 4D Cinema and Skywalk

Sydney Tower has grown an eye! The old Sydney Tower is no more and now we have a New Sydney Tower complete with eye. Well it worked for London. For the record, Sydney Tower Eye was previously known as Centrepoint, Sydney Tower, AMP Tower and Westfield Centrepoint.

4D Cinema

As well as the view from the top (which you pay for and shouldn't if its very cloudy) Sydney Tower Eye has a 4D move theatre. This does not mean you will break the laws of physics and travel back to the future. Instead, you will be subject to, sorry, entertained by "in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and fire".

Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk

If this all sounds like "why list the Sydney Tower Eye" it's because of the view. It's Sydney and you can't beat that no matter what you call it.

The Sydney Tower Eye Sky Walk provides an opportunity to walk around outside Sydney Tower. You'll be walking 250m above Sydney - as high up as the Eiffel Tower. If you dare, step onto the viewing platform. It is just a sheet of glass between you and the bustling City of Sydney beneath your feet ..gulp. You'll be higher up than those climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge but, as you might expect, a little further away from Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Tower Eye Sky Walk

35 Spit Bridge to Manly Walk

Most people seem to start at the Spit Bridge and walk to Manly. You could be different and walk it backwards - just mind your step. Either way it’s one of the longer but more rewarding walks in Sydney. If you do finish at the Spit Bridge - there's a place for coffee / cold drink by the water near the yacht club close to Shores Restaurant. Alternatively stop and lunch at Clonney's on the Beach at Clontarf Reserve (Beach). Perhaps a little over priced, variable quality but excellent location.

Give yourselves four hours, take water with you and wear flat shoes and of course, sunscreen. Numerous buses cross the Spit Bridge - check Sydney Ferries and public transport information for details.

It is possible to keep going from the Spit Bridge to Beauty Point and beyond to Primrose Park, Folly Point, Tunks Parks and North Bridge. If you’re interested just sign up to Sydney100's free newsletter