Top 45 Things To Do In Sydney

What to do in Sydney?

42 Ghost Tours

Even after death no-one wants to leave Sydney.

Couple of ghostly places to be scared of. The Quarantine Station at North Head and Ghosts that haunt the haunts of the Rocks

If you're so inclined you can sleep with the ghosts - I think I'd sooner take my chances with the Sharks

The Scary Rocks

Ghosts Rocks!

Test your fear factor with this lantern lit two-hour Ghost Tour of historic Sydney. Learn about the ghostly tales of murders, hangings, suicides and haunting.

* Hear the horrific story of the mutilated body and of The Rocks 'Dead House'

* Learn about the ghosts who haunt the Opera House and the ghost of 'George' who stakes his place on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

* Search for the ghost of the cabin boy and discover why Mrs Greenfield was chased by her knife wielding husband.

* Visit a haunted house site built in 1822 where the apparition of Amelia still lingers.

The Ghosts that Rock

43 Sydney Harbour Island

Only a couple of Sydney Harbour's islands aren’t open to the public. Take a picnic / buy a hamper, explore then switch off. Alternatively, go on a organised tour such as Fort Denison and learn some more about Sydney Harbour:

A couple of examples/suggestions:

Shark Island

Take a picnic and watch the boats go by in relative isolation. Don't forget to take a picture of 'your Shark Island' as you arrive. Shark island is small and you can walk around it in a few minutes – so it’s a great spot if you hate bush walking!

The cruise company Matilda currently run a Shark Island ferry service. Alternatively there is the more expensive option of hiring a water taxi. If feeling active you could hire a canoe and paddle your way across to Shark Island from Rose Bay.

Shark Island is an excellent spot to commence your Australia Day celebrations as the Ferry Race goes right around the island - quite impressive to witness what seems like an 'invasion force' of small boats heading towards you.

Matilda Shark Island Ferry Service

Chances of being bitten by a Shark in Sydney

Fort Denison

Being so close to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House the view alone makes the trip to Fort Denison worthwhile. The fort was built out of fear of a Russian invasion that never eventuated. Was fired upon by a Japanese sub in WW2 by accident.

To commemorate its glorious past a cannon is fired from Fort Denison at one o'clock in the afternoon (daily, weekly, monthly, washing days I’ve no idea). Just keep your head down ok

Fort Denison - National Park

44 Jenolan Caves

About four hours west of Sydney Jenolan Caves is well worth journey if you like cool, dark and damp. Jenolan Caves are day tripable but realistically only if you’re staying in the Blue Mountains. On the way you should take the opportunity enjoy the splendour of the Blue Mountains and Dividing Range (you will have to go a fair bit further west for the desert and outback).

A cautionary tale.
Whilst Caves house has a medical staff the nearest hospital to Jenolan is in Oberon. The road is now sealed but it’s still a fair old drive if you’re caked in blood. So watch where you are going even if you think you’ve seen a Rock Wallaby.

Jenolan and Blue Mountains Tour

Jenolan Caves

• Travel past Homebush Bay - home of the 2000 Olympics.
• Tour through the magnificent Blue Mountains with its beautiful bush landscapes.
• See Katoomba, capital of the Blue Mountains.
• Visit the Three Sisters and hear about local aboriginal legends and folklore.
• Ride on the Worlds steepest incline railway and Cable Car (own expense).
• Enjoy the spectacular cliff top drive and views over the Jamison and Megalong Valley.
• Learn about the “Blue Haze” phenomenon of the Blue Mountains.
• Visit the amazing Jenolan Caves - Australia's largest and most popular underground Limestone cave system.
• Enjoy a cave inspection at Jenolan Caves (included)
• Opportunity to have lunch at the beautiful Jenolan Caves House, originally a 1920s holiday retreat for Sydney's rich and famous (own expense).
• View the spectacular Grand Arch at Jenolan Caves and the unusual Blue Lake.
• Return to Sydney via Katoomba.

Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains Tour

Jenolan Caves dot Org dot Au

Free admission to Jenolan Caves with a Sydney Smartvisit Card

45 Sydney Festival

The Sydney Festival has lost a little of its appeal as it has become more commercial but still offers a smorgasbord of events and activities some of which are still free! Sydney is a great place to be at any time of year but in summer it shines

www.sydneyfestival.org.au