Top 60 Things To Do In
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51 Nielsen Park to Rose Bay
Sydney Harbour views and more Sydney Harbour views and expensive
houses as well as the hidden Hermitage Foreshore Reserve. This five
kilometre hike can get muddy and is steep in places. The 325 should
take you to the city if you finish the walk at Nielsen Park or catch
a Sydney ferry if you finish at Rose Bay. |
52 Steam Trains
If you’d like a steamy trip out of Sydney to the Southern
Highlands and other 'places of interest' this could be for you.
The steam trains departs Central Railway Station, check the web
site for when:
Link To Steam Trains |
53 Horse Riding - Glenworth Valley
Discovering the magic of Glenworth Valley is relaxing, fun, adventurous,
exhilarating - you choose. Glenworth Valley will provide you with
an unforgettable horse riding experience, riding through unspoilt
Australian bush and cantering across lush green valleys. Glenworth
Valley, Australia's largest horse riding centre is a magnificent
3000 acre property surrounded by National Park. There are 200 quality
horses to choose from with challenging horses for expert riders
through to gentle horse for nervous beginners. Ride to the natural
rock pools for a swim or follow the creek as it meanders its way
through the valley. Altogether there are 50kms of unspoilt wilderness
trails to explore. Enjoy the freedom of free range horse riding
or choose a relaxing guided ride. Glenworth Valley is located at
Peats Ridge, 1 hour from the Harbour Bridge or 20 minutes from Hornsby.
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54 Milsons and McMahons Points
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Alight at Milsons Point train station or much better still,
catch a Sydney ferry from Circular Quay. A stroll under the
Sydney Harbour Bridge makes for some interesting camera angles
as the Sydney Bridge rears up before you. You can also go
for a swim in the excellent Olympic sized pool close by. There's
a shallow pool for kids and coffee for the grown ups. (Special
thanks to Anika for the photo)
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55 Luna Park - amusement park
Luna Park is close to McMahon's Point. Luna Park is free to get
in but the rides and amusements are not. Loved by many but the locals
of McMahon's Point are far from amused so please scream quietly.
http://www.lunaparksydney.com
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56 Ballooning
Get high before breakfast. Recommended for those with an adventurers
heart but a TV guide constitution. Getting up in time could possibly
be the most daunting thing you will have to do. Ballooning can be
gentle and relaxed as long as heights don’t faze you. Landing
a balloon can be a ‘drag’ but adds an element of excitement.
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57 Cremorne Point Walk
A nice views across the Sydney Harbour from the Cremorne Point on
the north side of Sydney Harbour. Mostly paved, a little bit of
bush, nice houses, gardens, plenty of places for a picnic (best
near Cremorne Point itself) . There’s a pool (towards Neutral
Bay) and a Mosman Rowers (Mosman Bay) for refreshment.
More Info - Cremorne
Point Walk
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58 Parasailing Sydney Harbour
If getting thrown around behind the back of a boat or flying high
up above one sounds like fun then go for it. Manly wharf is the
place to start. If they have banned water skiing in Sydney Harbour
(along with Jet Skis) try Manly Damn or Narrabeen slightly further
north:
Parasailing Sydney Harbour
Parasailing Sydney Harbour
Parasail Sydney Harbour and you’ll not only get an adrenalin
packed thrill ride but you’ll also get to enjoy the magnificent
views this great harbour has to offer. Get wet or stay dry, it is
up to you. Even the anxious rider will get nothing but enjoyment
from parasailing.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SEASON RUNS FROM EARLY NOVEMBER TO THE END OF
APRIL ONLY.
When you embark on this unique parasailing experience, you are
harnessed and given a quick briefing. While on the parasail boat,
your winch operator will deploy the parasail and connect your harness.
From the platform you are gently winched into the skies of Sydney
Harbour at 450ft. All that is required of you is to relax and enjoy
the view.
During your ride you have the choice as to whether you’d
like to be dipped into the water or if you’d prefer to stay
high and dry. At the conclusion of the ride you will be winched
back on to the boat. This is the safest method of launching and
landing unlike beach take offs.
You will have time to enjoy the ride in the high-powered boat whilst
others take their ride.
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59 Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach
'No one' walks from Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach so it's all the
more enjoyable for it. Annoyingly there is a house right where it
shouldn't be - forcing you to take to the streets. You also have
to walk across a stony beach which is not for everyone. But I like
it! Maroubra Beach is relatively under developed/unspoilt depending
upon your view point. Maroubra has a decent cafe right on the beach
and an excellent ocean pool to the north - a cool place to cool
off if required. Unlike Coogee, with no Wedding Cake offshore (island)
the surf tends to be bigger and better at Maroubra Beach, just watch
out for the rips and rocks.
Link Coogee Beach
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60 Powerhouse
Museum
The Powerhouse Museum is a science and design museum with interactive
exhibits. The Powerhouse museum is family friendly, educational,
interesting and potentially fun! Usually runs a number of different
exhibitions. Technology and Space Exploration often feature.
The Powerhouse does for cater kids, particularly during the school
holidays. An excellent wet weather thing to do.
You'll find the Powerhouse at the edge of Darling Harbour in Harris
Street, Ultimo.
Check the Powerhouse Museum website for details:
Powerhouse Museum Link
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