Top 60 Things To Do In Sydney

What to do in Sydney?

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 (99) Lane Cove National Park

The attractive Lane Cove National Park follows the Lane Cove river running through the heart of the North West of Sydney. It is amazing a National Park like this one exists so close to the centre of Sydney.

Lane Cove National Park is "all good" with numerous picnic areas by the Lane Cove River and well worth the parking fee (currently $7). My preference is Half-Way point (point No. 19) if you want to go for a shortish walk. Turn left and follow the river until the path slopes upwards towards the road. Give yourself at least an hour. .

Lane Cove National Park Link

53 Horse Riding

Horse Riding at Centennial Park

See Sydney's fabulous Centennial Park from the comfort of your saddle on a one-hour guided horse ride. Experience a guided horse-ride through the beautiful tree lined equestrian trail of Centennial Park Horses appropriate to the riders abilities are provided. Beginners and children aged seven and over are welcome.

Horse Riding at Centennial Park

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 horses 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.

Glenworth Valley Horse Riding

54 Milsons and McMahons Points

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.

Links to Milson Point and McMahons Point

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 - For Luna Parks Web site

56 Ballooning

Ballooning over the Hunter Valley

Recommended for those with an adventurers heart but a TV guide constitution. Ballooning can be gentle and relaxed as long as heights don’t faze you. A landing in a balloon can be a ‘drag’ but adds an element of excitement.

Hot Air Ballooning Over The Hunter Valley

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.

Serviced by Sydney Ferries Cremorne Point Walk can easily be combined with a trip across the harbour. This is a great way to spend a leisurely few hours and enjoy Sydney Harbour.

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.

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. Season commences in October and ends in April.

Parasailing Sydney Harbour

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

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 to Maroubra Beach

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 cater well for 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

Free admission to the Powerhouse Museum with a Sydney Attraction Pass