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It is sad but true that Sydney's skies aren't always blue. There's gotta be a little rain sometimes.

So what do you do if it rains when you are in Sydney?

If you want to make a run for it there are options north, west and south of Sydney:

Escape a wet Sydney

If you have kids:

Family Things to do in Sydney when its raining

 

Stay in Sydney when its Raining

But if you're a fighter and intend to stick it out with the rest of us you should grab your umbrella, waterproofs or wetsuit (what ever your preference) and get out there and have some fun.

Sydney Harbour Bridge - A good looker whatever the weather

Climb The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon is great value and packed full of great information and 200 steps. You will be rewarded at the top with a great view of the Sydney Opera House so unless it is really chucking it down its well worth taking steps to see it.

For more details see the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Web site

Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour and Oceanworld at Manly

Manly's Oceanworld or Sydney Aquarium are good lousy weather activities. Having the sharks, manta rays and other large beasties swim up close is quite an experience.

Visit which ever is the most convenient on the day and aim to be there during feeding times (but not if you're planning a dip!). Feeding time at Oceanworld is interesting as the giant Mantra Rays 'cuddle' the divers handing out the fish. Click below for more information:

Aquarium Links

 

Sydney has a Wild, Wild, Wildlife World in Darling Harbour

What are you looking at? A Cassowary of course.

Wildlife World is is conveniently convenient. Conveniently located next to Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour Wildlife World also has lots of wildlife conveniently group together. It is sort of townhouse zoo. Great for a wet day.

Sydney Wildlife World

 

Powerhouse Museum - Darling Harbour

The Powerhouse Museum is a science and design museum with interactive exhibits. The museum is family friendly, educational friendly, interestingly friendly and basically, a really friendly place to visit. The Powerhouse Museum usually runs a number of different exhibitions. Technology and Space Exploration often feature.

The Powerhouse does well for kids, particularly during the school holidays. This is an excellent wet weather thing to do.

You'll find the Powerhouse at the edge of Darling Harbour in Harris Street, Ultimo.

Check for a link to the Power House Museum Web site

 

Imax 3D Movies - Darling Harbour

Located at Darling Harbour the Imax Theatre has the worlds largest screen (apparently) so I wouldn't advise sitting too close to the front. The Imax shows some good 3D movies. If you haven't seen a 3D movie before, or not for a long time, Imax is well worth considering. It also shows feature length movies like Star Trek, which is something on the really really big screen. Imax is a good wet weather thing to do and is conveniently located in Darling Harbour.

More on Imax

 

Go Shopping

It is possible to shop your way from Town Hall to Pitt Street Mall without getting wet.

Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

The QVB is a lovely old building converted into a multi level shopping mail. The QVB also functions as part of a well traveled pedestrian thoroughfare between Town Hall Train Station on the south side of George Street to the heart of Pitt Street Mall. On your way have a look at the clock on the top floor of the QVB particularly on the hour. Rumoured that the prices go up in the QVB as you do.

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