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50 top things to do in Sydney, Australia

50 top things to do in Sydney, Australia


07 Oct 2020 | Travel tips
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Are you planning a trip to Australia? I wrote this travel blog especially for travellers who will visit Sydney. Because of my love for Sydney I made a list of 50 top things to do in this world famous Australian city. Do not miss these things when you visit Sydney. Here we go!

My 50 top things to do in Sydney

1 – Make a walk across the famous Harbour Bridge

2 – Visit an opera performance in the world famous Opera House

3 – Make a beautiful coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach

4 – Take the ferry to Manly and discover this cozy surfers place

5 – Visit the oldest neighbourhood The Rocks

6 – Drink a beer at Fortune of War, the oldest pub of Sydney

7 – Be surrounded by Australian nature and wildlife in the Botanical Gardens

8 – Go shopping in the amazing Queen Victoria Building

9 – Escape the crowd and relax at Hyde Park

10 – Enjoy a day at the world famous Bondi Beach

Sydney to Coogee Beach
Bondi to Coogee Beach walk

11 – Show your sporty side and go surfing at Bondi Beach

12 – Drink a coffee and eat banana bread at Gloria Jeans

13 – Discover the Asian Kitchen at the foodcourt in China Town

14 – Stroll across the boulevard of Darling Harbour

15 – Make a wonderful boat trip along the coast of Sydney

16 – Discover the Blue Mountains during an inspiring tour

17 – Enjoy the panorama city view from the Sydney Tower (Eye)

18 – Take the ferry from Circular Quay and discover Sydney from the water

19 – Go to Hunter Valley to do a wine tasting

20 – Drink a beer and fun in The Sidebar, one of my favourite pubs

Foodcourt China town
Foodcourt China town

21 – Learn more about the Australian wildlife at Wild Life Sydney

22 – Go shopping in the big shopping mall Westfield

23 – Visit the St. Mary Cathedral

24 – Take a city tour and learn more about the history of Sydney

25 – Go to the Art Gallery of New South Wales

26 – Visit the Australian National Maritime Museum

27 – Discover Bondi Junction, the suburb of Sydney

28 – Spot animals and enjoy the skyline of Sydney at Taronga Zoo

29 – Experience the biggest fireworks in the world, during the Sydney New Years Eve

30 – Do some business in the Sydney Central Business District

Sydney New Years Eve
Sydney New Years Eve

31 – Organise a BBQ on one of Sydney’s many idyllic beaches

32 – Drink a cocktail at Bondi Beach and enjoy the amazing view on the beach

33 – Discover the nicest hotspots in neighbourhoods as Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Paddington, Potts Point and Kings Cross

34 – Celebrate Christmas in Sydney in your shorts and experience Christmas in 30 degrees

35 – Discover Circular Quay, the main harbour of Sydney

36 – Have fun with friends at Luna Park Sydney

37 – Go for a run over the Harbor Bridge and enjoy the phenomenal view

38 – Make a walk at North-Sydney and explore the beauty of this part of Sydney

39 – Relax on a private beach in North-Sydney

40 – Have a diner with phenomenal views in the Sydney Tower

Private Beach Sydney
Private Beach Sydney

41 – Visit the beautiful square at Martin Place

42 – Take an adventurous climb and walk across the world famous Harbor Bridge

43 – Enjoy a rugby match at the ANZ Stadium

44 – Go to the Olympic Parc, the Olympic Park where the 2000 summer games took place

45 – Visit the War Memorial, an important Australian monument

46 – Visit Newtown, a trendy and multicultural neighbourhood

47 – Take the ferry to Cremorne Point and enjoy the silence and the skyline of Sydney

48 – Experience the Australian horse racing culture during the big Melbourne cup

49 – Visit the Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour

50 – Discover one of the newer parts of Sydney: Sydney Barangaroo

Sydney tip?

In any case, there is plenty to do in Sydney. Do you have a great travel tip about Sydney? Leave your comment now.

  1. Travel blogger

    Exploring the world is something I love to do. My love for travel is huge. Discovering other cultures, being surprised by impressive landscapes, I love it! I like to be on a journey with my camera in my hands, to capture the most beautiful places in Australia and the world. On this travel blog I share my travel experiences with you. Will you travel with me?