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Not sure what to do in Sydney? With Experience Oz you can choose from hundreds of things to do in Sydney! As Australia’s largest and most vibrant city, Sydney will captivate you whether you are simply staying overnight in a Sydney hotel, looking to experience Sydney in a day, travelling to enjoy the Sydney Australia Day festivities, or enjoying an extended stay - with clear skies or on rainy days.
Explore Sydney and its surrounds including the famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or be entertained with a trip to the theatre to enjoy a show and complete the night with a dinner cruise down the Darling Harbour followed by a visit to some great Sydney nightlife.
If sun, surf and sand is more your style, be sure to head to Bondi or Manly beach. Or for the adventurer there’s jet boating, skydiving or hot air ballooning in Sydney. And if you're visiting Sydney with kids there’s plenty to keep them occupied with a trip to the Sydney Tower and aquarium. If you're looking for what to do in Sydney, there are also plenty of reasonably priced options including cheap things to do - it’s hard to imagine why you would venture out of the city circle. Or, if you're having trouble choosing, simply access our Sydney attractions map to see the exact location of each must-visit attraction.
However with the natural wonder of the Blue Mountains the Jenolan Caves and the Hunter Valley wine region the temptation might be too hard to resist. In addition, if you're looking for more information on what to do in New South Wales, be sure to check out our state and suggested Sydney itineraries pages!
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Top 10 Things To Do In Sydney
We've put together a list of what are, in our opinion, the top 10 things to do in Sydney. Australia's largest city is ripe with a cavalcade of things to see and do, and is as renowned for its shopping and dining as it is for its architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Picture a vibrant mix of rich history, the latest fashions, vibrant entertainment, and a cosmopolitan aura and you will know what to expect when you visit Sydney. Starting off as a simple maritime port 1788, Sydney has now developed into an international city of culture, business development, tourism and entertainment.
This exciting city is the most popular tourist destination Australia for a number of reasons; it’s world famous harbour is a focal point, containing a variety of highly-recognisable landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, the White Sails of the Sydney Opera house, the spectacular beaches, the exciting night life, its well known restaurants, the list simply goes on and on as Sydney's variety of offerings make for a truly unforgettable experience.
1. Sydney Tower with Skywalk
At twice the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this is the perfect start to get your bearings on this amazing city. Visit just the observation deck level at Sydney Tower, or pay the small upgrade fee for the Skywalk which you will never forget!
2. Sail the Sydney Harbour
The choice is yours when it comes to Sydney Harbour cruises. There's everything from dinner cruises, speedy jet boats, romantic sailing tours and vintage tall ship adventures.
- Save by combining a Sydney attraction with a cruise. Arrive at Taronga Zoo after a relaxing harbour tour or pick a hop-on-hop off pass for the freedom to cruise between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park.
- Enjoy a dining cruise for an unforgettable meal above the Sydney Harbour.
- Cruise onboard a luxurious 52 foot motor yacht for a unique experience
- Turn back time and experience a 1850s style tall ship.
- Turn up the speed with a heart pumping jetboat ride.
3. Visit a Zoo
Get your animal fix with a wide variety animal experiences.
- Visit Sydney Aquarium to walk under water and explore Australia's aquatic life.
- Sydney Wildlife World offers Australia's most renowned creatures.
- Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary offers interactive fun for all ages at Sydney's Northern Beaches. For those a little more daring, dive with the sharksin their 4 million litre oceanarium.
4. See the Sydney Opera House
- Tour the city with an Opera House Tour.
- Combine with an all inclusive tour of the Sydney City and Harbour Luncheon Cruise.
- Take a small, exclusive tour of the Sydney Sights with a stop off at the Opera House.
- Join a walking tour that takes you on and off the tourist track, that includes the Opera House.
- Take a guided walk through the city, leading you through The Rocks, Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House.
5. Visit Sydney's Beaches
- Take a guided coach tour that stops off at Manly beach, Bondi, Northern Beaches and the Southern Beaches, or join a smaller, exclusive tour that takes out out to the Northern Beaches.
- Spend a day at Port Stephens challenging Australia's biggest sand dunes in a 4WD, sandboarding and going on a dolphin cruise.
6. See Sydney From Above!
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and float gently amongst the clouds on a Hot Air Balloon Flight that you will never forget.
- Pick up the pace and jump from 14,000ft in the ultimate Sydney Skydive that offer the best views around.
7. Visit the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains
- Jump on a coach tour to experience all there is to offer in the Blue Mountains, or combine your visit with a trip to the mystical Jenolan Caves.
- Smaller mini coaches also run tours out to the mountains with 3 hours of self guided hiking time around the Three Sisters.
- Jump in a 4WD for the ultimate adventure. If you are a hiking enthusiast, consider an overnight hiking extravaganza!
8. Sydney Whale Watching
Experience the Humpback and Southern Right whales as they journey between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef between June and mid-November onboard a whale watching cruise.
9. Experience one of Sydney's Unique Attractions or Tours
- Quarantine Station will leave you with chills running down your spine with their Ghost tours, and explore the history of the Quarantine Station with its historical buildings and passenger's stories.
- See the other side of Sydney with the colourful Kings Cross on a walking tour.
- Experience the 'underbelly' side of Sydney with a Golden Mile Walking Tour.
- Enjoy a Rocks Pub Walking Tour with a free drink at each pub you visit.
10. Tour the Wineries
- Tour the Hunter Valley wineries in style with a guided tour that includes the essential wine tastings and a choice of lunch.
- Visit three wineries on an exclusive tour of the region including a 1980s sandstone village.
- Combine a Hunter Valley tour with the dolphins of Port Stephens on a two day, one night package.
