Sydney Things to Do

As a member of the UK-based City Farm Movement, this community-run farm's mission is to introduce urban people to a living, growing, country farm. Set on 186 hectares of bush and open paddocks, the property affords scenic views... more

Hordern House is a rare survival, being one of the fortunate properties in this part of Sydney to escape the developers during the 1960s. Although semi-derelict, the building was acquired by the present owners in 1985 and under... more

Want to sample the best the Hunter Valley has to offer? Take a day tour with Viticulture graduate Richard Everett, who will lead you on a gastronomic journey of private cellar tastings, morning tea on the veranda at the charmin... more

Spectacular views from Cremorne Point begin this easy walk, which takes no more than an hour. Panoramas cover the city, Fort Denison, Kirribilli and the Eastern Suburbs. Begin by climbing the steps opposite the wharf. Follow th... more

Wood Glen is a polished and a professional dining destination on the Glebe culinary strip. Situated in a historic two-story sandstone house, polished floors and timber furniture, it gives it a rustic farmhouse feel. In summer,... more

La Bar Restaurant has a reputation for staging diverse entertainment, along with dinner. Tuesday evening is comedy, with well-known local talent on show. Other evenings may be song, a classical music ensemble or jazz. The 70-se... more

Begun in 1841, this historic, late-Georgian complex took seven years to build and houses the oldest surviving army barracks throughout Australia. The work was supervised by Major George Barney, commanding the Royal Engineers, a... more

They say these are the best waffles to be had outside of Belgium--you will just have to find out for yourself. With a sea view, what better place to enjoy a tasty snack? Popular with locals and tourists alike, all the waffles a... more

Relax in the grandeur of the Queen Victoria Building as you enjoy a coffee or a light snack at this friendly café and rest your tired, shopped-out limbs. With tables set all around the length of the balcony, you can people-watc... more

This historic building functions as a unique house museum. Significantly, the works on display are drawn from one of Australia's major private collections and encompasses colonial painting, prints, furniture and decorative arts... more