Sydney Things to Do

This trendy café is situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Balmain. A perfect spot for people watching! Contemporary décor adds a stylish feel here. Scrubbed paintwork and some interesting knick-knacks provide a modern, funky at... more

Tired of working from home Eva Breuer took the plunge a few years ago and opened her own tiny gallery in Woollahra. Life was pretty hectic due to space limitations but when the neighboring doctor moved out, she took over his le... more

What a location to relax and enjoy the expansive views over Circular Quay Sydney Harbour Bridge. In warm weather, this bar has outdoor seating overlooking the harbour and serves cocktails and delicious snacks like pizza, antipa... more

Within one hour of Sydney are some of the world's most magnificent National Parks: Ku-ring-gai National Park, Botany Bay National Park and Royal National Park... lush, green bush land and wending waterways. Paddle through some... more

Sharing its name with Australia's soon-to-be first Saint, McKillop Park juts out of the coastline almost as far as North Head's gateway into Sydney Harbour. Here you are communing with Mother Nature, with the wind in your hair... more

Flanked by suburbia and encroaching high-rise developments, this is a little gem. The site was originally occupied by former convict farmer, James Ruse who acquired the colony's first land grant in 1791. Two years later he sold... more

The battle at hand is not Napoleonic but much closer to home--which is Sydney's longest-established pub, the Lord Nelson or the Hero? Debate has raged for years, but no one is about to surrender this one. The Hero is steeped in... more

Red Carpet Tours cram the full Hunter experience into this adventure-packed day. Catering to small groups, the Scenic Wine Tasting Tours take you off the beaten tourist track, and includes a visit to Wollombi Valley with its no... more

Less than one hour from Sydney, Gledswood is the original home of a famous, Australian pioneering family in the Camden district. This tour offers a one-stop, value-packed experience including sheep shearing, wool classing, spin... more

Located opposite the law courts if you can squeeze yourself in amongst the suits, you can enjoy great coffee here and some tasty snacks too. Stylish and contemporary this busy café is usually full of business people and other c... more