Sydney Things to Do

This great space is the perfect haven for movers and groovers looking for something a little different. Mint Room is more sophisticated than a pub, but not quite as sophisticated as some of the other inner-city venues. On Thur... more

In the basement of the Taylor Square Hotel, this space attracts a predominately gay male crowd. With two main bar areas, the first a pool room bar, open every night offering pool competitions on Wednesday evenings. The other ba... more

Situated in the Sydney Theater Company's old car park down on the wharves, Australian Theatre For Young People's Studio One is a training ground for Australian actors, offering a variety of teaching and learning workshop progra... more

Situated on one of the historic Walsh Bay wharves with great water views, this bar is a real treat. Front Bar has comfortable table and lounge seating inside for the cooler months but really comes into its own when the weather... more

This easy sign-posted bush walk partly follows Gore Creek, once the transport route for barges moving timber from the North Shore. The path itself follows tracks made by bullock drays, which hauled the timber to the barges. En... more

On North Head, with spectacular harbor views the old Quarantine Station was the first port of call for ships suspected of carrying passengers with smallpox, typhoid and plague. During the popular Ghost Tours, you are guided by... more

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

Not far from Penrith, the Rock Lookout is in the historic Mulgoa Valley. Part of the Blue Mountains National Park, it was given as a gift to the people in the 1900s. For superb views of the Nepean River simply follow the short... more

A highly professional organization, with a laid-back attitude, this sailing school is located at Pittwater. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. The Beginners Course, for example, is light on the pocket and continues until the... more

Built as Manly's Aquarium in 1962 and refurbished in 1988, Oceanworld was the first aquarium in Australia to have tube viewing. If you have ever wanted to swim with sharks, this is your opportunity! Oceanworld runs shark dives... more