Things to do in Sydney

This is by no means a complete list, just places or things I have found over the years.

Things to do around Sydney

Name Details

City

Rhythmboat Cruises Cruise around Sydney Harbour for morning tea, lunch afternoon tea or dinner. Sunday jazz trips

Captain Cook Cruises Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique and refreshingly local way. We create more than great dinner cruises, long lunch gatherings, day trips and exclusive private charters.

Matilda Cruises Cruise around Sydney Harbour for morning tea, lunch afternoon tea or dinner.

Vagabond Cruises Vagabond Cruises has been a proud mainstay on Sydney Harbour for over 35 years, entertaining thousands of locals and tourists alike across the waters of Sydney Harbour. We are passionate about delivering quality food, outstanding customer service, spectacular entertainment and fantastic value.

Sydney Tall Ships Hear about the amazing story of Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ships Southern Swan, the beautiful Soren Larsen or Coral Trekker. Get the opportunity to help hoist and set the sails – a truly unique part of your experience aboard a tall ship.

Darling Harbour What's happening at Darling Harbour

Sydney Aquarium Aquarium at Darling Harbour, across from the Maritime Museum

Sydney Wildlife World Experience the best of Australia’s wildlife right in the heart of Sydney near the aquarium at Darling Harbour.

The Rocks Take a stroll around The Rocks and you’ll see evidence of an intriguing, rich history everywhere you turn. You might walk laneways of cobblestone, discover heritage homes that offer an insight into life centuries ago, or catch a view of the Harbour Bridge - which is a piece of history itself.

The Rocks Ghost Tours Sydney is known for its hustle and bustle but it’s easy to forget how rich the history of The Rocks is. It is one of the most haunted places in Sydney

Justice and Police Museum Set in an 1890s police station, this interactive museum explores Sydney's criminal and forensic past.

Cockatoo Island Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

North

Riverboat Postman Just an hour from Sydney’s CBD and connected by both train and freeway, the historic Hawkesbury River mailboat at Brooklyn is the perfect day trip

Taronga Zoo Sydney's original zoo. Easiest to get to by ferry.

East

South

Symbio Wildlife Park Visitors to Symbio can get up close and personal to all the Australian animal favourites, such as cuddle up to koala for that once in a lifetime iconic Aussie selfie

West

The Australiana Pioneer Village Step back in time. Come to The Australiana Pioneer Village and experience the atmosphere and activities of life over 100 years ago.

Sydney Zoo Located at Eastern Creek, this is Sydney's newest zoo.

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is home to over 2000 Australian native animals, including over 60 threatened native species

Name	Details
	City
Rhythmboat Cruises	Cruise around Sydney Harbour for morning tea, lunch afternoon tea or dinner. Sunday jazz trips
Captain Cook Cruises	Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique and refreshingly local way. We create more than great dinner cruises, long lunch gatherings, day trips and exclusive private charters.
Matilda Cruises	Cruise around Sydney Harbour for morning tea, lunch afternoon tea or dinner.
Vagabond Cruises	Vagabond Cruises has been a proud mainstay on Sydney Harbour for over 35 years, entertaining thousands of locals and tourists alike across the waters of Sydney Harbour. We are passionate about delivering quality food, outstanding customer service, spectacular entertainment and fantastic value.
Sydney Tall Ships	Hear about the amazing story of Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ships Southern Swan, the beautiful Soren Larsen or Coral Trekker. Get the opportunity to help hoist and set the sails – a truly unique part of your experience aboard a tall ship.
Darling Harbour	What's happening at Darling Harbour
Sydney Aquarium	Aquarium at Darling Harbour, across from the Maritime Museum
Sydney Wildlife World	Experience the best of Australia’s wildlife right in the heart of Sydney near the aquarium at Darling Harbour.
The Rocks	Take a stroll around The Rocks and you’ll see evidence of an intriguing, rich history everywhere you turn. You might walk laneways of cobblestone, discover heritage homes that offer an insight into life centuries ago, or catch a view of the Harbour Bridge - which is a piece of history itself.
The Rocks Ghost Tours	Sydney is known for its hustle and bustle but it’s easy to forget how rich the history of The Rocks is. It is one of the most haunted places in Sydney
Justice and Police Museum	Set in an 1890s police station, this interactive museum explores Sydney's criminal and forensic past.
Cockatoo Island	Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.
	North
Riverboat Postman	Just an hour from Sydney’s CBD and connected by both train and freeway, the historic Hawkesbury River mailboat at Brooklyn is the perfect day trip
Taronga Zoo	Sydney's original zoo. Easiest to get to by ferry.
	East
	South
Symbio Wildlife Park	Visitors to Symbio can get up close and personal to all the Australian animal favourites, such as cuddle up to koala for that once in a lifetime iconic Aussie selfie
	West
The Australiana Pioneer Village	Step back in time. Come to The Australiana Pioneer Village and experience the atmosphere and activities of life over 100 years ago.
Sydney Zoo	Located at Eastern Creek, this is Sydney's newest zoo.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park	Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is home to over 2000 Australian native animals, including over 60 threatened native species

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