Top Things to do in Greater Sydney
Top Hotels in Greater Sydney
- 1. Grand Mercure The Hills Lodge
- 2. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 3. Quest St Leonards
- 4. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 5. The Branksome Hotel & Residences
- 6. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
- 7. Park Regis Concierge Apartments
- 8. Vibe Hotel North Sydney
- 9. Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments
- 10. View Sydney
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Greater Sydney, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sydney, Australia including Bondi to Coogee Walk, OceanFit, Flint & Steel Beach, Berowra Valley National Park, Taronga Zoo, Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Shelly Beach, Tamarama Beach, Balmoral.
Restaurants in Greater Sydney
1. Bondi to Coogee Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14,967 reviews
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six km in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer a place to rest, swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. All beaches offer picnic shelters, electric barbecues, play areas, kiosks, toilets and change-rooms. The walk is not difficult, there are medium gradient paths and several staircases with occasional seating. It takes about two hours to complete the Bondi to Coogee Beach section of the walk and another hour and a half if you choose to continue to Maroubra.
Reviewed By 772katherinef
Taking in panoramic views of the coast from Bondi Beach south to Coogee this paved coastal walk is a spectacular way to spend a day out in Sydney. Stop along the way for a swim at different beaches and coves and see a hidden part of the Emerald City. After leaving Bondi beach the walk takes you past Aboriginal rock carvings that marked the boundaries and rights of different Aboriginal clans living in the area. Stop in at Tamarama Beach for a coffee or a quick game of volleyball before continuing on to Bronte Beach and Bronte Baths. From there the path takes you through Waverley Cemetery where you will find the burial plots, crypts and gravestones of some of Sydney's most notorious and colourful identities. The walk continues over the headland where you can stop for a bit of whale-spotting before wending its way through remnant coastal heathland to arrive at Lady McKenzie's baths, Clovelly and the more built-up beach suburb of Coogee. Once at your destination check out the McIver's Women's Baths or take your pick of the fabulous local cafes and restaurants for a well-deserved drink or casual lunch. If you are doing a round trip, you should allow 2.5 to 3 hours but if you only want to go one way, Coogee is well-serviced by buses back to Sydney or Bondi. Sadly the walk is not accessible the whole way, but wheelchairs and prams can do the Bondi to Bronte segment easily.
2. OceanFit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
There's really no better all-round fitness activity than swimming. But 50 metres back and forth, back and forth in a pool staring at a black line isn't exactly for everyone. Swim as nature intended and learn a great new sport while you're at it. You'll be guided by a friendly instructor and learn the core techniques and tips to make the most of your ocean-swimming experience. Australia's a great big island surrounded by amazing places to swim, so let the experts show you how to dive in.
Reviewed By 409islands - Newcastle, Australia
The whole experience was fantastic; easy to book, good communication leading up to the day was just right. The theory aspect was educational and going into the ocean to cement that learning was fun and although, a little scary for those of with fears, the instructors were great and gave you confidence that all would be ok! The tips were great and they encouraged you to keep going and stay in touch if you wanted more info. Great team.
3. Flint & Steel Beach
4. Berowra Valley National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
We hiked from Hornsby to Thornleigh station, so first thing to note is this fabulous walk is very accessible by public transport. We descended from the plateau at Hornsby via the beautiful Bluegum track. After that we followed the Benownie track to Thornleigh. This is part of the Great Northern Walk and the track is well marked. That said it is a genuine bushwalk, steep and slippery in parts, and walking poles can come in handy. The forests along the track are simply majestic, as are some of the views, while many of the creek crossings are picture perfect. And plenty of birdlife to experience, especially white cockatoos. All up the walk took us 3 and a half hours.
5. Taronga Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,980 reviews
Taking a ferry directly from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, located in the suburb of Mosman, is the first unexpected joy of visiting the animal park. Once there, the leisurely trails and opportunity to see some of Australia's distinct wildlife become apparent, as does the striking view of the Harbour Bridge from the seating at the aerial bird show. Advance booking can give you the chance to see koalas up close, or stay overnight and 'camp' in the zoo.
Reviewed By chikta2006 - London, United Kingdom
There is so much to see here! I had the pleasure of visiting on my birthday. Its $1 entry and you are requested to make a donation to the Zoo as you enter. You must pre-book to get the deal. Parking as always in SYDNEY is expensive but its great to park with no stress and stay hours without thinking about it - its a flat fee for the day. We went throughout the entire park from 10 until around 3pm. A particular highlight was the Bird show and how well the ladies explained the birds and interacted with the crowds... and the views across Sydney when you watch the Giraffes. We saw all the other animals and finsihed with the Seals show at 2pm, make sure you go there as again its so professional. The ZOO is clean!! We finsihed by taking the cable car from bottom to top then exit through the main entrance. Such a great day out and you shouldnt leave Sydney without the visit.
6. Palm Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 696 reviews
Reviewed By 907rayg - Australia, null
Mid-week visit to Palm Beach was wonderful on a sunny day. Basically 10 people on the whole beach!! Lovely spot. Perfect beach!
7. Whale Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Beach located on Sydney's northern peninsula.
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Whale Beach is a gorgeous spot, a relatively small beach of clean sand and sparkling water, defined by massive headlands at either end. The beach is patrolled and so swimming is quite safe - and there is lovely pool carved into the rock platform at the beach's southern end. It has long been one of my favourites in the Sydney area. The only negative is access: the beach is tricky to reach by public transport so basically you need a car to come here, and then parking is extremely expensive if you aren't a local resident. Unfortunately, free street parking is very hard to come by, too.
8. Shelly Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,490 reviews
Reviewed By Breadleg - Foster City, United States
A nice walk through the bush and along the cliffs from Manly Bay to Shelly Beach with lots of great outlooks along the way. Some areas require stabile footing due to rocks. Glad we wore trail running shoes. And we did this all in torrential rains. Still loved it.
9. Tamarama Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By PerryB137 - Hong Kong, China
We were fortunate enough to get balmy weather while we were visiting this serendipitously beautiful beach.Therefore we could really enjoy a stunning time sunning ourselves and drinking in the scenery as well as a delicious beverage transported thither in a picnic basket.
10. Balmoral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 646 reviews
Reviewed By 218CherylM - Sydney, Australia
This Sydney Harbourside beach is a real gem. Perfect for families with safe swimming, playground, grassy park areas and food options. Also great for walking and flat, well maintained footpaths and plenty of shade make it easily accessible for wheelchairs, walkers and those whose mobility may be not as good as it once was. Plenty of parking but that can be expensive if there for a few hours. Perfect picnic spot but don't eat right near the water's edge as the seagulls are feral and aggressive.
