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
Things to do in Greater Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sydney, Australia including Tobruk Sydney, Regina Coeli Roamn Catholic Church, Whale Beach, Manly Quarantine Station, Old Government House, St Patrick's Cathedral, Barrenjoey Lighthouse, North Head, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural & Education Centre.
Restaurants in Greater Sydney
1. Tobruk Sydney
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Located in the magnificent Hawkesbury Valley, just over one hour from the heart of Sydney CBD, Tobruk Sydney offers you a day like no other. The expansive acreage overlooking the Hawkesbury River Valley and Blue Mountains allows you to experience a variety of activities, suitable for all ages. With sheep shearing, working dogs mustering sheep, duck shows, whip and boomerang demonstrations and Stockman on horseback, Tobruk Sydney is packed full of fun experiences you will never forget. Greeted by a Stockman on horseback, you will drive into Tobruk Sydney with breathtaking views of the property, with the Blue Mountains showing off in the background. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the friendly staff and they will direct you over to our 'Drovers Camp' where the Stockman will tell you all about life on a sheep station. Tasting the delicious Billy Tea and Damper that the Stockman has cooked fresh for you that morning, you will have your first experience of life as a Stockman. Watching the outback show has many exciting experiences, such as the unique Whip & Boomerang and Duck Show, along with discovering how the working dogs are trained. You will see the working dogs in action, as they muster the sheep into the sheep yards. Immerse yourself in the fascinating live sheep shearing demonstration, before heading back over to the Drovers Camp for a freshly-cooked Aussie BBQ lunch (included in our Premium & Afternoon program). Once you've enjoyed your delicious lunch, try your hand at cracking a whip or throwing a boomerang, or jump on a an optional tractor for a tour of the whole property.
Reviewed By annanuw - Sydney, Australia
It was excellent choice to do something different in Sydney ! The economy program (starts with the drovers camp - how to make billy tea and tasting of fresh bake dampers . Then was demo of boomerang and whip crackling- very entertaining ! There was the working dog herding the sheep - the dog Bendi was just too clever ! The show ended with sheep shearing , very interactive and educational ). The hostress Tess was just brilliant ! She made us laughed so much, my family from Malaysia were very impressed. The staffs (Kellie, Maria, Nick) were so lovely. We felt so welcomed. The homestead, was definately better than what we had imagined. Its basic but clean and cozy. There was no internet and phone reception , which makes it perfect for people who really want to spend some quality time together without any technology interference. We brought Jenga with us, we went out for a walk, played with Bendi and had a few go with boomerang, we had a fantastic time !!! Thanks for the excellent hospitality .
2. Regina Coeli Roamn Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This beautiful Church is Australia'a only Catholic War memorial Church, built to commemorate the alliance between Australia and the United States during World War II. An annual mass is held on the first Sunday in May(known as Coral Sea Sunday) to honor those who fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea, May4-8, 1942. Flags of both nations flank the altar.The Australian Coat of Arms appears in the rear window and on the gate of the communion rail in the Western Chapel or "Australian Chapel". The Eastern Chapel honors the American Coat of Arms on the rear window and the communion rail gate. The exterior towers bear two plaques commemorating "Australia - American Friendship in War and Peace". There are a number of interesting photos and artifacts in the church. All are welcome to come visit and join in the remembrance to honor those who gave so much. The church is in walking distance of the Beverly Hills Train Station. And is 17 kms south of Sydney Central business district.
3. 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.
4. Manly Quarantine Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By AniaTur - Sydney, Australia
I LOVE the Q Station! Walking around it literally feels like travelling in time. You can feel a vibe, a presence - it is quite different from any place I have been to. And IT IS HAUNTED! ;) I had a pleasure of participating in an amazing ghost tour: I learnt a lot about the history of the station - VERY interesting - and I got chills hearing stories about ghost appearances and residual energy imprint haunting in different locations across the Q Station. Walking around such an unusual place in the dark and with just a few lanterns is scary enough but doing so with a black ghost lady as a guide is definitely the next level! And I am pretty sure I saw something in the showers that wasn't supposed to be there! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone looking for more excitement in their lives! By the way, they also great run history tours for those who prefer stay away from the paranormal ;)
5. Old Government House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By geographyguy_11
Visiting Australia's oldest public building was a bucket list item for me and my visit to Old Government House was very nice. It is a bit confusing because you have to buy tickets at the back then walk around the front to enter. Nevertheless, inside is like walking back in time as you go through the dining room, drawing room, breakfast room and bedroom which feel like their 19th century occupants are going to come back in at any moment. Upstairs is an exhibition about the wives of the early NSW Governors and other women involved in the House's history which was OK. It is not a huge building but one of massive historical significance so I would heartily recommend making time to come out to Parramatta and see it. An hour is more than enough for a visit of the rooms that are open. My one issue was that I was not offered a discounted joint ticket to go and visit the Experiment Farm Cottage later on as this would have saved me a few dollars. It is also quite a walk from Parramatta station in hot weather so bring plenty of water.
6. St Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By craftykathy1602 - Sydney, Australia
This wonderful historic church was gutted by fire, and a beautiful job has been done of creating a modern place of peace and worship filled with natural light, encased in the original sandstone facade and stained glass. Perfect for the modern Parramatta in the cradle of modern Australia
7. Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By 458ellenf - New York City, United States
We went out to see the Lighthouse on a particularly windy and cold (for August) day as part of our private tour of the Northern Beaches. The trail up to the lighthouse did not seem strenuous at first but once we got about a third of the way, the trail turned VERY steep. Luckily we were able to stop for breaks along the way to admire the SPECTACULAR views from every angle! Just breathtaking! I am certainly glad I did not try this in the heat of summer. Once at the top, I felt accomplished and knew I would be having dessert that night! We took many photos and decided to try the Smugglers Path for the way down. Just beware that this path is mostly uneven steps and rocks so if your knees are not in great shape, take the larger trail that you used on the way up!
8. North Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
North Head is a national park area, sitting high above Manly and Shelly beaches. You can easily combine Manly Beach and North Head in a a day trip and you get the best of Australian sand, surf and bushland. Highlights at North Head include bushland walking trails, whale-watching sites, native wildlife, panoramic views of the harbour, military relics and the old historic quarantine centre. It is free to enter. You can walk from Manly Beach up to North Head but it’s steep and you need to allow about an hour. I’ve not done this yet but, I’d like to go back and do it another time. Instead we drove to North Head and did a few of the bush walking trails around the headland. If you have 1 – 2 hours, you will easily have time for more than one walking trail. They are well sign-posted although I’d recommend stopping by the Information Centre first and picking up a free map or guide. They are pretty helpful in there. The Fairfax Trail is the best one for panoramic views and whale-watching. It only takes 30 minutes. The Memorial Walk is the best one for seeing native bushland. It has beautiful native wildflowers (acacia, banksia, boronia, wattle). Depending on how much noise you make and whether you thud your way through the bush, you may also see native wildlife like kookaburras or the normally shy echidna. I found the Memorial Walk to be very moving. The red brick pavers are engraved with the names of those who served in different wars and there is excellent historical information, set in sandstone blocks with old photos. The Bella Vista Café is a nice spot to finish. The outdoor seating has wonderful harbour views. We finished here. GETTING THERE: From the Manly ferry wharf, catch the 135 bus (stand C) which will take you right into the North Head sanctuary, stopping by the visitor centre and Bella Vista cafe. Bus 135 is pre-pay only so you will need an Opal card, otherwise you will be stuck. If driving, It is only a flat $5 parking fee for the day (must be the most reasonable parking fee in Sydney).
9. Lake Parramatta Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By no1_rabbit - Sydney, Australia
Its so close to Parramatta area, short drive which took less than 5mins. We visited the place on Saturday afternoon around 130pm and was very busy and car park was packed. You can have BBQ, picnic, swim, canoe, paddle boat or bush walk. There are 3 different tracks you can do bush walk, She-Oak track(1.55km) is a easy walk along the lake edge, Banksia track(2.45km) is a moderate walk with uneven surfaces and you walk along the eastern edge taking in views of the lake, Lake Circuit(4.20km) is the most challenging track, some parts are a bit steep climb. We did the She-Oak track and did a bit of the Lake Circuit to explore the rainforest part. There was a cafe that you can order food, drinks and ice cream. We enjoyed the place so much and amazed that is in the middle of Parramatta!!
10. Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural & Education Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Muru Mittigar offers an authentic Australian Indigenous cultural experience for all visitors. We invite you to share in and celebrate the rich history of Aboriginal Darug culture, our land and our people. We offer a special meeting space to develop an understanding of Aboriginal culture and provide an authentic insight into Aboriginal heritage. Muru Mittigar’s cultural guides will take you on a journey through exciting and enriching cultural activities of sensory experiences.
Reviewed By Pakre59 - Windsor, Australia
Learn more about our history and the first owners of our fabulous country. Bookings essential for activities... schools and tourists very welcome. Souvenir shop and interactive activities (pay)
