Top Things to do in Sydney
Things to do in Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
Restaurants in Sydney
1. The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,557 reviews
Reviewed By Michael_WorldWanders - Waikoloa, United States
If you're at the Opera House or at the Botanical Gardens, be sure to take this walk from one to the other past the Government House. Great sights along the way!
2. Hickson Road Reserve
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By NikkiVasiliadis - Sydney, Australia
Excellent little park to enjoy the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House as well as watch the ferries go by. It’s pretty quiet these days with a lot of the city office buildings not fully operation and not many tourists, so parking is a breeze and there’s always a spot to sit. Nice area for a picnic or walk along the foreshore. There is pretty much always a Mr Whippy van there selling ice creams, drinks and snacks. Parking is about $8.00 for 90mins so not too bad for Sydney. Circular Quay station is approx 5-10min walk depending on how long you’ll stop to take in the Sydney harbour views. Great little park ????????
3. Taronga Zoo to Manly Beach Walk
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By KunwarS1981 - London, United Kingdom
It's a great place but seemed a bit confusing in the start but then you have to really walk n walk n walk to see the zoo throughly. The reason I went there was the Kangaroos and Koalas. Zoos are really a sad place as no one wants to be caged. I missed to mention the Ferry ride was awesome!!! TIPS- buy the zoo tickets online and try to leave a bit early before the zoo closes as there will be chaos to get the ferry back to the station.
4. Barangaroo Foreshore Walk
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Barangaroo Foreshore Walk is a pleasant way to pass your time. Spend two or three hours, more or less if you wish just taking an easy walk around Barangaroo park and enjoy the surroundings with spectacular views of the harbour and the city.
5. Federation Cliff Walk
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By TimJ213 - Orange, Australia
The walk is pretty easy with lots of stairs. You cannot go through the navy base though and have to fill streets to the lighthouse. Great viewing play forms for photos.
6. Dawes Point Park
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By daf57 - Adelaide, Australia
Dawes Point Park is located adjacent to the southern end of the Harbour Bridge, a 15 minute walk from Circular Quay, 10 from The Rocks. It is perfect for sitting quietly and enjoying the harbour views. There are a number of attractions nearby so some research before you travel will enhance your trip.
7. Rose Bay to Watsons Bay Walk
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By ninae167 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Do this walk it’s 3,5 km and you see the best of opera house the bridge and the city from many parts. You walk close to water and after the walk or during you can take a swin in the beaches. The shark bay at Nelson park is nice. They have a nice cafe and they serves fish of the day and coffe and salad.That is a good start on a perfect day and very good lunch!
8. The Bay Run
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Kerrien - Sydney, Australia
When you’re tired of Sydney and just have to get out and see the suburbs, Drummoyne is a great choice and only 5 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. Take a direct ferry from Barangaroo Wharf 1 Side B and arrive in approx. 9 minutes. I highly recommend walking to the summit of the Gladesville Bridge from the wharf for the most spectacular views of the Parramatta River looking straight through to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. IT DOESN’T COME BETTER THAN THIS!!!!!!!!! Take your camera. To get there from the wharf, walk up Wolseley Street until you reach Victoria Road and turn right. The incline is the Gladesville Bridge. The bridge was built between 1959 and 1964. When it was completed it was the longest single span concrete arched bridge in the world. From here, it’s around a 1 km (about- turn) walk then to the Iron Cove Bridge. Walk from the Gladesville Bridge straight down Victoria Road heading back towards the city through Drummoyne’s Shopping Centre. Starting from Drummoyne swimming pool, walk the ever- popular Bay Run encircling Iron Cove (off to your right at the Iron Cove Bridge Drummoyne side) Bring plenty of water and good shoes. It’s an easy 7- kilometre walk around the bay and can be walked at your own pace. This is hugely popular with the locals. There’s only a slight elevation at the end, so great for cyclists and pedestrians alike. The path hugs the shoreline and goes through the suburbs of Drummoyne, Russell Lea, Rodd Point, Haberfield, Leichhardt, Lilyfield and Rozelle. The scenery is magnificent with views of the bridge, Rodd Point and Rodd Island. A stop off for a drink at the Haberfield UTS Rowing Club is highly recommended and is approximately half way around. On the Rozelle- side you’ll pass Le Montage (a huge multi- roomed wedding reception venue) another great pit stop for a good coffee at their outside café. Further around you’ll walk through Callan Park, a collection of exceptional heritage buildings purposely built in 1885 as a lunatic asylum. Patients were housed there until 1994. Then in 1996 the buildings were acquired by the Sydney College of the Arts. Callan Park is owned and managed by the NSW State Government. There is a slight elevation through this part, until you once again return to the Iron Cove Bridge. Head back across the bridge into Drummoyne. Turn right at the first street over the bridge at the traffic lights (crossing the very busy Victoria Road) and you’ll arrive at Birkenhead Point Outlet Shopping Centre in 5 minutes. From 1929 to 1977 Birkenhead Point was the Dunlop Tyre Factory. In 1990 after a massive refurbishment the warehouse opened its doors as a shopping precinct. From 2004 to 2010 another floor was added. Today there’s over 140 discount stores to explore. There’s luxury designer brands Michael Kors, Coach, Harrold’s, Bally, Armani, Hugo Boss, Polo, Nike, Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein and many, many more at 50-70% off normal retail prices. A myriad of bargains can be found here for shopaholics. There’s 3 floors of designer handbags, shoes, clothing, homewares, jewellers, sporting goods, leisure and travel, supermarkets, butchers, bakers, discount and variety stores, pharmacies, cafes and restaurants. When you are all shopped out, head to Drummoyne Sailing Club In front of Birkenhead Shopping Centre. The Club was founded in 1913 and is one of Sydney’s premier sailing clubs on Sydney Harbour. The views are spectacular from the beautiful outside deck over Cockatoo, Spectacle and Snapper islands. The club welcomes all visitors and is a top place for a snack, lunch or dinner. From here walk back to Victoria Road to the bus stop and catch any 500 bus back to the city ( approx. 20 minutes). A great days do- it- yourself tour out of Sydney’s CBD for those who love walking. Drummoyne is a suburb of magnificent parks and surrounded by water on three sides. Enjoy Sydney!!!!! And the Bay Run.
9. BridgeClimb Sydney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By SuzanneMcF - Philadelphia, United States
We weren't sure if this would be amazing or just touristy - well it was amazing. One in our group has a fear of heights - no debilitating, but it was a bit of a challenge for him - the guide was great and made sure he encouraged him and we stopped a few times to relax. Honestly though, it was best to keep moving. We did the Express Climb which gets you to the top without going across the entire arc which seemed best for those a bit nervous. It feels so much higher when you are up there - believe it to be about 40 stories - great fun, views and something to check off that bucket list!
