Choose from 146 Fun Things to Do in New South Wales
Three Sisters
- The staircase down past the Three Sisters is very steep. Wear good walking shoes and be aware of the physical demands if you choose to take the stairs.
- There are alternative trails like the federal Pass Trail, which give hikers the option to ride back to the top of the valley on the Scenic Railway.
- Scenic World, an eco-amusement park, is also located in the Blue Mountains National Park.
- The Park is sometimes closed due to bushfires in the summer or wet weather in winter.
West Head Lookout
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White Rabbit Gallery
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
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Tamarama Beach
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Seahorse World
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Whale Beach
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Sydney Town Hall
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Watsons Bay
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Wentworth Falls
- The Charles Darwin Trail to Wentworth Falls can be very steep in parts; wear appropriate clothing and be prepared for a rigorous climb.
- Echo Point and Three Sisters rock formation is only a short drive from Wentworth Falls.
- The Grandview Hotel serves as a local meeting point with guest rooms, dining options, and an outdoor beer garden.
- Many tours include guided hikes to Wentworth Falls with transportation.
Tallavera Grove
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Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk
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The Rocks
With its Georgian sandstone buildings, narrow alleyways, historic pubs, and regenerated warehouses, The Rocks is one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular precincts. Set back from Circular Quay, it was one of the earliest parts of Sydney to be settled. Formerly a raffish area, today this city-center quarter has been gentrified and given a good polish.
You’ll find Sydney’s oldest pubs here, a vibrant weekend street market specializing in handicrafts, historic Cadmans Cottage, the Sydney Observatory, Museum of Contemporary Art, and a swag of shops and boutiques. Some of Sydney’s best restaurants are also here, including Sailors Thai, Altitude, Neil Perry’s Rockpool, and Doyles at the Quay.
The best way to get a feel for The Rocks is to just follow your nose down 200-year-old cobbled laneways like Playfair St, Mill Lane, and Nurses Walk.
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The Rocks precinct extends behind the Museum of Contemporary Art and George St, best reached from the Circular Quay ferry, bus and train transport hub.
If you’re walking from Darling Harbour, access is from Hickson Rd. Streets include Kent St, Grosvenor St, Cumberland St and Argyle St, while to the north Dawes Point leads to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Wattamolla Beach
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Woolloomooloo Wharf
By the 1970s usage of Woolloomooloo wharf was on the decline and by the 1980s it had become derelict and empty. The state had planned to demolish it, but when demolition work was set to begin there was such a strong public outcry that it was decided that the wharf would instead be renovated into a boutique hotel. Today, the wharf has been converted into a fashionable complex, housing some of Sydney’s finest restaurants and most stylish residential flats.
Taronga Zoo
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking through the extensive grounds.
- The zoo is large and exhibits are spread out, so you might like to jump on the miniature train to get around.
- All shows and presentations, food outlets, and shops are wheelchair accessible, as well as most exhibits and pathways, although some connecting paths are steep.
- Multi-attraction tickets offer admission discounts to top destinations such as the Taronga Zoo, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Tower Eye.
The Gap
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Scenic World
- Facilities at Scenic World include car parking, a restaurant, café, and gift shop.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, especially if you plan on bushwalking, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
- The Cableway and Skyway are both wheelchair accessible, as is part of the Scenic Walkway. Due to the steep grade traveled by the Scenic Railway, it is not recommended for travelers with disabilities.
Waradah Aboriginal Centre
One of Australia’s best Aboriginal cultural centers, Waradah is the place to learn more about Australia’s unique heritage and first peoples, as well as witness traditional Aboriginal dance and didgeridoo performances.
Various shows featuring Aboriginal dancers or musicians in traditional costume are scheduled throughout the day and include an introduction to the story and an explanation of the significance of each performance.
The recently refurbished fine art gallery contains genuine Australian Aboriginal paintings, while the center’s shop has a large collection of more affordable and varied Aboriginal art and crafts, such as totem statues, ceramics, glasswork and didgeridoos.
The Waradah Aboriginal Centre is just a short walk away from the Blue Mountain’s famous Three Sisters and Giant Stairway at Echo Point, Katoomba.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
There are several exhibit areas representing Australia’s varied habitats and ecosystems, including platypus from the Southern Rivers, salty crocodiles from the Northern Rivers, dugongs in the Mermaid Lagoon, little penguins from the Southern Ocean, and tropical fish from the Great Barrier Reef.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is in Darling Harbour, flanking the western side of central Sydney. Follow Market St if you’re getting here on foot, jump off a ferry from Circular Quay, take the Monorail to Darling Park Station or if you’re coming into town, get off the train at Town Hall Station. The crocodiles, koalas and kangaroos of Sydney Wildlife World are next door to Sydney Aquarium.