Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Sports & Activities
Sydney’s wealth of activities will keep you engaged and passionate about life. Wherever you go, you’ll see people enjoying a city that lends itself perfectly to outdoor pursuits.
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Aqua Aerobics
Aqua aerobics may not look particularly cool, but it’s a fantastic way to keep fit without putting a strain on your muscles and joints. Give it a try if you’re pregnant or suffer from... read more
Archery
Sydney Olympic Park was home to the 2000 Olympics and it’s also the base for one of Sydney’s leading archery schools. If you’re an absolute beginner, you can try an initial... read more
Art Classes
This college offers over 500 courses at centres across the eastern suburbs. Their arts-based courses cover ceramics, crafts, drawing, painting, illustration, fabrics, fashion, glasswork,... read more
Astronomy
This is Australia’s oldest observatory, and it houses a 3D space theatre, a range of telescopes and a planetarium. Nighttime visitors can get excellent views of the moon and other aspects... read more
Belly Dancing
Visit any one of Sydney’s many Turkish restaurants and you’re likely to witness the art of belly dancing. Often, as soon as your meal finishes, the professional dancers will come out, and... read more
Birdwatching
Sydney’s varied and colourful birdlife can be seen everywhere. Walk the city’s streets and you’ll be amazed at the cacophony, the preening, the squabbling and the downright cheekiness of... read more
Bowling
With its popular outdoor greenside bar, it’s hard to know which is the bigger draw here – the bowling or the socialising. The place is often at its busiest on Sunday afternoons. If you... read more
Camping
Just 24km north of Sydney, the hazy eucalyptus forests of the Blue Mountains are home to a number of excellent camping sites. Euroka, situated at Glenbrook, is famous for its grey... read more
Canoeing
Bushsports’ exercises include canoeing trips around Sydney Harbour, the Hawkesbury River, the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley. Groups can range from 10 to 500 people. You’ll be briefed... read more
