36 Cheap and Free Things to do in Sydney
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1. Start with a
free walking tour and discover Sydney.
2. Take advantage of the
free sightseeing bus in the city centre and admire Sydney's buildings and streetscapes from a different angle.
3. Pack your own food and have a picnic at
Hyde Park , also Australia's oldest park.
4. Absorb the illustrious history of the
Queen Victoria Building , don't forget to reach Level 3 and watch the clock chime on the hour. Stop by with a coin in hand at the wishing well to greet the Queen's favourite pet, Islay the talking dog at the entrance of the QVB.
5. The
Strand Arcade in Pitt St is another gorgeous building to peruse and window shop at the designer stores. My particular favourite is
Courtesy of the Artist , a jewellery store with contemporary crafted bespoke pieces made by artists from Sydney.
6. Walk along
Oxford Street Darlinghurst to Paddington and pick up a few bargains.
7. Or shop at
Paddington Markets held on Saturdays from 10am - 4pm with over 150 stalls selling Australian fashion, art, jewellery, homewares and food stalls.
8. Wander on foot across the iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge from Milsons Point. Mind the stairs though.
9. The Pylon Lookout is must see with the perfect vantage point to take panoramic views of Sydney as well as being informative about the history of the Harbour Bridge.
To get to the Lookout , take the public steps in Cumberland Street just north of Gloucester Street to the public footpath on the bridge. The view is glorious from here.
10. Explore the iconic
Sydney Opera House .
11. Lie back and relax at
Royal Botanic Gardens or have a seat at
Mrs Macquarie's Chair and enjoy the water views.
12. Free guided walks from
Royal Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre departing daily or follow a self-guided themed tour.
13. Walk up the hill to check out artwork at
Art Gallery NSW where the kids can have free performances on Sunday exploring art.
14.
Family Funday , explore Sydney with unlimited travel on buses, train and light rail for $2.50 per person, under 4 years travel free. Purchase tickets
online, or at an
Opal card retailer ,
or Transport Customer Service Centre .
15. Catch the ferry from
Circular Quay to Manly , feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the view.
16. Discover
Cockatoo Island , a UNESCO world heritage listed island in the middle of Sydney Harbour and rekindle your sense of adventure.
17. Peruse the
Sydney Fish Market and enjoy fish and chips or have mud crab cooked up fresh. Maybe fancy a hand at cooking classes at the
Sydney Seafood School .
18. Discover
Darling Harbour with so much to see and do at your fingertips Wildlife Zoo, Sealife Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and cafes/restaurants and the Darling Quarter Kids Playground to keep the kids occupied.
19. Check out the
National Maritime Museum a t Darling Harbour. Kids are free on select days.
20. Meander through
Paddy's Markets to pick up a trinket or two or shop for food at "crazy hour".
21. Next door to Paddy's Markets is
Chinatown for cheap eats or
ramen .
22. Shop for bargains at
Sydney's DFO ,
Birkenhead Point or
New South Wales 2015 factory outlets at Alexandria.
23. Weekend markets at
Surry Hills ,
Balmain ,
Glebe ,
Kirribilli and
Rozelle . Or if the stars are aligned you may be in time for biannual
Finders Keepers Markets .
24. Walk along the
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk and spot a migrating whale from May to November. If you happen to be in Sydney in late October to November, you may stumble across the yearly Sculptures by the Sea exhibition.
25. Check out
Sydney Olympic Park , the site of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
26. Discover Sydney's convict heritage and see remnants of history at
The Rocks .
27. Wonder through
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) where entry is free and dine at the café upstairs and enjoy the view.
28. Under the distinct yellow sails, you'll find the
Rocks Markets selling arts and crafts, indigenous art ware, jewellery and lots more.
29. Whilst at The Rocks, check out the view from
Glemore Hotel or have an emu, kangaroo or crocodile pizza at
The Australian Heritage Hotel .
30. Head out to
Bondi Beach or check out the
Bondi Beach Markets on Sunday weather permitting.
31. Have a go at
barefoot lawn bowls at Clovelly with a cracker view to match.
32. Catch the train to Katoomba and wander down to see
The Three Sisters rock formation.
33. Discover
magical lush landscapes s uch as Chinese Garden of Friendship or Wendy Whitely's Secret Garden.
34. Enjoy the sun at lesser known beaches such as
Balmoral Beach , and Clifton Gardens.
35. A few of my go to beaches are
Maroubra and
Freshwater Beach for the surf and expanse of sand without feeling crowded.
Wattamola is a hidden paradise but it does get busy in the summer with its aqua coloured water.
36. Looking for things to do with the kids, then jump onto a train, ferry, bus to
Sydney's hotspots such as the Sydney Tower Eye, Darling Harbour and Taronga Zoo .
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