• Bowl Barefoot Under Summer Skies

    Kick Off Your Shoes, Roll Up Some Fun

    Paid: Varies by venue, typically $20-$30 per person

    Highlights

    • Master the barefoot shuffle
    • Fun for all ages & skill levels
    • Enjoy delicious eats & drinks

    Details

    Embrace the laid-back Aussie spirit with a game of barefoot bowls. Gather your mates, choose your team colours, and test your aiming skills on sandy greens under the warm Sydney sun.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Teenagers
    • Young Adults
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Various locations across Sydney https://www.google.com/maps/search/barefoot+bowls+sydney/@-33.8739709,151.1905293,13z?entry=ttu

    Approx time required: 2 hours 30 mins

    Find Your Lane 
  • Harbour Bridge Audio+Puzzle Tour

    A unique and affordable way to learn about and experience the bridge

    Paid: $25 per tour kit (for up to 3 people)

    Highlights

    • Outdoor 'escape-room' style puzzles
    • Audiobook quality commentary
    • Deep historical insight into the bridge & it's construction

    Details

    This Sydney Harbour Bridge Tour has been put together by a former Bridgeclimb climb leader/guide, and offers detailed information and Sydney Harbour Bridge facts, as well as entertaining stories and facts about the bridge and its construction. A great way to learn about the bridge and have some fun at the same time!

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Dawes Point and surrounds

    Approx time required: 2 hours

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  • Visit a board game bar like Fortress

    Challenge your wits, your family and your friends!

    Free: Free to enter, pay for games/food/drinks etc

    Highlights

    • Gaming on boardgames, consoles, computers
    • Bar and restaurant on site
    • Dedicated to gaming and fun

    Details

    Fortress is the ultimate all-ages games culture and experiences venue, with heaps of different types to play - analog, digital and everything in between. The first venue of its kind, Fortress is a large complex spanning over 2,500 square metres. Home to 100s of playable devices and interactive experiences.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Broadway, Sydney https://goo.gl/maps/bHYqQg2h8S7yNzWU7

    Approx time required: 3 hours

    Visit Fortress 
  • Go-karting at an inner-city electric kart track

    Race your friends and family on this tight, fast indoor track!

    Paid: Prices start from $19 up to $59 per session

    Highlights

    • Fast karts on an indoor track
    • Hyperkarting is suitable for rainy weather
    • Race against your friends or just your best time

    Details

    Hyper Karting has Australia’s longest indoor electric go-kart track, with state-of-the-art fleet of electric go-karts that blast around the carpark track at a quick pace. With high tech time tracking available across the track broken into sectors 1, 2 and 3 (just like in F1), you can see where you're making up (or losing) time compared to your friends!

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Young Adults
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Level 5, EQ Carpark, Moore Park https://hyperkarting.kckb.st/01d02a8f

    Approx time required: 1 hour 30 min

    Visit Hyperkarting 
  • Go to a local driving range to hit some golf balls

    Swing into Action & Fun

    Paid: Can be as low as $18 for 55 golf balls

    Highlights

    • Fun for everyone, experienced golfers or beginners
    • Low cost & time commitment compared to a full round of golf
    • A nice way to unwind and escape the busyness of the city

    Details

    The driving range is a versatile activity suitable for both novice golfers looking to learn the basics and experienced players eager to refine their skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned golfer, the range provides a fun activity to hit some golf balls, practice your swing or just get together as a social activity.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Teenagers
    • Young Adults
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Various driving ranges around the city https://www.google.com/maps/search/driving+ranges/@-33.8631707,151.064111,11z/data=!3m1!4b1?entry=ttu

    Approx time required: 1 hour 30 min

    Moore Park Driving Range 
  • Rent bikes and ride along Manly Beach

    An easy and fun ride along one of the best beaches in Sydney

    Paid: From $22 an hour for a cruiser, or $48 an hour for a tandem bike

    Highlights

    • Beautiful beachfront promenades
    • Both bay and surf side beaches
    • Plenty of flat areas to ride around

    Details

    Riding bikes in Manly Beach offers a perfect fusion of coastal beauty and active exploration, allowing riders to soak in the breathtaking ocean views while enjoying the freedom of cycling along picturesque trails and vibrant streets. It's an invigorating and immersive way to experience the charm of Manly, combining adventure with the serene coastal ambiance. Plus, it's fairly flat around the Manly area so it shouldn't be too strenuous either.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Manly Beach https://goo.gl/maps/nUkoqjcNoA3ihFs99

    Approx time required: 2 hours

    Visit Manly Bikes 
  • Swim in the harbour at Barangaroo

    A uniquely Australian thing to do in Sydney Harbour

    Free: Completely free

    Highlights

    • One of the most unique experiences to Sydney
    • A brand new rock-pool has been opened in the harbour
    • A truly different experience for singles, families, couples

    Details

    Swimming at Barangaroo in the heart of the Sydney CBD is a truly unique Sydney experience. This pool has only recently opened at the start of 2023, and is already showing itself to be one of the best pools to swim in the world. It is walking distance from the main part of Sydney, and offers a netted harbour pool, bathrooms, showers, and rocks to sunbake on. Be careful though, because the rocks can be a bit slippery getting in and out.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Marrinawi Cove, Barangaroo https://goo.gl/maps/Z6gyyQCGRNzciwYY8

    Approx time required: 1 hour 30 min

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  • Catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly

    Beach Bliss & Bustling Vibes

    Paid: Cost is about $8 each way

    Highlights

    • The cheapest harbour cruise (sort of cruise) in Sydney
    • Get a water level view of the city
    • Explore, grab a bite to eat or a drink in Manly

    Details

    Catching the ferry to Manly is like embarking on a mini-adventure, where you leave the bustling city behind and cruise across the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbor, revealing stunning coastal scenery along the way. As you approach Manly, the anticipation builds, promising a day of relaxation on beautiful beaches, exploration of charming streets, and a taste of seaside dining.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Teenagers
    • Young Adults
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Departs from Wharf 3, Circular Quay https://goo.gl/maps/BaYWMTNzJqe6SAdZ8

    Approx time required: 2 hours 30 mins

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  • Walk over the Harbour Bridge

    Iconic Views from Above

    Free: Free to walk over the bridge (no tolls required :) )

    Highlights

    • Look out over the stunning Sydney Harbour
    • Walk across the largest arch bridge in the world
    • For a high up look, climb the bridge pylon

    Details

    Walking over the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a captivating experience that allows you to savor breathtaking views of Sydney's iconic skyline and the shimmering waters of the harbor below. As you stroll across this architectural marvel, you can't help but feel a sense of connection to the city's history and the vibrant energy of the bustling harbour beneath.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Young Adults
    • Young Professionals
    • Adults
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Start at Milsons Point bridge stairs https://goo.gl/maps/U7dGWMK1Zn4vLCxr6

    Approx time required: 1 hour 30 min

  • Go ten-pin bowling at somewhere like Strike

    Fun for everyone, whether you're a couple, group or family

    Paid: Games are typically $10-$15 per person

    Highlights

    • Casual fun and competition while being active
    • Food and drinks available usually
    • Fun and relaxed setting for couples, families, and groups

    Details

    No fun was spared in the creation of bowling venues in Sydney. In addition to bowling, most places typically have a bar, restaurant, food options etc, as well as other activities on site like laser tag arenas, karaoke and escape rooms for when you need more thrills.

    This is most suitable for:

    • Kids
    • Pre-teens
    • Teenagers
    • Adults
    • Families
    • Seniors
    • Adults, Groups of friends

    Location: Various locations around Sydney https://www.google.com/maps/search/strike+bowling/@-33.8085075,151.0141221,12z?entry=ttu

    Approx time required: 2 hours 30 mins

    Visit Strike website