{"id":27533,"date":"2020-03-16T22:40:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T22:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/?p=27533"},"modified":"2020-03-16T22:40:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T22:40:15","slug":"20-free-things-to-do-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/20-free-things-to-do-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Free Things To Do in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>For many travellers who visit Australia, Sydney is a mandatory stop. Sure everybody wants to experience one of Australia\u2019s most populated cities, with stunning skylines, breathtaking landscapes, gorgeous<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harbourrocks.com.au\/hotel-circular-quay\/\"> hotels near Circular Quay<\/a>, and lots of things to do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27534\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/20-free-things-to-do-in-sydney\/pexels-photo-2845013\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?fit=1600%2C1066&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1066\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-photo-2845013\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?fit=620%2C413&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27534 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pexels-photo-2845013.jpeg?w=1240&amp;ssl=1 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you are a solo traveller, you are exploring Australia with your partner, or you are planning an exciting adventure with your family, there are a lot of activities you can enjoy in Sydney for free. If you want to travel on a budget, you can also check on some cheaper hotel packages. Here you will find the top 20 Sydney activities, suitable for any kind of traveller.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Go On a Free Guided Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you are visiting Sydney on a budget, you don\u2019t need to spend much on tours and guides of the city. in fact, you can join on of the organised group tours at one of the meeting points and enjoy a walking tour of the town.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Royal Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Looking for a nice place to relax? Then you must visit Sydney\u2019s Royal Botanical Garden, the perfect escape from the hustle of the city. You can even join one of the free guided tours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Bondi Walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Exploring Sydney is all about discovering the coastline. The easiest way to do that is by the famous Bondi Walk, which starts from Bondi and goes for 6 km. At the end of this hike, you\u2019ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 Manly Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Speaking of Australian beaches, you can\u2019t miss Manly Beach. You can reach it through the Corso, a pedestrian mall with lots of shops, cafes and galleries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5.\u00a0 \u00a0 St Mary\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/attachments\/thumb_300x300_44232aec285bbf1b8b5e2abc9832b387.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Things To Do in Sydney\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things To Do in Sydney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>St Mary\u2019s Cathedral\u2019s architecture is absolutely stunning. This place was<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalcentury.com\/1956.html\"> destroyed by a fire<\/a> in 1865 and was then rebuilt in 2000s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Circular Quay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Circular Quay is where all the buskers in Sydney gather to perform. Here you can enjoy some good music for free, stop one at the lovely cafes or do some shopping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7.\u00a0 \u00a0 Sydney Opera House<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Even if you are not into music, you shouldn\u2019t miss the Sydney Opera House. This is located on Circular Quay and offers a stunning view of the harbour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8.\u00a0 \u00a0 Don\u2019t Forget Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The majority of the museum in Sydney is free to enter. This means that you can enjoy some good pieces of art and learn more about Australian culture without weighing on your budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>9.\u00a0 \u00a0 Sydney Harbour Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Harbour Bridge is one of the most iconic places in Sydney. There is a walking path on either side of it, so you can enjoy different views. You can also climb the bridge, but this activity may be costly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Copyright: Pexels I License: CC0 Public Domain<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Observatory Hill<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you are looking for a romantic spot in Sydney, then Observatory Hill is waiting for you. From here, you can have a panoramic view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>11.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bicentennial Park<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/attachments\/thumb_300x300_6517d9081bd32dffd9106d6bfb175815.jpg?w=620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vagabond Cruises \" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>There are several green areas in Sydney, and Bicentennial Park is one of the locals\u2019 favorites. There are many facilities here, including picnic shelters, free electric BBQs and toilets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hyde Park<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>You cannot visit Sydney and miss Hyde Park, the city\u2019s oldest green area. It also contains the ANZAC memorial building and an entertaining visitor centre to find out more about Sydney.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Birds Australia Discovery Centre<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If your kids are in love with nature and animals, then the Discovery Centre is the perfect spot for an afternoon with your family. Here you will find an extensive bird book library, as well as several educational activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 The Rocks Discovery Museum<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you cannot believe that rocks can be enjoyable too, you should visit the unique collection of images and archaeological artefacts available at The Rocks Discovery Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>15.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Federation Cliff Walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This is a five km clifftop walk which will offer a postcard view of the Pacific Ocean from Dover Heights. It is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and it is entirely free.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>16.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Camp Cove<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>For an afternoon spent away from the crowd, head to Campo Cove, which is considered Sydney\u2019s quietest beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>17.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Visit The Luna Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sydney features a historic Luna Park with a view of the harbour views. There is no fee to enter, but you may be charged for rides and for taking part in some activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>18.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Conservatorium Wednesdays<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Every Wednesday, during the academic year, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music hosts its<a href=\"https:\/\/boxoffice-music.sydney.edu.au\/WebPages\/Show\/SHOWLISTALPHA?LR=10&amp;start=*&amp;LC=10\"> Lunchbreak series<\/a>. This is a must for all the travellers passionate about music, and it is free.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>19.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Peruse Paddington Markets<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.touristinspiration.com\/attachments\/thumb_300x300_72c7d5d30cd0d9e0e56543e999d67a2e.jpg?w=620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ready to visit one of Sydney\u2019s weirdest places? It is definitely worth spending a few hours browsing in this market, to pick up a unique piece or find the best deal of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>20.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Murray Rose Pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You don\u2019t need to go to the beach to chill and sunbathe. Murray Rose Pool is the perfect spot for families or for those who want to take a break from their adventures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many travellers who visit Australia, Sydney is a mandatory stop. Sure everybody wants to experience one of Australia\u2019s most populated cities, with stunning skylines, breathtaking landscapes, gorgeous hotels near Circular Quay, and lots of things to do. Whether you are a solo traveller, you are exploring Australia with your partner, or you are planning an exciting adventure with your family, there are a lot of activities you can enjoy in Sydney for free. If you want to travel on a budget, you can also check on some cheaper hotel packages. 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