We all know Sydney for its iconic architecture such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Not forgetting examples of the city’s glorious natural beauty with Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains. However, once you have taken in the sights, there are plenty of things to do in Sydney that will definitely be worth your travels to this great city. The list below are some amusing activities you might like to add to your itenerary.
Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
Contrary to popular belief and cinema, not all sharks are man-eating monsters. Located int eh Central Coast, Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters houses various breeds of sharks, rays, and rehabilitating turtles. They hope to educate the public about these deceptively gentle creatures through fun. Furthermore, housed in the same location is Sea Shelter, a marine life conservation organisation.
They rescue sea creatures from the NSW coast and rehabilitate them at the Irukandji Encounters site. On a more exciting note, spend an afternoon meeting these delightful creatures, feeding them and petting them. You are encouraged to wade into the shallow waters to fully experience these animals. Of all the things to do in Sydney, Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters is truly an aquarium like no other.
Skydiving
Located at Stuart Park, a coastal park in Wolloongong, SkyDive Australia takes daredevils up above the seaside town just to drop them back down. Enjoy spectacular views of the Australian coast and ocean as you fall from 15,000 feet in the sky.
You will be strapped on to experienced skydiving instructors, together with their all-important parachute. More importantly, these instructors will ensure you have a safe (as safe as you can be falling to the earth) and enjoyable time. So if you are an adrenaline junkie, you certainly will not want to miss one of the most blood-pumping things to do in Sydney.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
When simply photographing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is no longer enough, strap on your safety harness and start the climb. Scale the celebrated bridge to view the most amazing sights in Sydney. Gaze at the city as it spans far beyond what the eye can see.
Experienced guides and even a resident psychologist are on hand to assist and ensure you have a thrilling yet safe adventure. There are a number of different climbs, each spanning approximately three hours and all taking you to the summit for an eagle-eyed view. Moreover, be entertained and educated as you climb with commentaries on Sydney and the bridge.
If you had to choose your things to do in Sydney, it should be climbing the world-renown Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Bondi Beach Surf Lesson
Surfing is more often than not associated with Australia and if you grew up at the coast, you most probably did learn the sport as a child. You can choose to immerse yourself in this culture but learning to surf at the most celebrated beach in Sydney, Bondi Beach.
For Two hours, qualified surfing instructors will take you through the paces and have you standing on your surfboard before you know it! Granted, you will not walk away an expert surfer, but you’ll have attempted one of Australia’s favourite sports. Furthermore, if surfing has truly tickled your fancy, you can book in 3 or 5 lessons and truly learn to surf during your trip. Of all the things to do in Sydney, this presents the most value in self development.
TreeTops Adventure
Your inner child will be jumping for joy should you spend a day at Treetops Adventure. Make your way through an obstacle course in and amongst the tree canopy. There are various courses you can select, depending on your ability and confidence level, each challenging you in different ways.
Each two and half hour session will see you geared up in harnesses to ensure your safety while climbing. Better yet, Treetops Adventure has various locations throughout Sydney, each with something special to thrill and excite. Take the Western Sydney location for example, it houses the Zipcoaster Xpress, a 500 metre long zipline with loop-de-loops and sudden drops. No matter your age, the young at heart will revel in this choice of things to do in Sydney.
Shark Attack Thrill Ride
The Shark Attack Thrill Ride is so much more than a jet boat ride. Primarily, it is a sight-seeing cruise on the Sydney Harbour, but throw in a few sharp twists and turns and you’ve got a heart-thumping rush of a ride. Before you get lost in the sudden stops, spins and fish tails, focus on the landmarks dotted around the harbour.
You’ll catch a glimpse of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Goat Island and Rose Bay. Truth be told, there are more in-depth sight-seeing tours around but none as exciting as this. There are many adrenaline-filled things to do in Sydney and this ride, notwithstanding.
Hijinx Hotel
Contrary to its name, Hijinx Hotel is not an establishment you can stay in. You’ll be forgiven to thinking it is an actual hotel with its realistic lobby, “house-keeping” carts, and hallways of rooms. There are 15 challenge rooms, broken up randomly into groups of five. Each team of players will be assigned a group of challenge rooms in each session.
Each challenge lasts for 4 minutes and the team as to score as many points as they can during that time then moving on to the next game. Try your hand at stopping leaks on the titanic, spelling with giant alpha blocks, or dancing on a mega floor piano. In between hopping from room to room, you might want to stop by the bar to grab a few cocktails to liven things up. Of all the things to do in Sydney, Hijinx Hotel will definitely bring out the mischief in anyone.
Your time in Sydney will be jam packed with activities and sights. Not only will there be fun and heaps of laughter, you will be making some treasured memories to last a lifetime. Head too KKDay to check out even more activities to take your trip to the next level.
