Written by Julia Hu
Wednesday 24 September 2025
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1 - Hit da beach 😎
Enjoy the warmth of springtime sun rays and the restorative salty air at the beach of your choice. Then cool off with a crisp dip in the ocean.
Sydney has over 100 beaches, ranging from calm bays and secret coves to popular surf beaches and world-famous tourist destinations, and they're all free to the public. Whether you prefer crowds or an empty beach, waves or Mediterranean calm, you really are spoilt for choice. Just remember to swim between the flags, protect your skin from the sun and take your litter home with you.
Sydney is a city blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, and its ocean pools are no exception. These stunning pools offer a refreshing and invigorating way to experience the outdoors, all while soaking up the stunning Sydney coastline
2 - Flex your inner Bondi bro at an outdoor gym 💪
Ever wondered what it would be like to role play Schwarzenegger in public? Here is your permission to go wild at these spots with awesome views - as long as you wear your sunscreen!
- North Bondi Outdoor Gym - Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
- Observatory Hill Outdoor Gym (bouncy turf included!) - Upper Fort St, Millers Point
- Sydney Park - Sydney Park Rd, St Peters
3 - Play ball 🏓🏐🏀
It's game on!
Play ping pong:
- The Goods Line (between Harris St and Darling Dr, Ultimo)
- Tumbalong Park (Tumbalong Park, Sydney)
Play basketball:
- Centennial Parklands Basketball Court (Anzac Pde after Lang Rd, Moore Park)
- Milsons Point Station Basketball Court (Outside La Capannina Italian Restaurant Sydney)
- Prince Alfred Park Basketball Courts (Unit 166/186 Chalmers St, Surry Hills)
- Camperdown Basketball Courts (24a Australia St, Camperdown)
- Woolloomooloo Basketball Court (Woolloomooloo)
Play beach volleyball:
- Manly Beach
- Coogee Beach
4 - Sing your heart out 🤠
Ever just wanna blame it on the boogie? Grab a drink, hit the mic and sing your heart out - these Sydney bars serve up FREE karaoke and all the vibes on Saturday nights:
- The Resch House - 557-559 George St, Sydney
- Covent Garden Hotel - 1/102-108 Hay St, Haymarket
- Goros - 84/86 Mary St, Surry Hills
- (Wednesday nights) Scruffy Murphy's - 43-57 Goulburn St, Haymarket
5 - Experience the run club hype 🧢
Is it a just a run club, or could it REALLY be the next best place to find love? See for yourself 🤪 - check out our top picks:
Joining a running club is a great way to stay active, meet new people and spend more time in the beautiful locations that make Sydney world famous. Most cater for all levels of runner from the beginner and casual jogger to those who like to feel the wind in their hair! Click below to read our guide to Sydney's best run clubs.
6 - Stare dramatically into the distance 🌅
Self-care hack: find a pretty view, sit down, and just vibe. These Sydney lookouts serve major main character moments that low-key feel like therapy:
- Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden - Lavender St, Lavender Bay
- Bradleys Head - Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman
- Harbour Bridge Lookout - Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
- Cahill Walk Lookout - Eastern end of Circular Quay, Sydney
- Observatory Hill Lookout - 3 Watson Rd, Millers Point
- Dudley Page Reserve - Lancaster Rd & Military Rd, Dover Heights
- Barangaroo Reserve - Hickson Rd, Barangaroo
7 - Art critic, much? 🙉🙈🙊
Masterpiece or meh? Stroll these stunning spaces and let your inner critic do the talking:
- Art Gallery of NSW - Art Gallery Rd, Sydney
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia - 140 George St, The Rocks (don't miss the top floor for stunning views of the Sydney harbour!)
- White Rabbit Gallery - 30 Balfour St, Chippendale
- Spirit Gallery - Shop 8, The Rocks Centre, Cnr of Argyle St & Playfair St, The Rocks
- Manly Art Gallery & Museum - 1a West Esplanade, Manly
8 - Music that hits different 😭
Feel something again - head to the Rocks this Thursday night and this Friday noon for jazz that tickles your brain.
9 - Touch grass 🌱
When life feels overwhelming, escape to the Royal Botanic Gardens for a gentle reset: slow down, gaze into the open sky, stretch out on the soft lush lawns for a well-earned nap, and let the harbour views work their quiet magic. Pack a book, your journal, your art pad - or simply come as you are, with whatever vibe you're carrying.
10 - Get a cultural hit 🧠
Dive into local stories and brush up on your history - all without spending a cent!
- Australian Museum - 1 William St, Darlinghurst
- Museum of Sydney - Cnr of Bridge St & Phillip St, Sydney
- Chau Chak Wing Museum - University Pl, Camperdown
- The Rocks Discovery Museum - 2/8 Kendall Ln, The Rocks
- Australian National Maritime Museum - 2 Murray St, Sydney
