What's On - Year round attractions

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General Attractions | Historical | Theatres | Cinemas
Nightlife | Concerts, Festivals | Exhibitions, Galleries
Live Music Venues | Music Festivals
Sydney Tours | Sydney Opera House | Taronga Zoo
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General Attractions  

• Art Gallery of NSW
• Australian Museum 
• Centennial Parklands Centennial Park was dedicated by Sir Henry Parkes as a public open space in 1888 and was the venue for the inauguration of Federation in 1901. Covering more than 360 hectares, the Parklands is one of the worlds finest and most used urban open spaces. It is situated less than five kilometres from Sydney's central business district and just a few minutes from the citys popular eastern beaches. Centennial Parklands comprises three parks: Moore Park, Queens Park and Centennial Park. See the site for maps, what's on and more information. 
• Fairfield City Farm is a 580 acre working sheep and cattle farm located less than an hour from the centre of Sydney's CBD. It's a fun day out for families and tourists alike and has facilities that cater for corporate functions and private parties as well as offering a wide range of excursions for Infants, Primary and High Schools.  
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• State Library of New South Wales
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• The Rocks
• Darling Harbour
• Circular Quay 
• Mary MacKillop Place Mary MacKillop Place Museum is a series of buildings each showing a different period in Mary's life and contained within a peaceful garden setting. Mary MacKillop's home, Alma Cottage, is within the Museum grounds. Access to the Chapel in which Mary MacKillop's tomb lies is freely available to the public. There is a souvenir and bookshop within the grounds and a comfortable coffee shop.
• Powerhouse Museum
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Cook and Phillip Park
• Sydney Aquarium
• Sydney Fish Market at Pyrmont. The largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
• Wonderland Sydney - The largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Sydney Olympic Park
• Sydney Opera House
• Taronga Zoo

• Cuddle a Koala Tour in Sydney, 3.5 hours (from Viator)
  Sightseeing : Commences at Sydney, Australia
  Are you an animal lover - then this tour is for you! An excellent opportunity to observe Australia's most unique native animals-close up. Meet the locals; Kangaroos, Wombats, Goannas, Emus, colorful Parrots, Tasmanian Devils and more. Book now to experience this for yourself.
  Special Offer - Book and travel before 30 June 2008, and receive 15% off the regular retail price - BOOK NOW! more info and booking details from Viator...

• Sydney Cycling Tour, Varies (from Viator)
  Activity Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
  Welcome down under, mate! Cycle around stunning Sydney to learn about its unique history, such as convicts helping to build the city's foundation! There are four options available and you can choose to discover the city, ride over the Sydney Harbour Bridge or even explore the famous Manly beaches with a sunset cruise. Tours are completely different, so you can even choose to book all four! All equipment provided. more info and booking details from Viator...

• Sydney Taronga Zoo's Wild Australia Experience, 2 hours (from Viator)
  Wildlife : Commences at Sydney, Australia
  

  This premium tour is designed for the visitor wanting an in-depth encounter with Australian animals, guided by professional Zoo Keepers. The two hour trail includes behind-the-scenes visits and a chance to feed koalas, kangaroos and some of the other animals.

  
  Special Offer - Price displayed currently includes a discount of 20% off the regular retail price - BOOK NOW! more info and booking details from Viator...

• Sydney Taronga Zoo's Australian Animals Tour and Sky Safari, Flexible (from Viator)
  Wildlife : Commences at Sydney, Australia
  The perfect tour for the inquisitive traveler! Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Australia's native animals, including the Platypus, Echidna, Kookaburra and Frilled Lizard and for a different perspective of the zoo ride the Sky Safari. The remainder of the day is yours to discover the many exciting shows, close encounters, keeper talks and animal feeds more info and booking details from Viator...

Active Things To Do in Sydney and NSW

• Abseiling, Rock Climbing and Caving adventures
• Active stuff - skate, flying trapeze, segway etc
• Canyoning Sydney and Blue Mountains
• Caving in Sydney and Blue Mountains
• Children's and Family Activities including school holiday activities, lesson, family outings
• Cycling Tours of Sydney
• Defensive Driving Courses and skid pan training.
• Fishing adventures in Sydney and Sydney Harbour
• Flying Adventures small plane and joy flights in historic planes, you can even learn to fly
• Fun Sydney tours - London bus, bike tours, hop-on-hop- off tours
• Gliding at Byron Bay
• Golf Experiences games, lessons and golf breaks
• Hang gliding, Paragliding
• Harley Davidson Motorcycle Cruises 
• Helicopter - Scenic flights  or learn to fly a helicopter!
• Horse Riding - on the beach, in the bush or the park. Riding lessons for beginners and treks for advanced riders.
• Hot air balloon flights for all ages
• Hunter Valley wine tours, ballooning, helicopter and plane flights
• Jet boats adventures on Sydney Harbour 
• Jet planes experience speed in a flight you'll never forget
• Kart Racing
• Kayaking
• Paintballing 
• Rally car driving
• SCUBA and Shark Diving
• Skydiving in Sydney & New South Wales  
• Surf lessons at Bondi, Manly and Maroubra Beaches
• Sword Fighting & Fencing - private and group lessons
• Sydney Harbour Bridge Climbs
• Tiger Moth and Aerobatic Flights
• Trapeze - Learn to fly the trapeze and other circus skills
• V8 racing V8s, Formula Ford and F4000 - power and speed!
• Walking and Other Active Experiences
• Whitewater rafting
• Yachting, sailing and learning to sail on Sydney Harbour
• See also Sydney tours and adventure - tours where you book actual dates

Personal Growth, Self Development, Leisure and Pamper Days

• Art, Dancing & Music Classes - extend yourself with a gourmet cooking course, life drawing, painting, mosaic.
• Cooking and Gourmet Learn to be a gourmet cook, find out how to make superb coffee, choose the best wines..
• Corporate and Team Building experiences for groups. 
• For Couples - activities and experiences for couples to share. These make excellent gifts as you can select the experience voucher as a surprise, then choose the date together.
• Health & Fitness Pilates, Yoga
• Makeovers make-up workshops, photoshoots, detox...
• Meditation and stress relief
• Motivation and Life Coaching
• Pamper Days, Massage and Health experiences for women and men to relax and rejuvenate

More Experiences

• Classic Cars 
• Personal Chefs Sydney

• Restaurants, Harbour Dinner Cruises and Winery Tours

Tours to book for specific dates online

• Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge  
• Sydney Harbour Cruises
• Air Tours and Helicopter Tours
• Day Tours, Adventure, Attractions, Ghost Tours, Surfing
• Sightseeing, tours to the Blue Mountains, Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Outback Tours, Sydney Package Tours, Sydney to other places

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