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1. TO MANLY
This is one of the best beaches in Sydney with a relaxed and happening vibe year round. It's a mecca for surfers, people who enjoy walking, and who appreciate a good beach when they see it. Getting here by ferry from Circular Quay will take you past spectacular harbour scenery.
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2. MANLY TO SPIT BRIDGE SCENIC WALK
This is one of the most picturesque walks you can do in Sydney. It takes about 3 hours one way and takes you past some beautiful almost secluded beaches which, at the height of summer, have ice-creams and cold drinks delivered by speed boat. You can start at Spit Bridge or Manly.
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3. PALM BEACH
Palm Beach is a prestigious beach suburb on Sydney’s north shore, (near Avalon). It’s home to some rich and famous Australians, and also where the Australian teenage TV series Home and Away is filmed (Barrenjoey Beach). Palm Beach is great for a walk, surf, jog or swim, and sensational views.
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4. PITTWATER HEAVEN
Of all the day trips you can do in Sydney, this would be among the best, if not the pick of the bunch. Pittwater is fairly easily reached. It offers some breathtaking views, relaxing times on near remote beaches and great walking tracks.
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5. KU-RING-GAI-CHASE NATIONAL PARK
Ku-ring-gai Chase National park is a huge park with dozens of walking tracks and a rich Aboriginal history. It is full of sheltered beaches and coves, has superb views and wide expanses of blue water. There are heathlands to walk through, and mangroves to see. This is where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea.
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6. KAYAKING IN SYDNEY HARBOUR
If you like getting close to the water and approaching beaches from a different angle, try kayaking. Spit Bridge, Rose Bay and Manly have some kayaking options.
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7. TARONGA ZOO
Sydney's Taronga Zoo is in prime real estate territory. It has some great enclosures, offers free outdoor educational sessions, and has stunning views across the harbour. Check out the five Asian elephants and their specially designed new home; and the view from the giraffe’s enclosure.
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8. GET ARTY
Get some behind the scenes tours of a couple of theatrical hot spots in Sydney and check out art in the open air with stunning harbour views, visit the big art galleries and museums, and some of Sydney's more interesting theatres.
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9. TARONGA ZOO TO BALMORAL BEACH WALK
This is a relatively new 6km walking track with superb views. It's probably also the best harbour walk, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. It takes you past picturesque Chowder Bay at Clifton Gardens, the Lower Georges Heights Artists Colony, native bushland and historic military sites that have been closed to the public for more than 100 years.
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10. BRAIN FOOD FOR THE KIDS
The Powerhouse Museum is a huge attraction for kids with all things scientific and hands on to grab their attention and keep it for hours.
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11. INNER CITY ART AND CULTURE
This could easily take up a whole day. Check out some of Sydney's top sites, cafes, galleries and harbour scenery. Make sure you have comfortable shoes and plenty of water.
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12. SHOPPING - 5 OPTIONS
Oxford Street has a large number of shops from well known brands to designer labels to quirky one offs, and it has dozens of cafes offering all types of food, from gourmet sandwiches to curries, to sushi to pub grub, so a shopping expedition here could take a while.
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13. BONDI TO BRONTE WALK - EXERCISE AND AMAZING VIEWS
This walk should be in anyone's top 10 list of things to do in Sydney. The walk will take you past spectacular scenery. Warning: if you do it on the weekend, just be prepared for plenty of others doing the same. Try it mid week if you want to avoid the crowds.
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14. THE MARKETS OF SYDNEY
Sydney is full of markets. Most are held on weekends on school grounds, church grounds or the harbour. Paddington Market on Oxford St in Paddington is one of the most popular. It's held in one of the nicest suburbs in Sydney and is open from 10am – 4pm on Saturdays.
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15. TAKE AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR
There are two organisations in Sydney that look at the city from an architectural point of view. Check out the streets, the pubs, private homes, the harbour and old suburbs to get a comprehensive view of Sydney - warts and all.
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16. SYDNEY HARBOUR'S ISLANDS
A great way to experience Sydney is to visit its islands. It's not something that many people do. There are seven harbour islands and one of the most popular is Clark Island - just off Double Bay. It has great views of the harbour, the bridge and Opera House.
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17. WATSONS BAY
This place has great views of the harbour and of the Tasman Sea. It’s also a favourite with Sydneysiders for a relaxing meal. Doyle’s has a monopoly on the food here. But if it's a picnic you are after, there's a great park as soon as you get off the ferry.
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18. RIVERCAT TO PARRAMATTA
The rivercat trip from Circular Quay in the city and up the Parramatta river to Parramatta offers great views. Parramatta is Sydney’s oldest settlement. It has a country town feel, with good architecture, an active arts community, and plenty of mouth watering cafes.
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19. BLUE MOUNTAINS NATURE
The Blue Mountains offer a variety of outdoor activities, cafes and bed and breakfasts to suit families, singles and couples. There is a tourist information office at Echo Point, about 2km from the train station. You’ll be able to pick up maps detailing walking tracks and any other information on the area’s offerings.
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20. ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
This is the second oldest national park in the world. Only Yellowstone is older. In 2001, 60% of Royal National Park was burned in a massive bushfire. The park has since made a good recovery and offers plenty of walks, surfing beaches, rainforest cycle tracks and great views.
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21. A DAY IN THE HUNTER VALLEY WINERIES
Serenity now! The Hunter Valley is a great place to go to for a quick escape from the city, especially if you like your wine. There are plenty of large and boutique wineries, cafes and art galleries to check out in this hilly and relaxed environment.
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