Lane Cove National Park
Top 60 Things to do in Sydney
What to do in Sydney? Visit Lane Cove National Park
51 Rose Bay to Nielsen Park (and Watsons Bay)
This walk will give you beautiful Sydney Harbour views and the opportunity to explore the hidden Hermitage Foreshore Reserve. This five kilometre hike can get muddy and is steep in places but don’t let that put you off. The 325 bus should take you to the city if you finish the walk at Nielsen Park or catch a ferry if you finish at Rose Bay. If you are really feeling like a serious walk, you can walk all the way from Rose Bay to Watsons Bay. Follow the link below for a map and more information.
Rose Bay to Neilsen Park (and Watsons Bay)
52 Lane Cove National Park
The attractive Lane Cove National Park follows the Lane Cove River running through Sydney’s North West. It is amazing a National Park like this one exists so close to the centre of town.
Lane Cove River
With numerous picnic areas and walks by the Lane Cove River, the Lane Cove National Park is well worth the parking fee. My preference is Half-Way point (point No. 19) if you want to go for a ‘shortish’ walk. Turn left and follow the river until the path slopes upwards towards the road. Give yourself at least an hour.
Lane Cove National Park
53 Horse Riding at Centennial Park
Centennial Park is both pretty and pretty big. You could try walking around it but it might take a while. Alternatively, you could run which is ok but you may not get to appreciate the park as much.
Horse Power
So perhaps the answer is to engage a little horse power. This way you get a nice elevated view and you get to ride a horse (of course).
Glenworth Valley
For a more rural horsey experience ‘discover’ Glenworth Valley just outside of Sydney. You will get to canter across lush green valleys surrounded by National Parks. You could also choose to ride besides a pretty creek that flows through the valley and even go for a swim in it if you wish. This should be a very pleasant Australian bush experience with the minimum of actual bush walking.
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
54 Milsons Point
Alight at Milsons Point train station or much better still, catch a ferry from Circular Quay. A stroll under the Sydney Harbour Bridge makes for some interesting camera angles as the Bridge rears up before you. You can also go for a swim in the excellent Olympic sized pool close by. There’s a shallow pool for kids and coffee for the grown-ups. Milsons Point also has a history. Follow the link below.
Milsons Point
55 Luna Park – amusement park
Luna Park is close to McMahon’s Point. Luna Park is free to get in but the rides and amusements are not. Loved by many but the locals of McMahon’s Point are far from amused so please scream quietly. 
Luna Park
56 Ballooning Close to Sydney
Ballooning over the Hunter Valley
Ballooning can be gentle and relaxed as long as heights don’t faze you. A landing in a balloon can be a ‘drag’ (as the basket sometimes drags along the ground) but adds an element of excitement.
Ballooning close to Sydney
57 Cremorne Point Walk
Cremorne Point, on North Shore, is an excellent vantage point for views across Sydney Harbour looking back towards the Harbour Bridge and out towards Sydney Heads. You can also take a very civilised and pleasant stroll from Neutral Bay past Cremorne Point and on to Mosman Bay.
Mosman Bay
Your feet will be treated to a mostly paved pathway but there is grass a plenty if you prefer. You get to see a little bit of bush along the way, nice houses, gardens and there are plenty of places for a picnic (best near Cremorne Point itself). There is also a pool (towards Neutral Bay) and Mosman Rowers (Mosman Bay) for refreshment.
Sydney Harbour
Serviced by Sydney Ferries, Cremorne Point Walk can easily be combined with a trip across the harbour. This is a great way to spend a leisurely few hours.
Cremorne Point Walk
58 Parasailing & Hang Gliding
Only costs just over $20 to join the Sydney Parasailing and Hang Gliding club. You’ll also need more courage than I can muster. Great to watch though. They can also advise you on a tandem flights which might make sense if you haven’t done this before. Suggest no large meals before flight. 🙂
Sydney Parasailing and Hang Gliding club
59 Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach
‘No one’ walks from Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach so it’s all the more enjoyable for it. Annoyingly there is a house right where it shouldn’t be – forcing you to take to the streets (but see below). You also have to walk across a stony beach which is not for everyone. But I like it!
Update – land purchase
After many years it appears the council have finally found a way around the annoying house. More from the link below.
Maroubra Beach
Maroubra Beach is relatively under developed/unspoilt depending upon your view point. Maroubra has a decent cafe right on the beach and an excellent ocean pool to the north – a cool place to cool off if required. Unlike Coogee, with no Wedding Cake offshore (island) the surf tends to be bigger and better at Maroubra Beach, just watch out for the rips and rocks.
Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach
60 Powerhouse Museum – currently closed for renovations
The Powerhouse Museum is a science and design museum with interactive exhibits. The Powerhouse Museum is family friendly, educational, interesting and potentially fun! Usually runs a number of different exhibitions. Technology and space exploration often feature.
A Powerhouse of things to do during the School Holidays
The Powerhouse does cater well for kids, particularly during the school holidays and it is an excellent wet weather ‘thing to do’.
Darling Harbour
You’ll find the Powerhouse at the edge of Darling Harbour in Harris Street, Ultimo. Check the Powerhouse Museum website for details: