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Sydney Outdoors
This is your guide to exploring the best Sydney’s walks, beaches, parks, and outdoor activities and events.
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The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Sydney is home to Australia’s largest botanic garden. Located just under an hour’s drive south west of Sydney CBD, the sprawling grounds…
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Patonga to Wondabyne on the Great North Walk
The Patonga to Wondabyne section of the Great North Walk is a rewarding day hike covering around 20km of incredible coastal vistas, bushland tracks, and, come spring,…
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Hidden Gem: Paddington Reservoir Gardens
It once supplied water to Sydneysiders. Today it’s an award-winning sunken garden providing tranquil respite from busy Oxford Street. Paddington Reservoir Gardens is one of Sydney’s most…
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Hidden Gem: Brickpit Ring Walk
The Brickpit Ring Walk at Olympic Park might be Sydney’s most unusual walk. The circular walkway is elevated 18m above what was once a brickworks but today…
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Walk the Two Valley Trail in South West Sydney
For almost two decades Sydneysiders have come to a pocket of the city’s inner south west to walk the Two Valley Trail, following alongside two waterways: the…
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15 Dog Friendly Walks in Sydney
If your apartment dwelling pooch is antsy and the daily whip around the neighbourhood simply isn’t cutting it, these scenic dog friendly walks in Sydney might be…
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sydney’s great outdoors
Let’s take this outside
Picnic in the park, swim in the ocean, walk through coastal bushland, ride the ferry across the harbour, explore new neighbourhoods… there’s always more to explore in Sydney’s outdoors.

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Sydney on the cheap
Budget Friendly
Sydney can be an expensive city, but if you’re travelling on a budget, there’s plenty of fun to be had. These are some of the best budget friendly activities in Sydney.
Parks and Beaches
Dog Friendly
Sydney is a city that loves its pups. If you’re looking for outdoor activities you can bring your dog along to, you’ll love these dog friendly Sydney parks and beaches.
sydney activities near
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro, light rail, and best of all: ferries… these are outdoor activities you can get to with the tap of an Opal card. What are you waiting for?