A Weekend of Outdoor Adventures in Sydney

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A Weekend of Outdoor Adventures in Sydney

Nature is right on the doorstep of downtown Sydney. The glittering Harbour City is bordered by magnificent national parks, sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches. The edges of this bustling metropolis are softened by vast vistas of ocean and untouched wilderness at every turn, but even within the city you’ll find lush greenery and stunning landscapes where forest meets city. Get outdoors in Sydney on this ultimate Sydney Playcay itinerary.

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Photo: Benjamin Sow

Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Arrive at Ovolo Woolloomoooloo and check into your room overlooking Sydney Harbour. Located on a peaceful wharf, next to the CBD and the Royal Botanic Garden, the hotel includes an indoor pool, restaurant, bar, and a fitness centre

Ovolo Woolloomooloo

6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

Bar 83 at Sydney Tower

Enjoy stunning views of the city at sundown from the newly revamped Bar 83 at Sydney Tower, the highest bar in Sydney. As night falls, you’ll see the lights sparkle below you through floor to ceiling windows that give a 260-degree panorama of the city.

Bar 83 at Sydney Tower

Level 4 Westfield Sydney, 100 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

BlueBananas

Take a private cycling tour with BlueBananas and pedal past iconic Sydney landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, as well as through the city’s spectacular parks.

BlueBananas

2/281 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Jump behind the wheel of a snazzy little red speedboat for a self-drive tour of Sydney Harbour with Explore Sydney Harbour. Feel the wind in your hair as you zip around Australia’s most famous waterway

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney NSW, Australia

WATSSUP Watsons Bay Stand Up Paddling

Rent SUPs or take a lesson with Watssup and enjoy an afternoon paddle. Soak in the amazing views of the city while gliding along the calm protected waters of Watsons Bay.

WATSSUP Watsons Bay Stand Up Paddling

Beachfront Robertson Park, 1 Military Rd, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Finish the day with a glass of NSW semillon and dinner on the waterfront patio at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. Watch the sun set behind the Sydney skyline while you dine on fresh oysters, prawns and mussels. Afterwards, catch a ferry back to Circular Quay.

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

1 Military Rd, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Start the day swimming laps at the outdoor harbourside Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool in The Domain. Afterwards, refuel with breakfast at Poolside Cafe.

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

1c Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Hermitage Foreshore track

You’ll feel a million miles away from the Big Smoke when walking the Hermitage Foreshore Track. Join a walking tour with Australian Luxury Escapes and visit historical coastal defence sites, a lighthouse and Vaucluse House, a great spot to stop for lunch.

Hermitage Foreshore track

14 Greycliffe Ave, Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

Industry Beans York St

On the way back to your hotel, stop at Industry Beans for coffee and a bit of breakfast, then enjoy some time to refresh at your hotel.

Industry Beans York St

Shop 2/40 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney by Kayak

Enjoy an early morning kayak on the harbour as the sun rises with Sydney by Kayak, departing from North Sydney. Notice the incredible juxtaposition of steel and nature as you paddle underneath the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney by Kayak

1 Railway Avenue Lavender Bay, Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

27 Cope St

Dreamtime Southern X’s Aunty Margret provides an interesting and informative Aboriginal Dreaming Tour around The Rocks, highlighting the history of cultural significance of the area.

27 Cope St

27 Cope St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

Barangaroo House

Barangaroo House lives in a unique three-level hive covered in greenery. Sip a rooftop drink at Smoke Bar and watch the ferries come and go from Darling Harbour.

Barangaroo House

35 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia

Botanic House

Enjoy an early lunch in the heart of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden at Botanic House. Chef Luke Nguyen’s tasting menu marries Southeast Asian flavours with native Australian ingredients.