Free activities in Sydney

Living in Australia is expensive, so it's always great to explore things that are free!!

Here are some of the best activities and things to see and do that are of no cost :)

Spend a day at the Royal Botanic Gardens

You can have a relaxed day, enjoy a picnic and take in one of the best views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. There's a tropical centre and an oriental garden. Free tours are available!

Explore Sydney with a free guided tour

Learn about Sydney and get tips on what to do and where to go from your local tour guide. The tours run every day at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm and are always free. 

For more information visit this page.

Visit Sydney Observatory

Located at the Rocks, this is Australia's oldest observatory. You can learn facts about astrology and meteorology and explore the skies through a telescope!

Walk across the Harbour Bridge

A must do, and if you do it by night you get some amazing views of sparkling lights!

Visit the Art Gallery of NSW

Many exhibitions are for free. Check their website to see what's on.

Coastal Walk

A day is always great when you spend it on the beach. Walk along the coast and explore the beaches between Bondi and Coogee. Sit in the sun and go for a swim, it's always free :)

Another nice walk is the Spit Bridge to Manly walk. Catch a bus to Spit Bridge, enjoy the 10km walk and take a ferry back to Circular Quay!

Explore the markets

There are so many markets to discover: Glebe, Paddington, Paddy's, Bondi,... there are markets in almost every suburb!

See a full list here.

Visit Centennial Park

This is a huge park with green lawns, lakes, tennis courts & an entertainment quarter. It's perfect for taking a walk or jog or simply relax on the grass!

Fish Markets Pyrmont

Visit the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere, take a look at the stalls and have a meal at one of the restaurants. It is open every day from 7am - 4pm. Tours are available.