5 Things to do in Sydney When Friends Visit
So, your friends are coming over to visit and you need to find some things to do in Sydney to make their trip unforgettable. This is a great way for the to find out about your new life in Sydney. The problem now is, how will you entertain them? There’s only so many times you can take them to Bondi beach or to see The Opera House. I’m here to help. Here’s 5 things to do in Sydney when your friends visit.
#1 Boat Ride To Manly
This is a genius way to spend next to nothing on a great boat ride and you’ll get to visit one of Australia’s iconic beaches as well! Once in Manly, I suggest walking the coastal track to Shelly Beach (15 mins max) and drop into The Boathouse for a drink or a meal. It’s a great place!
#2 View Sydney Harbour From The Other Side Of The Bridge
I very much recommend taking the train to Milson’s Point to see the harbour from the other side. There’s a beautiful walk on the water next to Luna Park over to Wendy’s Secret Garden. If you’re friends are keen gardeners, they will love this place. It’s one of the best secret gems in the city!! A local to the area, Wendy built this garden herself in memory of her husband. It is absolutely stunning! You could always go on the big wheel afterwards!
#3 Swimming In The Pools
If your friends like to swim, there are many beaches and ocean pools they can take a dip in. I’d suggest the following calm, flat watered beaches such as: Shelly Beach (Manly), Balmoral Beach, Clovelly Beach and Camp Cove, as well as the famous Bondi Icebergs pool (perfect for some food afterwards), Coogee’s Wiley’s Baths and Cremorne’s Maccallum Pool.
#4 Bus Ride Around The City
A good thing about this is your friends can sit inside with the air-con if it happens to be a very hot day! I’ve been on this bus and it’s pretty awesome. Even if you’ve lived in the city for a long time, you’ll learn all about Sydney. Did you know Hyde Park used to be a horse racing track? Yep, this is what I learnt on the tour! It’s also a great perspective of seeing the sights of Sydney being on a double decker bus and it goes to Bondi as well!
#5 Bondi To Bront/Coogee Walk
You’ve probably seen this one advertised a lot and there’s a reason why; this walk is one of the most beautiful walks in Sydney. Located right on the coast, your friends will be stopping at every moment to take photos. Bondi – Bronte is 3km each way and if you’re friends like to be active then they could try the Bondi – Coogee walk which is 11km return. Finish off at Bondi Icebergs for dinner.
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