What to do

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Each week we hope you will venture out to see different parts of life in Sydney.

Here are some example excursions for you to explore.

City of Sydney Festivals
Bush walking – Free
Swimming at the beach – Free
Paddys Markets (China Town) - great bargins!
Surf life-saving competitions – Free
Opera, Jazz and Classical music in the park - Free
Swimming at Cook & Philip Pool - $6
The Australian Museum - $10 
The Powerhouse Museum - $10
The Sydney Museum - $10  
The NSW Art Gallery - Free
IMAX - $17 
The Museum of Contemporary Art - Free
Centrepoint Tower - $22 
The Aquarium at Darling Harbour - $24
Ferry cruise across the harbour - $18 
The Botanic Gardens - Free
Tour of the Opera House - $17 The Harbour Bridge pylon climb - $8.50

There are also lots of get-away destinations within 3 hours of Sydney that let you discover what a diverse country Australia is.  Leave the city behind and wander through the vineyards at the Hunter Valley, enjoy the spectacular cliffs of the Blue Mountains or whale watching in Jervis Bay.