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Sport in Sydney

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Sydney

Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.

Bondi Icebergs Swimming Pool, Sydney. Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.

Cultural activities in Cabramatta, Sydney Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.

Strolling in Chinatown, Sydney Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.

An aerial view of Sydney's Central Business District City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.

Family fun on Coogee Beach, Sydney Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone

Bushwalking in Maianbar, Cronulla, Sydney Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.

Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.

Cafes on Victoria Street, Darlinghurst (Photo: Tony Yeates) Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.

Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.

Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.

Explore the Hawkesbury River (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW)Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.

Tizzana Winery, Ebenezer, Hawkesbury Valley (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW) Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.

Dining on Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Sydney (Photo: F. Quimby) Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...

The Leichhardt Forum, Sydney Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.

St John's Anglican Church, Camden, Sydney Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm

Manly BeachManly 

Nestled between the harbour and a surf beach – a quintessential Sydney experience.

Bent Street, Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.

Taronga Zoo, Sydney Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views

One of Newtown's many café spots on King Street, Sydney (R. Billington/Tourism NSW) Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.

Northern Beaches & Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other

Shopping for the latest trends in Paddington, Sydney (J. Morgan/Tourism NSW) Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.

St Johns Cathedral, Parramatta, Sydney (3stroke Photography/Tourism NSW) Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.

Overlooking the Nepean River, Penrith precinct Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

George IV Hotel in Picton, Sydney Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.

Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour (Photo: Hamilton Lund / Tourism NSW). Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.

Biking around Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney. Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.

Some architectural details in The Rocks, Sydney The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.



Why go there

At any time of the year Sydney is a great destination for sports lovers. Whether you are a spectator or participant, you'll find something you love.

Sporting events include the spring and autumn horse racing carnivals, NRL, AFL, Rugby and A League football season. Much-loved events include Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Medibank International tennis, City to Surf running race, Sydney Marathon and Test Cricket matches during summer. 

Things to do

  • Missing the cricket season? The SCG Tour Experience takes you into the dressing rooms, through the players' tunnel, into a private suite, and the Members Pavilion at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.
  • Sydney Olympic Park is set in parklands with great bike tracks and picnic spots. Take the Games Trail tour, which celebrates the stories, legacies and highlights of the Games, a 'Behind the Scenes' Explore tour of ANZ Stadium, or self-guided walking routes.
  • Play a round on one of Sydney's 100 golf courses, crammed with challenging layouts, rolling fairways, spectacular two-tiered greens and sand-traps whiter than Bondi Beach. 
  • Explore Sydney Harbour at your own pace. Go kayaking solo or on a guided tour with Northbridge Kayaks or learn to sail with Eastsail.
  • Learn to surf with experts at one of Sydney's famous beaches at Bondi or Manly.
  • Go sightseeing and get fit at the same time on a bike tour around the city with Bonza Bikes or Sydney by bike.
  • Join a walking tour or strike out on your own for harbourside trails around Sydney Harbour National Park.
  • Go horse-riding in Centennial Parklands, 360 hectares of open space 5 km from the city centre.

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