Things To Do In Sydney

Our pick of the best things to do in Sydney—music festivals, road trips, local markets and one-off events.

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Wellness

Escape Bathhouse

From the crew behind the award-winning glamping retreat, Sierra Escape Mudgee, Escape Bathhouse is a wellness sanctuary landing on Sydney’s North Shore in Spring 2025. 

Bars & Pubs

Chalky’s

From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den. 

Wellness

Soak Bathhouse

Soak Bathhouse will open in Bondi Junction in 2025, offering a hub for wellness and relaxation in a convenient and social setting.

Shopping

Savers

Global thrifting giant Savers’ first Sydney store in Hoxton Park Prestons is 1590 square metres of pre-loved gems waiting to be discovered.
Wellness

Capybara Bathing

Capybara Bathing is a communal bathhouse and wellness hub in Surry Hills, inspired by age-old traditions of communal bathing culture and its namesake, the social and friendly little animals who also enjoy a hot soak.
Restaurants

The Emerald Room

The Emerald Room is a glamorous late-night addition to Darlinghurst’s Victoria Street precinct, with a restaurant, cocktail bar, and performance space hosting live music, cabaret, burlesque and more.
Activities & Itineraries

Hijinx Hotel

Kidults, rejoice! The world's first challenge room hotel is set to descend on Sydney this winter. Dubbed Hijinx Hotel, the concept comes by way of Funlab—AKA the team behind throwback entertainment meccas Holey Moley, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, B. Lucky & Sons, and Potts Point's new virtual reality darts lounge, La Di Darts. Safe to say these guys know how to have a good time. 
Activities & Itineraries

Maniax Marrickville

Axe throwing. It's a simple as it sounds. Basically, you hurl a hatchet at a wooden wall with all your might, channelling some kind of hectic Viking lord. And now you can let off steam by chucking an axe in Marrickville. 
An axe wedged into a wooden wall target, from MANIAX, Sydney's axe throwing studio.
Things To Do

MANIAX

Axe throwing. It's a simple as it sounds. Basically, it's you hurling a hatchet at a wooden wall with all your might, channeling some kind of hectic viking lord, or maybe just the legendary woodchop champs of the Royal Easter Show.
Fashion

Bodylove Pilates

Shaking things up on the Sydney fitness-front, is Bodylove Pilates. Enter: the mindful burn, a philosophy this studio’s founder, Ali Handley, practically swears by. Having spent a solid amount of time in New York, Handley is back in the Big Smoke changing up the fitness scene in massive ways.
Things To Do

Ambervale Hotel

The Ambarvale Hotel is ready to uncloak it’s eagerly anticipated transformation and it’s a sexy one, showing off new features like a microbrewery, a lush garden-style atrium (labelled The Greenhouse), a kids’ play area, modern bistro and grill, sports bar and VIP Lounge. 
Homewares

Cork & Chroma | St Leonards

After the huge success of their Surry Hills paint and sip studio, Cork & Chroma has added a second location over the bridge in St Leonards, because Sydney’s art scene just won’t quit.
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Activities & Itineraries

Timezone

The time to let your inner child run completely free is here and FYI, it’s waiting for you in Chippendale. A brand spankin’ new Timezone (yes, that Timezone) has just opened in Central Park Mall and you guessed it, there’ll be more red Fanta and Hubba Bubba than you can poke a stick at.
Entertainment

Where To Watch the NRL Grand Final in Sydney

The NRL grand final is kicking off on Sunday 5 October at Accor Stadium, bringing intense Aussie energy and entertainment to the big screen. With Teddy Swims headlining the game's entertainment, here are the best pubs and spots to get the full, energised experience.
Local Escapes

The Best Ski Resorts In NSW

The handful of ski resorts in NSW offer stunning terrain that’ll see you sliding past snow gums and wombats, partying in après bars, and enough wood chalets to pass for the Alps on your Insta.