Your Festive Sydney Bucketlist

If you’re lucky enough to have some time off over the Christmas period and need to fill those weird non-days between Christmas and New Year then grab Sydney by the horns and really experience one of the most exciting cities on Earth.

Packed to the brim with sensational activities on both land and water, Sydney packs a punch to any visitor to her shores. So here’s just a few ideas on how to spend your time in Sydney over Christmas and New Year!

Bondi Beach

Here in Sydney, it’s the height of summer of Christmas, so take advantage of the beautiful weather by visiting one of the most famous beaches on the planet. Bondi Beach is famous for its surf, stunning views, sands and even the refreshing Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club – an essential stop off to cool off on a hot afternoon.

BridgeClimb Sydney

Literally the pinnacle of any Sydney activity, scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an absolute must do whilst in town. Not only will you get the most incredible panoramic views of the city and Sydney Harbour, you’ll also be able to say you’ve climbed one of the largest bridges on earth. BridgeClimb Sydney offer climbs in the daytime, at dawn and at nighttime. You can even spoil someone with a BridgeClimb gift voucher this year and give them a truly memorable present. Visit www.bridgeclimbsydney.com for more information and to book.

St Georges Open Air Cinema

The Christmas holidays are a time for relaxing and watching obscene amounts of movies, so why not do so at the world’s most beautiful cinema – St Georges Open Air Cinema. Situated at Mrs Macquaries Point, the cinema will open on 5th December and overlooks the Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as the opera house.

The Rocks Very Merry Markets

Need to do a spot of Christmas shopping before the big day? The Rocks’ Very Merry Markets has everything from handcrafted gifts to tasty snacks and is open until 8pm in the run up to Christmas meaning you can get your Christmas shopping done whilst walking around the markets and get some thoughtful and unique gifts for your friends and family. The market will be open on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December from 4pm-8pm.

The Blue Mountains

Got a few days to kill over the holidays? Why not head for the hills on a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Here you can hike, discover ancient Aboriginal rock art, horse ride, go kayaking, or simply have a picnic in this lush and wild National Park just a couple of hours outside of the city.