Things to do in Sydney - HELP!

[Aimz]

DH and I are in need of a mini break and we have decided to go to Sydney for a few days in October to wind down and have some fun.

We're going to a concert while we are there and we will probably go to Taronga Zoo and Paddy's as well.

What are some fun things two adults (who behave like kids) can do in Sydney? I would love some suggestions of what you Sydney-siders do for a fun day out. We will be staying in the CBD.

[Janie]

Everytime I go to Sydney I HAVE to catch a ferry to Manly and spend a few hours there, particularly if the weather is good. I also HAVE to go shopping at QVB

[Kitt3n]

are you going to be here on the friday night? I know you are busy on the Sunday! Lol or is it the monday? Lost track of when its slipknot/messugah

You HAVE to go to BLINK if you are (here on the Friday that is)................

Check out Newtown for some good cheap food (bus or taxi from the city) so very "cosmic".

The ferry is cool - if you go to the zoo you can do the ferry there......

Luna park.

If you are going to paddy's make a day of it in china town - a few beers and karaoke is fun down there.........

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Everytime I go to Sydney I HAVE to catch a ferry to Manly and spend a few hours there, particularly if the weather is good. I also HAVE to go shopping at QVB

I second the ferry to Manly. Get Max Brenners while yu're there... fish and chips on the beach (along with teenage making out ), and then ice cream from the little ice cream shop on the way back...

but, if you're PTing get daily passes... it's expensive. we spent forty dollars on one days pt in sydney and we caught two trains and a ferry

[Kitt3n]

yes - if you are going to use PT get yourselves a "blue weekly" each - its $32 but its unlimited bus and ferry for a week, to many areas, including manly. a red weekly includes trains too.

most of our buses are now pre pay only too so you will need one......

[Aimz]

We're flying so will be using PT - will get one of those cards - how much is the red weekly?

We fly in on the Monday morning (Meshuggah on Monday night ) and leave on Wednesday night - so three days total.

So far I have on my list:

Paddy's/Chinatown
Taronga Zoo (my fav place on earth )
Manly
QVB
Doyals at Watsons Bay (the fish and chips stand - not the exy restaurant!)

If its a nice day I want to go to the RBG and Government House - call me boring but I just love those grand old buildings - and I haven't been before!

K - we went to Newtown a couple of years ago for a concert - very much our style!

[Kitt3n]

I think its $35 ... i use the blue ones so I am not 100%..... but the red one doesnt cover the airport train line (if that is why you wanted the train).

Sounds like all you will need is the blue one. (and a taxi to/from the airport).

Check out the roar and snore packages at the zoo... not sure if they do weekdays though........ you will love it!

[~breeze~]

I live ten mins from Manly & I have to say if you're coming over on the Ferry you MUST stop at Max Brenners chocolate cafe, its at Manly wharf & you pass it when you get off the ferry.... OMG I always get a chocolate dip (strawberrys & melted choc) & a chocolate lick (a small cup of melted chocolate for you to dip a stick or spoon in & eat mmmmmmmm) & the hot chocolates are awesome too. & the waffles LOL I could keep going but I think you get the idea....

also if you're in Manly & you're big kids then maybe stop by waterworks? Its a water slide park just next to the Manly aquarium. I haven't been there for years but I used to love it. It should be warm enough.....

Fish & chips on Bondi Beach

If you're a Home & Away fan (which I'm pretty sure you are) take a trip to Palm beach, they film it there. You may be lucky enough to see them film or you can just get your photo taken infront of the Summer Bay SLSC & grab something to eat at the kiosk.

Cant think of anything else at the moment besides the Bridge climb etc