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Top free things to do in Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

1. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
Macquarie St (Cahill Express Way), Sydney, NSW
Botanical Garden · 156 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Entry is free. There are so many sections to the Botanic Gardens and it is just beautiful! This is a great spot for a picnic.

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

2. Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

7.4
Bower St, Manly, NSW
Aquarium · 3 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: This is the FREE aquarium! Head on down, put on your snorkel and explore the underwater wonderland – truly a beautiful spot!

3. Sydney

New South Wales
City · 36 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Looking for free things in Sydney? Go on a self-guided walking tour – all free all fantastic! www.squidoo.com/top-10-sydney

Luna Park is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

4. Luna Park

7.6
1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point, NSW
Amusement Park · 62 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Free entry, however you will have to pay for the rides. You get a discount for buying online - unlimited day tickets are $14.95 - $34.95 (red pass). Other deals available on their website!

Government House is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

5. Government House

8.1
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Central Business District · 9 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Visit the Government House Museum. Admission is free.

Australian National Maritime Museum is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

6. Australian National Maritime Museum

8.3
2 Murray St, Darling Harbour, NSW
Museum · 43 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Entry is free to the museum's core exhibitions, special temporary exhibitions, Wharf 7 Maritime Heritage Centre, North Wharf and marina (to view small vessels) and Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse.

Sydney Observatory is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

7. Sydney Observatory

8.5
Upper Fort St, Sydney, NSW
Planetarium · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Visit this museum on astronomy and history. Daytime admission to the gardens and the Observatory exhibitions is free – does not include visiting telescope towers & viewings and 3D theatre sessions.

8. Circular Quay Ferry Terminal

Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW
Marine Terminal · 66 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Walk from the Opera House all the way around to under the Harbour Bridge. It is a lovely walk and there are always great street performers on the way. You don’t have to tip, but it is polite to do so!

Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

9. Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.3
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery · The Domain · 115 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Free admission into the general exhibition space. Exhibitions tickets range from $10 - $20.

Bicentennial Park is one of Top free things to do in Sydney.

10. Bicentennial Park

8.9
Chapman Rd., Glebe, NSW
Park · 18 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Explore the preserved wetlands. Enjoy the view and a picnic by the water. Also one of the best spots to be on New Years Eve and Australia Day!