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Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap)
Royal Botanic Garden is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

1. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
Macquarie St (Cahill Express Way), Sydney, NSW
Botanical Garden · 158 tips and reviews
Sydney Opera House is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

2. Sydney Opera House

9.2
2 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Opera House · Circular Quay · 440 tips and reviews

Viator.comViator.com: Must-do activities include afternoon high tea with operatic accompaniment, award-winning French food at the Guillaume at Bennelong restaurant, or drinks with harbor views at the outdoor Opera Bar. Read more.

Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

3. Chinese Garden of Friendship

8.9
Pier St (Cnr Harbour St), Darling Harbour, NSW
Garden · 49 tips and reviews

Osman G. B.Osman G. B.: Very nice place in the city centre. Small waterfalls and nature. Entrance fee for an adult is 6$. It pays the price

Sydney Observatory is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

4. Sydney Observatory

8.3
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.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

5. Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

8.6
140 George St, Sydney, NSW
Art Museum · Circular Quay · 108 tips and reviews

Angelique M.Angelique Milojevic: For some creative stimulation in your business visit Museum of Contemporary Art. After visiting take your laptop, wireless internet & sit @park opposite museum. You're creative juices will be flowing Read more.

The Rocks Discovery Museum is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

6. The Rocks Discovery Museum

7.6
Kendall Ln, The Rocks, NSW
Museum · 7 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Right under the Rocks Visitors Centre - small collection worth your time while you are in the Rocks. Free entry

Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

7. Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.3
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery · The Domain · 117 tips and reviews

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

Sydney Harbour National Park is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

8. Sydney Harbour National Park

9.4
Pacific St, Mosman, NSW
National Park · 5 tips and reviews

AdrianaAdriana: Such a gorgeous view, will definitely go for a walk there!

Bus 555: CBD Free Shuttle Loop Service is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

9. Bus 555: CBD Free Shuttle Loop Service

George St, Sydney, NSW
Bus Line · Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews

雯雯: You will see the 555 in happy transit along the streets all over town until you actually want to catch one - then it's a bit like waiting for godot.

Australian National Maritime Museum is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

10. Australian National Maritime Museum

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

Emily W.Emily Walker: One of Sydney's best museums and it's free entry! Definitely worth paying to go onto the big ships and the submarine though. Read more.

Bondi Beach is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

11. Bondi Beach

9.4
Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach, NSW
Beach · 310 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Locals love the city’s most famous and trendiest sandy stretch. Surf at the south end but head north to swim without dangerous rip currents. – Green Guide Editor

Bondi Markets is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

12. Bondi Markets

8.0
Campbell Pde. (Bondi Beach Public School), Bondi Beach, NSW
Flea Market · 10 tips and reviews

Contiki HolidaysContiki Holidays: Every Sat, this place is full of great clothing, jewellery, art and knick-knacks. Heard of the brand Ksubi? Those boys start out selling their distressed jeans right here.

Bondi Farmers Market is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

13. Bondi Farmers Market

8.5
Bondi State School, Bondi Beach, NSW
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews

Oliver W.Oliver Weidlich: Farmer Joe's Porridge, mandarins and lamb are essentials

North Head is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

14. North Head

8.8
North Head Scenic Dr, Manly, NSW
Scenic Lookout · 8 tips and reviews

John S.John S.: Love the view from North Head back on the Harbour, the City and the Ocean. And sometimes, if you are lucky you might spot a pirate ship!

Balmoral Beach is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

15. Balmoral Beach

9.3
The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW
Beach · Mosman · 131 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lewis: Park up the Hill a bit and avoid paying for parking. What's a bit of a walk compared to stressing about a fine?

Rocky Point Island is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

16. Rocky Point Island

7.4
Island · Balmoral · 4 tips and reviews

Benjamin O.Benjamin O'Rance: Perfect place to have lunch and watch the boats go by

Nielsen Park is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

17. Nielsen Park

8.8
Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse, NSW
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Ang G.Ang Graham: Gorgeous beach/park on the Harbour. Great to relax, swim and watch the boat go past. No waves though.

Narrabeen Beach is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

18. Narrabeen Beach

8.1
Ocean St, Narrabeen, NSW
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Rafa C.Rafa Carvalho: Special place with great waves

Double Bay is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

19. Double Bay

Double Bay, NSW
Neighborhood · 12 tips and reviews

Kat C.Kat Coxall: The Sheaf does a wicked burger, and the 18 Footers Sailing Club is an amazing location for a lovely lunch or dinner on the outdoor deck watching the boats come in!

The Golden Sheaf is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

20. The Golden Sheaf

7.0
429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay, NSW
Pub · 42 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lauterstein: Great venue for drinking and dining. Very well priced for classy venue. Meal size has big variance. Sheaf burger is a safe bet!

Cockatoo Island is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

21. Cockatoo Island

8.8
Cockatoo Island, NSW
Island · 33 tips and reviews

Renae M.Renae Mason: A must do for all visitors to Sydney! Jump on a ferry and experience something different.

The Rocks is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

22. The Rocks

Sydney, NSW
Neighborhood · 54 tips and reviews

MakeMyTrip. comMakeMyTrip. com: In the summer it's an attractive venue for a night out, and among other things contains the highest concentration of historic pubs in Sydney. Read more.

Powerhouse Museum is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

23. Powerhouse Museum

8.0
500 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
Museum · 54 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: This is the coolest museum ever! There are so many different sections to explore and much of the museum is interactive so you have a great time here. Admission is only $10. Happy times ahead :)

Centennial Park is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

24. Centennial Park

9.4
Grand Dr, Centennial Park, NSW
Park · 62 tips and reviews

Virginia G.Virginia Gordon: You can still see part of the blue line on the road that was used for the runners in the Marathon in the Sydney Olympics - a magical time in this wonderful park

Museum of Sydney is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

25. Museum of Sydney

7.2
Bridge St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Sydney City Center · 27 tips and reviews

L bombL bomb: Taking the highlights tour is a good way to get an overview of the small but interesting museum. I think this is also a good intro to Sydney when you 1st arrived.

Australian Museum is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

26. Australian Museum

8.5
1 William St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Museum · 69 tips and reviews

AndréAndré: Get a copy of "The official Sydney guide" at one of the tourist information stands before you come here, it contains a discount coupon. $8 instead of $12 in my case.

Carriageworks Farmers Markets is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

27. Carriageworks Farmers Markets

8.8
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, NSW
Farmers Market · 51 tips and reviews
Orange Grove Markets is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

28. Orange Grove Markets

8.1
2-8 Perry St, Leichhardt, NSW
Farmers Market · 33 tips and reviews
T1 International Terminal is one of Sydney To Do (mostly free/cheap).

29. T1 International Terminal

Cooks River Ave (SYD Airport), Mascot, NSW
Airport Terminal · 225 tips and reviews