A rainy day in Sydney - The Ultimate Guide ☔️

Bad weather in Sydney? More often the case than you might think. But what can we do when beaches, walks and picnics are off the table? Find some inspiration in the below tips to make a day in the rain unforgettable.

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🏛️Be cultured!

Sydney Opera House (Bennelong Point)

Sydney Opera House

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The symbol of modern Australia! Going on a tour is a must-do. Visit the most iconic building in Australia and take the chance to see theaters from the inside!

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Sydney Opera House - Guided Tours

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Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Spend a few hours visiting different kinds of exhibitions throughout the year. Admission is free and so are many events and exhibits.

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Sydney Observatory (Millers Point)

Sydney Observatory

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Just at the top of Observatory Hill you can also watch beautiful sunsets and take great photos here. I would definitely recommend to go on a guided tour to also be able to have a look through the telescope.

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Sydney Observatory - Guided Tours

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Carriageworks Market (Darlington)

Carriageworks

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The Saturday Farmer's Market is actually undercover to start a perfect day in the rain with local produce. Also, the halls host different design and art markets as well as concerts throughout the year. Just a 10-Minute Walk from Redfern Station.

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Visit a comedy club (different locations)

The Comedy Store

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Sydney has plenty of options for a nice comedy night out. If you wanna try a more popular place then I would recommend this one. Otherwise pubs all around the city have dedicated comedy and also Trivia nights.

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🏄🏼‍♀️Be active!

Archie Brothers, Hijinx Hotel and Holey Moley (Alexandria)

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

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Arcade, Bowling, Laser Tag, Karaoke & Co. Archie Brothers will make the gamer's heart beat faster! Part of a group with different interests? No problem, just next door you also have Hijinx Hotel (Escape Rooms) and Holey Moley (Mini golf).

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Join an indoor fitness class

ClassPass - Book Fitness Classes and get 1 month free!

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Taronga Zoo (Bradley’s Head)

Taronga Zoo Sydney

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This might sound difficult in the rain, however, I personally prefer to go to the Zoo on a cloudy or rainy day because it will be less crowded and all the cute animals will distract you anyway. Highly recommend the seal show!

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Axe Throwing (Alexandria)

Kiss My Axe

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Try something different and gather your friends for some axe throwing. You might be surprised who has a secret talent.

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🎨Be artsy!

Learn how to make pottery (Neutral Bay & Bondi)

Crockd Studios Neutral Bay

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Join a wheel throwing class and learn how to make pottery. After a few weeks, you can pick up your masterpiece.

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Join a painting class (Newtown)

Brush and Sip

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Make new friends and discover your creative side. For the perfect evening you can paint and enjoy a drink at the same time!

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Create your own perfume (Marrickville)

Naturally Ready

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This experience is on the more expensive side, however, very unique and a great souvenir from Sydney or a gift for your friend/partner.

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Join a workshop at Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

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The symbol of modern Australia! Going on a tour is a must-do. Visit the most iconic building in Australia and take the chance to see theaters from the inside!

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Workshops

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🧖🏼‍♀️Be lazy!

Shopping Spree through Newtown

Newtown

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Stroll along King Street and visit little artisan stores (My tip: Artisan's Nest) and second hand shops. This is a complete different vibe to the CBD shopping area. Highly recommend!

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Watch a movie in a retro cinema (Cremorne)

Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

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Take a step into this movie theater from a different century and enjoy your rainy day with popcorn and your friends.

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Pub Crawl through Balmain

Balmain

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Balmain is THE place for a pub crawl. Some of my tipps are Cat & Fiddle, The Sackville, The Red Lion Hotel and Welcome Hotel...

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Café Tour through Surry Hills

Surry Hills

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If you love coffee, Australia is the perfect destination but Surry Hills is your go-to suburb to try new cafés. Some of my favourites are AP Bakery, Neighbourhood Specialty Coffee, Joe Black and Messy Spoon.

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Wind down at a spa (Glebe and other locations)

Nature's Energy Day Spa & Bathhouse in Glebe

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Nature's Energy has multiple locations so definitely check out which one is closest to you. Depending on the location the offer ranges from massages, cold and hot baths to different kinds of saunas and steam rooms.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katharina Stengel

Hi guys! I’m a German expat living in Sydney. Currently working as a tour guide at the Opera House but I have several years knowledge as a specialised travel consultant for Australian holidays ranging from Backpacker-Style to Luxury Trips. I’m here to share my passion for Sydney and of course Australia as a whole. Specifically, I am also happy to create your personalized itinerary through a consultation in English or German. 🇦🇺🇩🇪 If you are starting your working holiday adventure, I am also happy to help preparing you for your first steps (SIM, bank account etc.) as well as travel plans (East Coast Trip & Co.). 📑📳🏦 Originally, I am from Hamburg/Germany and you can of course get advise for my hometown 🫶🏼 Please let me know how I can help and I will be your guide through your travel journey.😍

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