Tap your toes at Opera Bar
This beautiful balcony bar with sumptuous harbour views has free live music each night and on weekend afternoons.
Unwind in Bronte Park
Coin-operated public barbecues make this Sydney’s best (nearly free) al fresco lunch spot. Take a dip before squeezing your sausages in between a Korean family grill and a Brazilian meatfest, while taking pleasure in the sparkling sea views.
Raise a smile at Luna Park
There’s no entry charge to this historical fun park with killer harbour views. It’s $10 per ride, however, with adorably retro Coney Island providing the best worth for loan.
Spot sea creatures at Shelly Beach
The Sydney Fish tank is expensive however you can see a lot of marine life in its natural habitat at Shelly Beach. Take the Manly ferryboat and some swimming goggles. Other great places to spot sea life are Clovelly and Gordon’s Bay.
Vulture some culture at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Overlooking Circular Quay, this just recently expanded gallery’s long-term collection can be seen totally free, though its highlighted exhibits carry a hefty price.
Get lost in the Royal National Park
The second-oldest nationwide park on the planet, the Royal is the home of over 100km of walking tracks through littoral rainforest gullies, over significant windswept cliffs and down to beautiful beaches. Outdoor camping and picnic websites are plentiful. The expense is $11 per car however it’s free on foot. Take the train to Cronulla then the ferryboat, or just get off the train at Waterfall (www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/Royal-National-Park).
Be boosted at St James’ and St Mary’s.
2 of Sydney’s loveliest churches are separated by just a brief walk across Hyde Park. St Mary’s is a prime example of English Neo-Gothic design with some intriguing local touches in its crypt (totally free trips after Sunday Mass), while the elegant St James’ was developed by a convict designer, James Greenway.
Take in the sun at Centennial Park.
Unemployed men were enlisted to turn this marshy catchment location into a big English-style park, which opened in 1901– the birthday of Australia’s federation– for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders. Keep your eye out totally free occasions in the warmer months (www.centennialparklands.com.au).