Image credit: courtesy of Hyde Park House
If there’s one season where Sydney truly shines, it’s summer. Surrounded by a sprawling harbour, with beaches on the north, south and east, the city comes alive during the year’s warmer months. Whether immersing yourself in nature is your preferred way to spend those blissful few days between Christmas and New Year, or you fancy yourself more of a culture connoisseur, preferring to peruse exhibitions and galleries across the city, keeping yourself occupied during a summer in Sydney couldn’t be easier.
It helps too that there’s no shortage of events hosted by both the City of Sydney and a number of other organisations helping to showcase Sydney and the creative people who live within it in all their glory. From ticketed events to those with free entry, the summer holiday period sees Sydney rise to the occasion, offering activities for the whole family from the day school wraps up right until they’re back next year.
Although there’s plenty on offer at Sydney’s museums and galleries over summer, there’s equally as much fun to be had simply exploring the city. Sydney’s beaches are some of the best in the country—and there’s more to the story than just Bondi—while the national park walking trails from the north to south offer up the chance to immerse yourself in the city’s natural beauty. For foodies, Sydney has no shortage of stunning spots that offer up tasty bites and spectacular views in equal measure, while summer markets make for a laid-back weekend activity.
If the thought of keeping little ones (and yourself) occupied over summer is already starting to ring alarm bells, fear not. We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to keep yourself entertained in the harbour city this summer. We promise you’ll never be bored.
