Adventure & sport
Jetpack Adventures, Penrith
With a sunny climate, a pretty coastline and green spaces galore, Sydney is a city built for outdoor adventure. Battle rapids on an Olympic white-water rafting course. Watch the sunrise from a kayak on our sparkling harbour. Learn to surf on one of the world's most famous beaches. Watch a blockbuster sporting event that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Cycle, hike, snorkel, swim, go horse riding... the sky is truly the limit. And if the forecast is predicting rain? Find plenty of indoor fun, from breaking out of an escape room to challenging yourself at a climbing centre.
Looking for an adrenaline rush in Sydney? From skydiving and jet-boating to abseiling and rock climbing, the Harbour City has plenty of fun things to do that will get your heart racing.
From marathons to motorsports, horse racing to yacht racing, and every kind of football, Sydney has an action-packed sporting calendar all year round.
Australians love sport, but unlike most other countries, we don’t have a national sport. Instead, people play and watch many sports, depending on the season and their preference. Sydney is no different, with well-supported teams in football, rugby, cricket, Aussie rules football (AFL) and more. This guide will help you pick the right sport and team for you.
Just because the sun isn’t shining doesn’t mean the action needs to stop. Stay entertained with these indoor activities.
Beach, river or lake – you’re never far from the water in Sydney. These are the top ways to have enjoy some aqua-based adventure.
Want to get your heart racing? Check out some of Sydney’s most exhilarating adventures.
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