TOP 5 UNUSUAL THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY
The majority of tourists visiting Sydney will have a list of must-see sights. And there are plenty of well-known sites and natural sights in Sydney. However, there are many interesting things to do in Sydney that are unique and odd, few people may be aware of them or don't make time for them.
1) Sydney Harbour Kayak Tour to Goat Island
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If a helicopter ride is a little too much for you, consider going on a kayaking excursion to view Sydney Harbour from the water. Paddling on the Harbour with a skilled and informed tour leader is a fantastic experience since you'll get to see the Harbour from a unique perspective.
On this sea kayak journey escorted by a professional photographer, get up close and personal with Sydney's famed harbour. Starting from Blackwattle Bay, pose for photos in the middle of the sea, framed by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, before landing on Goat Island (Memel) and learning about its intriguing history while looking for animals. Your tour includes everything you'll need, including a life jacket and paddle gloves, as well as water shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
2) Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Pylon Lookout of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most underappreciated tourist attractions (and one that residents enjoy as well). This lesser-known lookout not only provides spectacular views of the Harbour and city, but it also has an entertaining and interesting museum for both kids and adults.
The lookout is placed in the pylon on the bridge's south-eastern side. Simply walk along the Harbour Bridge's pedestrian walkway and look for the distinctive entrance sign and door.
Because the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk is a one-way pedestrian path, it doesn't matter which side of the bridge you begin.
3) Skywalk at the Sydney Tower Eye
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How about walking 268 metres above the ground, with a view of Sydney? Sydney Tower is Sydney's highest structure and the Southern Hemisphere's second tallest observation tower.
Sydney Tower Eye is currently a significant tourist attraction in Sydney, following several rounds of improvements and changes of ownership. The observation deck provides spectacular vistas, but the Skywalk elevates the experience.
When you complete the Skywalk, you will really go outdoors and walk on an outdoor walkway that is twice as high as the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
4) Brickpit Ring Walk in Sydney Olympic Park
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The Brickpit Ring Walk is a circular walkway structure that rises above a big pond where a thriving brickyard previously stood. Visitors can look down into the pond beneath the ring, which is now a protected habitat for endangered frogs and other species.
Visiting the Brickpit Ring is also an excellent opportunity to visit Sydney Olympic Park, which has far more to offer than most visitors realise. Particularly in the train station area, there are numerous good cafes and eateries.
The Brickpit Ring Walk is so much more than a short stroll with beautiful vistas. Aside from being an architecturally stunning structure, it also has a long and illustrious history.
5) BBQ and Beer Cooking Class (Centennial Park)
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You'll learn the ins and outs of how to smoke the perfect meat while preparing a four-course dinner with a sample beer sampling in this hands-on, interactive beer and smoking session.
Your host and chef will walk you through the class schedule and what you'll be studying as you enjoy a complementary drink and nibbles upon arrival. They'll then demonstrate how to make the right marinades, as well as brining and rubbing procedures and crucial wood-smoking techniques. You'll then put your skills to the test by trying your hand at smoking meat with the rest of the class.