75 Brilliant Things To Do In Sydney On A Cold And Rainy Day
Rain or shine, there are plenty of fun things to do in Sydney.
Ria Lawrence - Staff Writer
It looks like ‘stormageddon’ is here to stay at least for the foreseeable future. Luckily for us, there are heaps of fun things to do and experiences to have on a rainy day in Sydney. Here’s our definitive list to help you snap out of that gloomy, rainy day funk.
1. Find your inner Picasso at Cork and Chroma
2. Get lost in a book at the State Library of New South Wales
3. Soak up the good vibes at Cafe Monstera
4. Go ice skating at the Macquarie Ice Skating Rink
5. Get spooked on a ghost tour
6. Enjoy Beethoven’s masterpieces in a romantic setting
7. Go back in time at the Sydney Living Museum
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8. Choose from plenty of awesome live gigs
9. Indulge the artist in you at Museum of Contemporary Art
10. Or The White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale
11. While you’re at it, Carriageworks is right around the corner
12. Go indoor skydiving if you’re feeling adventurous
13. Or book a paint and sip class for a more relaxing activity
14. Groove to jazz music along with a scrumptious meal at Mama Saan.
15. Enjoy an elegant high tea at Binky & Co.
16. Escape the downpour at the QVB , and enjoy the history behind the heritage building.
17. Shop local at Marrickville
18. Reach new heights with a rock climbing class
19. Spoil yourself with some warm crepes at the Four Frogs Creperie
20. No beach, no problem! Enjoy swimming in an indoor pool
21. Get lost at the Sea Life Aquarium
22. Take a cooking class
23. Catch a candlelight concert in a vintage theatre
24. Indulge in some TLC at a Sydney spa
25. Get up close and personal with the Opera House on a tour of the iconic structure
26. Indulge in some online retail therapy
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27. Experience art after hours
28. Drink to your heart’s content at this three-course dinner with bottomless beer and wine
29. Take advantage of the Dine and Discover vouchers at these venues
30. Get lost in a green oasis at the Woollahra Library
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31. Indulge your inner child at the Sydney Observatory
32. Catch a Burlesque show along with a scrumptious dinner
33. Enjoy a show at the City Recital Hall
34. Take a dance class at the Sydney Dance Company
35. Let loose at a hilarious comedy night
36. Take a tour of the Hornby Lighthouse
37. Watch a movie at one of the Dendy Cinemas
38. Take a photo with some of your favourite celebrities at Madame Tussauds
39. Visit an underground bar
40. Enjoy a cosy brunch at one of these instagrammable cafes
41. Forget the dark skies and explore a virtual reality room.
42. Scintillate your senses by dining in the dark
43. Enjoy an immersive experience at the Mad Hatter’s Gin & Tea Party
44. Visit the NSW Rail Museum for an informative throwback
45. Explore one of Sydney’s photogenic bookstores
46. Visit a rooftop bar at The Rocks
47. Enjoy a cosy dinner amidst twinkling lights at The Grounds
48. Experience this do it yourself escape room all from the comfort of your home
49. Pamper your partner with a date night at Shangri-La Hotel
50. Make a night of it with a cosy bed and breakfast
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51. Take a wine tour at the Hunter Valley because that’s a winner all year round
52. Get your cardio on with a free indoor workout class
53. Get tickets to the Sydney Tower Eye and enjoy some marvellous views
54. Download a murder mystery game and enjoy it from the comfort of your home
55. Visit the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
56. Hang out at this epic, futuristic library at the Darling Square
57. Learn more about music at a free walking tour with Powerhouse Museum
58. Plan your itinerary with fun and absolutely free activities around Sydney
59. Catch up on these award-winning movies
60. Get in touch with your cultural side at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
61. Sweat it out at a Pilates class
62. Explore reads by some of our best homegrown female authors
63. Watch some classic feel-good movies
64. Try your hand at some rain photography
65. Work out which vacation you are going to take now that international travel is back
66. Enjoy your favourite childhood movies at the Disney drive-in cinema
67. Plan your perfect weekend getaway to one of these gorgeous towns near Sydney
68. Enjoy an epic Sydney sunset at Bar 83
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69. Take a virtual tour of a gallery or museum without moving a muscle on a rainy day in Sydney
70. Cosy up at this underground whiskey bar
71. Get out of town with these fantastic day trips
72. Hit the bullseye at Sydney’s first and only augmented reality darts bar
73. Or hunker down at this axe-throwing bar in Marrickville
74. Hurl all the paint at Sydney’s first ever splash room
75. Still need something to do? Book a Rock n Roll cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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