7 Free Things to Do in Sydney, Australia

[Jason Hall]

When you are on holiday, it is always a great idea to mitigate your budget by adding in a mix of free things to do in every city you visit. Incorporating some free things can help you achieve the holiday you want within the budget you can afford. Most cities have a list of things that you can do for fun that are free. Sydney, Australia is no exception; there are plenty of free things to do while in the capital city and surrounds. All you have to do is grab a car hire from Budget, and you are on your way.. Here is a list of 7 free things to do in Sydney:

 

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge Photo Credit (Wikipedia) By JJ Harrison - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9428075

Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Air Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the best and free ways to take in breathtaking views of the city, its landmarks, and magnificent Sydney Harbour. The bridge is called ‘The Coathanger’ and is the world’s largest steel arch bridge. It connects Sydney’s Central Business District with The North Shore.

 

The Rocks Historic Area of Sydney’s City Centre

The Rocks Photo Credit: (Wikipedia) By Mike Cogh - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikecogh/15345248528/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43552794

The Rocks is a market in Sydney’s City Centre. Of course, any market is free but this market is a unique and interesting experience. In addition to walking around to see all of the different stores and vendors, there are art galleries and entrance into The Rocks Discovery Museum is also free. The museum is family friendly and tells you all about the history of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present.

 

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Rose Garden Pavilion Photo Credit: RBGSYD.nsw.gov.au

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a beautiful place for a relaxing afternoon picnic, stroll, or both. Not only is it free to get into the garden, but there are free guided walks and Aboriginal tours. Whenever visiting any place in Australia it is always a great idea to soak up information about the original land owners of that region or city.  In addition to The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, nearby gardens include the Blue Mountain Botanic Garden Mount Tomah and The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

 

Sydney Government House

Government House Photo Credit: (Wikipedia) By Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12571636

Right next to The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is the Government House. This is where the governors of New South Wales from 1846 to 1996 took up residence while in office. Now it is a living museum and you can tour it for free. While there, learn about the history of New South Wales and Sydney; plus, admire the beautiful colonial architecture. The Government House gardens are quite beautiful and offer up scenic views over to the Sydney Opera House.

 

The Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales Photo Credit: ArtGallery.nsw.gov.au

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is also located next to The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Admission to the Gallery is free as well as most exhibits, events, and the permanent galleries. Over one million visitors a year come to visit the art in this gallery, which includes collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian, and contemporary art. It is one of the largest public galleries in all of Australia and is considered the most important public art gallery in Sydney. The location for all of these free attractions is just a 15 minute walk from Sydney’s city centre and within the beautiful parklands that overlook magnificent Sydney Harbour.

 

Queen Victoria Building

The Queen Victoria Building Photo Credit: QVB.com.au

The Queen Victoria Building takes up an entire city block in city. It now used as a marketplace and was originally designed as such; but has served other purposes since its construction in 1898. It was remodeled and restored in the 1930s and is a beloved part of Sydney’s current and past culture and history. It is widely known and referred to as the QVB. One of the must see features of the QVB is the Royal Clock, which is located on the upper level of the southern half of the building. It activates on the hour from 9am until 9pm and displays scenes of English royalty.

 

Australian National Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum Photo Credit: ANMM.gov.au

The permanent galleries ticket is free and give you access to the permanent galleries section of the museum and the under 5s play zone. There are plenty of different experiences and exhibits on at all times. The museum is Australia’s national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research, and archaeology. Some are permanent exhibits and others rotate or change. The Australian National Maritime Museum is located on the north end of Darling Harbour.