When you´re 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 seven free things to do in Sydney:
Opened in 1932 and dubbed "the Coathanger," the world’s tallest steel-arch bridge (134 metres/44o feet), as well as its widest long-span bridge (49m/160 ft.), with a 1,149m (3,770-ft.) length that connects the Central Business District with the North Shore. And it´s one of the best and free ways to take in breathtaking views of the city, its landmarks, and magnificent Sydney Harbour. Now, if you want to do the Bridge Climb, that´ll cost you a pretty penny, starting at $248 (curently US$178/152 euros/£130)
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The Rocks, the Historic Core of Sydney’s City Centre
Sitting at the base of the Harbour Bridge, Sydney´s most historic neighbourhood
walking around to see all of the different stores and vendors, there are plenty of cool art galleries, and it´s also free to visit The Rocks Discovery Museum about the history of the area from pre-European times up to the present.
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Rose Garden Pavilion Photo Credit: RBGSYD.nsw.gov.au
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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.
Government House Photo Credit: (Wikipedia) By Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12571636
Sydney Government House
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.
Art Gallery of New South Wales Photo Credit: ArtGallery.nsw.gov.au
The Art Gallery of New South Wales
Also next to the Royal Botanic Garden. Admission 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.
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