CityDays guide to
211 Things to Do in New South Wales (2026)
Discover Secret NSW: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.
Discover Secret NSW: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.
Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in and discover it's secrets.
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A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in . Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.
With its waves crashing “like thunder” it’s no wonder Maroubra Beach has been designated a National Surfing Reserve.
Not Sydney’s oldest theatre, but the State Theatre was the first in Australia to have air conditioning.
Cape Solander: Sydney's leading whale watching destination.
Q Station Manly is the oldest and most intact quarantine facility of its type in Australia.
Customs House Sydney stands on the site of the First Fleet Landing in Australia.
The Strand Arcade in Sydney is the city’s last remaining Victorian-style arcade.
A canine mascot, fascinating 19th-century origins and great pub food make The Welcome Hotel a must-visit in Rozelle.
Lisgar Gardens is a secret garden in Hornsby.
All New South Wales's amazing hidden gems in one place
What have CityDays adventurers been up to?
We had a ball, great fun, great way to explore the city.
Loved the adventure! Really appreciated that recent construction was taken into account. We had a blast, the clues weren’t too hard but we still had to think. What a great way to explore, we went places that we just would not have found without this
We had a fantastic day. It was both accessible and challenging
Great day wandering around the Sydney CBD, fun and highly recommend.
Great experience. Clues were vague enough to be challenging but we were able to work them all out without hints. Thought the game communications worked very well.
We had a fabulous day finding hidden gems around Sydney CBD and Rocks areas. It’s a great way to explore a city and find things you would never know are there.
