CityDays guide to
212 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?
Death in the rocks. This was our second city days adventure. The first one had a technical glitch and stopped working. They assisted quickly and gave us this second one. We had a blast so much fun and you see things that you have walked past many times and learn more about it. Lots of laughs, lots of fun. A great day out.
We enjoyed the day. Captain Cook statue had a big fence around it, preventing us from getting too close but other than that, we had absolutely no issues. Clues were easy to follow, some were trickier than others. A great experience for every age. Good for locals and tourists. Highly recommended
It was an awesome experience and a family time together thinking through the clues and chasing the murderer!!
A fun way to explore the city (even for locals).
A fantastic and different way to explore the city. We had an awesome time and can’t wait to visit somewhere else so we can do another one.
What great fun!We had a great day exploring Melbourne, working out the cryptic clues and seeing the sights of our town.From dumplings in Chinatown, to a G&T on a rooftop bar, it was a perfect day
