The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Greater Sydney, New South Wales

Explore Sydney Harbour offers guided 2-3 hour self-drive boat tours to the major highlights in Sydney Harbour. Experience the most beautiful harbour in the world in a unique way. Not boating experience or boat license required.

Join us as we deliver the mail on behalf of Australia Post to the isolated water-access-only settlements on the Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn. Easy access by rail and road make this the perfect day trip from Sydney or Newcastle and the Central Coast. Three hour cruise includes morning tea and lunch on board, and all boats are fully licenced... We are often full, so bookings are essential - we look forward to seeing you on board!

The Sydney Harbour Kayaks experience is more than just about going on a tour, buying or renting a kayak. Our team is passionate about all paddle sports, passionate about being out on the water and living our dream, to take time - enjoy life. Our passion is infectious. So when you're out on one of our tours kayaking into Middle Harbour, on a Freedom Rental kayaking to Balmoral or in our shop buying a kayak, we're here to guide, instruct and inspire you. Sydney Harbour Kayaks has been renting & selling kayaks, teaching kayaking and guiding tours around Middle Harbour from the Spit Bridge since 1991. Our kayak, surf-ski & stand up paddle board rental fleets are some of the best around, we offer a mix of plastic and composite sea kayaks as well as surf-skis. Our rental location is at the Spit Bridge in Mosman and you can paddle throughout all of Middle Harbour. We take great pride in our kayaking tours and aim to offer the best possible experience. Our backyard is the beautiful Middle Harbour and we get no more enjoyment then showing it off to our many visitors. The kayak tours and team-building activities are a lot of fun and offer a wholesome day out on the water. Lessons are our speciality and we teach from beginners through to a Professional level. If you are just learning about kayaking or stand up paddle boarding then you should try our Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart Program, which are FREE kayaking lessons.

Located in the magnificent Hawkesbury Valley, just over one hour from the heart of Sydney CBD, Tobruk Sydney offers you a day like no other. The expansive acreage overlooking the Hawkesbury River Valley and Blue Mountains allows you to experience a variety of activities, suitable for all ages. With sheep shearing, working dogs mustering sheep, duck shows, whip and boomerang demonstrations and Stockman on horseback, Tobruk Sydney is packed full of fun experiences you will never forget. Greeted by a Stockman on horseback, you will drive into Tobruk Sydney with breathtaking views of the property, with the Blue Mountains showing off in the background. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the friendly staff and they will direct you over to our 'Drovers Camp' where the Stockman will tell you all about life on a sheep station. Tasting the delicious Billy Tea and Damper that the Stockman has cooked fresh for you that morning, you will have your first experience of life as a Stockman. Watching the outback show has many exciting experiences, such as the unique Whip & Boomerang and Duck Show, along with discovering how the working dogs are trained. You will see the working dogs in action, as they muster the sheep into the sheep yards. Immerse yourself in the fascinating live sheep shearing demonstration, before heading back over to the Drovers Camp for a freshly-cooked Aussie BBQ lunch (included in our Premium & Afternoon program). Once you've enjoyed your delicious lunch, try your hand at cracking a whip or throwing a boomerang, or jump on a an optional tractor for a tour of the whole property.

Everyone needs a secret garden in their life and you’re invited to visit Wendy's, a public garden and much loved oasis in the heart of Sydney. Located a short walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or stroll from Milsons Point and North Sydney train stations, the Secret Garden is a haven where you can explore meandering pathways discovering sculptures; enjoy a picnic basket or read a book at one of the tables beneath the garden’s canopy; or simply enjoy the nature and serenity of your beautiful surrounds. You may even stumble across a fairy. Created over 20 years by artist Wendy Whiteley, wife and muse of Australian artist Brett Whiteley, the Secret Garden is nestled behind Luna Park in one of Sydney's most spectacular suburbs, Lavender Bay. While its free and open seven days a week, there are steep inclines and a range of steps. Visitors with limited mobility may only be able to access the uppermost sections of the garden but we're sure you'll enjoy your visit.

Choose your own experience! Get out on Sydney's Pittwater with Paddlecraft's hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards available from one hour up to multiple days. Or try our guided Pittwater Discovery Tours and explore the scenic waterways including McCarrs Creek, Lovett Bay, Clareville Beach, Scotland Island with your friends and family! We do all the work, so you can do all the exploring! Paddlecraft brings your kayaks to the water's edge at our beachside launch and provide all the hire kayaking equipment needed, as well as paddling advice and a map of Pittwater. Our very large and brand new hire fleet has a wide range of kayaks, including single and double kayaks, recreational sit on tops, touring sit in kayaks and ocean skis, that will suit beginners to the most experienced paddlers. We have boats to suit everyone! Only located 40 minutes from Sydney with plenty of parking at our Bayview Marina location, Paddlecraft offers the only fully licensed and fully insured kayaking center with exclusive access to the scenic waterways of Pittwater. Marina amenities include change facilities and showers, an outdoor cafe and picnic area. Get started on fulfilling your dreams.... and paddle now!

Looking for something to do in Parramatta? Always wanted to try an escape room? Tired of trying to find parking in the city? Looking for some quality team building? Why not come down to Labyrinth Escape Rooms where you will need the following: USE YOUR SENSES See how your primal instinct comes into play when you are locked in a room for just one hour. Find and use objects that help you through a range of logic & skills-based tasks. WORK IN TEAMS Partner up and work in teams with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 people. Your team has just 60 minutes on the clock to escape the room. SOLVE THE PUZZLE Keep your eyes on every detail of the room for clues that will help you to escape. Solve the puzzles and accomplish the mission to escape the room in time!

Hawkesbury River Kayaks has a small fleet of single and double kayaks for hire, perfectly suited to exploring the waters and inlets of the Hawkesbury River. Spend just a few hours paddling around Dangar Island, or take a weekend to travel upstream and camp at a secluded beach. Explore beautiful Jerusalem Bay, picnic on one of many small beaches, or have lunch at picturesque Cottage Point. Now open 7 days per week