Things To Do in East Sydney, New South Wales

Activities, attractions and tours
Sydney Opera House featuring general coastal views, theatre scenes and a city

East Sydney Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that East Sydney has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

East Sydney is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Sydney to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

East Sydney Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Sydney.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East Sydney attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Sydney Town Hall which includes city views, heritage architecture and a city

Sydney Central Business District

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Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

Sydney Central Business District
Surry Hills

Surry Hills

Travelers come to Surry Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Crown Street and Belvoir Street Theatre while you're in town.

Surry Hills
Darlinghurst showing a city

Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to William Street and Crown Street while you're in town.

Darlinghurst
Potts Point - Kings Cross

Potts Point

The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by William Street or Port Jackson Bay while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kings Cross Station to get around town.

Potts Point
Woolloomooloo which includes a hotel

Woolloomooloo

Woolloomooloo is a destination visitors seek out for is ample dining options, picturesque gardens, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Woolloomooloo Wharf or William Street while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Woolloomooloo
Paddington

Paddington

Unique features of Paddington include the cafes and shopping. Make a stop by Oxford Street or Paddington Markets while you're exploring the area.

Paddington

Day trip destinations from East Sydney