While there are many exciting and adrenaline-pumping things you can do in and around the Sydney area, not everyone is up for thrills and excitement. Often, locals and tourists are simply looking for something laid back to do to entertain themselves.
Let’s take a look at just a few ideas of things you can try in Sydney that are chilled and relaxed, but still enjoyable.
Pay a Visit To the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens is classed as one of the best gardens in the entire country and is a destination popular with everyone who visits Sydney. It doesn’t get more relaxing than roaming these beautiful gardens and parklands, taking in the splendour of the colourful flora and seeing some of Australia’s native wildlife. Best of all, the Royal Botanic Gardens is conveniently located right in the heart of the Sydney CBD, near the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay.
There are numerous exhibits within the gardens and there are a number of guided and unguided nature walks you can participate in. One popular walk is the Sunset Spotlight Tour. The Royal Botanic Gardens is so vast you could literally spend days exploring the region.
To make a true day of it, pack a picnic hamper lunch and find a quiet and secluded location to kick back and enjoy your meal amidst nature.
Indulge In the Casual Dining Experience of a Bar and Grill Restaurant
Bar and grill restaurants are everywhere in Australia and the Sydney area is no exception. The bar and grill is one of the most popular trending restaurant types for casual dining in Sydney and right around the country.
If you want a laid back and informal dining experience, with a menu that offers all our Aussie classics at affordable prices, then you’ll want to check out a local bar and grill. Not only will you discover awesome food in a chilled out environment, but the broad selection of alcoholic beverages available is also what helps to define your typical Aussie bar and grill restaurant.
For a great meal out with friends or family and a fun atmosphere, try dining out in a bar and grill restaurant.
Take a Ride On the Manly Ferry
What could be more relaxing than hopping aboard a ferry and cruising the iconic Sydney Harbour north to the popular Manly district on the Northern Beaches?
The ferry journey from Circular Quay to Manly has been in existence for a very long time and is one of the most popular ferry cruises in Sydney. Once onboard, you can drink in all the sights of one of the world’s most picturesque harbours and its surrounds, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Hop off the ferry at Manly and explore the area. It’s home to stunning beaches, restaurants, bars fantastic shopping and so much more. Cruise up and down the beach from headland to headland and simply unwind before making the return journey to the Sydney CBD.
What About Some Chill Out Drinks At 83 Storeys High?
This is exactly what you can experience when you visit Bar 83, the city’s highest bar with an incredible panoramic view of the harbour and Greater Sydney.
Bar 83 is a trendy and rather retro cocktail lounge situated on the 83rd floor of Sydney Tower in the CBD. After you’ve had your fill of cocktails or other alcoholic beverages, you can then venture one floor above and enjoy a meal at Infinity Restaurant.
Bronte Baths is a Great Way To Chill Out
Bronte Baths is an outdoor saltwater swimming pool nestled into the rocky headland near popular Bronte Beach. Rather than getting out and swimming in the waves, you can remain in the protected waters of the swimming pool as waves crash over its edges. It truly is the best of both worlds. Simply kick back and relax in the soothing cool of the saltwater, or do some laps and get some low-impact exercise in. There are also shower and toilet facilities available.
In Conclusion
So, that’s covered just a select few laid back things you can do in Sydney. There are hundreds of ways to entertain yourself in this great city without having to be an adventure seeker or adrenaline junkie.
