Sydney in August


Welcome to Sydney on the cusp of spring, with new experiences around every corner.
Wildlife, nightlife, the good life. Hidden restaurants down historic lanes, famous icons on Sydney Harbour, an endless calendar of events. Golden sands, turquoise oceans, dewy green rainforests. This is Sydney.
How to spend your perfect weekend in Sydney
Mixing equal parts beach, iconic marathon and legendary eats, this 24-hour itinerary puts Sydney’s best on show.
Highlights
- First stop and the most important one – attend the Sydney Colorectal Meeting
- Then get an early night before joining the Sydney’s iconic Marathon, kicking off at dawn on Sunday 30 August
- Once you’ve finished your run, why not try some snorkelling at the underwater world, Shelly Beach
- You’ll probably need to refuel at some point, but fear not, Sydney has no shortage of amazing cafes and restaurants to choose from.
- After some avo on toast, hit the beat and take a stroll across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or try the Bondi to Coogee walk for unbelievable ocean views
- More refueling will be required at this point – take your pick
- See out the day with a view and a wine, or if energy levels are showing no bounds, try a theatre show.
- Finish the day back in your hotel with a hot chocolate and a Sunday movie special