Best Things To Do In Sydney During July 2022

Winter has already marked its arrival with Vivid Sydney, and now July fast approaches us, with it, the July school holidays as well. Now that the horrific days of lockdown-charged holidays are thankfully over, we can go out and make the most of our Emerald City, which is shedding its winter magic on every one of us. This makes it all the more friendly for families to head out and splash out a perfect day out–whether it's meeting Santa during Christmas in July or turning up at the local theatre for an onstage performance. Here are some of the top ways to enjoy winter school holidays in Sydney.

Go Cruising

Sydney Harbour is one of the go-to destinations to enjoy a family day out, especially with the splendid sights of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House doing justice to the city skyline. Sydneysiders never get tired of this view and that goes for children too. Go against the grain and book a premium Sydney Lunch Cruise to witness the elegance of the city in a new light. This luxury glass boat boasts floor-to-ceiling glass windows throughout, bringing you 360° views of the surrounding sights right to your seats. With exclusive angles of the harbourside attractions, you can also capture special moments of you and your family in a breathtaking setting. Top it off with a delicious  lunch and you got yourself an experience worth remembering for years! And if you’re keen to go out at night, a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour will also do the job!

Shop til’ you drop

Turns out Australians have two Christmases on their calendar. In July, they get to enjoy Christmas just like in the Northern Hemisphere–during the winter. So if you feel like singing Christmas carols and joining in on the festive vibes, Sydney has a lot of events in store, one of them being the Christmas in July Markets. Satisfy all your Christmas desires in this popular one-day July event in The Rocks, presenting you over 150 stalls and french chalets, peddling everything from fashion, food, kitchenware, handicrafts and festive wares. As for the ambience, it’ll be merry with Christmas carollers meandering their way through the market, blessing us with their joyful tunes.

Attend the Bondi Winter Festival

For many residents, including me, the Bondi Winter festival has got to be one of the coolest events in the entire nation. It features an ice-skating rink by the beach, ferris wheel, art shows, live music and many more! After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival is back again with some eye-catching pop-ups and installations throughout the beachside suburb. It is the ultimate place to be with your family, spanning for more than 17 days. Between the circus of attractions you can take a peep at theatre and comedy, with a variety of shows spreading across the suburb. The beachside ice-skating rink is one of the main draw cards of the entire festival and it doesn't matter if you're new to the scene. There will be plenty of ice-skating lessons that will help you bag your skating badges in no time!

Take up the challenge at Hijinx Hotel

If you've been around the capital of NSW for some time now, you might be familiar with Escape rooms, Smash Rooms and such. Now it’s time for “challenge rooms” to descend upon Sydneysiders! Being one of the latest additions to Sydney's first-time experiences, the Hijinx Hotel will offer different themed rooms with challenges at hand. Yep, it’s just like the Escape Rooms, minus the stress–giant ball pit, floor of lava to neon polka dot universe and vintage carnival. No two rooms are alike in this interactive experience.