Epic Things To Do In Sydney With Your Surprise Guest

Whether you forgot about a promise made months ago or have been called up at the last minute to play host, this is for you. It is an exciting moment when your out-of-town friends come to visit you, especially in a bountiful city like Sydney. And if you truly intend to spend time together in a retirement home cooking up the ol’ barbie, you better have some memorable moments to go with it. So make your friend feel like an absolute local with these attractions, that show why this is the best city on the planet!

SYDNEY HARBOUR LUNCH CRUISE 

Let’s be real, you gotta show what the city is all about to your buddies. Massive bridges, iconic entertainment venues, stunning city skyline, entertainment precincts, waterfront attractions, the list goes on. And what better way to experience all of them than on a Sydney Harbour Cruise! The harbour is home to many top vessels like the authentic paddlewheeler, catamarans and premium glass boats and cruising on all or any of them is an unforgettable experience. Honestly I can't think of anything better to help introduce your friend to the city than on these majestic cruises. And that’s not all, you can also enjoy mouth-watering food and more, while cruising gently past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more, making it the best lunch cruise in Sydney.

BOULDERING GYM

If you and your ride or die are the laugh-when-the-other-falls kind of people, then check out this perfect dose of fun lined up for you. This lively spot on the Inner West is one of the latest additions to Sydney’s pastime activities and includes everything fun-related.  This 850-square metre spot offers more than enough space for bouldering–an activity involving rock climbing with shorter walls and padded mats! Expect everything from campus and pegboards, padded slackline, kilter board, an all-wood climbing wall and a specialised training  arena. Let your adrenaline junkies out for this one when you are racing against your pal to claim the undisputed bouldering throne!

ESCAPE ROOMS

Sydney is a city brimming with exhilarating activities day and night so it's only fitting that some of it takes over this list. If you're up for a bit of a hunt, then Escape Rooms are your go-to. There’s something terrifying and exciting about being in a room locked up with strangers and forced to find your way out. Not just a room, but a room full of mysteries and puzzles waiting to be unravelled. Whether you like being handcuffed or blindfolded or into high IQ puzzles, you have no choice but to work together with your pals as your detective skills will be put to the ultimate test. Escape Rooms can never go wrong, especially if you're looking at options for a date night, a rainy day indoor activity or a group activity with your best mates.

NORAVILLE GREEN

Nothing says best mate like twinning something and it could even be a rare plant! Noraville Green, located in Darlinghurst is a plant emporium stacked with succulents, pams and vines. Decorated with greenery from the top to bottom, this sanctuary houses tonnes of common and rare indoor plants along with exitc outdoor beauties, if you're after something that solves the balcony situation back at home. One of the signature plants here, an unusual dappled version of the Monstera Deliciosa or commonly known as the “unicorn” plant will surely be among the lot of plant babies which you're likely to take home.

BONUS: HARBOUR KAYAKS

Coffee is quintessentially Sydney and at this point it should be a national drink. The best way to enjoy them is on a kayak around Spit Bridge where you can paddle around as you like and then unwind with a cup of coffee.