Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Cockatoo Island

"From the eastern side of the Opera House, you have easy access to the Royal Botanic Gardens, in my opinion, one of the most impressive gardens in the world, certainly from a location standpoint. You can’t beat the serenity and harbour views and this is a great place to spend an hour or two in Sydney. Take a walk around the gardens to admire the many different types of plants and city views. You can also take a free self-guided walking tour."

"The Royal Botanic Garden has one of the most beautiful locations in Sydney – on the harbour, next to the Opera House, bordering the central business district. For visitors, it’s a stunning location that gives views of the Harbour Bridge and across to the north shore of the city. But it’s also one of the most important botanical institutions in the world with about 9000 species of plants."

"Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest and most beautiful botanic gardens in the city. The gardens are open every day of the year and feature 30 hectares of exotic plants from Australia and places around the globe. The garden is also the oldest remaining scientific establishment in the country and provides a space for important botanical research and breeding."

"The Sydney Tower EYE is the city’s tallest structure and a favourite destination for visitors exploring Sydney. Also known as just the Sydney Tower or Centrepoint, it is known for providing panoramic 360-degree..."

"The Anzac Memorial is a heritage-listed war memorial, museum and monument located in Hyde Park South in Sydney’s Central Business District. It was built as a memorial to the Australian Imperial Force of World War I and was opened by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester on November 24th, 1934."

"The Anzac War Memorial is a landmark that was built to commemorate the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) at Gallipoli in 1915. The military monument was designed by Bruce Dellit and its..."

"Have a picnic and chill out for a while before walking through to the fountain, Anzac Memorial and huge St Mary’s Cathedral in the centre of this green haven. Chill out on your Sydney itinerary at Hyde Park."

"Here you'll find a fully fenced toddler area with a swing, slide and plenty to climb, as well as two long flying foxes with a boarding platform, a giant slide, a large circular climbing frame, a sandpit, an onsite cafe, and just about everything else. A play in the playground surrounded by bushland will be topped off perfectly with a paddle in the foreshore of Kogarah Bay. Read our Carss Bush Park & Playground Review."

"Located on what was once the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Cadman’s Cottage is the second-oldest surviving residential building in the city. Built in 1815 as the home of the government coxswain. They named the building after its first resident John Cadman, a convict transported for life for stealing a horse."

"Young Henry’s are the trendsetters in the Inner West brewery scene. They have a well-earned reputation for their top-notch brews and community vibe. The Tasting Bar is open seven days a week and on the weekend, you can expect a crowd basking in the beer, beats and bites."

"With pick up and deliveries available everyday, P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants are here to help you with all your lockdown essentials: natural wines, grenache, beers and small batch booze of all varieties. Their Paddington venue is also doing takeaway snacks including charcuterie and cheese packs for your next at home wine and cheese night!. Oxford Street, Paddington & Enmore Road, Newtown"

"4 Pines Truck Bar is a fun bar and restaurant in the Northern Beaches. Pouring craft brews from its tapped vintage pickup truck, this place is famed for its huge beer tanks, tasty bites and eclectic roster of live events."

"Chef Dan Pepperell and his dream have brought a new wave of French dining to Potts Point. On the menu you'll find boudin noir (blood sausage) spring rolls, escargot pasta and steak frites. Plus, there's a drinks list by the Swillhouse Group's former sommelier."

"Bistrot 916 is not your everyday neighbourhood French bistro. It’s a slice of France smack bang in Potts Point. This place is heavy on the French specialities with almost everything from escargot and lambs brain."

"One of the newest venues to open at The Cannery, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery is a small upscale French bistro come microbrewery. Showcasing the best of French cuisine, the bistro-style menu complements their range of craft beers. For the full experience, book a seat at the Thursday night bottomless beer feast with a shared menu and paired beers."