10 Things to Do in Sydney at Night

The city of Sydney in Australia is a destination that has an infinite number of activities to do and places to discover at any time of the year. The city is made up of a number of well-known tourist destinations and many others that are a secret delight for those who dare to go for more.

Although by day it has its own special charm, after dark its potential grows and Sydney takes on new perspectives to behold. The best things to see and do in Sydney at night range fromharbour tours to cabaret shows. You can also take a dinner cruise, climb the Sydney Tower or even take a boat trip around the harbour. Here are the options I consider essential.

With the sunset in the background and the sea breeze in the background, you can venture out into the waters of Sydney Harbour. During this experience, you'll get a different perspective of the city and experience the light-filled harbour.

One of the best ways to admire the beauty of the illuminated city is aboard a guided night cruise. You can choose between different options, such as a dinner cruise with cabaret show or a sunset catamaran. On either option, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the sites around the harbour, such as the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

These kinds of experiences are not just visual, as you'll learn more about the city from local guides. The best part is that during the tour you will be able to take unique photographs from a perspective that will surprise you. During dinner, you will enjoy a glass of wine and taste the local gastronomy while gazing at the illuminated skyline.

Useful information

• Price: the value of the cruise is about 100€ per person.
• Duration: approximately two and a half hours.
• Benefits: You will enjoy a privileged view of the city of Sydney from the water with the moon and lights illuminating the night.

If you plan to take part in one of Sydney' s best tours, a visit to the Rocks is a must. Under the moonlight the experience is electrifying. It is one of the city' s earliest settlements and a walk through its streets is a walk through history.

The Rocks is located in New South Wales, specifically in the southern part of Sydney Harbour, in the north-eastern area of the Sydney Business District. As the city's oldest neighbourhood, there's plenty to explore.

Arriving on George Street you'll find an area full of charm, historic buildings, shops, cafes and pubs that come alive after dark. As the tour is free, you can take your time to enter the places that catch your eye. Now, for an educational experience, there are also guided tours of The Rocks. These explore the most iconic corners, such as:

• The Fortune of War, Sydney's oldest heritage-listed pub.
• Susannah Place, a haunted house, which is a historical museum and heritage site, located at 58-64 Gloucester Street.

After a day discovering the city and visiting its attractions, taking in a show or joining a guided tour at the Sydney Opera House in the evening is a great way to end the day on a high note.

The Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of modern architecture and presents more than 2,000 performances a year. Of these, more than 300 are operas. In addition, depending on the time of year you visit, you can attend stand-ups, rock shows, orchestras, ballet, art and culture lectures, theatre, dance and international concerts.

If you choose to visit, be amazed by the atmosphere of the venue, built by Danish architect Jorn Utzo. In addition, the bay illuminated by the lights of the complex is a spectacle in itself. If to this you add being able to enter and enjoy a show in this expressionist construction, you will be lucky.

Also, if you are an architecture lover, in its restaurant and bar Bennelong you will be able to delight yourself with its structure, added to its gastronomy and drinks.

Useful information

• Price: the price will depend on the type of show, availability and demand, but is around 50€ per person.
• Duration: the average duration of a show is between two and three hours.
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you've been looking for a day trip from Sydney during the day, when night falls, the city lights up and takes on a magical aura. You can discover this from the heights with a visit to the Sydney Tower for a 360° panor amic view from 309 metres up.

It's a must-do at one of the city's most popular attractions, which is the third tallest tower in the southern hemisphere. There is even a public observation deck located 251 metres above ground level from where you can see the skyline, the harbour, the mountains and the ocean.

You will marvel at the spectacle and contrasts of the sunset for a view of the illuminated city. Although you can enjoy the visit all year round, the experience can be even more impressive if you're in Sydney at Christmas, as the season brings more sparkle and colour to the cityscape.

From the heights you can experience a 4D cinema experience, but if you're a thrill-seeker, try the Skywalk, an open-air walk along the top of the tower. You can also enjoy the local gastronomy while you contemplate the landscape from one of the two revolving restaurants.

Useful information

• Price: the cheapest ticket is around €25 per person and the Skywalk averages €60. Children under the age of three are free.
• Duration: Depends on the type of activities, but will be at least one hour.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 9pm.

Visiting Sydney with children can be a whole new level of experience, especially if you head to Luna Park, located in the suburb of Milsons Point on the northern side of Sydney Harbour. At night, a visit is made more fun and visually appealing by the twinkling lights, the sea breeze in your face and the view of the sunset over the harbour.

Luna Park Sydney is one of Australia' s oldest and most famous amusement parks. It opened in 1935 and has welcomed thousands of tourists a year ever since. It has everything from roller coasters and carousels to fairground rides and live shows.

After a long day of sightseeing the fun never stops, because in this park you have an option for a different kind of time. One of the most popular attractions is the Ferris Wheel, a giant Ferris wheel that offers a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour and the city, especially beautiful at dusk and at night.

From the top you'll see the sun go down to give way to the starry sky, which is usually clear during Sydney's summer season, giving you a better view of the skyline.

Useful information

• Price: admission is free, but unlimited passes are required to enjoy the attractions.
• Duration: approximately two hours.
• Advantages: You can enjoy Sydney Harbour in a colourful and lively atmosphere at night for free. How much you spend will depend on the attractions and what you consume.

Australia is famous for its wildlife. Sydney's Taronga Zoo is one such example. However, there is much more to discover as the city's cultural scene comes alive in the evenings and is full of diversity and fun.

Some galleries and museums have options for adults after dark. These include events with entertainment, drinks and even DJs. Whether you're visiting Sydney in summer or in other seasons, there are activities available to explore all year round.

Some of the museums you could visit during the evening tour include the following:

• The Art Gallery of NSW; one of Australia's leading museums, with permanent and temporary exhibitions. It also hosts special evening events such as concerts, talks, films and workshops.
• The National Maritime Museum of Australia; where you can learn about Australia's maritime history, with special discounts from 5pm.
• Hyde Park Barracks; a Unesco heritage site in the heart of Sydney. On Fridays and Saturdays it offers an immersive experience including a lantern, audio guide and glass of wine.
• The Powerhouse Museum; dedicated to science, technology, design and popular culture. Nightly programming includes music, theatre, comedy and debates.
• The Sydney Observatory; perched on a hill with spectacular views of the city. From here you can admire the night sky with telescopes, learn about astronomy and astrophysics.

Located in the Darlinghurst neighbourhood close to downtown Sydney, the Govindas is a vegetarian restaurant where you can plan to dine after your daytime itinerary for an all-you-can-eat buffet of Indian food, with vegan and gluten-free options.

It is an ideal and economical plan for those visiting the city for a short time, as in the same night you can explore the neighbourhood with its nocturnal contrasts, lights and shadows and try the international cuisine of this peculiar restaurant.

Beyond its menu, its attraction is that it has a boutique cinema where classic and contemporary films are shown, with reclining seats and cushions. In this way, the Govindas experience is a different and fun way to enjoy Sydney at night because it combines healthy and tasty dining with a unique cinema experience.

Useful information

• Price: The price of the buffet plus cinema ticket can cost around 20€.
• Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm to 10pm.
• Advantages: You can enjoy a hearty dinner and film show for a very affordable price, as well as tasting vegan and healthy dishes.

Sydney has a rich music culture and a wide range of bars to enjoy the city's nightlife, to drink, eat, dance, socialise or just meet and relax. Bar-hopping in the city will allow you to feast your ears on the tunes and rhythms of the **country'**s best musicians.

Some of the city's most popular and highly rated bars for live music are:

• The Basement, Sydney's oldest and most famous jazz bar. Artists such as Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie and Prince have performed there. You can dine while enjoying a concert, or just have a drink at the bar.
• Lazybones Lounge, a soul, funk, blues and reggae bar, is located in the Marrickville neighbourhood. In addition to the bands that perform, it has an original cocktail menu and a kitchen offering internationally inspired dishes.
• Camelot Loung also located in Marrickville, is a bar offering a variety of live music genres amidst medieval decor.
• The Marble Bar is in the Hilton Hotel and offers live music of different genres and a lively, Victorian-style dance floor.

If you're a visitor with a passion for the cityscape, then an alternative way to see the city and its lights might be to climb the Harbour Bridge. It's an extreme activity that combines adrenaline with relaxation as you appreciate the thrilling view.

The Harbour Bridge was designed by engineer John Bradfield and is one of the longest and tallest arch bridges in the world. It crosses Sydney Harbour connecting the city's financial centre with the North Sh ore. The best thing is that you can walk across it, cycle along the footpaths or even climb one of the four pillars that support it.

So, if you want a higher calibre experience, you can take a tour of the top of the arch. There are 1332 steps to the top, 134 metres above sea level and from the top, you can take in an iconic view of Sydney at sunset. The experience is thrilling and fun.

You'll have the help of a professional climber , the necessary equipment and the guide will tell you all about the history, history and curiosities of the bridge and the city.

Useful information

• Price: depends on the type of climb. The cheapest ones start at approximately €105.
• Timetable: daily, at dawn, dusk, day or night.
• Duration: A trip to the top of the arch can take between 1.5 and 3.5 hours depending on the type of climb.

A favourite way to get another impression of Sydney is to take a sunset walk through the streets with a camera or your mobile phone to get the best pictures of the sights after dark.

On this walking tour of Sydney, you can capture panoramic views of various tourist attractions. For example:

• Observatory Hill, from where you will have panoramic and privileged views of the harbour. In addition, there are large, ancient trees to take pictures of.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge, where you can go for a short walk and from there take pictures of the bridge structure, the cars and panoramic views of iconic places.
• Blues Point Reserve, a place that probably offers one of the best views of Sydney from the north side.
• Milsons Point, another place that will give you beautiful postcard views.
• Mrs Macquarie's Chair, a city landmark and one of the best vantage points for photographing the Opera House and overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Although you can do it on your own, you could also take advantage of a photo tour of Sydney and get the best shots of the city, with its illumination after sunset. Either way, it's a chance for you to play with glare, reflections, shadows, perspective and the colours that twilight will bring to your lens.