Local Events – Things To Do

There are many things I love about Sydney – the weather, the history, the architecture and the people. But there is one thing about this glorious city that I love and it’s just how alive it is!

Year round, there are so many events around the city. Festivals, shows, cultural events, live music, theatre, food markets, art and museum exhibitions. The list is almost endless.

Being based in the Eastern Suburbs is an absolute boon. Due to its proximity to the hub of Sydney, it doesn’t take much travelling time to attend an event or a festival. It’s just another wonderful reason to live in the Eastern Suburbs!

Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs seem to explode during the summer months, especially with the number of outdoor events that are organised. Here’s a list of some of what you can find around Sydney if you decided to head out to explore the town.

 

Sydney Festival

An annual tradition and now in its 40th year, the Sydney Festival runs from Jan 7 – 26 and showcases an absolutely exciting melange of events. All bases are covered: music, theatre, dance, opera, circus, art and many others genres. What’s great about the Sydney Festival is that there’s something for everyone. And many events are free! Check out the website – there is so much to see and do. It’s also a great way to discover new talent and maybe see parts of Sydney you would not normally visit.

 

Eastern Suburbs Beaches

Gordons Bay

Everyone knows Bondi Beach, but when’s the last time you went for a snorkel at Gordons Bay, Coogee? Locals are spoilt with some of the best swimming spots in Australia, but often the most secluded spots are right little treasures. Parsley Bay in Vaucluse is great for a swim, a bushwalk and a great spot to get away from the crowds. Nielsen Park is also a beautiful place to have a relaxing day – and there’s plenty of shade. If you’re not keen for a swim but still want to feel the sand between your toes, Tamarama is perfect for a picnic or a play day with the kids. Have you been to McIvers between Coogee Beach and Wylies Baths? It is the last remaining women and children’s only pool in Australia and a perfect place to unwind.

 

Uncover the history

Vaucluse House, Watsons Bay

If you’re a history buff, there are many places to unearth around the Eastern Suburbs. Vaucluse House at Watsons Bay is one Sydney’s only 19th century harbourside estates still standing.  Bare Island Fort was built to protect “Sydney’s back door” – Botany Bay in 1885 and is a picturesque spot to examine the past. Centennial Stables in Centennial Parklands is an ideal place to experience the best the Eastern Suburbs have on offer. If a visit to the flicks is on the menu, forget the mega cinema complexes and watch a movie in style at the Ritz Cinema in Randwick.

Break out of the mould and discover something new about your area. Open the local paper, visit the community centre, go to the opening of an art exhibition or even attend a council meeting! Whatever you do, get out and enjoy your town. Life is for living!

WE’D LOVE TO KNOW YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IN THE EASTERN SUBURBS. LEAVE A COMMENT AND SHARE THE INFO!

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