Fun things to do when visiting Sydney 2015

I thought you might like to read a few extra blogs this month about the places I visit when in Sydney. As the girls are at school up here they often try Cafes and swimming spots before I do. It is a truly beautiful city with the harbour running into its center, the stunning beaches and Blue Mountains surrounding the city suburbs.

This week we went to ‘The Grounds’ in Alexandria. A fantastic restaurant and café with amazing food, flowers, plants, farm animals, music, great service and lovely coffee. I have heard people talk about this place but this was my first visit. It was one of the best places I have ever been to for lunch.

Another fun thing to do with the family (if you have older children) is the Q Station Ghost tour. It is set near Manly at the old Quarantine Station. The walking tour explores all the old heritage listed buildings from 8pm-10.30pm. Howard picked up Brooke and a friend from school in Young and made it to Sydney in time for a quick dinner and drive across the bridge to Manly.

For me this was a history tour, taking us back to a time when the boats were pouring into the harbor full of people who had survived the long trip at sea with high hopes of a new life. If there was a sign of disease on your boat you were all sent to the Q station for a 21 day quarantine period. 100s of people died here as a result.

So as you can imagine it is an ideal location for lots of ghost stories on a moon lit night. It is certainly not your average family activity but if you feel like a bit of an adventure and you are interested in Australian history, than give it a go??

Another fun activity we enjoyed this month was a harbour cruise. It has been a while since being on the water and looking back across the city at this angle. We enjoyed the company of great friends and great food as the sun set behind the harbour bridge. Sydney really comes to life in the summer. We passed Luna park, Darling Harbour, The Outdoor cinema, restaurants, new and old buildings, while waving at other boats. The evenings are delightful and there is so much to enjoy.

You just have to get out there and enjoy it!!

The Grounds Cafe

Q Station Manly

Bondi - hard to beat the Bondi to Bronte walk and swim.

Cruising Sydney Harbour on sunset --ahh a great place to unwind.

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