While Sydney has got plenty of flak for its nightlife, there has been enough and more recent developments within the city and state, which makes it imperative that we reevaluate our preconceived assumptions.
The city definitely has greater love towards sleeping, but as the city lights start to shimmer after sundown, the night owls put their final touches in prepping the city for a night for the ages.
Slowly but surely, the city is coming alive during the after hours, so check out this brief guide on what to do and see at night, and head out to discover Sydney at its best.
Glide along Sydney Harbour
Dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour offer a unique way to see the city by night, and enjoy top international flavours along with it. From cruising past the legendary Opera House, and under the mighty Harbour Bridge, to watching the grinning moonface of Luna Park from the comfort of your seat, you are treated to a slew of harbour vista!
You really can’t go wrong with this one, and the best part is that they have cruises that cater to all budgets. So book one of the top Sydney Harbour dinner cruises and impress your friends with an evening to remember!
‘Challenge’ yourself at Hijinx
Hijinx is a pretty solid option if you’re looking for late-night activities that are not all about chugging gallons of grog down your intestines. Open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, The Hijinx is a quirky joint inside the Sydney Corporate Park which offers a highly-immersive mystery hunt with over 15 unique challenge rooms. These challenge rooms are designed to test your wits and unleash your inner child, without having to lean on your favourite mixologist. And even if you do, they have got some classic cocktails at their bar along with some in-house specialties! So do check them out, and rack up as many points as you can by the end of the night!
Battle it out at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
Archie’s has been a popular fixture in Sydney’s late-night scene, and still remains one of the go-to destinations for anyone looking to get their groove on for the night. The perfect venue for a first date, the arcade/bar/bowling alley is the embodiment of a fun night out in Sydney. Try your hand at the most-sought after collectibles that sit at the summit of your jackpot, have a go at some of the most classic arcade games – from Pacman and DDR, to Donkey Kong! They even have some of the best pub food in the city along with some cult-favourite shakes and crazy cocktails!
Wander around Darling Square
When the old Sega World site was down for redevelopment under the decree of a $500 million project, we never thought it’d turn out to be the centre of attraction in the coming years. Now, only a few minutes away from the famous harbour, Darling Square is a five-star venue for thrill-seeking, fun-desiring, and flavour-craving friends. This modern multi-complex in urban surrounds is an absolute delight at night, especially its many nooks and crannies that are amped up by LED installations and artworks. Come here for a leisurely stroll and lose yourself in the light!
Visit Chinatown Markets
The popular multicultural community market in Little Hay Street is turning out to be quite the tourist attraction in recent years. The Chinatown Night markets have something for everyone – whether you’re out on the hunt for the ultimate Aussie souvenirs, local brands or some serious Asian cuisines.
There are more fun night activities now than in the past decade, and these are just some of our favourites. There's still many stones to be unturned and many doors to be knocked down – more of that in the future!
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