Harbour dates by ferry
Which Sydney ferry routes make a good date: Manly, Watsons Bay and the Parramatta River, with tips on fares and timetables.
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Sydney CBD and The RocksMeet at Circular Quay and walk the harbour edge of the Botanic Garden.NewtownWander King Street, browse a bookshop, then pick somewhere to eat.GlebeWalk the foreshore to the Fish Market and share something fresh.BondiWalk the cliffs from Bondi to Bronte and stop for lunch.ManlyCatch the ferry from Circular Quay and walk the beach at the other end.ParramattaWalk Parramatta Park by the river, then eat in Harris Park.
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First dates around Sydney
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Cheap dates in Sydney
Low-cost and free date ideas in Sydney: harbour walks, the Royal Botanic Garden, Centennial Park and the coastal walks.
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Rainy day dates in Sydney
What to do on a date in Sydney when it rains: free galleries, the Australian Museum and late Wednesdays at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Where singles meet here
- Saturday morning parkrunparkrun is a free, timed 5 km event every Saturday at 7am, run by volunteers in parks such as Centennial Park. Register once, bring your barcode, and join the regular coffee afterwards.
- Join a surf life saving clubNSW has 129 surf life saving clubs, and adults can join to patrol, train in first aid or help behind the scenes. You meet the same people every week, which is how friendships start.
- Volunteer with a Bushcare or Landcare groupThe City of Sydney lists local groups in Glebe, Pyrmont, Forest Lodge and Camperdown that plant and weed for native wildlife. It is relaxed, outdoors and a good way to meet neighbours.
What’s on
Coming up
- January: Sydney FestivalSydney Festival fills January with more than 130 free and ticketed events, indoors and out. Pick a free one for an easy summer date.
- 28 May to 19 June 2027: Vivid SydneyVivid lights up the harbour around Bennelong Point for 23 nights, and the outdoor light displays are free. Walking the route keeps a winter date moving.
- Spring (October to early November): Sculpture by the Sea, BondiAbout 100 sculptures line the coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama, and it is free. The 2026 show ran from 16 October to 2 November, so look out for next spring's dates.
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