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Best Things to Do in Sydney, solo trip

Observatory Hill

89%Solo-Friendly

Observatory Hill is 89% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can freely wander the hill, photograph harbour panoramas, join low-cost astronomy talks, and leave at will, so the flexible, free site strongly matches independent needs.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Solo stargazing with 360° Sydney Harbour view

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A solo traveler can join 2–3-hour cruises at modest cost; open decks, live commentary and a bar create social chances, and no specialised gear or companions are needed, so the activity suits solo guests well.

Recommended visit duration: 1.5-3 hours

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Episode 8: Whale watching in Sydney - is it worth it? (September 2024)

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Whale Watching Cruise... Sydney, Australia July 2022

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Whale Watching Cruise... Sydney, Australia July 2022

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✨Solo whale-watching cruise off Sydney Harbour

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Coogee Beach

89%Solo-Friendly

Coogee Beach is 89% Solo-Friendly

A solo visitor can swim under lifeguard watch, join the Bondi-Coogee walk, snorkel Gordon’s Bay, and grab café meals steps away, with frequent buses back to the city. Safety patrols run year-round.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Solo strolls & swims on Coogee’s ocean pools

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Cockatoo Island

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Cockatoo Island is 88% Solo-Friendly

The cheap ferry, $6 audio handset, orienteering courses and wide photography loops give solo visitors a full day of flexible activity, and clear signage plus staff keep them safe on the old shipyard.

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

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COCKATOO ISLAND SYDNEY AUSTRALIA 4K | Scenic Ferry Ride | Exploring Walking and Sightseeing Tour NSW

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COCKATOO ISLAND SYDNEY AUSTRALIA 4K | Scenic Ferry Ride | Exploring Walking and Sightseeing Tour NSW

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Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia

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✨Uncover secret shipyard stories at your own pace

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Manly Scenic Walkway

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Manly Scenic Walkway is 88% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can walk the whole 10 km, spot birds, detour to beaches and use the ferry back; the well-signed trail is safe alone, though shade, water taps and night lighting are limited.

Recommended visit duration: 1 day

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Spit Bridge to Manly Walk *2023*: You Haven't Seen Anything Like This Before!

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Spit to Manly Coastal Walk, Sydney | Australia

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Spit to Manly Coastal Walk, Sydney | Australia

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✨Solo 10 km coast walk with harbourside wildlife

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Royal National Park

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Royal National Park is 87% Solo-Friendly

Royal National Park supplies solo hikers with varied 2–26 km tracks, boat hire and camping; staffed visitor centre raises safety, but patchy mobile signal and limited night transit slightly reduce ease.

Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours

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SYDNEY'S PERFECT DAY TRIP! 🇦🇺 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK (AUSTRALIA)

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SYDNEY'S PERFECT DAY TRIP! 🇦🇺 ROYAL NATIONAL PARK (AUSTRALIA)

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Sydney Birding Hotspots - #13 Royal National Park.

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Sydney Birding Hotspots - #13 Royal National Park.

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Driving through Royal National Park - New South Wales, Australia - POV / music

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Driving through Royal National Park - New South Wales, Australia - POV / music

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✨Solo coastal hikes and forest therapy in Nasho awaits!

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Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple

87%Solo-Friendly

Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple is 87% Solo-Friendly

A solo visitor can wander the vast grounds in silence, join affordable one-day or weekend meditation retreats, and eat in the vegetarian café, so the site offers deep personal reflection and easy logistics.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Solo serenity amid Nan Tien Temple’s grandeur

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Taronga Zoo Sydney

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Taronga Zoo Sydney is 86% Solo-Friendly

A solo visitor can fill 4–5 hours with 15+ keeper talks, cable car views, behind-the-scenes tours and quiet harbour lookouts, though high weekend crowds reduce solitude.

Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours

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