What is Sydney like on a Sunday?
 

As I plan my trips I usually plan to leave a city on Sundays because sometimes there is not a lot to do because things are shut down or closed (for example in Europe a lot of things aren't open on Sundays, but in NYC it is a very busy trading day). What is Sydney like on Sundays?

It looks like getting frequent flyer tickets for a Sunday return are out of the question and I may have to try a weekday.

Is the Hunter Valley a day trip option on a Sunday?

>>>What is Sydney like on Sundays?<<<

There is heaps going on.

Museums, galleries, shopping malls, markets, many restaurants, etc., are open. Shopping malls typically observe reduced opening hours. As a representative example, David Jones, a department store, is open 11 am - 5 pm on Sundays. Quite a few small, privately owned stores are closed. Paddy's Markets are open on Saturdays and Sundays, but closed on Mondays.

>>>Is the Hunter Valley a day trip option on a Sunday?<<<

Yes.

Richard

Most things are open - shops, galleries, museums. If you're a sporting type - there are usually a variety of sporting fixtures (a lot of football, and not that American stuff - but any of the 4 codes that are played here!)

The Spit to Manly walk is available, likewise, Bondi to Bronte - with good cafes at the end to restore energy.

Yes - Hunter Valley is doable, Blue Mountains, south coast....whatever your little heart desires.:)

my little heart?

Hi richard-Sydney is pretty quiet on Sunday compared to Mon-Friday as the banks, business houses (as opposed to retail) are shut. Kinda like Wall St on a Sunday! Sunday (arrive 9.30-10am) is a good day to eat yum cha in Chinatown, have a look around Darling Harbour, take a boat to Manly and eat lunch down by the Opera House or take the 190 bus up to Jonah's at Whale Beach for lunch...YUM!!!. Accommodation in Sydney is mostly cheaper on Sunday night. Check out www.wotif.com.au for prices. The Hunter is very busy on Sunday, however don't let that deter you as the boutique wineries are often only visited by serious wine lovers (not tyre kickers). Another Ozzieism for ya!

You can shop if you want in any of the malls. You can check out the Fish Market for lunch (open everyday except Xmas Day, I believe). You can go to the Art Gallery of NSW (free) or any of the exhibitions at the State Library (free) or any of the other museums in town.

There's often free entertainment at Darling Harbour if it's a national day or festival for any of the nationalities who inhabit Sydney.

Rozelle Market for bargain hunters, and vibe enjoyers - cheap lunch from a stall, or go upmarket at one of the many eateries in Rozelle or Balmain. You can get there by bus or ferry.

Or go walk!!

Richard
"whatever your little heart desires" - a sort of slang expresson meaning you can do whatever you want!

Unlike cities such as Paris, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are open on sunday.

I was pissed off no end to find that pretty much nothing was open on sunday when I visited Paris!

Hi richardab,

As everyone else said there is a huge variety of things to do on Sunday in Sydney - just be aware that if you plan to eat dinner anywhere in particular on Sunday night it may be worth checking that they will be open. Many restaurants open for lunch on Sunday but close for dinner.