Joanna James
Sunny Sydney won't disappoint you, there certainly are plenty of sun-filled days to savour there. But there are days it rains! In fact, Sydney experiences around hundred rainy days per annum. So, what do you do in that case? plenty! Check out this list of things to do in Sydney on a rainy day.
Indoor ice skating is the answer to rainy day fun. There are several indoor ice skating rinks around the city and you are sure to find one close to your Sydney hotel. Ice skating on a rainy day is super fun and should be enjoyed by the entire family. Of course, you don't have to wait for a rainy day to enjoy the wintery sport, which is going to challenge you at first, if you've never tried it, but in the most fun way imaginable.
The second-largest city in New South Wales, Parramatta has lots to offer, especially if you chose the convenience of a hotel located in the Parramatta CBD like PARKROYAL Parramatta. The area is home to markets, entertainment centres, and shops. But the best part is if you get to have the option of spending an entire rainy day at 5 Parramatta Square! Picked to be amongst popular Parramatta things to do, the square is home to a public library with all the latest reads, as well as a discovery centre. The latter is both a heritage gallery and space for interactive workshops as well as indigenous objects and cultural programmes. All in all, you will find spending a day at 5 Parramatta Square quite an experience.
Take the chance to explore the many galleries and museums of Sydney on a rainy day. These are easily accessible from hotels in Sydney. Make your way to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia to learn about and view the work of modern artists in Sydney and around the world. Entrance is free with the museum housed in a lovely art deco building that's well worth exploring.
You may not be able to wander around the harbour when it's raining, but you certainly can check out the interiors of the Sydney Opera House. The iconic building is just as fascinating as its famous exterior roof of sails. Playing the host as a centre for performing arts, the building, opened in 1973, has multiple venues you can explore, consisting of theatres, studios, rehearsal halls and even a restaurant and bar. Oh, and don't forget to drop by the souvenir shop for some holiday shopping.
Join the Cantonese tradition of brunch and indulge in a yum cha session. Enjoy hot dumplings and steaming cups of Chinese tea, the perfect comfort food for a rainy day. Explore your options online and you will find plenty of restaurants serving the Chinese brunch sessions. Or you could check with your hotel in Sydney for recommendations.
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