Sydney Travel Forum

i'll go to Sydney for a week next month. Knowing that winter is coming, and the night comes earlier, what things are suggested to do at nights during the week?

Is it safe to walk alone at night in Sydney?

Darling Harbour, Circular Quay & the Rocks area are all good for a wander and also a meal. Maybe catch a performance at the Opera House, or stroll down to Chinatown for a great Chinese meal. As a native from Sydney I quite like staying and hanging out up in the Kings Cross/Potts Point area. It's the red light district here, but I find that a good police presence, plus cheaper accomodation and great bars etc. make for a good night out and during the day it has a friendly, village-like atmosphere. Mind you, it's not for everyone.
Sydney is as safe as any large city anywhere in the world. Yes you can walk alone, but just follow the usual precautions that you would anywhere else, ie. leave your valuables in your hotel room, and be aware of what is happening around you.
Enjoy Sydney.

thank you for your guides, betska

You could shout yourself a show at the Sydney Opera House - they have lots of different things on in several theatres - not just opera

that is always a top experience

there are half-tix booths in the city where you can buy tickets for shows for that night at half price - there is an interesting theatre in Kings Cross called The Stables and one in Surrey Hills called Belvoir St.

I would keep my wits about me in Sydney at night - trouble can erupt.

Sydney is safe at night, provided you use usual precautions.
Adding to the suggestions re Darling Harbour, Chinatown,the Opera House etc, I would suggest that you catch a ferry to Manly, walk around there. It is always buzzing- and has great seafood restuarant. Or an evening Harbour cruise will give you another perspective of the city.