With great feats of engineering, love for art, wonderful hospitality, exotic cuisines, and a culture that makes you want to go gala all day, Sydney is a city that has so much for you to experience. Known as ‘The Emerald City', Sydney is the global vacation destination to explore right from the sandy beaches to sunny harbors, botanical gardens to parks, and major adrenaline spiking activities.
Septembers in Sydney experience springtime, when the city’s botanical gardens and natural pathways come to light as the weather transitions from cool to warm and is a great time to plan the ultimate vacation.
What makes Sydney in September Special?
Situated on Australia’s east coast, Sydney is a city with a lot of beaches, serene parks, and an array of outdoor adventure activities to indulge into. This dynamic city is a blend of different cultures and places and is easily one of the most visited cities by tourists.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Sydney during September as it gears up to host numerous concerts, festivities, and adventure-filled activities like skydiving, surfing, etc. to make your trip a fun one. During this time, the flowers can be seen blooming in the Royal Botanical Gardens and parks, making it the perfect time to visit and stroll through a peaceful and green habitat.
With so much to do, you may be dazzled with where to start from. Here, we bring to you a perfect itinerary on what to see, where to stay, everything to help you plan your trip with safety measures in place to ensure you have a great stay.
Sydney in September : Weather
The weather in Sydney is usually subtropical with mild, sunny weather throughout the year. September is the beginning of spring in Sydney, so there can be an increase in temperatures and sunshine, which makes it pleasant for sightseeing activities. The average daytime temperature in September is around 16°C and can hit a peak of 20°C on warmer days.
Sydney in September: Top Experiences
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Irukandji Tawny Nurse Shark Encounter
Experience walking on the sandy beaches of the lagoons and get a chance to interact with various sea animals. Have an up-close time and indulge in knowing the different species of aquatic animals in this private experience. The highlight is the 20-minute encounter with the biggest shark in the aquarium, the tawny nurse shark. This is followed by a relaxing cruise around the tropical aquarium.
September Timings
Open all days of the week at 3 pm
2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316,Sydney
Australia
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2
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Meet your favorite stars at the Madame Tussauds Sydney Museum. The space consists of 8 sections filled with realistic wax figures of well-known celebrities. These sections have the Justice League, Marvel, Film & TV, MTV Music, Party, Sports, Fashion, History, and World Leaders. Take a picture with the wax figure of Jackie Chain or Wolverine or stand next to Angelina Jolie at a party this September.
September Timings
Thursday to Monday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
Aquarium Wharf, 1-5 Wheat Rd, NSW 2000, Sydney
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3
Australian National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum portrays stories of naval wars, talks about the modern beach culture, ancient saltwater traditions, and aquatic sporting achievements. You get an insight into the lives of sailors aboard a naval warship as well as a submarine. Walk through the galleries and learn about sailing, surfing, naval defence forces, and much more.
September Timings
Daily, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Darling Harbour, (the Pyrmont side) at 2 Murray St, Sydney
Australia
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4
Sydney Opera House Show
Enjoy an evening filled with iconic opera hits by some of the country’s finest singers. The 90-minute show brings to you some of the best opera hits and enjoys the works of art from Puccini, Bizet, Versi, and Rossini, sung with a piano accompaniment. Here is a good introduction to the world of opera and admire the infrastructure of the Sydney Opera house show.
September Timings
Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 8:30 PM and on Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
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5
Skydive Sydney
For adventure seekers, skydiving in Sydney is one of the most exhilarating experiences. Jump from a height of 15000 ft. and freefall as you take in the stunning city views around you. There are three amazing skydiving locations available in Sydney – Wollongong, Newcastle and Hunter Valley. Visitors can choose to just experience skydiving or get their videos and photos taken during skydiving too.
September Timings
Daily, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney NSW,
Australia
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6
Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains
Escape from the city for a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves. You can experience the breathtaking highlights of Blue Mountains National Park, including the Three Sisters pinnacles at Echo Point, and also oversee the beautiful rainforests and valleys. You will also explore the Jenolan Caves on this tour, the world’s oldest and deepest caves with underground rivers.
September Timings
Jenolavan Caves – All days of the week from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. The hours may differ during the festive season.
New South Wales 2787,
Australia
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7
SEA Life Sydney Aquarium
Indulge into the fascinating world of marine life by visiting Australia’s vast SEA Life Aquarium. You will see diverse species of aquatic creatures such as penguins, platypuses, sharks amongst 13,000 other animals from various species distributed over 14 themed zones.
September Timings
Thursday to Monday, 10 AM to 4 PM (Closed on Tue and Wed)
