The team at OISE Sydney will help you with any travel arrangements such as a day-trip to the Hunter Valley,  the Blue Mountains,  domestic flights, tours, bus/train tickets and car-hire. We can also recommend local  travel agents for more extended trips.

Try one of the following:

Walking and trekking
There are great opportunities for walking in Sydney - along the coast and also into the wilderness of the Blue Mountains. Walking clubs offer local expertise and walking maps for the independent or experienced walker.

Kayak courses
Sydney Harbour is the perfect place to learn how to kayak. There are a number of professional clubs as well as beginners courses.

Diving
There are a number of different dive schools which offer evening and weekend programs at every level, from beginner to advanced.

Whale watching
Whale and dolphin watching trips take place between June and September from Sydney and different locations along the coast.

Sailing
Sailing is a popular activity in Sydney and there are beginners courses available all year round.

Seaplanes & Flying
Take an aerial tour of the coastline around Sydney in a seaplane. There are also ballooning trips in the Hunter Valley. Flying lessons can also be arranged quite cheaply at Sydney's local airports.

Music
Sydney Opera House is not the only venue for listening to jazz, opera or classical music. The Conservatorium offers lunchtime and weekend concerts, and live bands perform all over the city throughout the week.

Festivals in Sydney

Sydney hosts festivals all year round, with the Spring and Summer months being the busiest.

The Sydney Festival is famous for free opera, symphony and jazz concerts at the Domain amongst another 70+ events over three weeks in January.

In September there is the Festival of the Winds kite flying festival at Bondi Beach, and the Cronulla Spring Festival.

Cyclists can participate in the Spring Cycle, a picturesque cycling tour of Sydney that raises money for charity.

The Sydney Underground Film Festival is a local festival screening independent films. Manly Beach becomes lively during the Manly Arts Festival featuring exhibitions such as scultpures on the beach, all in September.

October is the month of the Sydney International Food Festival and the beginning of the famous Sculpture by the Sea exhibition between Bronte and Bondi Beaches.

For Breakfast on the Bridge, 6000 lucky people enjoy a picnic breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge which is closed to traffic.

Sydney Harbour Island Hopping. Buy a ferry ticket to explore all the islands in Sydney Harbour in one day, such as Fort Denison and the historic Cockatoo Island.

Also in October, Darling Harbour Fiesta is a 4-day festival featuring lots of live music performances around Darling Harbour.

These are just some activities for you to enjoy while you study English in Sydney. We will keep you updated on what's on in Sydney during your course.