Greater Sydney Activity Guide 2026 — All 33 LGAs

Whether you're a parent planning school holidays, a support worker looking for accessible outings, a youth worker planning a hiking trip, or a carer trying to stretch a budget - this guide was built for you.

It covers all 33 Greater Sydney Local Government Areas in one document. From the Sydney CBD to the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury to Cronulla, Penrith to Palm Beach. Over 3,600 activity and venue references, organised so you can find what you need fast.

WHAT'S IN EVERY LGA

Free and paid activities, rated by cost so there are no surprises. Transport access on every activity card - train, ferry, bus or car. Booking info so you know what needs to be arranged in advance.

Every area also includes indoor and wet weather options, evening and after-hours activities, community sport and PCYC programs, food and cultural dining precincts, skate parks, fishing spots, nearby day trips, community gardens, library makerspaces, free homework help programs, and volunteering opportunities for young people.

Hiking and walking trails get their own dedicated page in every LGA - 128 graded trails across Greater Sydney with distance, estimated time, difficulty rating and transport access for each one. Easy trails suitable for all ages and abilities through to full-day bush walks for experienced groups.

FOR FAMILIES

Activities are sorted into five age bands so you always find something appropriate:

• 0–2 Babies and Toddlers — pram-friendly spots, calm water, sensory play, baby gym programs

• 3–5 Early Childhood — splash parks, farm visits, story time, toddler programs

• 6–12 Primary School — adventure playgrounds, swimming lessons, STEM, sports clubs

• 13–17 Teens — karting, escape rooms, climbing, surf lessons, skate parks

• 18–25 Young Adults — gym, hiking, social sport, evening options, cultural events

Baby and toddler gym programs - Gymbaroo, Jump Swim Schools, My Gym and Water Babies - are listed for every LGA.

FOR DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS AND CARERS

Every LGA has a dedicated accessibility section covering mobility and physical access, sensory and communication needs, cognitive and learning support, and Companion Card venues. Pool hoists, beach matting, accessible playgrounds, hearing loops, AUSLAN programs, quiet spaces, Relaxed Performances and low-stimulation venues are all listed where they exist.

The back of the guide includes a full support directory: NDIS, Disability Gateway, Companion Card NSW, Vision Australia, Deaf Connect, Carers NSW, Carer Gateway, Young Carers NSW, Respite Care Australia, Autism Spectrum Australia and ADHD Australia.

FOR YOUTH WORKERS AND CASEWORKERS

Each LGA includes free community meals and food relief services - Salvation Army, Vinnies, OzHarvest, local missions and community pantries with addresses. LGBTQIA+ welcoming spaces are noted throughout, including headspace branches, ACON, Twenty10 and council programs. Crisis contacts are in the back matter: Lifeline, Kids Helpline, headspace, Mental Health Line NSW, 1800RESPECT, TIS National, Beyond Blue and Child Protection.

The hiking section was written specifically with youth groups in mind. Every trail includes how to get there by public transport, what makes it worth doing, and a note to complete a risk assessment and carry water.

ALSO IN THE GUIDE

A Rainy Day Quick Finder lists every indoor option across all 33 LGAs by category - pools, free museums and galleries, indoor play centres, cinemas, under-5s free play and all-weather zoos - so you can find a wet weather solution for any part of Sydney in seconds.

A month-by-month seasonal calendar covers key events and highlights across all LGAs. Every LGA page has a QR code linking directly to the council website for current program bookings. The contents page includes activity icons for every area so you can scan for what matters to you before you turn the page.

Format: Instant digital download — PDF, A5, 190 pages Edition: 2026 Coverage: All 33 Greater Sydney LGAs — Bayside, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Mosman, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Penrith, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, Sutherland Shire, Sydney, The Hills Shire, Waverley, Willoughby, Wollondilly, Woollahra

Always verify opening hours, costs and availability before visiting. Information correct at time of publication 2026.