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Change up your study location

Need to hit the books but craving a change of scenery? Try studying at a library outside your usual area – Sydney has some gems, from the State Library in the city to local favourites like Green Square Library with its lush indoor garden.

Prefer the great outdoors? Pack your notes and head to a local park.ÌýCamperdown Memorial Rest Park, Wentworth Park, or even a quiet patch of Victoria Park near campus are great for a sunny study session.

If you're studying on campus and need a change of pace, there’s more to campus than Fisher – try the Law Library for quiet zones, the Susan Wakil Health Building for open, light-filled study spots, or one of our Learning Hubs.

Explore Sydney on footÌý

Whether you’ve just arrived in Sydney or have lived here all your life, it’s worth spending a day or two exploring the city on foot.

Spring is perfect walking weather and Sydney’s packed with scenic strolls and leafy trails. From harbourside walks, like the , to heritage bushwalks like the in the Katoomba area ofÌýBlue Mountains National Park () and theÌý inÌýKu-ring-gai Chase National Park, there's plenty to see and do while walking in Sydney.Ìý

If you're keen to stay in the city, why not try one of Sydney's self-guided walking tours, like in and aroundÌý or . You can even learn about Sydney's past by taking one of the many Ìý

Best of all, most walking locations in and around Sydney are only a bus, ferry, train or metro ride away.Ìý

Enjoy our beautiful beachesÌý

The ocean might be cooling down, but Sydney’s beaches are still perfect for a sunny stroll, reading session or picnic with friends.

From popular surf spots like and Ìýto secluded ocean pockets like and , there’s a swimming spot for just about everyone in Sydney. Plus,Ìýmost beach locations in Sydney can be easily accessed by public transport.Ìý

Even as we head into cooler months, sun safety is key. Always make sure you apply sunscreen, wear a hat, seek shade and if swimming, stay between the flags at all times.

It's also a good idea to pack your own lunch and snacks so you’re not tempted by the expensive café food by the water!

Get some cultureÌý

If the weather’s looking drab or you’re just keen to spend the day indoors, visiting one of Sydney’s many cultural museums and attractions is a great, cheap way to spend the day.Ìý

For art-lovers, the , the Ìýand our very own Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), and Tin Shed galleriesÌýare all free to enter and boast an array of art and sculpture collections.Ìý

Or why not check out our free and award-winningÌýChau Chak Wing Museum? The museum is home to theÌýEgyptian GalleriesÌýon Level 2, the largest permanent Egyptian collection in Sydney as well as exhibitions likeÌýDANCE PROTEST: PROJECT BANABA.

Visit a marketÌý

From food and produce to clothing and knick-knacks, there are a variety of different markets on offer across Sydney City and the suburbs.ÌýBest of all, they’re free to browse! Ìý

The in Pyrmont (soon to have a new home close by in 2025 – see the ), and Ìýare just some of the incredible food and produce markets on offer throughout the year in Sydney.ÌýIf you’re looking to get out after dark, the takes place every Friday night and is the perfect place to dazzle your tastebuds on a budget.

For those who are after vintage goods,  a²Ô»å  are great places to explore – browse for free or give yourself the challenge to find something for a bargain.Ìý

Updated 29 November 2025