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The best things to do in December in Sydney

It’s the silliest, happiest and most joy-filled month of the year – here’s what’s happening this December in Sydney

Avril Treasure
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Hello, summer. I don’t often like to play favourites, but December – with its end-of-year parties, festival celebrations, warm water and a well-deserved break around the corner – may just be my favourite month of the year.

Outdoor cinema season has officially kicked off if you’re keen to catch a flick under the stars. Head outside to tackle one of our city’s best running spots before the January heat rolls in. For something more leisurely, work your way through Sydney’s top walking trails, or take a dip in one of the city’s best ocean pools and beaches.

On the culture front, you’ve gotta check out Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It’s a giant interactive playground for the young (and the young at heart). There’s incredible theatre happening this month, too – you can check out our top picks here.

Of course, December is all about letting your hair down. These are Sydney’s best happy hours, here are the city’s finest bars, rooftop haunts and pubs for weekend sessions; and if you wanna dance, we’ve rounded up Sydney’s top clubs here.

Feel like a road trip? Head to Scenic World at the Three Sisters in Katoomba. It’s home to fun mountain adventures ranging from an exhilarating railway ride to a butterfly-inducing aerial cable car that lets you appreciate the beauty – and scale! – of the heritage-listed national park.

After all of that, you’re sure to be hungry. Sydney’s best restaurants, best new restaurants and ace cheap eats will keep you sorted.

Hope your December is ace. Bring on Christmas, I say.

Scroll on for other fun things to do this month.

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Looking for plans for the holiday season? Check out the
best Christmas events in Sydney, and plan your farewell to 2024 with our round-up of the best NYE parties and events in Sydney.

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