9th February 2010 | The Urbanest Team | Comments [0]
Free Places for Students to Visit in Sydney
International students can take the time to explore some of the great things Sydney has to offer, without breaking the budget. You do not need to stay inside your student accommodation every weekend. Go out and explore some of the fun things Sydney offers. Here are three free places to visit in Sydney.
The Australian National Maritime Museum
When you walk around Darling Harbour, you will find plenty of things to see and do to keep university students entertained. The Australian National Maritime Museum has free entry and is definitely worth a look. You can spend hours exploring the submarine, looking at the HMB Endeavour (Captain Cook’s ship) and finding the fastest boat in the world, the Spirit of Australia.
Inside there are new and different temporary exhibitions, so you can visit the Australian National Maritime Museum several times over a year and always have a completely different experience. The Australian National Maritime Museum is open between 9.30am and 5.00pm every day.
Sydney Olympic Park – Homebush
Catch a train, a bus, or even a ferry out to Homebush to see the site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. This fascinating sports arena offers far more than simple sports stadiums. The cycle tracks are immense and there are stunning picnic spots scattered throughout the complex, especially at Bicentennial Park. Go with a group of friends from your student accommodation and enjoy a game of football or play frisbee in the park after enjoying a delicious picnic lunch.
You can pay small amounts to take some of the exciting tours offered at the Sydney Olympic Park. Engineering students will love the Behind the Scenes Exploration tour of ANZ Stadium to discover how Australian engineers made the most advanced sports stadium in the world at the time of construction. Alternatively, you can a self-guided walking tour that includes the entry fee to the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre. You can spend hours playing in water, swimming, and diving off the high diving boards at the aquatic centre. The fees of the tours are very reasonable and are certainly within a student’s budget.
Head to the Beach
There are literally hundreds of beaches around Sydney. You can head to a different beach every warm weekend and have a wonderful time. Pack a picnic or go to a beach that offers barbecues in parks nearby for a cheap day out. Bondi, Manly, and Cronulla beaches are among the most popular beaches for Sydney students to visit, but there are plenty of other options. Explore some of the lessor known beaches for a fun time with your friends.
Although you love your student accommodation, you do not have to stay inside all the time. Explore some of the great places Sydney has to offer and enjoy your stay as a university student.
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