Rainy Day Activities in Sydney

There’s nothing like a little pampering while rain is pouring down outside. Stay cosy and warm while melting away the day with a massage for complete relaxation. Try the Grand Royal Thai Massage on Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD - you’ll be in excellent hands. For added luxury, finish the day with one of Sydney’s famous “hatted” restaurants. 

If the sun is setting and the Sydney rain just won’t stop pouring, head to one of Sydney’s best pubs and get your bingo on. The Cricketers Arms Hotel in Surry Hills hosts a Rock and Roll bingo night every Tuesday, serving up delicious chicken wings too.

Showing both new releases, independent films, classics and art house, the Golden Age Cinema is how movie going should be. With only 50 seats per screening, this beautiful heritage listed building and its charming atmosphere will transport you back to the 1940s and have you singing in the Sydney rain.

There are so many beautiful yoga spots to relax and unwind while burning energy, all beautifully designed and welcoming from the moment you step through the door. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not give aerial yoga at Sky-Lab a try? Supported by a ‘silk’ just above the ground, expert teachers will help you stretch, twist and fly the rainy days away.

Learning something new is a great way to liven the senses, even when it’s looking drab outside. Classes at The Pottery Shed are designed especially for beginners, teaching the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing in a relaxed environment. You could even have your creation professionally finished for a unique souvenir. 

From Henna tattoos to brining vegetables, crochet to blending gin, there’s classes for everyone all listed with The Work-Shop. Browse the classes and escape the rain in Sydney, learning a new skill and meeting great people along the way.

There’s always something happening at the Art Gallery NSW. With complimentary tours throughout the day and exhibitions to catch while they’re in town, you’ll be soaking up culture rather than soaking in the rain.

The White Rabbit Gallery shares the best of Chinese art, delighting visitors with arts that bursts with energy and is technically superb. Wrap up your visit with a stop at the tranquil Tea House for some refreshment. 

If you’re strolling through Hyde Park and the heavens open, head for cover in the Australian Museum. The oldest museum in the country, the Australian Museum in central Sydney mixes culture with science. With an impressive animal collection that extends to the Jurassic, and cultural artefacts from indigenous communities, you’ll easily weather the storm here.

When you’re done with museums and galleries, head over to Haymarket and discover Australia’s largest Chinatown.

When it’s pouring with rain outside heading for a shopping centre is an easy fix. Turn your shopping excursion into a sky high adventure by heading upstairs to the our detailed city guide, making sure you tick off all the must-do attractions.