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Level 1 - The Cannery

Entertainment Venues

Urban Escapade

Urban Escapade is a new escape room venue located at The Cannery in Rosebery, just a few minutes south of Sydney's central business district. Founded by a team with three decades in the film and visual effects industry these rooms bring feature-film craft to every detail. Their rooms combine cinematic storytelling, immersive sets, light and sound fx, and unique, hand-built puzzles to pull players into these worlds. Two distinct games await. In Kidnapped, players take on the role of detectives, navigating the shadowy underworld of 1920s Chinatown to crack a case before time runs out. In Turbulence, a 1970s airport thriller, teams play as undercover air marshals tasked with uncovering the truth behind a growing security threat. Designed for friends, families, date nights, visitors and corporate teams, each room rewards curiosity, communication and a little nerve. No experience is needed, and game hosts guide every booking. Whether you're after a memorable night out, an unusual team-building session or a uniquely Sydney experience away from the usual tourist trail, Urban Escapade offers storytelling and spectacle you can step right into.

Rosebery NSW

1.8 km away

Holey Moley mini golf in Mount Gravatt — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Alexandria

Grab your putters and bust out your mini golf attire, Alexandria! Holey Moses – Their mini golf courses just got a 'hole' lot bigger! With 27 mini golf holes across three incredible courses – including some never before seen mega holes as well as their classic favourites – sitting under enormous 14-metre-high ceilings, their new venue needs to be seen to be believed! Pull up those socks and get ready to tee off, because mini golf just got big again.

Alexandria NSW

2.3 km away

La Di Darts Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

La Di Darts Alexandria

Sydneysiders, get ready for a darts bar that's everything you thought it couldn't be – decadent, debaucherous and dangerously addictive. Now in Sydney's inner south, La Di Darts brings state-of-the-art augmented darts, lavish cocktails and amazing food to Alexandria. Spend your evening playing high-energy interactive darts, sipping signature cocktails, and soaking up the atmosphere of Alexandria's most anticipated bar. With 15 immersive game modes ranging from laid-back challenges to the classic 501, you'll never throw the same game twice.

Alexandria NSW

2.3 km away

Strike Bowling Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Alexandria

Strike Alexandria features 8 bowling lanes, a magical bar, escape rooms, mini golf and plenty of dazzling arcade games to keep you coming back again and again! Whether you're looking to throw a party, work function, or team building event....or maybe you just want a fun night out with mates, Strike Bowling has you covered!

Alexandria NSW

2.3 km away

Zero Latency VR Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Zero Latency VR Alexandria

Featuring cutting edge technology, this is virtual reality you can't experience anywhere else. Immerse yourself into one of the 6 games on offer, and get taken into a world where your body is the controller. Free Roam VR allows you to move through the 200 square metre arena completely untethered, meaning you can be fully immersed into the game.

Alexandria NSW

2.3 km away

Edible Blooms Sydney — Image credit: Edible Blooms Sydney

Shopping and Markets

Edible Blooms Sydney

Visit Edible Blooms Sydney where you’ll be able experience and see or order their delicious chocolate bouquets and gift hampers. You can even order a box of their signature chocolate strawberries or gourmet donuts while you wait. They’ll even personalise the gift for you. I’m If you prefer to order your gift online don't worry, just select pick up in store and they’ll create your gift ready for you to collect. All gifts are guaranteed to deliver joy and a smile.

Beaconsfield NSW

2.3 km away

The Remnant Warehouse- Main Shop

Shopping and Markets

The Remnant Warehouse

Step inside an 'Aladdin's Cave of Fabric' in Sydney. Inside, you will find an endless treasure of fabrics and trimmings from well-known designers, along with craft and quilting supplies to excite even those who haven't sewn before right through to professional designers and manufacturers. The friendly staff are all knowledgeable in different aspects of sewing and can help with advice for fabric or trim choices, as well as general sewing and construction advice. The Remnant Warehouse can accommodate for bus tours and sewing group excisions- call ahead to book your group visit with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. They have a large online store, so you can browse online before your visit to help plan your trip, and you can order online with Click and Collect in-store.

Alexandria NSW

2.3 km away

Hijinx Hotel Alexandria — Image credit: Hijinx Hotel; Zennieshia Butts

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hijinx Hotel Alexandria

Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience. Housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York hotel, these 15 rooms are reimagined into quick play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these rooms are where you play, not stay. Hijinx Hotel is made up of 15 challenge rooms, each designed for between two and six players to work together to complete challenges and score points on the leaderboard. You will be assigned to a set of five random challenge rooms on arrival.

Alexandria NSW

2.4 km away

Archie Brothers Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Archie Brothers Alexandria

Archie Brothers is your one-stop entertainment destination at Alexandria. Try your luck against their arcade games and you just might land your hands on the coveted collectables that sit at the top of their jackpot. Dodgem cars, VR, ten-pin bowling and prizes prizes prizes are all in a day's play at Archie's. Looking to treat yourself? Indulge in the cocktail bar and food on offer to satisfy all of your cravings. There's no place on earth like Archie's.

Alexandria NSW

2.4 km away

Family photo experience during a Sydney visit

Entertainment Venues

Self Photo studio

Mira Mira Studios is a unique self photo studio experience located in Alexandria, Sydney. It offers visitors a private space to create professional studio portraits using a mirror-based setup, with the camera positioned behind the mirror. The experience is designed for leisure visitors looking for something creative and memorable to do while in Sydney. Suitable for individuals, couples, families, and small groups, including special occasions and travel moments. Sessions take place in a calm, premium environment with complete privacy and same-day digital images. A creative indoor experience for visitors to Sydney, ideal for special occasions, travel memories, or rainy days.

Alexandria NSW

2.5 km away

Main Museum Area, showcasing over 1500 human tissue specimens showing signs of disease — Image credit: Museum of Human Disease UNSW

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Museum of Human Disease

The Museum of Human Disease, at the University of New South Wales, is Australia's only publicly accessible medical pathology collection. Home to more than 1500 specimens of diseased human tissue, the Museum of Human Disease provides information to the public about health, disease, human anatomy and biology. Visitors will see and learn about various infectious, genetic and lifestyle-related diseases. With an engaging self-guided tour for the public as well as a beloved education program for high school students, the Museum is both educational and entertaining.

Kensington NSW

2.7 km away

Ice Zoo Street view — Image credit: ice zoo

Entertainment Venues

Ice Zoo

Don't just take out word for it! Sydney ice rink Ice Zoo offers the most fun you can have on ice – come and see for yourself, you'll be most welcome! They're open seven days a week, and provide a huge range of sessions. Bordering the Eastern Suburbs, Newtown and Marrickville, Ice Zoo gives you much more than you would expect to find at an ice rink. As well as the traditional features, Ice Zoo features public skating sessions and Learn To Skate classes. They also provide Sydneysiders young-and-old with the opportunity to play ice hockey, take part in ice fitness classes, host birthday parties or experience the magic of live DJ nights with fantastic light shows. Ice Zoo focuses on safety, entertainment and fun. It's all delivered to the highest standard, not only on the rink, but also at the Ice Zoo cafe and licensed bar, which are open at all times the centre is operating. Then there are the Ice Zoo Igloos – just the thing for parties! You and your guests can celebrate milestones in an informal gathering all by yourselves.

Alexandria NSW

2.8 km away

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria — Image credit: Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

Spas and Retreats

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

With luxurious stone and aqua tile pools set over a beautiful 700-square-metre space, Soak Bathhouse is an oasis in the heart of Alexandria. The communal bathhouse has a range of amenities designed for wellness and relaxation including magnesium mineral pools, hot spas, a cedarwood sauna and a cold plunge pool. Private experiences are also available, like massage, infrared sauna and red-light therapy.

Alexandria NSW

3.0 km away

Ritz Cinema

Entertainment Venues

Ritz Cinema

See all the latest movies in the opulent surrounds of the Ritz Cinema. The Ritz Cinema is steeped in rich history and tradition. Built in 1937 and now heritage listed, it is one of the only two original Art Deco cinemas remaining in Sydney. Still offering the lowest price movie tickets available, the cinema has survived a fascinating history of tumultuous change and holds an important place in the local culture. This heritage and unique design adds to the charm and warmth of the Ritz Cinema that other venues cannot match - showing the latest in blockbuster and independent film.

Randwick NSW

3.2 km away

Royal Randwick — Image credit: ATC

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Royal Randwick is the jewel in the crown of Sydney racing. A compelling theatre of sport, culture, fashion and cuisine, racing's premier playground will entertain you with the extraordinary. The venue hosts race meetings all-year round but really comes to life during The Championships in autumn and the Sydney Everest Carnival in spring. Situated minutes from the Central Business District and in close proximity to the airport, Royal Randwick can be found in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Particularly coming to life during The Spring and Sydney Carnivals. The venue sets a world-class standard in racing and hospitality, enriched by over 35 bars and restaurants, reserved dining establishments and cutting-edge facilities for members and racegoers alike. As Australia's longest-standing racing venue, Royal Randwick has shaped and been a part of Australian culture for over 150 years. Royal Randwick is now offering guests the opportunity to go behind the scenes to showcase the Sydney horse racing experience - from pre-race preparation to the excitement of the race in a premium venue with extensive food and beverage options.

Randwick NSW

3.2 km away

Kiss My Axe - Alexandria

Entertainment Venues

Kiss My Axe - Alexandria

Kiss My Axe Alexandria is a leading axe throwing venue in Sydney, offering a fun and social experience for corporate events, team building, birthdays, bucks and hens parties. Located in Alexandria, it is the perfect indoor activity for groups looking for something different. Each session is fully guided by experienced coaches, making axe throwing safe, easy to learn and enjoyable for all skill levels. Guests can take part in a high energy tournament style experience, with food and drinks available on site. With a vibrant atmosphere and unique offering, Kiss My Axe Alexandria is a popular choice for group activities and things to do in Sydney.

Alexandria NSW

3.5 km away

The Urban Beehive Port Botany

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Urban Beehive Port Botany

The Urban Beehive is driven by two beekeepers, Doug Purdie and Vicky Brown, who met through the New South Wales Beekeepers Association and decided things were getting serious with bees. The Urban Beehive aims to put beehives all over Sydney – to boost natural pollination and help maintain the honeybees' genetic diversity before it’s too late. They do this by capturing feral bee swarms to populate their beehives (where possible), rather than purchasing packaged bees or queen bees from breeders. In this way, they help protect the wild bee genetic lines that need strengthening in case the worst happens and Varroa or some other pest infiltrates the borders. They’re also offering the community a service by re-housing honeybees that otherwise might be destroyed.

Port Botany NSW

3.5 km away

Learning to push. — Image credit: Skate Now

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Private Skateboarding Lessons - Sydney Park Skatepark

Skate Now offers private skateboarding lessons at the City of Sydney's world-class skatepark in Sydney Park, Alexandria. These lessons are a great way to have a blast, whilst gaining skills and confidence on a skateboard. The program can be tailored and modified to suit all experience and ability levels. Skate Now’s enthusiastic team of instructors are experts at teaching the steps involved in learning to ride safely, in ways children and adults can easily understand and follow. They support students as they build their skills at their own pace. They can provide boards and protective gear, but if you have your own, they advise that you bring it along (note: they will need to check the equipment for suitability).

Erskineville NSW

3.6 km away

Come and Try - Archery! — Image credit: Serina Stretton

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sydney Bowmen Archery Club

Sydney Bowmen Archery Club is a family and disability-friendly club of children, women and men of all ages and nationalities, located in South Coogee. For people who are new to archery, they offer a two-hour introductory session every every Sunday. For a small fee, you will receive all equipment and be able to shoot in the non-members area, overseen by one of their trainers. Please note, that all children must be over eight years old. Please go to the website for booking details. Instructors will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

South Coogee NSW

3.6 km away

Sydney Park — Image credit: Destination NSW

Parks and Gardens

Sydney Park

Sydney Park is made of 40 hectares of lush grass, landscaped gardens, rolling hills, meandering pathways and picturesque wetlands. Creeks flow throughout the park and attract all different types of birds. There are plenty of spacious viewing decks that are perfectly placed to make sure you can take it all in as long as you like. Sydney Park is popular for weekend picnics and it's very dog friendly. A large children's playground will probably have the grown-ups mesmerised just as much as the kids. The tactile, one-of-a-kind playground includes many different types of equipment that will keep children entertained for hours, as well as several elements that will stimulate their senses of touch, hearing and sight. Cafés, barbecue facilities near the children's bike track and near the wetlands, and public toilets are also available in the park.

St Peters NSW

3.9 km away

The Cipher Room - Espionage — Image credit: The Cipher Room

Entertainment Venues

The Cipher Room

An immersive and bespoke vintage escape room in Sydney. As an indie company, they create all their own narratives, graphics, handmade props and bespoke puzzles. Located in Newtown and St Peters, they are unique in that they make every part of their games - concepts, narratives, all the puzzles (electronic/wooden/graphic/magnetic), sound design, lighting - themselves and are independently owned and run. As proud Newtown locals who want to celebrate and support their unique suburb, they source any props from local second-hand and vintage shops. They also use reclaimed and recycled materials wherever possible. They love immersive gaming environments, with tactile and authentic puzzles and themes. They have worked hard to create a fun and unique gaming experience that they would want to play.

Newtown NSW

4.1 km away

Improv Theatre Sydney

Entertainment Venues

Improv Theatre Sydney

Improv Theatre Sydney (ITS) is a creative, inclusive and world-class hub for spontaneity. Founded in 2014, they are the first and only dedicated improv theatre in Sydney, with hilarious, dynamic and captivating improv, stand-up and sketch comedy shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Their staff, performers and alumni include award-winning actors, touring standup comedians, TV personalities, national radio hosts, artistic directors of international arts festivals and world-famous TikTok stars.

Alexandria NSW

4.1 km away

Centennial Equestrian

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Centennial Equestrian

The Hidden Equestrian Experience: Exploring Centennial Parklands on horseback. Centennial Parklands stands out as a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Sydney. Amidst the bustling city life, this sprawling park offers a unique opportunity to experience the serene charm of horse riding. It's not just a ride; it's an equestrian adventure waiting to be discovered. Centennial Equestrian is committed to teaching all ages and levels of riders from beginners to advanced. They offer Private and Group lessons, Showjumping lessons and Horsemanship Programs, with world-class instructors boasting international experience. Their staff have spent their lives in the horse industry and competition world and love being able to pass on their knowledge and skills to their clients.

Moore Park NSW

4.3 km away

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre — Image credit: Centennial Parklands

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre

Officially opened to the public in 1998, the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre site has enjoyed heritage restoration and new stables added over the years, including a main covered arena that unites history and horse riding tradition. Nine commercial businesses operate within the Centre, as well as up to 135 privately leased stables catering to almost 200 horses in total. There are two riding schools, an on-site equine veterinarian, two livery providers and a farrier service. Equine facilities include three arenas (including two roofed arenas), a covered lunge yard, stables (both inside pavilions and outdoors), wash bay facilities, sand rolls and on-site float parking.

Moore Park NSW

4.3 km away

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