City guide · Sydney · 5 min read

How to make friends in Sydney as a newcomer or visitor

Sydney's social life happens outdoors — beaches, harbour walks and long brunches.

Top 3 things to do — and how to turn them into plans

1
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
The city's most social trail — beaches all the way. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
2
Harbour ferry to Manly
A commute that feels like a cruise. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
3
Sunday brunch in Surry Hills
The café culture is a contact sport. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.

Sidecar is for locals meeting locals, travellers meeting locals, and fellow travellers meeting each other. Friends only.

A coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee followed by brunch is the classic Sydney plan.

Ferry rides, harbour pools and free lookouts make easy, cheap group outings.

Surf clubs, trivia nights, markets and a big live-music scene welcome newcomers.

Sidecar shows small, platonic plans in Sydney in time order, each with a host introduction and a public meeting place. Join one, or post your own.