Australians love the outdoors and their sports. Whether it is golf, cricket or football, you will find them engaged with a passion that is hard to believe. It does not matter whether it is an individual sport like tennis or a team sport like rugby, Australians love them all.

The many playgrounds in Sydney bear testimony to this as during the weekdays; they are often isolated but come to life during holidays and weekends.

Sydney offers tremendous facilities for all kinds of sports and some of them are mentioned below:

Sydney Beach Sports

The beaches in Sydney offer a variety of options from surfing to rollerblading. Beach volleyball and other land activities by the beach side keep a visitor happily engaged.

Golf Courses

For individuals interested in peace and a round of golf, there are many courses that not only offer their links but also other amenities of the club as well. There is no dearth of golf courses in this city and all of them are wonderfully maintained.

Swimming

Two great pools situated near the centre of the city provide good access to those who wish to indulge in swimming, both as a sport as well as regular exercise. The beaches themselves have conveniently located salt water rock pools which are just right for families who do not wish to venture deep into the waters.

Tennis Courts in Sydney

Tennis is another popular sport and the city of Sydney is home to many of them. They are provided with lighting at night also, so you have the luxury of playing at night at these courts.

Lawn Bowls

This sport was once upon a time considered fit only for the elderly. It has become extremely popular even amongst the youngsters who want to take a shot at bowling. An average visitor is always welcome at all these Bowling clubs and will find a healthy response to talent. These clubs also provide light snacks apart from the convenience of a bar.

Boating in Sydney

Sydney, thanks to its harbor is ideal for boating with its many coves and bays. You can also hire the normal boats as well as engine driven craft giving you the unique opportunity of viewing the city from its waters.

If you wish to manually engage a craft, you need to procure a license from the authorities in NSW that will enable you to drive at more than 10 knots. New comers can also take lesson is sailing from the many schools that offer such facilities.

Bondi Beach and Manly Beach

Visitors must not miss the Bondi Beach and Manly Beach as these places offer plenty of sun bathing and other beach sports options. A first time visitor will get a full idea of what constitutes a beach lifestyle upon visiting these beaches.

Horse Riding

Unlike many other cities, Sydney offers visitors the chance for horse riding not only in the outskirts of the city in the Blue Mountains but also within the city near Centennial Park.

Spectator Sports

Sports like football and cricket are ever popular and always have a sporting audience who know their game and appreciate it.