The best things to do in Sydney in September

Throw off your doonas and discard your scarves: spring has sprung in Sydney. September not only heralds the arrival of warmer spring weather (when it's not raining), but much like the trees and flowers waking up from the winter snooze, life is returning to the city's social scene, with more events, performances, exhibitions, markets, and spring flings on the cards.

Shake off those winter cobwebs with a stroll through a flower-filled garden, a refreshing dip in one of the city's ocean pools, or if you really want to give yourself a thorough spring airing, bust out the birthday suit at one of Sydney's best nude beaches.

It's also the perfect time of year to give your home, garden or balcony a glow-up with some leafy additions, so head to these top plant nurseries where you can pick up a few new fronds.

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