The best things to do in Sydney in September

Ditch your doonas and pack away your winter layers: spring has sprung in Sydney. September not only heralds the arrival of warmer weather, but much like the trees and flowers waking up from their seasonal snooze, life is returning to the city.

Shake off those winter cobwebs on one of Sydney's best running routes, wake up with a dip in a beautiful ocean pool, or – for a thorough spring airing – bust out the birthday suit at one of Sydney's finest nude beaches. If you’re keen to bring the life inside, pick up a plant or two from one of the best plant nurseries in the city.

The first month of spring is welcoming some appropriately high-energy performances to Sydney’s stages (including the month-long fiesta that is Sydney Fringe) – best enjoyed after a few happy hour drinks, a long boozy lunch or a breezy afternoon in one of the city’s best beer gardens.

For more affordable entertainment this month, head to one of Sydney’s best cinemas – Golden Age is serving up a special Martini Mondays deal ($50 will score you two Martinis and a cinema ticket), and all Hoyts cinemas across the city are offering $10 tix on Sunday mornings (plus unlimited popcorn always for Uber One members). Scroll on for our full list of everything you can get up to in Sydney this September.

Stay in a spring state of mind and head to one of these gorgeous camping spots near Sydney, and then go in search of wildflowers on one of the best (and easiest) day hikes in Sydney. 

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