Friday
- 7:00 PM
The Grounds of Alexandria
Brunch · $$$ · AlexandriaPatio kickoff — Smashed avo & flower display — Garden-festival brunch destination.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Alexandria — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 8:30 PMManly to Shelly Beach LoopOutdoors · Manly
Ferry-accessible headland walk with snorkelling at a marine sanctuary — perfect for families.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Manly — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
Saturday
- 9:00 AMRoyal Botanic GardenOutdoors · CBD
Harbour-side park with Mrs Macquarie's Chair — the postcard angle.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 1:00 PM
Sample Coffee
Brunch · $ · Surry HillsOutdoor lunch — Breakfast roll — Standing-room espresso bar.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Surry Hills — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 3:00 PMRoyal Botanic GardensOutdoors · CBD
Walk — Mrs Macquarie's Chair sunset view of Opera House + Bridge.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 6:00 PMSydney Harbour ferry to Manly sunsetOutdoors · Circular Quay
View — $8 sunset cruise on a regular commuter ferry.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Circular Quay — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 8:00 PM
Three Blue Ducks
Brunch · $$$ · BrontePulled-pork eggs — Beachside cafe brunch, paddock-to-plate.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Bronte — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
Sunday
- 9:00 AMKayak / Paddleboard RentalOutdoors · Waterfront
Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Waterfront — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
- 1:00 PM
Bills
Brunch · $$$ · DarlinghurstRicotta hotcakes — Bill Granger's flagship — the original brunch icon.
Why this pick- ·Outdoor pick — built for fresh-air time
- ·Keeps you in Darlinghurst — short walk from your other stops
- ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
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