New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
North Island
South Island

What to expect from Sydney in March

Lucy Pascual
April 17, 2024
darling harbour sydney dine outside

Sydney in March means the start of autumn, and with milder temperatures ranging from 18°c to 26°c, it’s the perfect time to explore the city’s cultural and natural landmarks. With the summer crowds thinning out a bit, you’ll get a more relaxed atmosphere for discovering Sydney’s artistic and botanical treasures this month.

The Artistry of Sydney

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is an absolute must-visit this month. The gallery houses an impressive collection of Australian, European and Asian art, ranging from classic to contemporary pieces. During March in Sydney, there’s often special exhibitions that you’ll love if you’re into art, and even regular visitors will see something new each visit.

The gallery is located in the Domain in a setting that’s almost as beautiful as the art, with its grand architecture surrounded by lush greenery. After exploring the exhibits, you can relax in the gallery’s café with views of the Botanic Gardens.

March is also a fantastic time to explore Sydney’s phenomenal street art scene. Areas like Newtown and Surry Hills are well-known for their colourful murals and graffiti, which is quite a contrast to the city’s more polished look.

You can explore the laneways and side streets you wouldn’t usually go into to find these ever-changing art pieces, but a guided street art tour is the best way to see them. The ‘I Have a Dream’ mural on King Street in Newtown is an iconic example of this art, but you’ll see much more and also get to experience some delicious food and drinks while you admire the area’s eclectic character.

For even more beauty this month, check out the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens. With the summer heat subsiding, the gardens change from lush green to autumn hues and it’s a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

March into Some Fun

Sydney in March is so good for exploring the city’s cultural scene. While the Mardi Gras festival starts in February, the Mardi Gras Parade is held in March. Then there’s the exciting Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival mid-month, so March is full of colour. Our Things to Do in Sydney page features many more fun activities.

Travelling during another month? Check out what to expect from Sydney in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

AUTHOR PROFILE
Lucy Pascual
Lucy is a true-blue Aussie living in Far North Queensland. When she's not writing, she spends her time travelling to Australia's top destinations, aiming to see as much of the country as possible so she can share its best locations with her readers.

Related Posts

What's Melbourne's street art all about?

G'day all, Want to learn more about street art in Melbourne CBD? Well good, because we've just finished a 3 hour tour of some of Melbourne's quirkiest corners and coolest laneways. Fancy yourself a bit of a Banksy? Then keep reading... Book your CBD street art tour here The street art tour for Melbourne CBD […]

Pinnacles and Sand Boarding - Tours With A Twist

1 Day Pinnacles Desert and Sand Boarding Adventure Tours With A Twist   I have come to notice as I have arrived in Perth that Western Australia is extremely underrated. With beautiful and seemingly untouched white sand beaches, bizarre geographic landmarks, and endless adventure, it makes me wonder why more travellers don’t take advantage of […]

The history of coffee - Melbourne

G’day, I was lucky enough to attend a walking tour of the beautiful CBD and learn about the history of coffee here in Melbourne. And what a history it is! Hosted by Travel Massive Melbourne + Context Travel, we Instragramed the whole thing. Having naturally high energy I normally only indulge in 1 max 2 […]

Free things to do in Melbourne

How much do you know about Melbourne? Did you know that it is consistently voted as the worlds most livable city? Or perhaps that it is the only city to have FIVE international standard sporting venues? (Hisense Arena, Docklands Stadium, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Olympic Park in Melbourne Park. There's also Albert Park Racecourse, which hosts the […]

My First Skydive In Australia

There are some moments in life you'll always remember. I think it's fair to say I've had a few of them since I started my backpacking adventure with my cousin, Jack. I've seen the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, the 12 Apostles and experienced some fantastic heart-racing activities such as rap jumping. However, I can safely say […]

The Melbourne Star

The Melbourne Star stands proudly overlooking a newly built area in Docklands, Melbourne, located a stone’s throw away from the Yarra River. It boasts a traditional Ferris Wheel design with an impressive modern look and feel, from both a distant perspective and close by. It is made out of solid steel at 120m high and […]

Social Media

Accepted Payments

Members of

chevron-down