Sydney's 10 best wet weather activities
So the skies are grey and the thunder's rumbling. Quit your whinging! Head to these destinations for some fun of the indoor variety and you'll be wishing it rained more often
1 Femme Fatale
The brutal reality of notorious female criminals investigated. Police & Justice Museum, Sydney.
2 Indy Karts
Shift gears and challenge your mates to a race on these indoor, motorcycle-powered go-karts that are the fastest in Australia. Indy Karts, Revesby.
3 Dugongs
They're like ugly dolphins, but lovable nonetheless, and there's only five in captivity on show in the world - see two of them at the aquarium. And it's all undercover, so only the sea cows get wet. Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour.
4 Climb Fit
Head across the Bridge to Climb Fit and spend the day scurrying up the indoor climbing walls. You can hit the wall on your own, or enrol in a climbing clinic to acquire the necessary skills. Climb Fit, St Leonards.
5 Simply Sumptuous Food cooking classes
Learn healthy new recipes from a trained professional. Choose from a variety of classes: Vegetarian, Healthy Cooking, Simply Sumptuous Pizza, Gourmet Vegetarian, or Dough & Pastry. Simply Sumptuous Food, Manly.
6 Sydney Dance Company
With over 60 classes a week you’ll feel the beat from your head to your feet. Whether you prefer the Running Man or the pirouette there’ll be something for you here, as you’ll be instructed by professional dancers and choreographers. Sydney Dance Company, The Rocks.
7 Surviving Australia
Everyone knows the rough, rugged landscape of our Outback is a tough place to make a living. Come see a variety of the animals that have figured out how to survive in some of the harshest terrain on Earth, many of whom can be found no where else in the world except for Oz. Australian Museum, Sydney.
8 Bikram Yoga
Escape the chilly drizzle in this superheated form of yoga, which uses a 38-degree Celcius room to make muscles more limber as you progress through the poses. With classes for every skill level, you can still enjoy the benefits of this meditative exercise even if you don't know your Downward-Facing Dog from your Child's Pose. Bikram Yoga College of India, Darlinghurst.
9 Lazer Zone
No, you're not too cool for laser skirmish. Round up the troops and prove once and for all that you truly can kick your friends' arses in every arena. Lazer Zone, Penrith.
10 Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids
Harry Potter would feel right at home at the Australian National Maritime Museum's latest exhibition. , Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.
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