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Things to do on Queen's Birthday weekend

Make the most of the winter public holiday with our cheat sheet on what to do

Tuesday 7 June 2016

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The Queen’s Birthday weekend public holiday is on Monday June 13, and it falls around the same time as Sydney Film Festival and Vivid Sydney – so there's always plenty to do around town on the long weekend. If you're looking for a caffeine fix on Monday morning, we've got your back. Want to GTFO of town? See our short weekend getaways round-up.

Restaurants

Cafés open on the long weekend

We've compiled a list of the champions making sure you still get your café brekky on the Queen's Birthday.

Clubs

The best long weekend parties

Kick off your weekend at the last Club Night for the season, and cap it off with a touch of nostalgia at Naughty Noughties.

Winter warmers

Things to do

Fun indoor things to do in Sydney

Make like it’s your tenth birthday party all over again and head to one of these indoor activities to shoot lasers, down pins and more.

Bars

Sydney pubs with arcade games

When it's looking like an indoor sort of weekend, hole up in these fun-time pubs and spend all your pocket money on pinball and beers

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Travel

Short weekend getaways from Sydney

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Art

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