Cozzie Livs Hacks for Sydneysiders this Week

Feeling it? Us, too. Cost of living pressures are at an all-time high so it’s little wonder we’re all looking for ways to save a little coin. Luckily for us, Sydney has some fab dining deals, lots of free weekend activities and plenty of activations to enjoy – you’ve just got to know where to look! 

Having a no-spend weekend? No worries! Read on for our edit of six cozzie lives hacks for Sydney folk to enjoy this week. 

$6 Taco Wednesdays at El Primo Sanchez

El Primo Sanchez are serving up $6 tacos all night, each and every Wednesday. Take your pick from mouth-watering options like the Al Pastor (pork belly, achiote adobo, salsa verde, pineapple), Beef Barbacoa (slow-cooked beef cheek, salsa roja, roasted onion, cucumber), Fish Na Arita (crispy fish, jalapeño salsa, orange pico de gallo), or Calabacita (roasted zucchini, salsa macha, ricotta). 

From 5pm, every Wednesday

27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington

BridgeClimb’s $100 Cashback for Sydneysiders

For a limited time, Sydney locals can experience the iconic Harbour Bridge Climb with a rewarding twist. BridgeClimb Sydney is offering up to $100 cashback for residents of Greater Sydney who book a Day Climb before August 31, 2025. This exclusive offer applies to select climbs, including the Summit Day Climb and Summit Insider Day Climb. After completing the climb, eligible participants can claim their cashback as a prepaid digital Mastercard, valid for 12 months.

To qualify, climbers must be at least 16 years old, reside within the Greater Sydney area, and book their climb directly through BridgeClimb’s website. Claims can be made up to 90 days post-climb.

Additionally, during Vivid Sydney (May 23 to June 14, 2025), locals can enjoy a $50 cashback on the special Vivid Climb, offering a luminous perspective of the city’s renowned light festival.

Whether you’re ticking off a bucket list item or rediscovering the city from new heights, this offer provides a compelling reason to see Sydney from its most iconic vantage point.

Free Twilight Pickleball

Keen to try out the social sport that has European’s hooked? Head down to Barangaroo every Tuesday night to watch players battle it out…or, better yet, get amongst it yourself! Open to people of all skill levels, the tournaments are a great place to make new friends (or find someone special!). There are even prizes for the most fun teams. All you have to do is register as an individual or team here. 

Tuesdays, 5pm to 7pm 

Harbour Park Community Recreation Space 

$2 Oysters at The Boathouse Venues

If oysters are you love language, you’re in for a treat this month. For the whole month of May, The Boathouse Group is celebrating coastal dining with $2 oysters all day, every day.

Guests can feast on premium Oysters courtesy of East 33, Australia’s leading producer of Sydney Rocks, all month across The Boathouse Groups iconic waterside venues.

So, whether you’re escaping the gloomy Sydney weather up at Barrenjoey House in Palm Beach, enjoying a long lunch at Manly Pavilion, or a leisurely stroll to Shelly Beach, why not indulge in freshly shucked oysters, all for just $2 each. 

All day, every day in May

Available at most Boathouse Group venues.

$10 Movie Tickets at Hoyts

Lazy Sunday? Why not hit the cinemas for a cheap watch? Every Sunday, Hoyts are offering $10 tickets before noon, at any of their locations (you’ll find outposts at the Entertainment Quarter, Blacktown, Chatswood and beyond).

Loving this edit of free and low-cost activities in Sydney? You might also like our edits of the best free things to do in Sydney as well as our edit of the best cheap eats. 

Stroll Through One of Sydney’s Art Galleries

Sydney is home to a number of incredible art galleries, and the best thing is most of them offer free exhibitions alongside paid areas.

And if you’re looking for a fun way to spend a night out in Sydney, particularly during the colder months, head to The Art Gallery of NSW for Art After Hours. Wander through the extensive free exhibitions, grab a drink at the bar, or even stay for dinner and make a night of it.

Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney

Writer

Olivia Storrie

29 May 2025

Armed with an Arts Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Sydney, a natural curiosity and a ravenous appetite, Sitchu’s Sydney Editor Olivia is your go-to for restaurant recommendations across the city. She also has a keen interest in hiking, patting other people’s dogs, travelling, curating her maximalist home and reading every book she can get her hands on.