Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza (Coogee Beach) – about 25 min walk (or a short bus ride)
https://www.sydneylodges.com/accommodation/randwick.html – good value accommodation a short walk from the venue
Beaches
Coogee Beach is closest (15-20 minute walk from conference venue)
Gordan’s Bay and Clovelly Beach (Rockpool) for snorkelling
Culture
Art Galleries (Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of NSW)
Australian Museum, Sydney
Walks
Bondi to Coogee (or vice versa!) Coastal Walk (amazing views)
Other coastal walks in Sydney
Further Afield
Manly (beautiful beaches and scenic Sydney Harbour views)
Blue Mountains (bushwalking, superb views)