12 Fun Team Building Ideas in Sydney

Looking for the best team building ideas in Sydney for your group? At Peerspace, we get it! Team building activities are designed to boost your team’s morale, improve communication, and strengthen the collaboration among colleagues. Whether your team is small or large, newly formed or well-established, your endeavor’s success depends on a team that works well together. If you’re searching for just the right activity for your Sydney-based team, we’re ready with a list of ideas that are bound to get your colleagues in the zone for building trust – while having a blast!

1. Book a venue with Peerspace 

With Peerspace, the internet’s largest peer-to-peer venue booking network, you can search hundreds of one-of-a-kind spaces in Sydney to host your team building event, and more are added every day. No matter your planned activity, there’s a space to meet your needs.

Here are a few fantastic Peerspaces you can book today:

• This Greek villa-style house with fabulous arches, marble floors, a spiral staircase, a pool, and a huge backyard would make a great spot to host an off-site activity

• This dazzling lounge bar is the perfect space to host a game or casino night while your guests enjoy a coffee, tea, or cocktail
• This stunning penthouse with a rooftop space, commercial kitchen, and wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows offers views of the Berowra Waters Marina
• The Marina Café and Bar, an open-air venue in Sydney Harbor with plenty of space for games on the lawn, allows beautiful views of the waterfront

2. Kayak on an island retreat

Look no further for team building ideas in Sydney than this adorable cottage right on the waterfront of Scotland Island, just a 45-minute drive from the city. Your team can relax on the private beach, deck, terrace, or in the clean and comfy open-plan home. Make use of the full kitchen and barbeque for food and drinks while you go wild with the kayaks, paddle boards, boogie boards, and fishing gear – just be sure to bring your own bait. This is a great space for a team of up to 12.

3. Escape the 9-to-5 at Virtual Room

Take a break from the daily grind with a virtual escape room experience for your team. This virtual reality studio contains 12 rooms for players to immerse in one of four virtual adventures. Teammates work together to solve wild and fantastical challenges. This activity is sure to shake things up and exercise your team’s creative problem-solving skills.

4. Unwind with a team yoga class

Let’s face it, sometimes even the healthiest workplace can cause a little stress now and then. What better way to work out the kinks than with a yoga class for your team? You can invite a local instructor to guide you or choose one of many popular videos online. Use Peerspace to book a space like this beautiful and serene studio in Glebe, just a little ways from Sydney.

5. Have an arcade night at Beercade

Unwind at this game room and arcade near Sydney and let your team have a blast enjoying a beverage and playing pool, darts, pinball, and arcade games. This is a perfect team-building idea in Sydney if you’re looking for something that’s casual and sure to be a good time for all.

6. Go snorkeling at Wattamolla Beach

For a fun team-building idea in Sydney, ’round up your crew to take a plunge at Wattamolla Beach in Royal National Park. You can enjoy the beautiful waterfall and cove, a relaxing snorkeling adventure in the tranquil lagoon, or the thrill seekers of the bunch can dive from the rocks on the shore.

7. Gain some perspective at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Is your team getting tired of sitting behind a desk all day, staring at computer screens? Head outside to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, an internationally acclaimed historic landmark, and a great place to take your team to get some fresh air and breathtaking views. Your team can bond as you enjoy a refreshing walk across – or even dare to do the bridge climb for a 360º view! 

8. Solve a mystery

There’s nothing that can strengthen the bonds between team members like solving a spooky mystery together. The Abandoned Mansion murder mystery in the Elizabeth Bay House is a highly-rated interactive theater experience where your team can search the rooms of the house for clues and work together to identify the murderer.

9. Collaborate for a cause

Here’s a team-building idea in Sydney that benefits others. Have the team gather to solve this awesome Lego Legends challenge. You’ll compete to build the most outstanding Lego creation, after which the Lego set will be donated to local children in need. Find this and other activities like building bikes or racing karts that are donated to local kids at Corporate Challenge Events. 

10. Take your team on a scavenger hunt adventure

Organize into smaller teams and do an exciting scavenger hunt, taking you to all the most amazing – and sometimes unfamiliar – unique places in Sydney. Personalize your own itinerary or choose a prepared hunt purchasable online. A scavenger hunt is an excellent fun team building idea in Sydney where your team can face challenges together while taking a tour filled with historic architecture, modern landmarks, and beautiful scenery. 

11. Break the ice with a catered meal and wine pairing

Do you have a newer team that could use a chance to get to know each other? Host a catered meal for your team at Annata, fabulous restaurant space in Crow’s Nest, just 15 minutes north of Sydney. The chef and sommelier are at your service to create a custom menu and pairings to serve to your team as you kick back and enjoy an evening together. An AV system is available for your use for presentations, introductions, or games.

12. Have some good old-fashioned fun

Take your team outdoors and play some picnic games to get folks energized, build camaraderie, and have a laugh together. Set up for a field day of potato sack races, egg-and-spoon relays, lawn dice, and whatever games you like! With a little sunshine, these activities will allow your team to have some silly, collaborative fun.

Team building ideas in Sydney: conclusion

Whether you are planning a relaxing activity for your group or a thrilling challenge, your team is sure to appreciate the chance to break out from the regular routine and enjoy some recreation. Check out Peerspace to find a venue that will accommodate the team building activity you choose!

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