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Sydney

Over View

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs

Explore the City

SYDNEY BEACHES

bondi beach

BONDI BEACH
White sands, turquoise waters and perfect waves make Bondi Beach one of the most popular destinations in the world, and you’ll discover plenty more to do beyond the great surf and fine sands. Gourmet dining, eclectic shopping markets, gorgeous coastal walks and a buzzing nightlife can all be enjoyed

manly beach

MANLY BEACH
Manly is a delightful destination for the whole family. Near the wharf where the ferry arrives, there is sheltered swimming in the netted harbour pool at Manly Cove, plus Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, cafés, restaurants and ice-cream shops. The paved Corso leads you past surf shops and pubs to Manly Beach.

Coogee beach

COOGEE BEACH
With a shimmering bay, magnificent coastal walk and a protected Marine Reserve that attracts snorkellers and scuba divers, Coogee epitomises the classic Sydney beach scene. When you’re not lying on the sand or frolicking in the waves, explore the parks and ocean pools

palm beach

PALM BEACH
Palm Beach is Sydney’s northernmost stretch of sand, featuring great surf and coastal walks. It’s famous as the gorgeous setting in the long-running TV soap Home and Away, which has a huge international following. Known to locals as Palmie, the northern end of the beach is good for surfing

ocean pool

OCEAN POOL
Sydney’s coastline features a number of delightful outdoor pools, carved into rock platforms. These saltwater pools are a perfect complement to the surf – ideal for lap swimmers, families or those who just want to relax and float. You’ll find many of the ocean pools tucked into the corners of Sydney’s surf beaches

surf beach

SURF BEACHES
Sydney is blessed with many surf beaches that cater to all levels of surfing skill, from small waves for beginners to big breaks for the more experienced and adventurous. Sydney beaches featured on the National Surfing Reserves, a list of iconic surfing locations in Australia, are Manly and North Narrabeen

watson Bay

WATSON’S BAY
Australia’s oldest fishing village is Watsons Bay in Sydney Harbour, and home to the famous seafood restaurant Doyles on the Beach. Take a ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay Wharf, or take in spectacular views aboard a bus on the cliff-hugging drive down to Watsons Bay. Enjoy fish and chips

manly walkway

MANLY WALKWAY
A great way to marvel at the beauty of Sydney Harbour and the enchanting bushland on the foreshore is on foot, and one of the best walking trails is the Manly Scenic Walkway. This 10 km path meanders through the bush around the harbour foreshore from Spit Bridge past gorgeous Clontarf Beach to Manly

SHOPPING

The Rocks Markets

THE ROCK MARKET
It’s said that only good things happen on Fridays and from 9am – 3pm at The Rocks Foodies Market it’s all about good things you can eat and enjoy in the lovely Jack Mundey Place. While you’re at it, pick up fresh fruit, crusty bread, irresistible chocolate, olive oils, condiments and homewares

Westfield Sydney

WESTFIELD SYDNEY
Shopping and dining in Australia begins at Westfield Sydney, with over 250 fashion, food and lifestyle stores, located in the centre of Sydney city. Offering a mix of top Australian designers and international high street fashion across four levels, with a further three levels of dining.

MidCity Centre

THE MID CITY
Like a personal stylist, MidCity Style Space provides all the tools for you to put together the perfect look. Take a walk through its four levels, including bold looks for men and women, fitness solutions to get that body into shape, and boutique dining. It is small enough to be effortless and big enough

Oxford Street

OXFORD STREET
A popular shopping destination for its boutiques, Oxford Street stretches through Sydney’s eastern neighbourhoods of Darlinghurst, Paddington and Woollahra. Explore designer fashion houses, art galleries, booksellers, furniture shops and take a shopping break in one of the many trendy cafés

Bondi Markets

BONDI MARKET
The Bondi Markets, established in 1993, are open Sundays in the beachfront grounds of Bondi Beach Public School. Discover original local designer clothing and imported fashions, handmade jewellery, arts, crafts, homewares, retro furniture, vintage clothes and more

Glebe Markets

GLEBE MARKET
Browse through the many and varied stalls featuring a treasure of goods, from original design clothing to pre-loved attire, books, records, jewellery, accessories, art and bric-à-brac. Enjoy multicultural food stalls and outdoor entertainment including bands, jugglers and acrobats.

Paddington Markets

PEDDIGTON MARKET
Every Saturday, local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists fill more than 150 stalls with creative fashion, accessories, handcrafted goods and pictures that keep inspiring new generations of Sydneysiders. In the heart of Paddington, the markets have been operating since 1973.

Paddy’s Markets

PADDY’s MARKET
Paddy’s Markets has held a central place in Sydney’s history for over 150 years. In the Chinatown area, explore hundreds of stalls stocked with a wide range of goods, from souvenirs to sporting goods, clothes to cosmetics, footwear to sheepskins, plants, fruit and vegetables, an amazing food court

BAR, PUB & NIGHTLIFE

Gelnmore

THE GLEMORE
This three-storey heritage hotel in The Rocks has a rooftop bar with 180-degree views of Sydney Harbour and the city centre. On the middle floor is the lounge cocktail bar, with Juliette balconies and an elegant ambience for gatherings of friends or family. The ground floor has traditional pub vibelks and a buzzing nightlife can all be enjoyed

The Pumphouse Sydney

THE PUB HOUSE
Inspired by its history as one of Sydney’s first microbreweries, located right in the heart of Darling Harbour, the Pumphouse Sydney consistently stocks an evolving and diverse beer selection tailored to quench the thirst of beer lovers and novices alike. The heritage listed bar offers a range of drinks and spirits

Opera Bar

THE OPERA BAR
Opera Bar has spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the lower concourse of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House. You’ll enjoy delicious food prepared by talented chefs at this world-class destination for dining and drinking. Enjoy drinks & dinner before the performance at Sydney Opera House

Baxter Inn

THE BAXTER INN
Head underground to the candle-lit basement of the Baxter Inn. 360 premium whiskies line the cabinets of this speakeasy-themed drinking den. With thick carpet, jazz and blues, beer on tap, a wine and port cellar, and a whisky for every day of the year – Baxter Inn is more than inviting

O-bar and dining

O BAR & DINING
A stylish escape 47 floors up in the sky, O Bar and Dining’s vast circular layout provides 360-degree views of beautiful Sydney and beyond. Located at Australia Square, a landmark building near The Rocks, the ambient light, plush couches and deep leather chairs ensure a night at O Bar is an enchanting experience

The wine librarry

THE WINE LIBRARY
This small, sophisticated bar is stocked with a veritable library of wines. You can choose from than 500 wines, with a great selection of Australian and international wines. You’ll appreciate the casual, cosy seating nestled around the warmly lit bar. Afternoon snacks and pre-dinner drinks are available

The lord nelson

THE LORD NELSON
Sydney’s first boutique brewery and the oldest in Australia, the Lord Nelson is famous for it’s award-winning 100% natural ales. Fermentation occurs at the brewery at the rear of the bar, and the beer is matured in the cellar, then perfectly conditioned before heading straight to the taps on the bar

marbie bar

THE MARBLE BAR
Built in 1893 and preserved in all its opulent glory, the Marble Bar is a delightful Victorian-era bar underneath the Hilton Hotel in the city centre. A 100 tonnes of the best marble in the world were used to build the bar, creating a splendid ambience. A great place to enjoy fine Australian wines and beers

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