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Sydney

The London Hotel, Balmain (Photo: J. Morgan/Tourism NSW) Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.

Bondi Icebergs Swimming Pool, Sydney. Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.

Cultural activities in Cabramatta, Sydney Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.

Strolling in Chinatown, Sydney Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.

An aerial view of Sydney's Central Business District City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.

Family fun on Coogee Beach, Sydney Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone

Bushwalking in Maianbar, Cronulla, Sydney Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.

Darling Harbour, Sydney Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.

Cafes on Victoria Street, Darlinghurst (Photo: Tony Yeates) Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.

Dee Bee's Café, Double Bay, Sydney Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.

Waterside strolls at the end of Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.

Explore the Hawkesbury River (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW)Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.

Tizzana Winery, Ebenezer, Hawkesbury Valley (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW) Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.

Dining on Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Sydney (Photo: F. Quimby) Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...

The Leichhardt Forum, Sydney Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.

St John's Anglican Church, Camden, Sydney Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm

Manly BeachManly 

Nestled between the harbour and a surf beach – a quintessential Sydney experience.

Bent Street, Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.

Taronga Zoo, Sydney Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views

One of Newtown's many café spots on King Street, Sydney (R. Billington/Tourism NSW) Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.

Manly Walk, Sydney (H. Lund/Tourism NSW) Northern Beaches and Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other

Shopping for the latest trends in Paddington, Sydney (J. Morgan/Tourism NSW) Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.

St Johns Cathedral, Parramatta, Sydney (3stroke Photography/Tourism NSW) Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.

Overlooking the Nepean River, Penrith precinct Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

George IV Hotel in Picton, Sydney Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.

Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour (Photo: Hamilton Lund / Tourism NSW). Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.

Biking around Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney. Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.

Some architectural details in The Rocks, Sydney The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.



A taste of Sydney

Fast facts

  • As one of the world's most multicultural cities, Sydney has dining experiences that span the globe.
  • A strong Asian influence, perfect seafood and a laid-back lifestyle give the city's food and wine culture a flavour all its own.
  • A smattering of Italian-flavoured neighbourhoods offer the full range of regional delicacies.

Why go there

Sydney offers fans of good food and wine an unforgettable and unique experience. The cultural diversity brought by the city's recent Vietnamese, Thai and Middle Eastern residents is enviable. The city's Cantonese and Mediterranean roots are deep, sturdy, and reflected by flourishing communities with unique cultural identities.

Home to the country's most forward-thinking chefs and the destination for the nation's very best produce, Sydney supports a vibrant, progressive dining scene.

Things to do

  • Immerse yourself in the city's original Chinatown, then check out its newer Chinese centres at Hurstville, Chatswood and Parramatta.
  • Share perfectly formed dumplings at Din Tai Fung, a bustling noodle house in the centre of the city.
  • Take a trip to Sydney's most vibrant Vietnamese neighbourhood in Cabramatta.
  • Live la dolce vita among Sydney's Italian hubs at Leichhardt, Five Dock and Haberfield.
  • Try kimchi and tabletop barbequing in Korea Town, or chilli-infused snack and colourful rice-flour sweets in Thaitown, pocket-sized districts in the city.
  • Delve into authentic tastes of Greece in Marrickville, Portugal in Petersham, or Spain in the city's Spanish Quarter in Goulburn Street.

Don't miss

  • The buzz of neo-Cantonese teahouse stylings at Surry Hills hotspot Billy Kwong.
  • Chinatown's yum cha culture or seeing Sydney's chefs come out to play at late-night favourites like the Golden Century, East Ocean and BBQ King.
  • A trip to Haberfield for great produce, fresh cheeses and peerless pastries by day and the State's best pizza by night.
  • Stick-muddled cocktails and innovative Thai at the perennially-cool Longrain in Surry Hills
  • A Gourmet Safari walking tour around Sydney where the focus is on food, meeting chefs and local suppliers.

Events

  • GUSTO is the annual flagship event of the Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia every September at the Sydney Fish Market and Sydney's best Italian restaurants.
  • Good Food Month is held each October.
  • Other food treats – Chinese New Year in Chinatown (February) and the Spanish Quarter Festival in the city (September).
A taste of Sydney

Sydney dining