Sydney
Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.
Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.
Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.
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Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.
City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.
Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone
Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.
Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.
Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.
Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.
Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
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Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...
Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.
Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm
Manly
Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.
Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views
Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.
Northern Beaches and Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other
Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.
Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.
Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.
Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.
Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.
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The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Inner Sydney Precincts
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- Northern Beaches
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- Manly
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- Mosman
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- Sydney Harbour
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- The Rocks
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- Darling Harbour
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- Balmain
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- Leichhardt
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- Glebe
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- Newtown
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- Chinatown
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- City Centre
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- Kings Cross
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- Double Bay
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- Darlinghurst
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- Paddington
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- Moore Park
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- Coogee
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- Bondi
Greater Sydney Precincts
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- Hawkesbury Valley
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- Hawkesbury River
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- Penrith
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- Parramatta
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- Cabramatta
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- Sydney Olympic Park
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- Picton
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- Macarthur
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- Cronulla
Picnics and markets in Sydney
Fast facts
- There are many farmers' markets to choose from across Sydney each month.
- Many suburbs also have specialist gourmet food stores offering local and international produce.
Why go there
With the very best produce and gourmet goodies, farmers' markets in Sydney offer savvy visitors the chance to buy food at its freshest and make a connection with the people who grew it. It's a great way to explore Sydney and is fun for all the family.
Sydney is also bursting at the seams with great delis, provedores, organic grocers, food stores and halls which will tempt you with all your favourite treats, not to mention a whole range of new ones to discover.
Don't miss
- The picturesque new farmers' market on Fridays and Saturdays at The Rocks, and the Hawkesbury Harvest Market at Cook and Phillip Park each Friday.
- Ice cream sandwiches from Pat and Stick at the Good Living Growers' Market in Pyrmont.
- The freshest seafood at the Sydney Fish Market, the world's second-biggest seafood market. Tours of the market are conducted first thing in the morning as the boats come in and auctions are held.
- Organic meat, fruit and veg at Leichhardt Organic Food and Farmers Market each Saturday.
- Jones the Grocer in Woollahra – a favourite café of locals.
- Seasonal delights, French-style bread and delicious cheeses at EQ Farmers Produce Markets at Moore Park in Sydney.
- The stylish David Jones Food Halls at Bondi Junction and Sydney city.
- Norton Street Grocer, a gourmet shoppers delight with 32 different types of salad including beetroot salad, Thai beef salad and biriyani salad, plus a large selection of antipasti, platters, cheeses, olives and dips.
- Pepe's ducks, Willowbrae cheeses at Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers' and Gourmet Food Market at Castle Hill on the second Saturday of the month.
- Fresh fruit, vegetables and Italian drygoods at Fratelli Fresh in Waterloo and Potts Point.
