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
On the water
Fast facts
- Sydney is the city to set your pulse racing
- The harbour at its heart, beaches at its fringes
Why go there
Sydneysiders are famously obsessed by the outdoors and why not, with such a beautiful harbour, endless beaches and coastal walks. The opportunities afforded by Sydney’s natural landscape and climate means access to its harbour and beaches are easy with out-of-the-ordinary adventures commonplace.
Things to do
- On the harbour Catch a ferry, take a harbour cruise or feel the wind in your sails on one of the world’s most beautiful harbours. Kayaking in the quieter parts of the harbour is relaxing while a high-speed jet boat trip is pure fun.
- Above the harbour Take a seaplane flight from Rose Bay to Palm Beach or a shorter flight over the harbour and city gardens. Climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at dawn – or dusk – for a refreshing look at Australia’s favourite waterway.
- By the harbour Join a cycling tour that takes you through the heart of the city and around the harbour foreshores. Or jump on the back of a shiny Harley Davidson for a spin along the beach or over the Harbour Bridge.
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In the harbour Explore the temperate waters of Sydney Harbour and its large variety of marine life on a snorkelling tour, guided shore dive or boat dive from Chowder Bay near Balmoral.
Don’t miss
- Sydney’s great walks – Bondi to Bronte and Coogee or Manly to the Spit.
- Surfing Sydney’s beaches. You can hire boards at most beaches or have lessons at Bondi and Manly beach.
- Scaling Sydney Harbour Bridge on a BridgeClimb.
- White water rafting at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
- Kayaking on the harbour from Rose Bay, Middle Harbour or Manly.
- A dive with the sharks at Manly’s Oceanworld.
- Explore the mangroves, Aboriginal heritage and the Royal National Park with Cronulla Cruises
Events
- The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet sets off every Boxing Day.
- A Ringing Glass (Rilke); A major installation work by Ken Unsworth on Cockatoo Island, 1-28 June
