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
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fast facts
- The 75-year-old “coathanger”, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is an international star
- 2 million people have climbed the bridge
Why go there
You’ll find the thrill of climbing the steel arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is matched only by the sublime views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline from the top.
Made famous for its starring roles in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the annual New Years’ Eve fireworks, the bridge is at the heart of your Sydney visit.
This is a bridge that loves a party. 200,000 people walked across it to celebrate the bridge’s 75th birthday in 2007.
Top of your list of things to do in and around the bridge is the exciting BridgeClimb.
You’ll soon see why more than 2 million happy climbers have made their way along catwalks, up ladders and to the top. 360 degree views from the summit are spectacular – with the Opera House in the foreground, the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby, city skyline close, beaches and mountains in the distance.
BridgeClimb Sydney now offers two Climbs. The Bridge Climb and the Discovery Climb. The Discovery Climb gives you an insider’s view of the structure of the bridge as you climb your way to the summit.
You may prefer walking across the bridge at your own pace or joining a guided bicycle tour that includes an easy ride across the bridge.
From nearby Circular Quay, you can catch a ferry that glides past the bridge or a Rivercat that passes directly beneath this elegant structure.
Charter a yacht or take a learn-to-sail course from Darling Harbour and you’re certain to have the bridge in your sights for most of the journey.
Don’t miss
- Scaling the bridge on the Bridge Climb or for the more adventurous, The Discovery Climb
- Learning about the history of the bridge and its construction at the Pylon Lookout, accessible from the pedestrian pathway.
- Cocktails at sunset at the Opera Bar, Sydney Opera House, for the ultimate bridge view.
- The cobblestone streets, old pubs and cafes of the nearby historic Rocks precinct.
