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
Dining by the water
Fast facts
- Sydney Harbour is a living waterway with restaurants dotting the foreshore
- Beachside or poolside, the dining scene here has chefs passionate about food.
Why go there
Whether you're dining on the water, by the water or merely overlooking it, by dawn's light, dusk or moonlight, the harbour and beaches are Sydney's soul, magnets for good times and great food. From the humblest gelato stand or pie shop to some of the world's freshest and innovative fine dining. Unlike other cities, in Sydney, restaurants offering both water views and good food are the rule rather than the exception.
Things to do
- Catch a ferry to Manly for fish and chips on the beach, or pizza and drinks on Manly Wharf or Hugos, Manly Wharf.
- Take the wine and cheese experience on Fort Denison, where experts guide you through 12 courses of gourmet indulgence in the middle of Sydney Harbour.
- Watch working boats ply the waters past Walsh Bay, while sharing tapas at Firefly or a taste of the kasbah at Ottoman Cuisine.
- Check out the world of dining along the heritage-listed Woolloomooloo Wharf.
- Head for the unique homely-yet-chic vibe of Sean's Panaroma at Bondi or join the beautiful people as they enjoy rustic Tuscan fare on the balcony at North Bondi Italian Food.
- Get a different view from venues sprinkled around the harbour – Aqua Dining at North Sydney pool, the stylish Catalina at Rose Bay, the newly renovated Sails at Lavender Bay or Australia's best seafood at Pier nearby. At Darling Harbour, there's Zaaffran serving creative Indian and Ice Cube Seafood Grill with good value tasting plates.
- Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks, surrounded by the harbour, has a quirky mix of historic pubs and restaurants. Check out harbourkitchen&bar at the Park Hyatt, opposite the Opera House.
Don't miss
- Seeing the sun go down over Bondi, ably assisted by Campari-stained cocktails and crab with polenta, chilli and lemon at the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.
- A long, leisurely lunch at Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant on Balmoral Beach.
- The breathtaking grandeur of dining in the Opera House itself on Guillaume Brahimi's utterly accomplished French food at Bennelong.
- The ultimate Sydney and water outing – a seaplane from Rose Bay to the delightful Cottage Point Inn or Berowra Waters Inn, set in a sparkling riverside location north of Sydney.
