Sydney

Sydney, spectacularly draped around its glorious harbor and beaches, has visual wow factor like few other cities. Scratch the surface and it only gets better.

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Bondi Beach
Sydney
Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches. It’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre (8km away), has consistently good (though…
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sydney
A spectacular mix of sandstone, Australian bushland and tranquil water vistas, this 14,928-hectare park forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s located 20…
Watsons Bay
Sydney
Lovely Watsons Bay, east of the city centre and north of Bondi, was once a small fishing village, as evidenced by the heritage cottages that pepper the…
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Sydney
A 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, this forested harbour hillside is full of kangaroos, koalas and similarly hirsute Australians, plus numerous…
North Head
Manly
About 3km south of central Manly, spectacular North Head offers dramatic cliffs, lookouts, secluded beaches, pretty paths through the native scrub, and…
West Head
Sydney
This central section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a spectacular wilderness, with awe-inspiring vistas over Pittwater and Broken Bay, hidden beach…
Cockatoo Island
Sydney
Studded with photogenic industrial relics, convict architecture and art installations, fascinating Cockatoo Island (Wareamah) opened to the public in 2007…
Centennial Park
Sydney
Scratched out of the sand in 1888 in grand Victorian style, Sydney’s biggest park is a rambling 189-hectare expanse full of horse riders, joggers,…

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Things to Know

From what to pack to local culture and etiquette, here's what you need to know before you head to Sydney.

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Best Neighborhoods

From vibrant LGBTIQ+ communities to flashy tourist attractions and major sights, this is your ultimate guide to Sydney's neighborhoods.

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Money and Costs

Sydney isn't an inexpensive city to visit, but with these tips and tricks, you can make the most of your budget.

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Transportation

Sydney's public transport network is reliable, reasonably priced and way more convenient than driving – plus its largely air-conditioned.

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Free Things to Do

You don't need a fat wallet to enjoy the glamour and chic of Sydney. These free experiences, attractions and Sydney icons won't cost you a cent.

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Traveling with Kids

Family-friendly Sydney is packed with amazing experiences to share with your kids, from bushwalking to ocean pools, plus playgrounds, museums and art.

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5 Shops

From jewelry to vintage clothes, here's our pick of the best independent stores in Sydney.

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Spending Diaries

Our writer shares his highlights and costs from a long weekend in Sydney, with tips on how to save money and where to splurge.

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