24 hours in Sydney
Jog and walk at Royal Botanic Garden
An oasis of 30 hectare, the sprawling Royal Botanic Garden is one of the top ten tourist destinations for international visitors to Australia. Located on the foreshore of the harbour, it is a favourite place for visitors...more
Breakfast trip to Little Ethels
This quirky little place stands out in what is a mainly residential area. Loyal locals are happy to queue out of the door most mornings, not just for the great coffee, but for the generous brunches cooked up by barista-c...more
Explore the Australian Museum
Housed inside an architecturally astute building on William Street, the Australian Museum is a dynamic institution, enjoying an international reputation as a leader in science research, natural history, and indigenous cu...more
Power lunch at Arthur’s Pizza
Oxford Street is part of the famous Mardi Gras parade route, and this value-for-money pizzeria counts Kylie Minogue and Boy George amongst it's fans, yet it retains a simplicity and modesty which showcases the great food...more
Check out the Sydney Harbour
Sydney is built around a natural harbour, celebrated as one of the most impressive in the world. It’s a big aquatic playground for Sydneysiders, and on a warm sunny day, the turquoise blue of the harbour is dotted with h...more
Ride the Manly Ferry
Ask any respecting Sydneysider for their must-do in Sydney, and chances are it'll be this excursion. Leaving roughly every half hour from Circular Quay, the Manly ferry chugs past some of Sydney's most interesting sites ...more
Visit the Harbour Beaches
If you're not big on waves and value your privacy, Sydney's harbour beaches are just the ticket. Tucked away on each side of the harbour, some only accessible by foot, these patches of sand are ripe for relaxing.
Day trip at the Blue Hills
Just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains National Park has provided stressed city folk with the perfect weekend escape for decades. Make for the picturesque country town of Katoomba to enjoy stunning views ...more
Shop at Shopping the Rocks
This is duty free heaven. Opals, merino fleeces, gold, aboriginal art and other things visitors think are quintessential Australian purchases. These are displayed here in beautiful cases and are supposedly sold cheap. Do...more
Evening jaunt to Centennial Parklands
Encompassing three adjoining parks – Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, this lush 360-hectare oasis is large enough for every visitor to find their own quiet corner to take a cheeky ...more
Dinner at Spice I Am
This tiny, Thai food haven has become hot property among hungry locals who can handle a powerful kick. They don't take bookings, but diners are happy to wait it out at a nearby bar while nursing thoughts of sliced pork a...more
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