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The best free things to do
Sydney can be pretty exxy, but if you keep your bargain hunting eyes open, you’ll find heaps of free and cheap things to do.
Things to do
A guide to Sydney events, attractions, outdoor adventures and more
Bars
The best rooftop bars
We're all about a secret underground dive bar or two – but in a city as beautiful as Sydney, it seems like a damn shame to...
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A self-guided walking tour
There’s so much to see in Sydney and one of the best ways to do it is via exploring its interesting streets. Lucky for you, Walks Near...
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The 52 best things to do in Sydney
We might be a little biased, but in our humble opinion, Sydney's got it all. These are the ultimate things to do.
Sport and fitness
The prettiest day hikes
Stretch those pins! But not too much. Most walkers should be able to handle these spectacular day hikes near the city.
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A huge new wellness resort (with a pool bar and pickleball courts) is opening 2 hours from Sydney
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort will come to life on the site of the existing Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort – complete with a Pilates studio, outdoor cinema, plunge...
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JUST IN: The testing phase for Sydney Metro's line extension has now wrapped – here's what's next
The Southwest extension (extending the metro line all the way from Tallawong to Bankstown) is expected to open in October
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A huge community-built botanic garden is blooming just 1.5 hours from Sydney
On the outskirts of Bowral, the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens is a 13.5-hectare cool-climate garden with a pretty special backstory
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The great outdoors
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14 gorgeous natural wonders worth a day trip from Sydney
Mother Nature sure did bless Sydney with an abundance of beauty.
Attractions
The best waterfalls in Sydney and NSW
We hate to say it, but TLC were wrong. Turns out you should go chasing waterfalls.
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National parks near Sydney
If there’s one thing Australia does well, it’s the great outdoors. And here in Sydney, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to pristine...
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The best blowholes in NSW
Nature puts on a show – and we sit, listening to the rumble of the ocean and waiting for the eruption of misty ocean water spray.
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8 incredible caves to visit
Some are vast systems stretching for kilometres, while others offer more intimate connections to the past.
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How to spend a family day in the Blue Mountains
There aren’t many places you can earn more parent brownie points than from Scenic World. It’s one of nature’s most thrilling playgrounds,...
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Check out this premium CBD co-working space
The Great Room is an elevated shared working space that feels a little more like a premium hospitality joint than an office. Enjoy flexible access to phone...
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Zeta Bar’s new cocktails
Everyone has their go-to drink that’s ‘a little bit them’. Whether you’re a sophisticated Martini drinker or a fun-loving Cosmo sipper,...
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6 of the best Sydney bars to start (and end) your night out
Not only does Sydney lay claim to one of the world’s best cocktail bars, but the city is also stacked with intimate speakeasies and popular neighbourhood...
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Nature destinations for families
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect escape. For some, it’s the chance to kick back and relax, while for others, it’s an opportunity to pedal...
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Things to do in Surry Hills
Great eats, awesome drinks, abundant culture and the city's best tatts – this inner-city suburb's got it all
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Things to do in Marrickville
A drink and dining destination packed with craft beer, Vietnamese food, specialist groceries, and live music venues
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Things to do in Chatswood
Chatswood's food scene is a compelling reason to visit. A large Chinese population means an abundance of authentic Hong Kong, Cantonese, Shanghainese,...
Things to do in Newtown
We love Newtown for the music. We love it for the food. Go check it all out for yourself!
Things to do in Parramatta
The booming geographical centre of Greater Sydney is known for its diversity, buzzing street life, and array of cuisines
The best of Sydney
Restaurants
The best restaurants in Sydney right now
We’re looking for fun, flavour, creativity and value for money at every price point
Bars
The best bars in Sydney right now
Our town is awash with great places to grab a drink and for that, we will be forever grateful
Attractions
Top Sydney attractions
We’ve been through the best of Sydney’s biggies and lesser-known attractions, and these are the best
Shopping
The best markets
For many Sydneysiders, the weekend market is one of our most beloved cultural institutions
Health and beauty
The best day spas
Sydney is home to some of the most incredible day spas in the country – palaces of rejuvenation
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A huge new wellness resort (with a pool bar and pickleball courts) is opening 2 hours from Sydney
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort will come to life on the site of the existing Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort – complete with a Pilates studio, outdoor cinema, plunge...
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This dreamy NSW island has ranked as the 4th quietest island destination on Earth
A new study has used satellite and mapping data to find the world’s quietest island escapes, and NSW’s gorgeous Lord Howe Island made the cut
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This developing Western Sydney suburb is getting its first hotel (complete with resort-style pool)
Atura Oran Park hotel will open its doors 20 minutes from Western Sydney Airport, with an opening date still to be confirmed
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This hidden rainforest retreat is one of NSW’s best-kept secrets
I stayed at this magical retreat in the rainforest north of Sydney 20 years after my first visit – and only realised once I'd left it all behind
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These 5 dreamy NSW day trips feel like a mini holiday (save them for a springtime weekender)
From Bridgerton-coded country towns to wildflower-studded national parks, these dreamy day trips are all within roughly two hours’ drive of Sydney's CBD
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Qantas has dropped a major sale with cheap flights from Sydney across Australia
Score $99 flights from the new Western Sydney International Airport to Brisbane or Melbourne, or from Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport to Byron Bay