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The New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney

Sydney plans “biggest” New Year’s Eve ever with 9 tonnes of fireworks

“Those people in northern climates will be so jealous,” Clover Moore said with a smile this morning as the City of Sydney revealed mammoth plans for this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. “This New Year’s Eve is going to be an amazing gift that will bring us all together”. That level of … Read more

Paul Hogan will appear at the Westpac Openair Cinema

Paul Hogan to walk the red carpet at the Westpac Openair Cinema

As part of the Westpac Openair Cinema schedule, Paul Hogan, the star of Crocodile Dundee will walk to the red carpet on the harbour for a screening of his famous movie. He and the original filmmakers will gather to celebrate … Read more
Home Alone being played with a full orchestra live in concert.

5 Christmas musicals in Sydney you need to see in 2024

There’s nothing as infectiously upbeat and whimsical as a musical on any day of the year. Come Christmas, however, and these singing, dancing, show-stopping productions are the heavy-lifters of holiday cheer. A Christmas musical is a way to tear through … Read more
Harry Potter Christmas Lights

Will Sydney’s viral Harry Potter Christmas lights return in 2024?

The spirit of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World was given new life last year when a humble residential home in the South Sydney suburb of Ramsgate Beach revealed an extravagant display of Harry Potter Christmas lights. Swiftly going viral, … Read more

Food & Drink

Le Jolly Christmas Market near Central Station in Sydney

22 best Christmas markets in Sydney 2024

The best Christmas markets Sydney has to offer are transportive. They’ve been curated to a specific atmosphere, feeling like festive time capsules that blanket you in holiday cheer. Sydney Travel Guide has done some due diligence and presents you with a handy list of the best Christmas markets in Sydney for 2024 so you can … Read more

Is Lune Croissanterie’s first Sydney store worth the 5 year wait?

After half a decade of patiently waiting and a few shifts in strategy since it was first announced in 2020, Lune Croissanterie is opening its first Sydney store in the ambitious Rosebery Engine Yards on Saturday, December 7. It’s one … Read more
Eric, Luna and Billy Wong from Golden Century and Maurice Terzini from Icebergs

A Sydney Cantonese institution returns to Crown Sydney

Sydney restaurant institutions, Golden Century and Icebergs Dining Room and Bar are set to open new venues in Crown Sydney this summer. The five-star hotel is already home to hatted restaurants Oncore by Clare Smyth as well as the Italian … Read more
A festive spread for Christmas Day lunch

22 Sydney restaurants that are open on Christmas Day

Wondering what’s open on Christmas Day? Your mind is inevitably going to wander to Christmas lunch and Christmas dinner, both popular options come Xmas given you can dine exceptionally well without having to worry about the massive clean-up job that … Read more
People climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Essentials

Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.

Bondi Beach

A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.

Royal Botanic Garden

Australia’s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.