Want a no-nonsense guide to Sydney, written by Sydneysiders? Well, The Sydney Travel Guide is your one stop shop for discovering the best things to do in The Emerald City.

Whether you’re a first-time international visitor, a regular returning traveller from interstate or even a local, our team scour the city for the hottest new theatre shows, musicals, restaurant reviews as well as what to do with your family.

Our difference – we have a team of people that love their city. From long-time residents, born and bred Sydneysiders, to writers that have just arrived and are discovering the city for the first time, we’ve got every corner of the city and beyond dissected.

Our guides give you the best insider knowledge as well as useful tips that only the locals would know about. Whether it be exploring the Sydney Opera House for the first time, or whether you’re looking for the best brunch spots for under $30, we have it all.

We also have a raft of great reviews theatre, stage, opera and musicals, written by our team members like Peter Lynch, a showbusiness reporter who originated from London’s West End, to now a long-time resident of Potts Point.

While Chris Singh, who has an impeccable palette, hails from Western Sydney but has made the inner city his home for the last 20 years. He will take you on a deep dive to the city’s newest restaurants, to the multicultural food of his home region.

Isabelle James who has moved from London, has fallen in love with Sydney and has started to have a taste of the different suburbs of the city. She looks and writes about the Sydney from the perspective of a new local. If you’re a first time visitor, her guides will be right up your alley.

Editorial Policy

The Sydney Travel Guide is your trusted source for what to do in Sydney. We are passionate about helping your navigating your way around our beautiful city and our team of writers’ interest cover everything that Sydney has to offer.

This editorial policy outlines our core principles and practices, ensuring transparency and providing you with the information you need to make informed travel decisions.

Independent and Trustworthy Content

Our mission is to deliver independent and unbiased content that empowers you, the consumer. We achieve this through:

Fact-checking: Our editorial team meticulously researches all information before publication. We verify sources, cross-reference data, and consult industry experts when necessary.
Transparency: We believe in being upfront and transparent. We disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including investments or personal relationships with restaurants, theatre groups, museums, etc.
Diversity of Opinions: We strive to present a balanced perspective. While we celebrate the joy of exploring Sydney’s culture, we also address potential downsides of experiences.
Accuracy and Readability: Accuracy is paramount. We maintain high editorial standards and prioritise clear, concise writing to ensure a positive user experience.

News and Information:

Our Sydney news section provides information on new openings for musicals, opera, theatre shows, restaurants, new nature-based experiences, and things to do with the family.
We are unbiased and we tell it like it is. We talk about our own personal experiences to ensure that our readers can make the best-informed decision on what they want to do in Sydney.

Advertising and Sponsored Content:

We maintain a clear distinction between editorial content and advertising. All advertising is clearly marked as such, either through visual cues or text identifiers.
We accept advertising from reputable companies and services relevant to the travel industry. We have a strict selection process ensuring these offerings are valuable and relevant to our audience.
We do publish sponsored content, which is always clearly marked “Sponsored Content.” This content is commissioned by an advertiser or other travel provider, but it is still written and edited to meet our high editorial standards. Sponsored content will adhere to our principles of accuracy and unbiased information.
We maintain complete editorial control over all content, whether sponsored or not. We have the right to refuse any content that doesn’t align with our editorial policy.

Building a Community

We encourage a lively and respectful community. We welcome reader feedback, comments, and questions. We actively participate in discussions and address concerns promptly. However, we reserve the right to moderate content to maintain a positive environment.

Commitment to You

We are your trusty unbiased guide to all things to do with Sydney’s culture. We are committed to continuing this legacy by providing accurate, informative, and engaging content.

If you have any questions or suggestions concerning our editorial policy, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Additional Notes:

This policy is subject to change at any time. We will notify readers of any significant updates made to this editorial policy.
This policy applies to all content published on sydneytravelguide.com.au including website content, social media platforms, and any email publications.
We encourage other travel websites and media outlets to adopt similar transparent and consumer-centric policies.

The Team at Sydney Travel Guide

The team at The Sydney Travel is highly experienced in producing content and we are all Sydneysiders that love the city. We have been exploring the city and writing about it so you can make the best-informed decision on what you want to do in Sydney. Our editor in chief created the Traveller sections for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and the Explore section for Australian Community Media, which includes the Canberra Times, The Newcastle Herald and 10 other daily titles. We have also run a local Sydney community newspaper called the Strathfield Scene.

Disclosure Statement

At Sydney Travel Guide, we are committed to transparency and maintaining the trust of our readers. This disclosure outlines how we handle partnerships, sponsored content, and any form of financial or material support.