Chris Singh 
If there’s any cultural food and wine festival that has grown at such an impressive rate over the past few years, it’s Bastille Festival. Last year’s massive surge of Francophiles down at Circular Quay was proof, pushing this yearly event from a small collection of fromage stalls and bakeries in front of Customs House to … Read more
It’s time to look back and celebrate one of Australia’s most endearing musicians as Kate Cebrano announces a massive retrospective “Australian Made” tour across the country, kicking off in July and running all the way through to September with both regional and city stops. Given she’s one of the darlings of the Australian music scene, … Read more
Looking for things to do in Manly? We don’t want you scrambling all over Google trying to piece together your perfect day out in Manly, so we’ve put together what we feel is your one-stop-shop of what to do when you find yourself exploring the gateway for Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Why is it named Manly? … Read more
Two of Sydney’s best restaurants, the long-established Ester and the fresh-faced Eleven Barrack, are handing over their respective kitchens to two of the world’s finest chefs this winter, as the Vivid Food program continues to grow ahead of Vivid Sydney. As per the previous three years, Vivid Food has grown to become a central part … Read more
One of the more underrated projections during Vivid Sydney each year is found on the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum. Much like the Sydney Opera House sails and the Museum of Contemporary Art, the facade of this historic waterside museum will be hosting an immersive blend of animation, sound and storytelling between Friday, … Read more
The annual Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular, now one of the world’s biggest beer festivals, has been known to get a bit wacky with experimental brews. Each year, breweries from around the world descend upon Australia’s major capitals for this travelling bastion of beer, which features the country’s longest pop-up bar with 120 taps all running … Read more
ANZAC Day trading restrictions have changed in 2025. Last year, the Retail Trading Amendment (ANZAC Day Trading Hours) was included so that “non-exempt” retail shops that were traditionally allowed to trade from 1pm will need to remain closed for the full day. Traditionally, the Retail Trading Act dictated to businesses were generally restricted from opening … Read more
Wine enthusiasts the world over are in for a boozy May as the Coravin World Wine Tour returns for its second year. And yes, Sydney is one of the premier stops, this year with Darlinghurst’s fabulous Love, Tilly Devine opening up its collection of 300 bottles (including some incredibly rare skin contact wines) so guests … Read more
Staying in a Sydney airport hotel is ideal for visitors travelling in and out of the city by air, with options ranging from budget to luxury. Sydney Travel Guide’s editorial team has visited several of the best hotels near Sydney Airport in order to put together an expert guide on where to stay before or … Read more
Weekly specials are back on the cards for Sydney as cost of living pressures continue to mount a war on our wallets. We’ve already seen “luxe-for-less” specials like the lobster-and-Champagne ($55) beauty over at Felons Manly, now Walsh Bay has a new bistro offering a good balance between premium dishes and manageable prices. Yes, there’s … Read more
