Kate Cebrano leads the charge in a massive celebration of “Australian Made” music

Kate Cebrano

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,

Top things to do in Manly: The ultimate local guide

The sunset over Manly Beach

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. Manly never used to be

Two of London’s best Michelin-starred chefs are coming to Vivid Sydney

Fine dining food in Sydney

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

Vivid Sydney Moonlight Sea Kayaking at the Maritime Museum

Kayaking in Darling Harbour

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,

Vegemite and stale bread beer? GABS Festival brings bizarre brews to Sydney

Beers at GABS Festival Sydney

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

ANZAC Day Trading Hours in Sydney: Are Woolworths, Coles & Bunnings Open?

anzac day service

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

8 Best Hotel Near Sydney Airport Options for 2026

The Moxy Sydney Airport lobby

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

Bottomless chocolate mousse and caviar cheeseburgers: meet Sydney’s new Parisian pop-up

steak frites in French

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

Sydney’s iconic Cruise Bar reveals major changes just in time for Vivid

The new-look Cruise Bar in Sydney

The Overseas Passenger Terminal precinct has already been buzzing with news of The Squire’s Landing being granted a coveted 24-hour license, now there’s another reason to celebrate as Circular Quay’s symbolic Cruise Bar & Restaurant eyes a reopening date in early May. The long-standing harbour venue, located almost directly across the water from Sydney Opera