30 of Sydney’s Greatest School Holiday hits for Spring

Sea life in Sydney

The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more

Best free things to do in October

Ghost in the Rocks, Halloween Festival

Our round-up of all the best free things to do in Sydney this October. Every month Sydney puts on a roster of festivals, shows, events and experiences to enjoy without spending a cent, you just need to know where to look. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are unique cultural, artistic, and wellness … Read more

AGNSW expands Indigenous art collection with 193 newly gifted works

Installation view of new exhibition display in the Yiribana Gallery featuring artworks from The Horton Bequest 2024 © the artists, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter

A New Zealand philanthropist and his late wife have donated a substantial collection of Australian Aboriginal art to the Art Gallery of New South Wales—the largest number of artworks ever donated to the AGNSW’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art collection. Michael and Dame Rosie Horton built this collection over 23 years, following several visits … Read more

Sydney Observatory is offering a guided Indigenous sky tour in August

Sydney Observatory has organised a guided Indigenous sky tour for Sydney Science Festival.

Sydney Observatory will celebrate Australia’s First Nations during the seven-day Sydney Science Festival with Celestial Emu, a riveting new short film pulled together by director Olivia Costa with help from Gamilaroi astrophysicist Karlie Noon and dancer Daniel Mateo. Organised in collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum, the film will be accompanied by a guided sky tour … Read more

What’s happening during NAIDOC Week in Sydney

Isaac Compton NAIDOC week Sydney

NAIDOC Week is here. A week is hardly long enough to celebrate the culture, achievements and history of Australia’s First Nations people – but it’s a start. NAIDOC Week’s (7-14 July) theme this year is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud and informs celebrations of the richness and resilience of First Nations culture … Read more

Sydney Indigenous experiences you must have

Sydney Indigenous Experiences

The world’s oldest living culture is flourishing right in the middle of Sydney. These Sydney Indigenous experiences offer authentic, meaningful ways to connect with the city’s Indigenous people, and gain genuine insights into First Nations experiences. Here’s where to find some unique insights into Sydney’s rich Indigenous culture. Here are the Sydney Indigenous experiences you … Read more