The perfect three-day itinerary in Sydney: What to see, eat and do
Sydney Harbour icons, blissful beachside moments, and a slice of Sydney history — welcome to three days in the Harbour City you won’t forget. Plan your three-day itinerary now.
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Sydney lights up for Diwali, but celebrations are thin
The Sydney Opera House sails have become a year-round canvas to celebrate the city’s multiculturalism, and just this week they’ve gone gold in honour of our large South Asian community. It’s part of the NSW Government’s annual Diwali event, which dates back to 2011 and joins the world in celebrating colour, culture and connection. Diwali,
After 3 years and $12 million of taxpayer funding, SXSW Sydney is still a mystery to most punters
SXSW Sydney was sold as an international cultural event making Sydney a regional leader. The jury is very much out on its success.
Sydney’s first perfect day in months felt like a long overdue catch up
The beaches were packed, the city felt alive with shoppers, brunchers and tourists milling about, and Sydney Harbour was teeming with all sorts of boat life. Saturday, October 11, 2025 was a very good day to be in Sydney. There’s nowhere in the world that feels like Sydney on a perfect day, and this was
Sydney has the best breeze in the entire world, according to science
A new study conducted by scientist Jim N. R. Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, and AllClear Travel Insurance, has revealed that Sydney is the best city in the world for “the perfect holiday breeze”. It’s a strange accolade, but we’ll take it. Especially since cool-climate travel is on the rise. And while Sydney
The State Library of NSW plans massive $27 million expansion
Good news for anyone who loves books, public space, or just a peace of quiet in the city: our gorgeous State Library of NSW is getting a vastly overdue expansion valued at $27 million. Central to this, a new 3000-square-metre public plaza filled with trees, grass, seating and space for up to 1,500 people. That’s
Sydney Marathon 2025: Harbour City to host its first race as a World Marathon Major
Sydney is warming up to welcome tens of thousands of runners and spectators next weekend, as the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by Asics gears up for its first race since being crowned the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major. On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the city will take its place alongside New York, London, Tokyo, Berlin,
Six Sydney stars reveal their favourite authentic city experiences
There is more to Sydney than its majestic Harbour Bridge and iconic Opera House. And now, tourist bosses at Destination NSW are embarking on a bold new mission: to convince the world – and Sydneysiders – that there’s more to discover beyond the postcard-perfect landmarks. A new campaign, the latest chapter in Destination NSW’s “Feel
Best Spots to View Vivid Sydney Fireworks & Lights in 2025
The blinding lights and mesmerising projections that make up the Vivid Light Walk are so impressive that it’s always worth seeing them from multiple angles. From below, from above, from the side. These light works only come in once a year, so you’ll find that most Vivid-goers tend to scope out the best viewing spots
Barangaroo’s big new pavilion is made from over 400,000 oyster shells
The unveiling of Barangaroo’s impressive new Pier Pavilion is a shining example of how architects and designers are at their best when blending sustainability with a sense of place. Remarkably, more than 400,500 Sydney Rock Oysters shells were scrubbed, cleaned and air-dried before forming part of the new structure’s columns, seats, exterior walls and interior
