Sydney Harbour Bridge isn’t just a landmark to climb or cross — it’s surrounded by incredible restaurants, bars and hotels that showcase the best of the harbour. Here’s the ultimate guide to things to do around one of the city’s most famous icons.
A globally famous stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets, this is your guide to Sydney’s most famous beach. All around the world, Bondi Beach is one of the top landmarks people associate with Sydney. It’s more than just a beach, though.
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,
A swim in the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour may be appealing, but Marine Rescue NSW deal with hundreds of people in trouble and the Harbour’s ecosystems also need protecting. There are plenty of safe swimming spots though – here are some of the best.
Penrith is having a moment. With big projects, Olympic buzz and world-class attractions, it’s time to see what all the fuss is about. Here are the top things to do in Penrith.
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
Sydney Harbour, renowned for its stunning beauty and iconic landmarks, offers many experiences for locals and tourists alike. However, few are as profound and eye-opening as a Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Cultural Cruise
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
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
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
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