Sydney Writers’ Festival 2025 Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival, from dates to the hottest (and free) events for young adults, families and everyone in between.
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Best things to do on a rainy day in Sydney
It’s not always blue skies and sunshine in the Harbour City. If you find yourself at a loose end on a rainy day in Sydney, these are the top things to see and so. Sydney is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle and culture, thanks to mild winters and warm summers. But when it rains, it … Read more
Catch a glimpse of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, opening this week
A mountaintop lynx, a curious leopard seal and Australia’s very own Easter Bunny, the bilby, are put under the lens at this world-famous exhibition that opens in Sydney this week.
Last laugh: the best shows at the last week of the Sydney Comedy Festival
Time is running out to join the fun at Sydney’s biggest celebration of comedy at it enters its last week. To help you decide what to book, we’ve selected the best shows on during the last week of the Sydney Comedy Festival. We’ve seen it all during the past three weeks: epic gala nights, drunken … Read more
The Other Art Fair Sydney opens tonight: these are the six artists to watch
From this Thursday, May 8, The Other Art Fair Sydney will pitch up at White Bay Cruise Terminal. These are the artists to look out for. From Melbourne to London to Dallas, The Other Art Fair opens the elitist art industry up to the masses with Art Battles, tattooing, immersive installations, a ceramics edit (new … Read more
When and where to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Sydney this week
It’s not long since the Lyrid meteor shower was lighting up the skies, but this week, the Eta Aquarids will be putting on a show. The meteor shower, formed from debris from Halley’s Comet, shows up every year. As Halley’s Comet makes its way through the Solar System, a trail of dust, gas and other … Read more
Sydney Whale Watching: Early Sightings and Safety Tips
Sydney welcomes most of its visitors during the summer months but 8.7 million visitors travelled to the Harbour City for winter last year. Between Vivid, Sydney Comedy Festival and unforgettable whale watching experiences, there’s much more to Sydney beyond the its beautiful beaches and sun-soaked summers. Destination NSW is, in fact, leaning into the ‘coolcation’ … Read more
The best things to do in Sydney in May 2025
Forget summer, Sydney is at its absolute best in May. Vivid lights up the city, the Sydney Comedy Festival keeps the laughs coming, and the Archibald Prize puts Australian talent in the spotlight. We’ve rounded up a list of the best things to do in Sydney in May, including French markets, new restaurant openings and … Read more
The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney
Sydney knows how to do high tea. The perfect treat for Mum, here are the best limited edition Mother’s Day high teas to help you plan an afternoon as special her. From 19th-century mansions in Vaucluse to Sydney harbour cruises and opera-themed lunches, Sydney is not short of incredible high tea experiences. Whether you take … Read more
What’s on this week at Sydney Comedy Festival?
From fresh new faces to the first ever takeover of The Joan, these are this week’s highlights at Sydney Comedy Festival. Take your pick!
