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
Dog lovers, rejoice! Sea Sydney Harbour’s new “Dogs on Deck” cruise, launching this November, lets you set sail with your furry friend.
When it launches on Sydney Harbour on Thursday, October 30, Solaré will open as Australia’s first Mediterranean-style beach club and Italian restaurant onboard a converted 150-foot superyacht. Scott Robertson, the same mastermind behind Seadeck, has tapped Alex Zabotto-Bentley to work up a retro design to blur the lines between the Mediterranean circa 1970 and Sydney
The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is famous across the world, with thousands travelling to see it. Don’t leave planning to the last minute — here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day. Ask me about New Year’s Eve and I’ll probably say it’s the most anticlimactic night of the year.
Whether your dad is adventurous, due some downtime or simply hard to buy for, here are our top picks for things to do in Sydney for Father’s Day. PS – it’s this Sunday, September 7!
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.
Sydney’s most spectacular stage event is set to return in 2026 – and it’s a big one. The Phantom of the Opera will once again take over Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, bringing a milestone celebration to the city’s iconic floating stage. Here’s how to get your tickets when pre-sale opens tomorrow morning.
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.
Opera Australia always goes for the big guns when it comes to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, the one-of-one customisable floating stage that pops up from late March to late April each year. This 2025 season saw Guys & Dolls revived for the occasion, previous years have run through sure-shots like West Side Story and
After more than 196 years of serving schooners to Sydney, The Fortune of War is getting a refresh. It closed three weeks ago and has been operating alfresco while work in underway inside. The team has now announced that it will open in time for Vivid Sydney in May, and we’ve heard some details about
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