Sydney plans “biggest” New Year’s Eve ever with 9 tonnes of fireworks

The New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney

“Those people in northern climates will be so jealous,” Clover Moore said with a smile this morning as the City of Sydney revealed mammoth plans for this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. “This New Year’s Eve is going to be an amazing gift that will bring us all together”. That level of … Read more

NYE fireworks in Sydney: the best viewing spots in 2024

Fireworks in Sydney Harbour for NYE

Spring always picks of the energy around Sydney, but don’t go thinking the action-packed fun winds down in December. Quite the contrary. Sydney becomes electric as New Year’s Eve approaches, with locals and visitors organising day picnics at some of the best NYE fireworks viewing spots in places like Balmain and Point Piper, as well … Read more

Cody Simpson leads the cast as Handa Opera prepares ‘Guys & Dolls’

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour confirms Guys & Dolls for 2025 season

Pop star and prodigious swimmer Cody Simpson is set to make his return to the stage as he slinks into the lead role at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s Guys & Dolls. With a brand-new production of the whimsical classic locked into one of the world’s most picturesque outdoor stages, Cody Simpson will tackle one … Read more

7 Picture-perfect ocean pools dotted around Sydney

The pool at Wylie's Beach

There are more than 44 ocean pools and harbour baths in Sydney, with almost every beach in the city having their own swimmer’s sanctuary. These are our favourites. Head to any major stretch of sand in Sydney and you’ll find an ocean rock pool at either the north or south entrance. The majority of Sydney’s … Read more

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour locks in ‘Guys & Dolls’ for 2025 season

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour confirms Guys & Dolls for 2025 season

Opera Australia has today confirmed that long-running musical Guys & Dolls will be coming to Sydney’s picturesque Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025. It appears Opera Australia enjoys the curious cross-section of vintage Manhattan and Sydney Harbour, with Guys & Dolls set to bring a bit of 1950’s New York City glamour to the … Read more

The 7 best summer things to do in Sydney

Sydney during summer

Sydney is one of the world’s most famous destinations to visit, especially during the summer months. Its breath-taking harbour views, stunning parks and open spaces, and the seemingly endless sunshine are reasons enough to lure visitors and even locals.  During the summer season, Sydney caters to different tastes and interests from outdoor concerts and al … Read more

Sydney New Year’s Eve countdown begins

New Years eve Sydney Harbour

The program for the most spectacular end-of-the-year event that the rest of the world is waiting for – New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour –  has been launched at Sydney Opera House. Sydney will again set a benchmark for the planet when 58,000 fireworks weighing in at 8.5 tonnes will explode over Sydney Harbour this … Read more

Sydney Harbour and the City

The top 20 things to do in Sydney, Sydney Harbour

Welcome to the vibrant heart of Sydney. Starting at Sydney Harbour, the CBD runs south in a straight line towards Central Railway Station. In recent years, Sydney city has undergone a dramatic transformation. Car traffic has been removed from many streets, creating a safe, walkable city threaded with wide boulevards and outdoor attractions. Though it’s … Read more

Sydney Harbour and the City

Top 6  Places to eat & drink Londres 126. Mexican cuisine, mezcal and a touch of surrealism in the new Quay Quarter Lanes precinct. londres126.com.au Opera Bar. Enjoy oysters, seafood, pizza and an all-Aussie wine list at this famed waterfront dining spot. operabar.com.au YCK Laneways. A dedicated precinct of small bars tucked in laneways, basements … Read more