12 things to do in Sydney for Father’s Day 2026
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!
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Secure your seats for Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour as pre-sale starts tomorrow
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.
The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret
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.
Risk averse? Opera Australia pick ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ for Sydney Harbour’s 2026 season
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
Sydney’s oldest pub, The Fortune of War, is opening a new bistro and hotel
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
Things to do in Sydney in April 2025
April may be all about Easter and the Sydney Comedy Festival, but there are many things happening around town to help you string together a fun few weeks. Sydney Travel Guide has sifted through everything happening in Sydney during April and come up with a quick hitlist for you to get across, from high-profile laughs
How you can get a free superyacht ride in Sydney this week
Samsung has taken over a fleet of super yachts on Sydney Harbour so they can offer commuters free rides, coffee and pastries all week as a clever promotion for the new Galaxy S25 series phones. Officially dubbed Samsung’s Galaxy Go fleet, the superyachts will be scurrying across the harbour for the next four days, from
15 romantic things to do in Sydney for couples
You’re in luck if you’re looking for the best couples activities in Sydney. While most people immediately think of Paris in any discussion on the world’s most romantic cities, it’s impossible to question Sydney’s uncanny ability to inspire feelings of love, affection and joy. That’s why there are plenty of romantic things to do in
Sydney has been named the best “winter sun” destination in the world
Sydney has been ranked as the best “winter sun hotspot” in the world. That is, the harbour city has the best warm weather during winter, according to a new report from luggage company Bounce. The report has Sydney outperforming all when it comes to average temperature, rainfall, nightly price and various search terms for “winter.”
Sydney plans “biggest” New Year’s Eve ever with 9 tonnes of fireworks
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
