Running along the western edge of Sydney, on the banks of the Nepean River and close to the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Penrith feels a world away from the hustle of the city. This quiet, leafy suburb hides an adventurous spirit with thrilling activities on the water or in the air. Refuel at chic
From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply looking for exciting ways to fill your weekends, there’s no shortage of things to do. Culture lovers can catch internationally-acclaimed artists and French-inspired markets, while
The NSW Labor government is committing $5 million to growing a western Sydney’s creative scene as part of a new three-year plan for the rapidly developing region. And this will include a brand new, western Sydney-centric lifestyle festival, pitched to be in the same league as the city’s biggest events, including SXSW Sydney, Sydney Festival
Where are the best burgers in Western Sydney? They aren’t where you’d expect. If you would have asked me five years ago where the best burgers in Western Sydney are, the below food guide would have looked a lot different. Back then, the Michelin-powered Burger Head was dominating the scene in Penrith, hitting so hard
Google “the best pubs in Sydney” and you’ll see plenty of pop-ins from Woollahra, Paddington, Surry Hills and Marrickville. You might even see the Albion Hotel in Parramatta randomly swimming in a sea of geographical bias. If you’re new to Sydney and took this as your scope of the city’s strong and definitive pub culture,
Feel that seismic shift in Sydney? Okay, it might just be a few tremors here and there for now but Sydney’s fascination with finally building up Western Sydney is front-and-centre. And we here at the Sydney Travel Guide couldn’t be any more excited for something that has been long, long overdue. The rapid refocus towards
We spent an afternoon on the water with Andrew ‘ET’ Ettingshausen and caught our first fish. Enter our competition to win tickets to Sydney Boat Show and you’ll learn everything there is to know about fishing, boats, marine gadgets and more.
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.
Sydney is one step closer to getting its second global airport, as the state-of-the-art terminal has been unveiled by Albo and co this morning. Take a look at the photos
Underneath one of Sydney’s major motorways now lies an urban park, with space to play table tennis and basketball, dance, skate and even do parkour. Junction Street Plaza officially opened on April 10, transforming 1,000 square metres of underused space under the M4 motorway. The exciting thing about this playground? It’s not aimed at children.
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