Western Sydney aka SYDWEST
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
“It’s at Sydney Olympic Park…” We’ve all been there. Your favourite artist announces a tour, you’re ready to drop everything, but then comes the location and the collective sigh. But Sydney Olympic Park seems to be turning a corner – could we finally get the world-class entertainment precinct we deserve?
Sydney’s second city and the unofficial capital of Western Sydney, Parramatta is a bustling mix of shiny skyscrapers, leafy parks and historic buildings, with a flourishing art scene and fascinating museums. It’s incredibly diverse – almost 70% of the population have a first language other than English – so you can expect delicious cuisine, vibrant festivals and plenty of local colour.
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.
The NSW Blues need one more win to claim the series title, but you’ll win either way when you go to one of these pubs or sports bars to watch the action live on the screen.
As Sydney hunkers down for a ‘bombogenesis’, whatever that is, we’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly indoor activities to help you ride out the storm in style – and with your sanity in tact.
It doesn’t matter what age your kids are, every Sydney-based parent I know absolutely dreads the school holidays, especially winter! But hold on to your beanies – I’ve found a ripping dozen winter school holiday activities that will save your sanity.
Sometimes, the stars align. And this Saturday, June 21, is shaping up to be that magical day. World Martini Day and International Yoga Day coincide this year, setting the tone for a perfectly balanced day of wellness and indulgence. But can you combine the two experiences? Well, we were surprised to find you could. Is
Dive into the Harbour City’s dark past by embarking on some of the best ghost tours in Sydney or visit the most haunted sites.