Harbour & Beaches

Sydney has more than 100 beaches, so you can surf, swim and discover the many water activities on the harbour.

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The Sydney pubs we’d visit for the food alone

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Sydney's pubs have been seriously upping their food game recently, giving us even more reason to grab a schooner and settle in for a scotch egg.

The ultimate five-day Sydney itinerary

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We've used our local knowledge to create the perfect five-day itinerary to help you plan your holiday.

Sculpture by the Sea turns 30 this year: here’s your ultimate guide

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Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney's premier springtime activities, turning the iconic Bondi to Tamarama cliff walk into a string of site-specific art installations.
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You can now have sunset drinks and canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge for just

You can now have sunset drinks and canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge for just $80

The reimagined BridgeMuseum has officially opened, bringing together immersive experiences, storytelling and sweeping 360-degree views.
Is this new museum about to become one of the best spots to see a Sydney sunset?

Is this new museum about to become one of the best spots to see a Sydney sunset?

After a $10 million revamp, the Sydney Harbour BridgeMuseum is set to reopen and one of its biggest drawcards will be the view.
10 of the best surf schools in Sydney

10 of the best surf schools in Sydney

Find your next frothy adventure at a top surf school on one of Sydney’s epic beaches. Choose from family-friendly group sessions, intensive surf camps or one-on-one developmental lessons.
Travellers’ Guide: Sydney’s safest beaches with protection from sharks

Travellers’ Guide: Sydney’s safest beaches with protection from sharks

Shark attacks have given Sydney a reputation as a dangerous swimming city. So it may surprise you to learn that Sydney remains one of the safest cities in the world…
Sydney’s best kid-friendly beaches for summer

Sydney’s best kid-friendly beaches for summer

I’ve hit the sand and the rocks to source the very best kid-friendly beaches of Sydney so you too can kick back in your sunny life deck chair, prop up…
Sydney’s best snorkelling spots for summer

Sydney’s best snorkelling spots for summer

We are known for our beaches and bays, our Harbours and rock pools. It makes sense then that Sydney is home to some of the best snorkelling spots you could…
The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret

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.…
First time in Sydney? Do these things as soon as you arrive

First time in Sydney? Do these things as soon as you arrive

So you’ve stepped off the plane in Sydney, what do you do now? Here’s our guide to the perfect first time in Sydney. After travelling for so many hours to…