9 Simply Stunning Walks in Wollongong and the Illawarra
These walks in Wollongong offer extraordinary views and lush green landscapes, and best of all, they attract far fewer crowds than any Blue Mountains walks or the Royal National Park
LET THE LOCALS SHOW YOU HOW TO BEST SEE SYDNEY
Welcome to Sydney Expert.
We created Sydney Expert because we love our city. We want you to have the best time discovering all the places we think make Sydney great!
We’re here to help you visit Sydney like a pro.
Over the past decade, our site has turned into the Ultimate Independent Sydney Travel Guide and, best of all, it’s free!
We’re here to help you visit Sydney like a pro.
Over the past decade, our site has turned into the Ultimate Independent Sydney Travel Guide and, best of all, it’s free!
We’re Paula and Charles. Welcome to Sydney.
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A Guide to Harbour Walks in Sydney
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If you are looking for the best Thai food in Sydney, you might have a long hunt; there are some really great options. Today we are sharing four we recently
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Discover 25 Fun Things To Do In Parramatta
From the popular things to do in Parramatta to things best known by locals, we have found plenty of reasons to spend some time exploring Sydney’s second city. Today we encourage you to head
Eat and drink
Where to Eat in Darling Harbour 2021
Trying to decide where to eat in Darling Harbour? It’s such a popular gathering spot for Sydneysiders and visitors alike with more than its share of restaurants, making choosing one a challenge. Today we
SYDNEY ITINERARIES
A Flexible Itinerary for 3 Days in Sydney [2021]
How much can you fit into 3 days in Sydney? Plan your itinerary carefully, and you can cover quite a bit of ground. Today we will help you out with
One Day in Sydney – Easy Itineraries for Your First Visit.
So you only have one day in Sydney. Well, you’re in luck, we have put together a great itinerary for first-time visitors that shows off all the cities best highlights
Easy to Follow Sydney Itinerary – 5 Days in Sydney
While this is a five-day Sydney itinerary, each day stands alone, so if you have fewer days, you can choose the ones that best suit you. We have planned it
EXPLORING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
51 Fun Things To Do in the Blue Mountains [2021]
Most visitors only uncover a tiny part of the Blue Mountains, but if you have time to spend a little longer in the area there are so many things to do, and lessor known
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So you want to visit the Blue Mountains but you can’t decide if you need to book a guided tour or if you can do it alone using public transport or a rental car?
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If you are heading west to check out some Blue Mountains lookouts you are in luck. Today we share details of 33 lookouts so you can decide which ones you should add to your
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Everything You Need to Plan a Perfect Weekend in Mollymook
A Slice of Paradise on the NSW South Coast Heading south and trying to plan a perfect weekend in Mollymook? Below we share our advice for what to see, do and eat in Mollymook
A Weekend Getaway to Maitland and Morpeth
Feeling a need for a break from the city? A weekend getaway to Maitland and neighbouring Morpeth offers a chance to recharge surrounded by great food, a fascinating past and plenty of natural beauty.
Things to do in Newcastle on a Weekend Getaway
We found so many things to do in Newcastle on our recent visit that we are already planning another northern getaway from Sydney. Our 48 hours exploring the city and its stunning beaches was
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