We love exploring Sydney by train. How long since you jumped on a train going somewhere new? Today we offer five interesting Sydney suburbs that make a fun day trip. When we travel, we enjoy riding public transport and visiting a few places that don’t make the top ten lists in our guidebook. The same … Read more
Sydney is the perfect city for active travellers. This list of 20 things to do in Sydney focuses on getting active and exploring the outdoors. This list highlights our favourite things to do in Sydney for anyone who prefers beaches and bushwalks to museums and galleries. This page contains affiliate links. Please see our full … Read more
Taking the bus from Watsons Bay to Walsh Bay is a great way to see the city on a budget. We love this self-guided tour because it gives you a chance to get a locals’ view of the city. This day trip takes you from the docks of Walsh Bay to the cliffs of Watsons … Read more
There are some routes operated by Sydney buses that are perfect for sightseeing. So if you are not much of a HOHO bus person or are travelling on a budget, then these self-guided Sydney bus tours are for you. Sightseeing on Sydney’s Buses is a little more work than jumping on the official hop on … Read more
It might surprise you to hear there is no shortage of amazing free things to do in Sydney. Sydney has a reputation of being an expensive place to visit. And it can be. So we created this list to help you discover free things in Sydney that will help the budget stretch a little further, … Read more
Bundeena is a pretty coastal village in the outer southern reaches of Sydney is a great day trip from Sydney. While it’s only an hour from the middle of the city, allow a full day to discover the beauty of this seaside paradise. Read on for our tips on the best things to see and do in … Read more
Carriageworks Farmers Market is THE place to go for organic, artisan goods. It’s not one for bargain hunters, but it’s packed with delicious, exciting things, many of which make fantastic gifts. Housed in an old railway blacksmith shed near Redfern train station, this weekly market is one of the few undercover markets in Sydney, making it … Read more
If you are looking for things to do in Sydney with kids when it rains, we have you covered, literally, with this list of indoor activities for kids of all ages that the whole family will love. In rainy weather, some of Sydney’s most iconic activities like walking over the Harbour Bridge, hanging out on … Read more
History lovers will want to make sure they stop in to visit some or all of these historical Sydney Buildings. These heritage buildings help tell the story of our city. In this article, by Nathan Morgan-Hammer, shares eleven sites in Sydney that highlight the best Colonial architecture of the city. Important Colonial Buildings in Sydney … Read more
You may have seen several Sydney harbour islands from the ferry, but did you realise that Sydney Harbour boasts eight islands? Five of them are accessible to the public, and I have been lucky enough to spend time on almost all over the years. Today I want to give you some background on each and … Read more
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 west to Sydney’s second-biggest city, a mixing pot of culture and history where you will find a ton of food, fun … Read more
Today we share everything you need to know to enjoy whale watching in Sydney. When is the best time to see whales? Can you see them for free? Which whale watching cruise should you book? For the answers to these questions and more, let’s get started. Best Times for Whale Watching in Sydney When can you … Read more