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Looking for a hotel before your Sydney cruise? This guide covers the best spots near both cruise terminals, with current prices and practical tips to help you choose. Each hotel on my list has been selected for its practical amenities for cruise passengers, including luggage storage, early check-in options, and terminal transfer services. You’ll find … Read more

Our 48 hours in Newcastle surprised us! Just 2.5 hours from Sydney, this coastal gem packs in more than we expected for a weekend getaway. From stunning beaches and ocean pools to a thriving food scene and rich history, Newcastle kept us busy and left us planning our next visit. We spent 48 hours exploring … Read more

Planning a visit to Bondi Beach? This comprehensive local’s guide covers everything from the safest swimming spots to hidden local haunts, plus essential tips for making the most of Sydney’s most famous beach. Whether you’re visiting for a day or staying a week, here’s everything you need to know about Bondi Beach. In this guide, … Read more

During school holidays, many of Sydney’s top hotels offer special family packages that add genuine value to your stay – think breakfast included, late checkouts and kids’ activity packs. As a Sydney local who’s tested numerous staycation spots with my own family, I’ve carefully evaluated which packages offer real value and which activities are worth … Read more

This comprehensive guide to Vivid Sydney 2025 covers everything you need to know: where to find the best light installations, which performances to book, how to navigate the five festival zones, and insider tips for avoiding crowds. After attending every festival but one since 2009, I’ve learned the best ways to experience this spectacular event. … Read more

Confused about where to stay in the Blue Mountains? We are not surprised; there are literally hundreds of properties of every style here. This guide will help you narrow down your options and find the perfect spot for your next getaway. Ok, so if you have decided that the Blue Mountains deserve more than a … Read more

Beyond walking down the Corso from the ferry wharf to the beach, what other things to do in Manly should be on your radar? Well, lots in fact, so much that as a Sydneysider and I still find things to do in Manly every time I am visit. Here’s my insider’s guide to what to … Read more

Welcome to Sydney! Whether you’re here for a short getaway or have just arrived in the city for a long stay, driving in our beautiful city can be an experience. From the iconic Harbour Bridge to the coastal roads of the Eastern Suburbs, we’ll help you navigate like a local. We’ve packed this guide with … Read more

Sydney’s dining scene has undergone its biggest transformation in decades, with five major precincts launching since 2023. Adding dozens of new venues to the city’s landscape this has made deciding where to eat in Sydney even harder! When I was recently updating our where to eat articles I thought it was about time to write … Read more

Visiting Sydney and want to go beyond the icons to somewhere different, or perhaps you’re a Sydneysider who wants to be surprised by new beauty spots in your  own backyard? We recently sent Eastern Suburbs’ resident Caroline Gladstone on a mystery tour where she too discovered little known beaches and fascinating snippets of history. Let’s … Read more

Just booked your flights to Sydney? Brilliant! While you’re counting down the days, here’s how to turn your excitement into practical preparation that will make your visit even better. This guide focuses on specific tasks that are easier to sort out from home, particularly transport cards, restaurant bookings, and seasonal planning. Most visitors tell me … Read more

Arriving in a new city after a long flight can be challenging, and almost every trip to Sydney Airport is a long flight! I used to live one train stop from the airport and am still only a few stops away, so I almost always take the train to and from the airport. This Sydney … Read more