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Looking for the best parks in Sydney? This year we have been visiting and revisiting our favourites. So we have pulled together this detailed guide to more than 25 parks across Sydney to help you decide where to go next. We have arranged the parks geographically from north, south, east and west of the city. … Read more

This page of Sydney Getaways is required reading if you are you planning a weekend outside city? Want to add a short break away to add another dimension to your Sydney holiday? Need a staycation? With so many options, with 2-3 hours from the centre of Sydney, you could quite easily do something different every … Read more

Looking for picnic spots in Sydney? Nothing beats lunch outdoors on a sunny Sydney day. Over the years, we’ve scoured the city to bring you our top picnic picks. What started as a handful of favourites has grown into this list of 21 stellar spots. Some are well known, some are a little off the … Read more

Looking for the best waterfalls in NSW? We have just spent a couple of months driving around the state and have visited many beautiful falls along the way. The walks we did to find them were among our favourite parts of the trip. We shared our finds here so that you can enjoy them too. … Read more

Looking for easy bushwalks in Sydney? Below we share our favourite short walking tracks suitable for families. Whether you have small kids or just need a little more practice before you hit the harder hiking trails in the Blue Mountains or Royal National Park.. Growing up in Sydney, our family didn’t have much money for … Read more

July in Sydney brings crisp winter days perfect for exploring the city’s indoor attractions and, when the sun is shining, our beautiful national parks. While temperatures are cooler than most visitors expect, clear blue skies are common, making it an excellent time for both indoor and outdoor activities. On very special (and rare) occasions we … 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

Over 125,000 people aged between 18-30 travel to Australia on Working Holiday visas each year. Today we have put together our top tips to help you save money while you are travelling and working in Australia.  You can find out if you are eligible to apply for a working holiday visa here.  If you are in planning … Read more

What’s on in Sydney Month by Month If you are running an event and would like to have it listed on Sydney Expert, please contact us. Regional Festivals in NSW & ACT 2025-26 We have included regional events to encourage locals (and intrepid visitors) to get out of the city and visit our country cousins. … Read more

Did you know there are six UNESCO World Heritage sites in NSW? One of these sites includes four different places, bringing the total locations you can visit to nine. Below we share the info you need to plan a visit and complete your NSW World Heritage passport. Ok so there is no NSW UNESCO passport, … Read more

Taking the Sydney Airport train to the centre of the city is a good option for most visitors and one of the quickest ways to get to the CBD. Solo travellers and couples will find the airport train cheaper than a taxi, and it is a pretty straightforward trip if you are staying in the middle of town. While … Read more

Skye Suites Parramatta offers a fantastic location for a getaway close to home. Along with being perfectly located events at Commbank Stadium and the Riverside Theatres, the location also offers fine food, plenty of history right on the doorstop. Only 30 minutes from the Sydney CBD, a weekend in Parramatta delivers an easy escape with … Read more