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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

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

We put together this list of things to do in Sydney at night because we have heard people say there is nothing to do here once the sun goes down. We disagree- while Sydney is definitely not a 24-hour city- there is almost always something going on that will strike your fancy. Not to mention … Read more

We have put together this list of the best scenic drives from Sydney to inspire you to jump in the car and explore a somewhere new or rediscover some place you love. Get off the highway, take some back roads, do the official tourist drives and discover some of the small villages and coastal towns … Read more

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 in just 24 hours. There are two versions to this day, one with a leisurely lunch and one that has you on your feet for … Read more

Need a break from city life? Below we have shared our favourite places to escape on weekend getaways from Sydney. These top spots will have you rested and recharged in no time. From romantic breaks in pretty highlands towns with someone special to weekends visiting national parks and reconnecting with nature, we think there is … Read more

Considering a Leura Cascades walk but not sure which one is the best option for you? These three walks that start from Leura Cascades in the NSW Blue Mountains are a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on your next day trip west. While the key attraction of the Blue Mountains may be … Read more

If you are looking for Sydney’s best street art, then you have come to the right place. We have detailed the suburbs across the city, where you will find a bunch of magnificent murals in our guide below. Over recent years, more and more street art has appeared across Sydney, and finding the newest murals have … Read more

Considering making the drive from Sydney to Melbourne? Wondering if you should take the coast road to Melbourne or the faster inland route? Today we answer all your questions about driving between Australia’s two biggest cities. Whether you are looking for the fastest or the most scenic from Sydney to Melbourne, we have you covered. … Read more