If you’ve just landed in Sydney, this gentle walk from Hyde Park to the Opera House is a great way to shake off your jet lag. The route takes you through Sydney’s oldest park and gardens, with plenty of spots to rest along the way. You’ll get your first harbour views about halfway through, building … 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
Trying to enjoy Sydney on a budget? As a local I know Sydney can be an expensive place to visit. For over 20 years I helped international students and backpackers explore Sydney so I have learnt a thing or two about having fun on limited funds. Today I share my best tips for travellers of … Read more
There are some beautiful gardens in Sydney to visit and this year we are working our way through the alphabet to see if we can find one for every letter. So far, we have covered 19 letters, some with two gardens, so if you can think of one for a letter we have missed, please … Read more
Fancy a day in nature but you don’t have a car? These five Sydney National Parks Sydney that we are going to share with you below can be reached by public transport, making them perfect for visitors. Today we’ll help you discover the highlights of the green heart of Sydney, where you can trade the … Read more
There are so many things to do in Western Sydney that if you have not been west for a while, it’s about time you do; you are seriously missing out on some of the city’s best attractions! Visitors and locals alike tend to flock to the Sydney icons that usually take centre-stage in international marketing, … 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
The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is one of my favourite walks in Sydney, and while it is not a dramatic as the Bondi to Coogee track or as much of a challenge as the Spit Bridge to Manly, it is still a worthy contender for a list of top harbour walks in Sydney. What I like … Read more
It’s hard to decide which museums in Sydney deserve a place in your itinerary or even your weekend. Looking for the city’s best galleries? More than just a list of galleries and museums in Sydney, we have added insider tips to make the most of your visit. Sydney Museums and Galleries to Visit For us, … Read more
The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Walk takes you from Woolloomooloo all the way to Pyrmont following the waterfront. This 11km path is mainly flat, and there are very few stairs, none that you can not detour around, making this the perfect family-friendly walk. Tips for enjoying the Sydney Foreshore Walk All along the route, you will … Read more
Photographing Sydney Opera House is likely high on your list of things to do in Sydney if you love travel photography. While it’s not hard to get the typical Sydney Opera House photos, it can be harder to get interesting ones. So let’s go hunt down some perfect Instagram shots for your visit to Sydney. … Read more
This Watsons Bay walk offers buckets of coastal charm. It combines panoramic clifftop lookouts with pretty Sydney Harbour views. Along the way, you’ll discover historic sites, a pretty candy-striped lighthouse, and some of the best fish and chips in Sydney. We think it’s the perfect half day escape from the hustle and bustle of the … Read more