A visit to The Rocks shows off historical Sydney at its best. I created this Rocks self-guided walk to help you discover Sydney’s colonial history in just a couple of hours. There is also ample opportunity to visit a couple of old pubs and take in stunning harbour views from the foreshore. I love wandering around … Read more
Sydney’s Indigenous artists are the source of some of Sydney’s best street art. And while it can seem as if Sydney’s concrete and commercialism have erased Aboriginal presence in the city, the city has a proud and ongoing tradition of Indigenous visual art. These 20 works tell stories of resistance, both individual and collective, to … Read more
If you have limited time in Australia and want to meet the local wildlife, explore the Australian bush and taste some delicious local cuisine, then a private one-day tour is the best way to do it. We first came across Sydney Guided tours and their “Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day” tour via their … Read more
By joining one of these Aboriginal tours in Sydney, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the rich culture of the First Australians. Many people consider Australia to have a very short history; however, Aboriginal Australian’s have occupied this land for over 60,000 years. Their history is rich with art and stories that … Read more
Have you heard of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout and museum? Well, if not, I hope this page convinces you to pay it a visit because I believe this iconic Sydney lookout is the best way to get a bird’s-eye view of the city. It is one of my favourite spots to take visitors, … Read more
The Manly to Bondi Walk is a great challenge for locals and visitors. Check out our day by day guide to how you can complete the 80km walk easily over 7 days. There is no need to rush, complete the walk in seven one day outings or if you want to walk faster, you can … Read more
So you are in Sydney without a car, and you want to spend a day at the beach. Easy! Read on; this article will help you discover how to get to some of Sydney’s most famous and less well-known, but equally beautiful Sydney beaches by public transport. There are also tips on what to do when … Read more
Each weekend markets in Sydney draw hundreds of visitors, for resident Sydneysiders like me, they are a great place to do your weekly shopping. For visitors they are a great way to see a slice of local life. Some markets particularly suited to travellers, offering locally made products perfect for taking home as mementoes of … Read more
A Sydney Opera House tour is many Sydney visitor’s to-do list. Regardless of your budget, spending some time here is a must. I often get asked, “Should I book a Opera House Tour or just walk around the outside”? My standard answer is, “Well, that depends.” So let’s go find out what “that depends” on! … Read more
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
Exploring Sydney by bus is a great way to see the city on a budget. We love this Watson’s Bay to Walsh Bay self-guided bus tour because it gives you a chance to get a locals view of the city. The 325 bus route takes you from the docks of Walsh Bay to the cliffs … 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