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
A walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge offers magnificent views of the city skyline and the harbour traffic. It is a popular tourist attraction and a superb choice for a weekend stroll. Every traveller to Sydney goes home with at least one photo of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and if you are anything like me … 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
Taking the bus from Watsons Bay to Walsh Bay is a great way to see the city on a budget. We love this self-guided tour because it gives you a chance to get a locals’ view of the city. This day trip takes you from the docks of Walsh Bay to the cliffs of Watsons … 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
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
Does your bucket list include “climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge”? Whether you are a local or a visitor, views that will literally take your breath away and the personal satisfaction of making it up all the stairs or beating your fear of heights make it a worthy addition. We climbed it in April 2024 so … Read more
If you are looking for things to do in Sydney with kids when it rains, we have you covered, literally, with this list of indoor activities for kids of all ages that the whole family will love. In rainy weather, some of Sydney’s most iconic activities like walking over the Harbour Bridge, hanging out on … Read more
History lovers will want to make sure they stop in to visit some or all of these historical Sydney Buildings. These heritage buildings help tell the story of our city. In this article, by Nathan Morgan-Hammer, shares eleven sites in Sydney that highlight the best Colonial architecture of the city. Important Colonial Buildings in Sydney … Read more
If you are heading west to check out some Blue Mountains lookouts you are in luck. Today we share details of 33 of the best views in the Blue Mountains we have visited so you can decide which ones you should add to your day out. There are more scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains … Read more
You may have seen several Sydney harbour islands from the ferry, but did you realise that Sydney Harbour boasts eight islands? Five of them are accessible to the public, and I have been lucky enough to spend time on almost all over the years. Today I want to give you some background on each and … 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