What makes Sydney so…Sydney?

Watch this selection of special moments that makes Sydney such a magical place.

Things to do in Sydney

Sydney events

Sydney has a lively calendar of events, festivals, carnivals, exhibitions and sports at any time of the year. Find out what’s on in Sydney.

Natural attractions

Sydney’s natural surrounds and beautiful harbour form the perfect backdrop for harbourside activities.

Holidays with kids

Sydney is a perfect fun-packed city for the whole family with great attractions and plenty of things to see and do.

Food and wine

Find out about Sydney's top restaurants, waterside dining, cool bars, eat streets, gourmet dining and regular markets.

Fashion and shopping

Check out the best fashion boutiques, designer shops, markets and shopping neighbourhoods in Australia’s fashion capital, Sydney.

Places to see in Sydney The Rocks

The Rocks, Sydney

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Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants..

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1   Sydney 9   Glebe 20   Hawkesbury Valley
Harbour 10 Newtown 21 Hawkesbury River
2   Manly 11   Chinatown 22   Penrith
3   Mosman 12   City Centre 24   Cabramatta
4   Northern 13   Kings Cross 25   Sydney Olympic Park
Beaches 14   Double Bay 23   Parramatta
5   The Rocks 15   Darlinghurst 26   Picton
6   Darling 16   Paddington 27   Macarthur
Harbour 17   Moore Park 28   Cronulla
7   Balmain 18   Coogee
8   Leichhardt 19   Bondi

Sydney moments

See Layne Beachley, Matt Moran, Neil Perry, Richard Tognetti, Sarah-Jane Clark & Heidi Middleton describe their Sydney moments. Tourism NSW TV commercials.

The best of NSW

Sydney Surrounds

After experiencing the excitement of Sydney, make your visit a real holiday with a relaxing city escape.

North Coast

Classic Aussie surf culture, World Heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and fine wine.

South Coast

More than 30 national parks, marine parks and reserves – plus beach culture and a rich Aboriginal history.

Lord Howe Island

With only 400 visitors at a time and no mobile phone coverage, Lord Howe Island is music for the soul, a place to truely revitalise and de-stress.

Snowy Mountains

Adventure activities, from winter sports to cycling, caving, rafting, kayaking and horse riding - plus bracing mountain walks - to make your stay exhilarating.

 

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