What makes Sydney so…Sydney?
Watch this selection of special moments that makes Sydney such a magical place.
Things to do in Sydney
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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.
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Natural attractions
Sydney’s natural surrounds and beautiful harbour form the perfect backdrop for harbourside activities.
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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.
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Food and wine
Find out about Sydney's top restaurants, waterside dining, cool bars, eat streets, gourmet dining and regular markets.
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Fashion and shopping
Check out the best fashion boutiques, designer shops, markets and shopping neighbourhoods in Australia’s fashion capital, Sydney.
The Rocks, Sydney
Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants..
| 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
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Sydney Surrounds
After experiencing the excitement of Sydney, make your visit a real holiday with a relaxing city escape.
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North Coast
Classic Aussie surf culture, World Heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and fine wine.
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South Coast
More than 30 national parks, marine parks and reserves – plus beach culture and a rich Aboriginal history.
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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.
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Snowy Mountains
Adventure activities, from winter sports to cycling, caving, rafting, kayaking and horse riding - plus bracing mountain walks - to make your stay exhilarating.
