Things to do in Sydney | Tourism

Picture-perfect beaches, an extraordinary harbour, the Opera House and that bridge. Australia's most cosmopolitan city is one postcard after another. Big on style and sunshine, Sydney has a little something for everyone.

Sydney panorama with Sydney Opera House on a bright day

People in Sydney Central Business District on a sunny day

Trees and lawn in Sydney’s Royal Botanical Gardens with skyscrapers in the background

Swimming pool on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk in Sydney

Sunrise over a peak in the Blue Mountains near Sydney

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Sunny Sydney is famous for its iconic waterfronts, beautiful beaches and national parks, all perfect destinations for soaking up the city’s copious sunshine

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Spend a day beside the Pacific on one of the world’s greatest beaches, Sydney’s Bondi Beach

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Cosmopolitan Sydney is an energetic city and a melting pot of cultures

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Unwind in Sydney’s Botanical Gardens, a 30-hectares oasis right in the heart of the city

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Take in Sydney’s stunning seaside on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

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Hike amongst dramatic scenery in the Blue Mountains, easily reached from Sydney

Drink

Reuben Hills

This thriving café and roaster sources the very finest single-origin beans from around the world and roasts them in-house to bring you some of the best coffee in town. A coffee-origin-inspired menu carries on with the theme, making for the ultimate java experience.

Location

61 Albion Street, Surry Hills

Phone

+61 2 9211 5556+61 2 9211 5556

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Eat

Izakaya Fujiyama

For great Japanese food, beer and sake, don't look past Izakaya Fujiyama. In true Izakaya fashion, dishes are designed to share and the 85-strong sake list is a key player. Arrive early to nab a table or watch the open kitchen from the bar.

Location

Shop G09, 38 - 52 Waterloo Street

Phone

+61 2 9698 2797+61 2 9698 2797

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Eat

Bar H

This has fresh, produce-driven food, snappy service and a casual atmosphere all wrapped up into one delicious little bundle. Drop in for lunch, dinner or even grab a takeaway from the restaurant’s canteen off-shoot, Little H.

Location

80 Campbell Street

Phone

+61 2 9280 1980+61 2 9280 1980

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Shop

Ici et la

This little treasure boasts an eclectic range of French furniture, home wares and antiques. Brightly-coloured cotton fabrics, and prize furnishings are the main attractions, however you’ll also find a quirky collection of distinctly French bric-a-brac scattered about the place.

Location

7 Nickson Street, Surry Hills

Phone

+61 2 8399 1173+61 2 8399 1173

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Drink

121BC

This tiny laneway wine bar offers one of Sydney's finest selections of regional Italian wines by the glass. Sit yourself up at the bar with a glass of vino and top-notch bites from the all-Italian bar menu. Bellissimo.

Location

4/50 Holt Street (enter via Gladstone Street)

Phone

+61 2 9699 1582+61 2 9699 1582

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Shop

Shelf/Life

The good people at Shelf/ Life are committed to sourcing the highest quality items designed to last a lifetime. Find beautifully crafted stationery, art and home wares, made largely by independent designers with a focus on locally made, handcrafted and environmentally friendly products, wherever possible.

Location

Shop 1, 50 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

Phone

+61 2 9211 2858+61 2 9211 2858

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Eat

Porteno

You'll spot a line for a table at this Argentinian grill on almost any night of the week. Eight-hour wood-fired lamb and pig are among the many glorious proteins on offer. Be sure to get in early as seats fill up fast.

Location

358 Cleveland Street

Phone

+61 2 8399 1440+61 2 8399 1440

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Eat

4Fourteen

Executive chef/owner Colin Fassnidge and head chef Carla Jones bust out gutsy, full-flavoured food, brought straight to the table in anything from cast-iron pots to sizzling fry pans. Fassnidge is known for his pork, so be sure not to pass up the suckling pig.

Location

414 Bourke Street

Phone

+61 2 9331 5399+61 2 9331 5399

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Passengers departing the UK, and aged 12 to 15, are exempted from the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) Tax, effective 1 March 2016. We are currently updating our system to reflect this change. Passengers booking online can request an APD Tax refund by contacting the local reservations office or Global Contact Centres.

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