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Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.

Bondi Icebergs Swimming Pool, Sydney. Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.

Cultural activities in Cabramatta, Sydney Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.

Strolling in Chinatown, Sydney Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.

An aerial view of Sydney's Central Business District City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.

Family fun on Coogee Beach, Sydney Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone

Bushwalking in Maianbar, Cronulla, Sydney Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.

Darling Harbour, Sydney Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.

Cafes on Victoria Street, Darlinghurst (Photo: Tony Yeates) Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.

Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.

Waterside strolls at the end of Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.

Explore the Hawkesbury River (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW)Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.

Tizzana Winery, Ebenezer, Hawkesbury Valley (Photo: P. Blackmore/Tourism NSW) Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.

Dining on Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Sydney (Photo: F. Quimby) Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...

The Leichhardt Forum, Sydney Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.

St John's Anglican Church, Camden, Sydney Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm

Manly BeachManly 

Nestled between the harbour and a surf beach – a quintessential Sydney experience.

Bent Street, Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.

Taronga Zoo, Sydney Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views

One of Newtown's many café spots on King Street, Sydney (R. Billington/Tourism NSW) Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.

Manly Walk, Sydney (H. Lund/Tourism NSW) Northern Beaches and Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other

Shopping for the latest trends in Paddington, Sydney (J. Morgan/Tourism NSW) Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.

St Johns Cathedral, Parramatta, Sydney (3stroke Photography/Tourism NSW) Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.

Overlooking the Nepean River, Penrith precinct Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

George IV Hotel in Picton, Sydney Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.

Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour (Photo: Hamilton Lund / Tourism NSW). Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.

Biking around Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney. Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.

Some architectural details in The Rocks, Sydney The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.



Creative Culinary Delights

Sydney’s talented chefs love to experiment with new ingredients and multi-ethnic combinations. And with an abundance of fresh local produce plus stylish fit-outs in great locations, why wouldn’t they be? There’s also plenty of fun to be found on menus at restaurants, cafes, tapas bars and bistros across the city.

Art on a plate

Here’s just a few of the best places to experience creative chefs in action:

  • Quay, Circular Quay Peter Gilmore’s creations are almost too beautiful to eat, and feature edible flowers and rare miniature herbs. Much of Quay’s fresh produce is sourced from Peter’s own garden.
  • Pier, Rose Bay Chef Greg Doyle’s bread crusted Kingfish, piquillo pepper purée, preserved lemon and almond foam is intriguing. 
  • The Bentley Restaurant & Bar, Surry Hills Brent Savage’s funky tapas heads up a picturesque menu. Try white anchovy stick with pistachio praline, Kingfish ceviche with pickled watermelon and coriander. Sommelier Nick Hildebrandt will help select great NSW wines to match. 
  • Marque, Surry Hills Mark Best loves experimenting. Try his Japanese-inspired custard of pure crab liquor on dry ice or the extraordinary basil ice-cream.
  • Becasse, City Justin North’s vanilla bean brulee is a pretty concoction with summer berries and rose petals.
  • Adriano Zumbo, Balmain This rising star of the patisserie world has fun-filled offerings such as chocolate pudding with a syringe-full of raspberry crème anglaise or olive oil macaroons.
  • Foveaux Restaurant + Bar, Surry Hills Try Darrell Felstead’s twist on nachos with sour-cream ice-cream, heritage tomato and turtle bean salsa or blue-eye cod with red capsicum paint and black olive jelly.
  • Universal, Potts Point Christine Manfield is Sydney’s queen of desserts. Try the ‘sugar plum fairies’ made with over-salted brioche, sugar plums and basil-ice-cream.

Creative Sydney