Sydney
Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.
Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.
Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.
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Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.
City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.
Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone
Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.
Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.
Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.
Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.
Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
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Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...
Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.
Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm
Manly
Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.
Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views
Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.
Northern Beaches and Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other
Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.
Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.
Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.
Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.
Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.
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The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Inner Sydney Precincts
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- Northern Beaches
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- Manly
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- Mosman
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- Sydney Harbour
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- The Rocks
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- Darling Harbour
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- Balmain
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- Leichhardt
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- Glebe
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- Newtown
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- Chinatown
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- City Centre
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- Kings Cross
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- Double Bay
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- Darlinghurst
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- Paddington
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- Moore Park
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- Coogee
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- Bondi
Greater Sydney Precincts
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- Hawkesbury Valley
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- Hawkesbury River
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- Penrith
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- Parramatta
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- Cabramatta
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- Sydney Olympic Park
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- Picton
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- Macarthur
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- Cronulla
Sydney Arts
Why go there
Driven by its potent cultural mix, its free-thinking style, its hunger for originality and a diversity of talent, Sydney has a flourishing arts scene. Whether it’s literature events, film festivals or the visual arts that you love, Sydney has plenty to offer.
Tours and studios
Sydney Art Tours create personalised tours of the best current art on show at major galleries, commercial spaces, artist-run initiatives and studios. Guides are art professionals, transport is by chauffeur-driven limousine.
Sydney Arts Discovery Trail. A self-guided walking tour takes you to Sydney’s best galleries, public sculptures and museums - an inspiring journey for the body as well as the imagination.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales. The State’s leading public art gallery has five floors of creative brilliance. On Wednesdays the gallery opens its doors until 9 pm for a cultural feast that includes talks with curators and guest lecturers, film, performances and entertainment in ArtBar.
Brett Whiteley Studio. Visit the studio where this famous Australian artist worked from 1988 to 1992.
Sydney Opera House. The Essential Tour gives you a glimpse inside the world's most famous sails on this behind-the-scenes tour of one of the architectural jewels of the 20th century.
Don’t miss
- The Biennale of Sydney, 18 June - 7 September. Contemporary art from Australia and around the world at various locations around Sydney.
- Taisho Chic, Art Gallery of New South Wales, until 3 August. Arts and design in Japan from 1900-1930.
- Gallipoli, Sydney Theatre Company, 25 July - 23 August. Combining spectacle, mass choreography and choral work, aerial performance and huge projected images to re-examine the Gallipoli story.
- My Fair Lady, Opera Australia, Sydney Opera House, 21 June - 4 August. Opera Australia's first-ever production of this classic.
- Sydney Design 08, Powerhouse Museum, 8 - 24 August. Focussing on the impact of design on our everyday lives.
