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
The taste of Sydney
Fast facts
- Internationally acclaimed chefs and award-winning wines
- An Asian influence, perfect seafood and a laid-back lifestyle give Sydney’s food and wine culture a flavour all its own
Why go there
Sydney offers fans of good food and wine an unforgettable and unique experience. The cultural diversity brought by the city’s recent Vietnamese, Thai and Middle Eastern residents is enviable. The city’s Cantonese and Mediterranean roots are deep, sturdy, and reflected by flourishing communities with unique cultural identities.
Home to the country’s most forward-thinking chefs and the destination for the nation’s very best produce, Sydney has what counts to support a vibrant, progressive dining scene.
Things to do
Immerse yourself in the city’s original Chinatown, then check out its newer Chinese centres at Hurstville, Chatswood and Parramatta.
Take a trip to downtown Ho Chi Minh City (or something like it) with a visit to the very Vietnamese Cabramatta.
Live la dolce vita among Sydney’s Italian hubs at Leichhardt and Haberfield.
Delve into authentic tastes of Greece in Marrickville, Portugal in Petersham, or Spain in the city’s Spanish Quarter in Goulburn Street.
Don’t miss
- The buzz of neo-Cantonese teahouse stylings at Surry Hills hotspot Billy Kwong.
- Twelve kinds of the freshest oysters from around the country, shucked to order at The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay.
- Chinatown’s yum cha culture or seeing Sydney’s chefs come out to play at late-night favourites like the Golden Century, East Ocean and BBQ King.
- A trip to Haberfield for great produce, fresh cheeses and peerless pastries by day and the State’s best pizze by night.
- An early morning tour or lazy lunch at the Sydney Fish Market for a world of seafood straight off the boat.
Events
- GUSTO is the annual flagship event of the Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia every September at the Sydney Fish Market.
- Good Food Month is held each October.
- Other food treats – Feastability in Newtown (September), Chinese New Year in Chinatown (February) and the Spanish Quarter Festival in the city (September).
