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Sydney in Winter

Sydney comes alive day and night in winter with a packed line-up of exclusive  Sydney events, big-city shopping and some of Australia’s best dining experiences.  The city is the beautiful backdrop to the much-loved winter festival of lights, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney, staged at venues across the city. Enjoy Sydney’s famed creative and seasonal dining, the latest foodie trends, shopping treats and family fun.


Sydney dining

Diners in Sydney are spoilt for choice with some of the best restaurants in the country, many with stunning water views, an abundance of fresh produce and dynamic chefs keen to impress. Enjoy checking out the latest trends? Check out vegan-friendly dining, small bars on rooftops and delicious mobile food vans.

Dining at Opera Kitchen

Where to shop

From beachside and suburban markets, to historic city-centre arcades, boutiques in laneways and hideaway warehouses, Sydney offers a treasure trove of eclectic, stylish and unique designs. Shopping hotspots include the City centre, Bondi, Paddington, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Manly, Mosman and Newtown.

Boutique shopping in Paddington

Sydney's art scene

Sydney’s arts and cultural scene is diverse, engaging and great value. The city is a stage for local and international talent with art and performances around every corner. Go behind the scenes at some of Sydney’s major art and cultural institutions such as the Sydney Theatre Company and the Australian Museum.

Brett Whiteley Studio
  • Light Walk Vivid Sydney 2011

    Vivid Sydney

    Vivid Sydney is back again from 24 May to 10 June and it’s bigger, better and brighter than ever before. The 18-day light, music and ideas festival has become Sydney’s major Winter event, popular for the lighting of the Sydney Opera House sails, the Light Walk and much more. New precincts include Darling Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Find out more.

  • The Addams Family

    The Addams Family - The Musical

    Sydney’s Capitol Theatre welcomes the highly acclaimed Broadway musical, The Addams Family, complete with a top-shelf Australian cast that includes John Waters, Chloe Dallimore and Russell Dykstra. Expect to see favourite characters treading the boards, including Uncle Fester, Lurch and Thing. Find out more.

  • Bledisloe Cup

    Bledisloe Cup - Qantas Wallabies vs All Blacks

    Don't miss all the action of trans-Tasman sporting rivalry when the Qantas Wallabies take on the All Blacks on home soil at ANZ Stadium on 17 August. Travel packages on sale now and general admission tickets on sale 27 June. Find out more.

  • British and Irish Lions Tour

    British and Irish Lions Tour

    This year in Sydney the Lions play against the Waratahs on 15 June at Allianz Stadium and against the Qantas Wallabies at ANZ Stadium on 6 July. Travel packages are still available for these games. Find out more.

  • Manchester United in Sydney

    A-League All Stars vs Manchester United

    Manchester United plays the A-League All Stars at ANZ Stadium on 20 July in a marquee international exhibition that's the only appearance by the team in Australia. Travel packages are still available. Find out more.




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