Our Guide to Sydney
Things to do & see
It’s hard to go too wrong when it comes to dining, beaches and bars in Sydney but we have listed some of our favourites BELOW!
Sydney - Beaches, Walks & Nature
Our favourite Sydney locations to enjoy the outdoors.
BONDI BEACH
Iconic beach with golden sand, surf culture and vibrant coastal dining. Can get very busy!
FRESHWATER
A BIT FURTHER FROM SYDNEY. Relaxed local beach known for calm waves and classic Australian charm.
BONDI TO COOGEE WALK
Scenic cliffside trail with ocean views, beaches and rock pools.
SOME OTHER BEACHES TO EXPLORE
BRONTE
COOGEE
CAMP COVE
SHARK BEACH
MILK BEACH
CHAINMAN'S BEACH
GORDONS BAY
PARSLEY BAY
KUTTI BEACH
MORE COASTAL WALKS
SPIT BRIDGE TO MANLY
HERMITAGE FORESHORE
BRADLEY’s HEAD TO CHOWDER BAY
CREMORNE POINT TO MOSMAN
Further Afield - Day Trips
Sydney is close to a range of amazing day trip destinations:
HUNTER VALLEY
Approx. a 2 hour drive from Sydney.
Australia's oldest wine region, famous for its Semillon and Shiraz. We recommend booking a wine tour to explore the many cellar doors.
ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
Approx. 1 hour drive south from Sydney.
Bush walks to swimming holes. We love Karloo Pools from Waterfall/Heathcote stations.
PALM BEACH
Approx. a 1 hour drive from Sydney.
The iconic “Home & Away” filming location
Sydney - Food & Drink
PUBS & BARS
THE DOSS HOUSE
THE BERESFORD
THE PRESS
THE ROYAL PADDINGTON
OPERA BAR
WATSON BAY HOTEL
PROMENADE BEACH BAR
WHARF BAR
CATERPILLAR CLUB
CHARLIE PARKERS
THE NEWPORT ARMS
CIRQ
COOGEE PAVILION
RAW BAR
RESTAURANTS
BISTECCA
TOTTIS (BONDI)
BELLA BRUTTA
FREDS
CHO CHO SAN
ICE BERGS
THE APOLLO
OLYMPUS
RESTAURANT HUBERT
ARIA
CAFE SYDNEY
MIMIS
ST PETERS
QUAY
SHAFFA
MARGARETS
CICERONE CUCINA ROMA
SAILS
Our favourite places in Sydney to eat and drink.
Sydney Accommodation
intercontinental
four seasons
capella
shangri-la
park hyatt
ace hotel