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Explore the best areas in Sydney from outstanding beaches to the trendiest suburbs, national parks and historic sites.
We share the best locales in the city where you can find fine art, mouthwatering food, the coolest bars and all of the top city attractions that you simply must experience while visiting the most popular city in Australia.
Sitting on the edge of Sydney Harbour, this area is packed with restaurants and is the jumping-off point for exploring more of Sydney across the bay when you hop on a ferry.
Sydney Chinatown is a mix of Chinese eateries, sushi and Korean barbeque. The area also has shops for everyone from Asian trends to designer brands and tourist shops. Traditional Chinese festivals are often held here, and the rest of Haymarket is known for its bargain shopping.
It’s perfect for travellers of any age with family-friendly attractions, restaurants lining the water and the area comes alive at night with clubs and bars.
It’s a prime spot for surfers looking to catch some waves and is either the beginning or the end of the scenic Bondi to Coogee Coastal walk. After some time in the sun the nearby Hall Street is lined healthy food options and pubs for all to enjoy.
The area is filled with towns, waterfalls, eucalyptus forests and galleries. Katoomba is the most popular village that travellers typically choose, as it borders Blue Mountain National Park where you can spot the famous Three Sisters.
Here you’ll find horticulture displays and plant science plus beautiful panoramas of the Sydney Harbour from the most famous viewpoints.
Botany Bay is an inlet in the Tasman Sea and was named because of the large amount of plants collected from there. It is a heritage-listed site and an important place in Australian history.
It houses a number of animal and adventure attractions, and you can even sleep over at the zoo. There are over 4,000 animals to see and 20 shows or talks a day.
Exploring the park on the many trails takes you to stunning lookouts along the coast and over rivers. It’s in the Royal National Park that you’ll find the renowned naturally-shaped Figure Eight Pools.
The Red Hands Cave track brings you to Indigenous sites with rock paintings and engravings.
Watson’s Bay is another prominent harbourside suburb that showcases views of Sydney Harbour and is home to sandy beaches.
The area is popular with young professionals and is where you can find trendy bars, eateries and lots of creative types. Along the river are walking and cycling paths and historic colonial sites.
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