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The NSW Government has further eased public health measures.
At present, you can also host people in your home, dine at pubs and restaurants, visit attractions and travel throughout Greater Sydney.
Looking to explore the city safely? Read on to find out what's open or see our guide for things to do for some inspiration.
Face masks required:
Some indoor settings and music festivals
Vaccination proof:
Some indoor settings and music festivals
Gathering limit:
None
Density limit:
None
There are no restrictions on travelling between regional New South Wales and Greater Sydney. You can travel as far across the state as you like in any direction.
New South Wales travel restrictions: Where can you go?
Attractions within Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Wollongong are open. Read on to book today.
Sydney's world-famous attractions have reopened. Book in advance now to avoid disappointment. Don't forget to see where to spend your Dine and Discover vouchers.
From Taronga Zoo's giraffes and their million-dollar view to the little penguins at SEA LIFE Aquarium, visits to see animals up close are back on.
Taronga Zoo, SEA LIFE Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo are open and waiting for you to visit.Sydney's museums are ready to reopen their doors to curious and inquiring minds.
Explore the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Powerhouse Museum, Museum of Sydney, Hyde Park Barracks Museum and Australian National Maritime Museum.
The Australian Museum has reopened, entry is free and it's open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Up to 46% off Sydney Tower Eye SKYWALK tour
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Available from 30 June – 31 December 2022 for a 60-minute tour for 2 persons.
Taronga Zoo Sydney entry tickets from $49
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Available on select dates from July 2022 – March 2023.
Get 6% off Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
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Available on select dates from 30 June 2022 – 26 June 2023.
$39: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets
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Available on select dates until 31 December 2022.
Sydney Tower Eye tickets from $32
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Available on select dates until 31 December 2022.
Up to 54% off Sydney attraction pass combo
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Vouchers are valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Attractions include Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Tower SKYWALK, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Up to 20% off Sydney Tower Eye tickets
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Available on select dates until December 2022.
Up to 12% off Sydney combo attraction pass
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Vouchers valid for 12 months unlimited entry to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park. Plus get 20% off animal encounters and purchases within both parks and free parking.
Up to 18% off SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry tickets
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Available on select dates until December 2022.
$10 off Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park tickets
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Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Taronga Zoo Sydney tickets from $49
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Available on tickets until June 2023 for general admissions.
Up to 50% off 4 Sydney attraction pass
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Available on tickets until December 2022 to attractions including WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye and Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Sydney Tower Eye entry passes from $25
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Available for travel on select dates until 16 December 2022. T&Cs apply.
$80: Sydney harbour hop on hop off cruise with Taronga Zoo entry
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Available from 2 July 2022 – 31 March 2023 and includes a 2-day cruise ticket and 1-day entry to Taronga Zoo.
Sydney Opera House experiences from $43
Available on select date in 2022. Sample rate is for 1-hour guided tour.
Sydney: Madame Tussauds entry tickets from $46
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Available on select dates from 7 May – 1 August 2022.
SEA LIFE entry and experiences from $36
Available on select dates in 2022. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.
Up to 20% off things to do in Sydney
Available on select travel dates until 2022 on activities including dinner cruise, tours, zoos and animal interactions, attraction passes and more.
Up to 25% off selected Sydney bus tours
Available on weekends on select dates in 2022. Big Bus tour with top deck views includes with Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanical Gardens and more.
Up to 60% off things to do in Sydney
Available on activities until December 2022 including hop-on hop-off tours, wine tours, sightseeing cruises, zoo and animal interactions, hot air balloon flights, jet boat rides and more.
Up to 55% off Sydney experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2022. Includes sightseeing cruises, tours, attraction passes and more.
Up to 42% off things to do in Sydney + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, whale watching cruises, dining, high teas, spas, getaways and attraction passes. T&Cs apply.
There are plenty of green and open spaces for you to have a picnic, exercise and get fresh air in and around Sydney. Remember to keep a safe distance from others when you're out and about.
All retail stores can open. It remains strongly recommended that you wear a mask when socially distancing isn't possible.
Shops encourage you to tap and go to reduce person-to-person contact. Bring your cards with you in case cash is denied.
Hotels are open. It is strongly recommended that you wear a mask when socially distancing isn't possible.
Looking for accommodation in Sydney? Here's a list of hotels you can book to stay at right now.
The NSW government's Stay NSW vouchers are now available. See the full list of registered hotels you can spend your $50 at now.
It's a good idea, as it's expected that dining venues and attractions will be busy.
Some venues, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, are requesting that visitors pre-book timed-entry tickets so they can monitor the number of people entering at a single time.
While no longer a requirement for most premises, businesses may require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry.
You can obtain your proof of vaccination in 2 ways, your COVID-19 digital certificate, which can be added to your smartphone wallet, or your immunisation history statement – both are available through Medicare.
You can add your COVID-19 digital certificate to the Service NSW app. This means you can check in and show your proof of vaccination in fewer steps.
If you're not eligible for Medicare, you'll need to apply for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI). To do so, register through myGov.
If you can't be vaccinated for a medical reason, your doctor will need to give you a signed medical contraindication form that you can carry with you as proof.
Yes, restaurants, pubs and cafes across Sydney are open.
You may want to make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting times.
Here are some of our top picks for dining in Sydney:
Up to 25% off Australia experiences + an extra 10% off with code
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours, getaways and more. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
Get $5 off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off Australia experiences
Available on select dates, including Christmas and New Year's, for activities such as skydiving, hot air balloon flights, bridge climbing, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and more.
Up to 47% off Sofitel Sydney Wentworth getaways
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Available on stays until 31 March 2023 and includes breakfast for 2 and daily cocktails.
Sydney flights from $36 each way
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Available on select travel dates until 31 December 2022. Sample fare departs from Ballina with Jetstar. Other airlines include Virgin Australia from $59 and more.
Jetstar sale: Australia flights from $41 each way
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Available on flights from 1 August 2022 – 31 March 2023 to destinations including Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney.
Australia stays from $260 per night
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Available on stays until 2022 on destinations including Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and more. Sample price is for a stay at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Up to 46% off Sydney Tower Eye SKYWALK tour
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Available from 30 June – 31 December 2022 for a 60-minute tour for 2 persons.
Get 6% off Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
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Available on select dates from 30 June 2022 – 26 June 2023.
Up to 15% off Sydney go kart racing experience
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Available for a 30-minute experience at Eastern Creek Karts. Valid up to 90 days from date of purchase.
$80: Sydney harbour hop on hop off cruise with Taronga Zoo entry
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Available from 2 July 2022 – 31 March 2023 and includes a 2-day cruise ticket and 1-day entry to Taronga Zoo.
Sydney to Thredbo overnight snow tour from $120
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Available until 2 September 2022 and includes return transfers, national park admission fee and more.
Up to 37% off ice skating experience in Sydney
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Available until 31 July 2022 at the Ice Zoo.
Up to 40% off 3-course French meal in Sydney
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Available until 31 August 2022 at The Little Snail.
Up to 55% off Sydney escape with wine
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Available on stays until 31 August 2022 at Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel and includes breakfast.
Mercure Sydney stays from $219 per night
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Available on stays until December 2022.
Up to 51% off half-day whale watching cruise in Sydney
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Available on cruises until 13 November 2022 for a 4-hour cruise. Includes breakfast or lunch.
Up to 41% off spa experience at Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
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Available from Mondays to Fridays until 30 September 2022.
Sydney: Up to 49% off spa package
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Available on select dates at Thai at Siam Princess Thai Massage Broadway. Vouchers are valid up to 6 months from date of purchase.
Up to 35% off Sydney getaways
Available on select travel dates until 2022. Sample stay is at Airport Hotel Sydney. Destinations include Coogee, Bondi Beach, Surry Hills and more.
Get 5% off Apollo Motorhomes rentals
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Available until March 2023 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Get 5% off base rate on rentals
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Available on Star RV Australia rentals until March 2023 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Get 7.5% off Let’s Go Motorhomes rentals
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Available on select dates until March 2023 when you book 90 days in advance. Destinations include Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off whale watching cruise experience
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Available on select dates until 13 November 2022 with Sydney Princess Cruises. Buffet breakfast or barbecue lunch included.
$39: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets
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Available on select dates until 31 December 2022.
Sydney whale watching cruise from$99
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Available on select dates from 25 June – 13 November 2022. Includes breakfast or lunch.
Up to 10% off Sydney getaways
Available on select stay dates until December 2022. Destinations include Woolloomooloo, Coogee and more.
Blue Mountains full day tour from $225
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Available on select dates until 20 April 2022 departing from Sydney.
Sydney Tower Eye tickets from $32
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Available on select dates until 31 December 2022.
Sydney hop-on, hop-off bus tour from $59
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Available on select dates until June 2023.
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park stays from $379 per night
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Available on select dates in 2022 and includes breakfast, welcome drink, space-themed buffet dinner and space adventure activities.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square stays from $299 per night
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Available on select dates in 2022.
Up to 54% off Sydney attraction pass combo
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Vouchers are valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Attractions include Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Tower SKYWALK, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Up to 20% off Sydney Tower Eye tickets
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Available on select dates until December 2022.
Up to 12% off Sydney combo attraction pass
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Vouchers valid for 12 months unlimited entry to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park. Plus get 20% off animal encounters and purchases within both parks and free parking.
Up to 18% off SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry tickets
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Available on select dates until December 2022.
$10 off Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park tickets
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Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Taronga Zoo Sydney tickets from $49
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Available on tickets until June 2023 for general admissions.
Up to 50% off 4 Sydney attraction pass
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Available on tickets until December 2022 to attractions including WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye and Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Harry Styles concert tickers from $189
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Available on select dates from June 2022 – March 2023. Destinations include Dublin, Toronto, New York, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and more.
Up to 10% off + free bottle of wine on stays
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Available on stays from 15 July – 30 December 2022 in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Includes gourmet cheese platter upon arrival. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off hotels stays
Subscribe to TFE Hotels eClub and get 10% off stays on destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 20% off advance bookings
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022 on destinations including Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Sydney city escape from $119 per night
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Available on stays until 30 December 2022. T&Cs apply.
Sydney city escape from $119 per night
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Available on stays until 30 December 2022. T&Cs apply.