WALK THIS LAND
SYDNEY TRAVEL GUIDE
THE BEST TIMES TO VISIT SYDNEY
November to March is the most common time for travellers to visit Sydney and soak up the sun but all year round Sydney is superb.
Bring in the New Year first with Sydney’s famous firework display over the Harbour Bridge.
Immerse yourself in art or enjoy a free outdoor concert in January as part of Sydney Festival’s 3 weeks of events.
Watch a premiere or classic beneath the stars at one of the many outdoor cinemas from January to March.
Check out Vivid, the spectacular show that lights up the Opera House and other landmarks from end of May to June.
Jump on a whale watching boat or spot whales from one of the many coastal walks from May to November
Walk between art installations from Bondi to Tamarama during Sculptures by the Sea from Mid October to beginning November
Top 10 things to do in sydney
Hop on a ferry to Taronga zoo and make sure you plan your day around the feeding times and spectacular shows
Sydney's bar scene is getting better every year. While you'll still want to enjoy a sundowner in the Opera Bar don't miss the new breed or small bars popping up around Sydney. Check out York street for plenty of cool hangouts
Stroll over, do the bridge climb or simply take a swim with a view in the Olympic pool beneath the Famous Harbour Bridge.
Take a walk alongside Sydneys coastline and take a dip in one of the many rockpools along the way.
90 minutes out of the city you'll find plenty of bush and coastal walks in the National Park
Take a wander through these stunning gardens and pack a picnic to relax with a view over the harbour
There are plenty of places to surf, SUP, snorkel and dive in Sydney. Check out Gordons Bay or Shelly Beach for an easy snorkel or Bondi beach for surf lessons
The iconic Opera House is a must see but don't stop there, take a tour inside to find out how it nearly was never built.
There are ample great restaurants in Sydney, try Fort Denison to get great food, a bit of Australian history and a 360 degree view of the harbour
With ferries, catamarans, speedboats, whale watching boats or tall ships, theres plenty of options to see the harbour from the water
AROUND SYDNEY AND NEW SOUTH WALES
The laid back capital of NSW. Learn to surf, lay by the beach, take a walk up to the lighthouse or just indulge in the culinary delights of Byron Bay
This inland wine country has less crowds than Hunter Valley but still great vineyards. For something different stay in one of the many train carriage accommodation options!
Indulge in Aussie wines, cheese, chocolate at the famous Hunter Valley. Plus look out for concerts on at the Hope Estate to get a different side of the region
Lunch over the lake or head to the beach for a surf or to check out the kite-surfers
Enjoy being back to nature in the Booderee National park, check out the iconic white sand at Hyams beach or head out on a boat trip for your chance to see dolphins
If you have a 4WD, Redhead Beach, near Newcastle, is great for a drive along the beach and sand dunes and camping (annual permit required)
This sleepy fishing village is perfect for a quiet weekend of swimming and walking and has plenty of air BnB's with stunning sea views to watch the dolphins swim past
Port Stephens is a more built up destination so pick from a range of accommodation, whale watching, dolphin swimming and cruises as well as sand boarding, camel and quad bike riding in the dunes
