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Sydney

The Opera House at sunrise, Bondi Beach at noon, and harbour-side dining at dusk. Australia's most iconic city.

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About Sydney

Discover Sydney

Sydney won the geographical lottery — one of the world's great natural harbours, 70 ocean beaches within an hour of the CBD.

The best Sydney is experienced on the water. A ferry to Manly, a walk along the Bondi to Coogee coastal path.

100+
Beaches
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Visitors/year
300+
Days of sun
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Where to eat

Dining in Sydney

The best restaurants, cafes and food experiences — curated for travellers who eat well.

Iconic view
Icebergs Dining Room
Italian · Bondi Beach

Above the famous Bondi Icebergs pool.

Sydney's best Asian
Momofuku Seiobo
Modern Asian · The Star

Innovative Asian-influenced cooking.

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The Grounds of Alexandria
Cafe · Alexandria

Sydney's most famous cafe. Best brunch.

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MUST EAT · FOOD DESTINATION

Sydney Fish Market

Sydney's legendary fish market — the second largest in the world, where chefs and locals come for the freshest seafood.

🕐 Daily 07:00–16:00 📍 Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont 🚶 15 min from CBD by bus
ADDRESS
Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont
HOURS
Daily 07:00–16:00
BEST DAY
Saturday — most vendors
GETTING THERE
15 min from CBD by bus
BUDGET
AUD 15–50
🦞
Rock Lobster

Live Sydney rock lobster — grilled on the spot with garlic butter.

AUD 35–60
🦪
Sydney Rock Oysters

The world's best oysters, farmed in pristine NSW waters.

Dozen from AUD 18
🐟
Ocean Trout & Barramundi

Premium Australian fish — ocean trout, coral trout, barramundi fresh daily.

Market price
🦐
Tiger Prawns

Queensland tiger prawns — the best in Australia. Buy by the kilo.

AUD 28/kg
Must see

What to do in Sydney

The essential experiences that define Sydney.

01
🎭
Sydney Opera House

Jorn Utzon's masterpiece.

Tour AUD $43
02
🌉
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Walk across for free.

Free walk
03
🏖️
Bondi Beach

Australia's most famous beach.

Free
04
🦁
Taronga Zoo

The zoo with the best harbour view.

AUD $46
05
🌿
Royal Botanic Garden

Free waterfront gardens.

Free
06
Manly Ferry

30-minute ferry through the harbour.

AUD $8
07
🏛️
Art Gallery of NSW

Free entry, Aboriginal and Australian art.

Free
08
🌆
Watson's Bay

Fish and chips on the harbour.

Ferry from CBD
Insider knowledge

Local tips for Sydney

What guidebooks don't tell you — straight from people who know Sydney well.

01
Opal card for everything

Works on trains, buses, ferries.

02
Sunscreen is not optional

UV index is extreme.

03
Bondi to Coogee is unmissable

6km coastal walk, 4 beaches.

04
BYO restaurants save money

Many let you bring your own wine.

05
Ferries are the best transport

World's most scenic public transport.

06
Take breakfast seriously

Best brunch city. Budget AUD $25-35.

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Getting around

Transport in Sydney

How to navigate Sydney like a local.

🚇
Train

Connects CBD to suburbs and airport.

From AUD $4
Ferry

Manly and Darling Harbour.

From AUD $8
✈️
From Sydney Airport

Train to Central in 13 minutes.

AUD $22.49
🚌
Bus

The 333 goes to Bondi.

From AUD $4
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