Less famous than its northern neighbour Bondi, with stunning views, Bronte is many Sydneysiders favourite place to get wet. Perfect for families with a wonderful rock pool and sheltered paddling
I love this small bakery. I love how they arrange the seating outside and maximize everything. Their pastries is to die for. Order pork and fennel rolls + beef pie. Take away their awesome danishes!!
Absolutely nice coffee. Tried the toast with yogurt, pear and other ingredients. Not bad but not that impressed though. Looking is better than the taste :P It's cold...more suitable for summer.
Tour is great & worth every cent! They give you headphones so you can listen easily to the tour guide which is an ingenious concept.
Definetly best breakfast spot in Manly, denet food and coffee. Smashed Avo is a must! 👌🏼
Walk over the top of the bridge (Bridge Climb is $198 - $228 depending on the climb and time of year) or take the footpath across the bridge. Either way, this is a must if you are visiting Sydney.
If you want the perfect view of Sydney Opera House and Habour Bridge; YOU SHOULD TAKE THE FERRY RIDE!!! This is highly recommended. Sit at the top back and enjoy the view or feel free to take selfies.
A must! Very interesting and educational. Free audio guide with the A$10 entry fee, so worth it. Don't miss the 1:45 pm guided tour. Try the hammocks.
Huge, beautiful garden with over 40 thousand types of plants and trees. I recommend using the little train inside the park as it is very very big plus the train driver doubles as a guide of the park.
What's good here? How about the world's best view? Sydney Opera House, Bridge and Harbour in perfect symmetry. Go early morning for best light, or dusk for sun setting behind Jørn Utzon's masterpiece
Brilliant art gallery showcasing Chinese contemporary art. One of the largest collection in the world and collected by an Aussie?! Free access and a must visit for anyone remotely interested in art.
Very nice gallery!The permanent exhibition is free to visit! Free WiFi!I very enjoyed Asian collections which until 13 mar.2016. Also there are nice cafes! I hope I back here sone! ✌️😊
Bondi beach is overhyped it's lovely but compared to other beaches like Bronte beach and the rest it's getting past it's hay day and there are plenty of other cool beaches, near Sydney.
I liked this place. There is peaceful and relaxed if compare with Bondi beach.The ocean a bit cold,but rest on the beach is very nice. Unfortunately, all cafe around beach are closed around 7 pm.
Great zoo! Amazing view of the city. Your kids will love it even yourself will enjoy it. Take the ferry ride from circular quay and buy the combo pass. It's including the sky train which is amazeballs
Best way to get to the Manly. It takes 30 minutes, sit back, relax and enjoy the views. One of my favourite things in Sydney.
Nice harbour to walk around especially with kids, nice restaurants along the way, playground and of course fantastic view
THE most amazing jungle-gym ever! Be prepared to "pucker" as you watch your little ones exit the atmosphere... 😯
Nice playground, decent sun coverage and clean play equipment. Even has a few bbq's with tables to use.
Definitely not your typical mall. Worth at least a visit just to have a wonder. The clocks at both atriums 'come alive' every hour.
The Spit Bridge to Manly Scenic Walkway is a series of short tracks. Covering all of the tracks in one walk is a great way to experience the diversity of Sydney Harbour’s bays, beaches and bushland.
Centennial Parklands are on facebook and twitter - a great way to keep in touch with activities in the park. On days you can't visit it's lovely they share photos of plants, ducks, trees and more
For a million dollar view and arguably the best cocktails in the city, head to Blu Bar on 36, a New York-inspired drinking den on the 36th floor of the harbourside Shangri-La Read more.
They have a huge range of books. The children's section is amazing also. They sell stationary and accessories as well. The prices pretty much match dymocks.
Love this busy market. Go for lunch (amazing sashimi), or get fish for dinner. A lot is pricey but they do have cheaper fish too. Salmon belly is awesome
This is the coolest museum ever! There are so many different sections to explore and much of the museum is interactive so you have a great time here. Admission is only $10. Happy times ahead :)
Kinda all around here. Food obviously. See also 'Community' in the City of Sydney Historical Walking Tours: http://goo.gl/JdQWz6
Really cheap souvenir compare to others selling it outside of this market. More souvenir product than fresh veggies or fruits in here. A recommended place if you wanna buy any souvenir back home.
An institution for a reason. The tarts are wonderful and deserve the hype, but the new additions above the cabinet have made me a weekend regular. Hard to go wrong with the strawberry and cream tart.
Loved the service we received at this cafe. I had hash brown and poached eggs. It was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this place to all coffee and brunch lovers
This is my mandatory stop while in Sydney. It's beautiful, it's always interesting, it's free and the roof top coffee shop has excellent food and amazing views
Bring your camera. Breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House even on an overcast day.
Grear place! Note cant walk to hornby lighthouse along the cliff as it's fenced off need to go back to the road. But stop off at Nautica for some great coffe or bkfst!
Great view of the harbour, Circular Quay & the Opera House, right under the Harbour Bridge. And so easy to get to! Excellent spot for New Years Eve, surprisingly less crowded than The Rocks.
Go to the Sydney Observatory and do one of their Night Telescope Viewings. On a clear night you'll get to use both their telescopes – including one from 1874. Really an amazing night! Read more.
You will see the 555 in happy transit along the streets all over town until you actually want to catch one - then it's a bit like waiting for godot.
This 130 year old structure is truly awesome in every sense of the word. Admire it from the outside then be awestruck when you come in.
Living history. Great interactive displays and exhibition of the excavation of the remains of the building. Great activities for kids!
Refurbished and new as of September 2011, this is a great study space with free wifi. Lockers are $1 for four hours. Only downside is when it's HSC time and it's all a-chatter!
Seafood heaven! If you love sashimi, you'll love this place! $11 for lots of salmon sashimi!! I tried the bbq platter too and it was good. Take away and sit outside with the seagulls. :D
Fresh and cheap vegetable and fruit.A load of souvenir shops include clothes,shoes and accessories.You will forget the time when you're shopping here.
Latest and newest mall in Sydney. Interesting architecture and nice shops. Green outdoor space definitely a plus. Do not miss the white rabbit gallery across the park.
"At best bohemian, colorful and unconventional, at worst sleazy and suspect. Former red-light district is still a flamboyant place where pretty much anything goes. Also lively bright and diverse."
Bustling and chic Oxford Street is the main artery—and essentially the SoHo of Sydney.
Liz Bay House was "the finest house in the colony" upon its completion in 1839, sitting amidst 54 acres of harbourfront gardens. Look for its historic remnants, hidden throughout the neighbourhood.
Bring a book and a picnic rug and enjoy the beautiful gardens on a sunny day.
Beautiful water views and relaxed feel. Excellent for sun baking. It has a cute little park for younger kids too!
get ice cream at Andersen's across the road then chill on a bench and enjoy the people-watching.
Too many choices! I love Venus Wholefoods Green Smoothie. Joy Oi taco (asian tacos!) are insane. Slowly Does It has optimum organic produce. All stallies happy to chat and nice way to spend the day
I love this market. Once you get there you will get this vintage feelings, which is amazing. So many indie designers and you can find lots of handmade things here. You can also sit on the grass. ;)
Dont go in School Holidays! Go Sat or Sunday morning (whilst Kids morning Sports are on!) and you will have a great time. Don't forget to save yourself the money and buy tickets online...
Perfect family beach. The sea is always quiet perfect for kiddies. The view is awesome, excellent fish and chips shops, the Rocky Point is beautiful, fishos will like the jetty from Yakkas to Jewies
Walk out to Rocky Point for a stunning view of Sydney Heads. One of the better Sydney beaches to take the kids as it is sheltered by the Harbour, so there are no breakers.
Boho in the city. Love the fresh produce, variety of fair trade and the new stalls in the hall near the grassy area
Next to the saturday Eveleigh market, this is a successful refurbishment of a disused carriage repairs station into a contemporary theatre. Thumbs up!
The dominating Victorian architecture, cafés, and bookshops of this street are also the attractions that must not be missed here.
Art & Design stalls are on every second Sunday of the month. Some lovely independent and locally designed goods worth checking out.
"Mix of traditional bush land, heathland, fern tree gullies, ponds and waterfalls spread across 123 hectares. Various public trails, BBQ picnic areas, playground."
Great beach for families complete with shade, shark nets and cafe. Expect to wait 0.5 to 1 hr for take away food though
My favourite park in the city lots of open space and drinking fountains and views and can follow all the harbour around to Darling Habour.
Greyhound racing here every Wednesday and Saturday night. http://wentworthparksport.com.au/greyhound-racing/
Fantastic place to visit, great food and the staff were so nice and helpful. Beautiful building and great place to hold a function. I recommend +++++.
"Established in 1967 by fiery activist Bob Gould, an other-worldly emporium of second hand treasures, bursting at the seams with vintage comics, old vinyls and tens of thousands of books."
Not your typical cinema. The Art Deco makes this place. Awesome, friendly staff. Keep your eyes peeled for the retro movie nights too.
The best bookstore in Sydney. Service is a bit of a let down. If you shop on level 2 and 3, be prepare to enjoy a long queue on level 1.
Cozy bookstore and café with tons of atmosphere. Great selection of old and new books. Open late and serves wine. What not to love?
Incredible amount of design books and magazines. They also have niche toys such as nanoblocks. Just make sure to check www.booko.com.au before purchasing, you could end up saving a lot.
It's a great little food court similar to the Chinatown ones. Gets really busy during lunch hour so make sure you bags a seat while you wait for your food. The Thai food there is delish!
For a quick little dessert or afternoon tea fix get in the line for a cream puff. You will probably think spending $1 is enough but make sure you have another gold coin handy. You'll use it!
Love this place - food changes quite often and is consistently good, and the wine list is so lengthy and good you'll have to let them choose it for you (they never disappoint!)
If you find yourself under the north side of the Sydney Harbour bridge in need of coffee...
"Skip the half-hour, $6.20 ferry from Circular Quay to Manly. The jaunt to Parramatta is far more interesting. 1:23 of scenic boat time for same price, with bonus sortie under Harbour Bridge free."
Do your laps, have your sauna and when good and ready go to the Crabbe Hole for your coffee. Order the Piccolo.
It was an amazing experience to sit with a homeless and eat together. This place made me want to cry, it was so touching. Go and try some delicious food and donate as much as you can.
Free entry, great photo exhibitions and talks... Sydney needs more of this.
So many people overlook the sandwiches. All packed with goodies, the selections change regularly. Particulary fresh, they are too good to toast! Just grab one to go.
"Enchanting English Garden made special not just by the fairyland ambience of this secluded pocket but also the fact that it is so little known that you will hardly meet any other visitors."
Tables out the back for kids and kids eat free on Wednesdays and Thursdays
A great little local café with friendly, welcoming service. Coffee is very good and you can buy their beans for home. Food is delicious.
Fantastic breakfast! Wonderful mix of Moroccan & western cuisines. Wish I could have tried even more! The ful & chickpeas dishes were a bit dry, but the chakchouka eggs & lamb tagine were to die for!
Necklaces, rings, salad bowls, vases..magical and otherworldly beautifully coloured+textured. Staff happy to let you try everything on, worth visiting them online before heading in as choice so great
"This split-level store has a vast selection of well-chosen pieces for the home and wardrobe. You'll find homeware from Vietnam, Japan, Africa, Morocco and Australia, plus plenty of gift ideas."
The crepes and coffee are great. Try the tapas stall for brunch. Always gorgeous flowers at the flower stall. Black calla lilies!
My favorite book store in Sydney. Good choice of healthy snacks, books to go through till the end of time. Check their second-hand section!
Ask for the "baby cone". Don't let the name fool you. For $1.10, you get as much ice cream as they can scoop onto a cone
absolutely gorgeous brekkie..best I've ever had. the bread is a lovely texture, the poached eggs are perfect and obviously the pink salt cookies are a MUST. Staff are also very friendly and happy.
Lots of delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Leave your number and sit in the park and they'll call you when our lunch is ready on a tray :)
Wow, buzzing vibe with trendy music playing in the background. Impressive outdoor garden setting. Great choices of brunch and lunch food. We do find it a bit too busy and noisy for regular visits.
Beautiful place for a picnic or get together. Small car park so gotta get here early before 9am otherwise no parking spots left. Heaps of things for kids to play & a kiosk plus toilets are here
"Near the Bay Run, stop for a play break on this intergalactic-themed playground. Hillside slides to climb up and slide down, swings big enough for the whole brood and a super-wizzy flying fox."
Nice park close to central station, it had a 1,1 km running track, 3 different fitness training spots, basket and tennis playground and a swimming pool.
"Splash around the landscaped paddle pools. Giant tube slide winds its way down the hillside. By the lakeside there’s a big climb net. BBQ facilities, picnic shelters and walking/cycle tracks, too."
"Under an hour drive from the CBD, a pristine 15,091 hectares of bushland that lines the coast south of Sydney." https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/a-guide-to-the-royal-national-park
"Our picks: Alex Lee Kitchen for authentic Singaporean; Thai/Vietnamese street food from Bang Luck, Malaysian street food at Old Jim Kee, and Cantonese comfort food at Hong Kong Diner."
Matcha soft serve: Different to gelato, this matcha soft serve is lighter, less creamy, and have this ice crystal feel (in a good way, personally), which I liked. A must to try for matcha lovers.
The centrepiece is a stunning scuplture called Sacrifice by Rayner Hoff which I always find elegant and moving. His work also appears around the building. Wonderful art deco design by Bruce Dellit.
Love this beach. Small & hidden. Make sure you bring your food as the kiosk gets busy at lunch & they constantly run out of things...and also the food is a rip of.
Love all the sunning places around here. On concrete for those ready to dive into the water or on the sandy beach for those with minis. Swimming pool is quite nice too! Couldn't go wrong here.
Nice hidden place, not many tourists, find a good spot on the rocks and do some snorkelling
Lovely summertime venue. And you can taste all of the wines too before you decide what to order which is pretty cool. Had a very nice rose there last Summer.
What a beautiful place! Great views of sea, skyscrapers, Sydney bridge, nice park to relax with friends & family and nice places to eat or drink. This is definitely one of my favorite places in Sydney
Nice and quiet on a weeknight, good parking too. Walk along the cliffs to the lighthouse for the most amazing views.
Near the gun inplacement find the trail down to the rocks and waters edge. Enjoy but don't leave any rubbish.
It's my favourite park in Sydney! It's a huge green space by the lovely private yacht wharf. Lots of people work out and walk their dogs here!
nice wee strip of shops between the ferry wharf and the beach. love the little play space for kiddies and the water fountain.
No longer need to scale over to my beloved Bourke Street Bakery....prik and fennel sausage rolls are the business. As are their lamb and harissa. Great fresh breads.
Known for its design shops, vintage fashion boutiques, bars and restaurants, it’s just by Central Station. Start your adventure on Crown Street for small galleries and boutiques
Don't visit Darling St w/out stopping at The Old City to admire their gorgeous art and quirky things! From David Bromley's butterflies to old BSA motorbikes to organic sustainable coffee! Has it all!
Craft beers with amazing pub grub! You have to try the pizza or the steak or all of it! Great atmosphere as well! A great place for a catch up with friends!
Absolutely lovely place for late morning tea. Had the tea for two set. It came with 4 scones, 6 finger sandwiches, 2 choices of jam, heavy cream and 2 pots of tea. The jam and scones were heavenly.
Great range of new & second hand clothing, beautiful handmade jewellery & accessories, gorgeous artwork (framed & unframed), good coffee (almond milk avail), raw treats, vegan food options too.
This place is great. Plus they take bookings! Must order items: roasted cauliflower fattoush, LFC and wagyu beef kebab. All the kebabs are awesome – they're mini and look like tacos.
10 minutes here & you'll feel like you're on holiday! Small menu but great choices. Tuna crackers are fresh & delicious (with a kick). Tomato salad is a perfect side dish. Worth the wait for a table
"Gothic Revival quad is lovely. Free carillon recitals Sundays 2pm, followed by free tour. "
Embrace your inner child, jump back and forth across the water pools and stepping stones for a lark.
Excellent park for kids of all ages. Lots of fun rides and very safe. BBQs and picnic tables make it the perfect place for a kid's party.
Kylie Kwong uses nothing but the best seasonal organic ingredients in all dishes. Try Fried Eggs with chilli and XO sauce, Steamed Rice Noodles with Braised Wagyu, Crispy Duck with Blood Plums.
A beautiful independent bookstore where you easily spend a good amount of time browsing and end up buying something. Check out the staff picks!
"Amazing views of the sea, Pittwater and the national park. From the northern end of Palm Beach to Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Difficult – that ridge is steep. 1.5 hours."
Believe the hype! Gelato Messina is that good! I tried the famous salted caramel and chocolate fondant; both are superb! You just can't get enough!
Best gelato ever!! Hard to make a choice! Love the pear & rhubarb and the apple pie ones.
Royale w’ Cheese: frosted ‘burger’ made of chocolate crackle gelato on a financier bun with white chocolate gelato and apricot gelée, compressed cucumber, a white chocolate slice, and raspberry sauce. Read more.
If you want interesting and inventive flavors then you should try Gelato Messina. If you want classic Italian gelatos then this is not the place to go. Gelatos are creamier and sweeter than typical.
Try a shot of Rochester Ginger for 70c. A wonderfully zingy non acoholic ginger drink like liquid silk with a slow trickling burn. Can be added to tea but a winner on its own. Delicious!
Smoked salmon salad looks great and tastes just as great, though it can be a bit on the salty side. Get some bread to compliment it! Services is some of the best and most pleasant I've experienced!
Purists – no snacks or food, just incredible coffee. Rotating blends and single origins on espresso, cold drip, dedicated pour over station and cold-brewed carbonated coffee. Definitely worth a visit.
Exceptional pizza & not just by the average Sydney standards, this is something else. Great staff, but all about the pizza & perfectly light base & great ingredients. Saracena and a prosciutto get 👍
Popped in for a quick lunch - perfect for cheese and wine tasting with a group! I was by myself, Nonetheless I had the Wagyu Smoked Beef sandwich with Gruyere, house pickles and horseradish Mayo- yum
Easy going, non-pretentious little brewery with some impressive craft brews. I personally loved the Real Ale and Newtowner. Go for the beer flight to taste them all.
Everything is delicious. The duck is amazing, and the churros and fried banana desserts are scrumptious. Lovely service to go with it.
The place to sample the city’s best coffee, Aussie-style: ask for a flawless flat white from the apron-clad barista strolling the floor—he’ll take your order on his iPad.
Weird but awesome, customise your very own soft serve ice-cream in various toppings like fairly floss and popping candy. Flavours change every two weeks so there's always something new to try.
Everything here is excellent - EVERYTHING! but service can be hit and miss - especially from one of the staff. If you're not one of her hipster buddies she pretty much ignores you
This is easily the BEST coffee I've found in sydney so far. It's in a great location too - hiding down bulletin place it feels like you've escaped from the city.
Get in early on Saturday because there will be a little bit of a line starting at 10-10:30am. Food is great. Turmeric latte tea was good, should try!
On weekends there is a nice market,where f example you can buy smth f eat f $10 & walk to the ocean enjoy the view with your food.Guys either Turks, or Greeks prepare delicious tortillas with cheese
Lunch on the grass and a peaceful stroll through the garden is a must on a sunny afternoon! Best part is that it's free!
Everything was delicious. Recommend the Turkish Ravioli and Wagyu Beef Shortrib. Desserts were great too, go for the Fat from Heaven and Dulche de Leche.
The regular rotation of craft beers means there will always be something to match your mood.
Awesome afternoon treaty paradise. Hard to find a table but the logs outside make for a beautiful parkish setting. Definitely want to come back for the sandwiches next time.
This is a Vietnamese restaurant with a vegetarian/vegan "health" bent. Extensive use of Quinoa and Amaranth. Hence Vietnam street food up a notch. Good wholesome food and warm personal service.
Don't eat anything before you go to this restaurant. Food is amazing. Great wine selection. The lemon dessert which starts with A is positively orgasmic!
If you like it spicy, try the fish curry n ask for plain roti instead of the roti canai,Or you will just end up with a lot of curry. Must end your meal with the Roti bom accompanied with icecream!
Do you want the best sandwich you've ever eaten in your life? Stop here and buy the greens one. Because that's the only way you'll have the best sandwich you've ever eaten in your life.
Sushi and different hot food selection $3 per plate for lunch and dinner! Love the handroll omelette with scallop and scampi sushi which are both $3 each as well. Sashimi is $7 if I remember correctly
Best sushi train! Lunch menu sets are VERY affordable. Deep fried crab claws are sent from heaven.
