Sydney
Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.
Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.
Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.
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Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.
City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.
Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone
Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.
Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.
Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.
Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.
Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
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Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...
Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.
Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm
Manly
Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.
Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views
Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.
Northern Beaches & Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other
Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.
Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.
Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.
Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.
Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.
The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Inner Sydney Precincts
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- Northern Beaches
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- Manly
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- Mosman
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- Sydney Harbour
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- The Rocks
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- Darling Harbour
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- Balmain
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- Leichhardt
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- Glebe
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- Newtown
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- Chinatown
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- City Centre
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- Kings Cross
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- Double Bay
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- Darlinghurst
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- Paddington
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- Moore Park
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- Coogee
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- Bondi
Greater Sydney Precincts
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- Hawkesbury Valley
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- Hawkesbury River
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- Penrith
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- Parramatta
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- Cabramatta
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- Sydney Olympic Park
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- Picton
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- Macarthur
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- Cronulla
The sheer number of Sydney beaches means it’s easy to find ‘secret’ beaches—perfect for romance or contemplation. Here are some that are unknown even by many Sydneysiders.
- Milk Beach, Vaucluse has incredible views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Rose Bay. Located behind historic Strickland House, it’s the perfect spot to watch seaplanes take off. To get there, make your way down the steep track through the trees.
- Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly is a short stroll south along Manly’s promenade. Shelly Beach is a lovely sheltered cove and one of Sydney’s best aquatic reserves. It’s perfect for snorkelling and picnics.
- Store Beach, Manly at Manly’s North Head, can only be reached by water. Hire a kayak from Manly Corso and take a short paddle around to the beach for a romantic picnic lunch. The area is a little penguin breeding ground.
- Camp Cove, Short Street, Watson’s Bay is a top spot for swimming and, when southerly winds are blowing, diving.
- At Jibbon Beach within the Royal National Park, about an hour south of Sydney, a path leads to well-preserved Aboriginal rock engravings. Go scuba diving and spot the weedy seahorses. You need to pay an $11 day fee if you arrive by car.
- Resolute Beach, West Head is accessible only by boat or via a long downhill walk through Ku-ring-gai National Park, north of Sydney. The walk down (or back up) to the beach boasts constantly changing views of Pittwater to Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Head.
- Congwong Beach, La Perouse is a secluded shore at Botany Bay National Park. Congwong offers an unusual mix of nature, historic Bare Island and freight ships passing by. It’s accessible via Anzac Parade.
- Lady Martins Beach, Point Piper is accessible only by a narrow lane that passes beside the exclusive Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, off Wolseley Road. Nestled in Felix Bay between Point Piper and Woollahra Point, you could have the beach all to yourself.
- Sirius Cove, Mosman has a children’s play area, it’s dog-friendly and the walk from the Cove around past Little Sirius Point and Whiting Beach to Taronga Zoo Wharf is well worth the effort. Access via Queen Street (between Albert and Raglan Streets).
- Washaway Beach and Reef Beach, and other places along the shore just north of Dobroyd Head are accessible from the Manly Scenic Walkway. Don't forget to pack your swimming costume.
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