Experiences
You've come to Sydney and you want to take in as much as you can of this vibrant, dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Whether it's the Harbour Bridge, Centrepoint Tower, the Rocks Area, Circular Quay, the Taronga Zoo or the Botanical gardens Mantra 2 Bond Street is a brilliant place to explore from, and within walking distance to Circular Quay Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal.
A little further afield and a whole world opens up with a ferry ride over to Manly, a quick trip across to Paddington and a stroll down Oxford St to hunt out a treasure or go all upmarket and swing by Double Bay. If you're here for the weekend you can't miss The Rocks markets with over 200 stalls brimming with quirky curios, homewares, clothing and all sorts of unique paraphernalia.
Shopping options are numerous, however you'll find the Pitt St Mall shopping precinct close by and bursting with so many irresistible things to tempt you. Cooking for the crew - Pyrmont fish markets are waiting with some of the most mouth-watering, freshly caught delicacies you've ever tasted.
Sydney is filled with rich diversities, history, world famous tourist attractions and exciting annual events.
Things to do in Sydney
- Darling Harbour
- Sydney Aquarium
- Madame Tussauds
- Powerhouse Museum
- Maritime Museum
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge climb
- Sky Tower
- Chinatown
- Queen Victoria Building
- Westfield Shopping Centre and Pitt Street Mall
- Open top bus tour
Sydney events not to miss
- Sydney Running Festival - September
- Bledisloe Cup - August
- NRL Grand Final - October
- Sydney Festival - January
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - February-March
- Topfest - February
- Chinese New Year Festival - February
- Royal Easter Show - April
- Australian Fashion Week - May
- Sydney Writers' Festival - May
- Sydney Film Festival - June
- City To Surf - August
- Sydney Design Week - September
- Manly Jazz Festival - September-October
- Good Food Month - September-October
- Darling Harbour Latin Festival - September-October
- Sculpture By The Sea - October
- Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - December
- New Year's Eve - December