Sydney is home to everything from towering sky scrapers and bustling city streets to pristine beaches and magnificent national parks, plus so much more. Foodies will find themselves popping in and out of cafes in the Inner West and spending long lunches on the North Shore, while those looking to take in all the sights and sounds will find themselves buzzing around from the Harbour Bridge to the Opera House all in the pursuit of the perfect Instagram snap. Find out Sydney's best things to do, places to eat and drink and some of our best travel secrets below.
Given there are 10,685 beaches in Australia, choosing our top 10 is a difficult task. Nevertheless, we managed to pull through, here's our top 10 Aussie beaches to visit this upcoming long weekend.
Read MoreJust 22 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and 7 kilometres from Sydney Airport, a stay in Hurstville allows you to take a step back from the bustle of the city without missing out on great shopping, dining, events, and opportunities to get out into nature. Here’s what you can do in Hurstville.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for inspiration on where to take the kids when the weather is cool (or cold!), you’ve come to the right place. We know the best family getaways are those where everyone is entertained and everything feels wonderfully easy. Rest assured the following suggestions tick both these boxes.
Read MoreWith Sydney Harbour and the Opera House as its canvas, there couldn’t be a more beautiful backdrop for Vivid Sydney, the city’s annual extravaganza of lights, colour and ideas. The largest light festival in the Southern Hemisphere will illuminate Sydney from May 26 to June 17, and this year it promises to be bigger and brighter than ever, as they introduce their largest installation yet.
Read MoreWe’re on the cusp of long weekend glory. Easter and Anzac Day are just around the corner, the Queen’s Birthday is only a couple of months away, and for lucky Queensland locals, Labour Day beefs up the long weekend quota by making an appearance on the first weekend in May. So, what to do with all these extended patches of work-free glory?
Read MoreSanta, Sun and Sand: Christmas at Bondi One of the perks of Christmas in the southern hemisphere is that it's smack bang in the middle of summer. Here in Sydney we say no to questionable festive jumpers, roast turkeys and plum puddings, opting instead for barbequed prawns, ice-cold beer and a dip in the ocean.
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