Explore the harbour by boat to sail under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and take in the city skyline. Explore the waterfront by foot to enjoy its many restaurants and shops, the Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair.

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The opera house, whose design mimics a ship’s sails, is the crown jewel of Sydney Harbour. Catch a performance or take a guided tour to get inside this landmark.

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Australia’s oldest park includes ANZAC Memorial to WWI and the Archibald Fountain. Visit Hyde Park Barracks to learn about Sydney’s convict history.

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Located on Darling Harbour, this museum offers visitors a chance to climb aboard docked ships including a submarine and naval destroyer.

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This popular beach offers plenty of restaurants and shops and its infamous ocean pool. For less crowded alternatives for ocean pools, check out the ladies-only Ross Jones Rockpool at Coogee Beach or Fairy Bower Rockpool along Shelly Beach.

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Often referred to as QVB, this 19th century, upscale shopping center is known for its grand architecture, central dome, and stain-glassed windows.

Located on Sydney Harbour, it is popular to take a ferry to this picturesque zoo, although you can also access by road. Visit to see Australia’s most famous residents including kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, among 350 other animal species.

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Wendy Whiteley, the widow of noted artist Brett Whiteley, transformed a forgotten railway corridor into this beautiful oasis with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Take a short ferry to this island with a rich history. Originally a fishing spot for the local Wangal people, the island offers tours and exhibitions to learn more about the land.

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This private collection of Chinese contemporary art with ever-changing exhibits flies under the radar compared to Sydney’s larger museums.

Home to some of Sydney’s biggest landmarks, this neighborhood is known for its cobblestone streets and heritage buildings. Look beyond the colonial history to understand and honor the Gadigal people’s relationship with this land.

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This former working-class area surrounded by Victorian terrace houses is a food lover’s dream. Also check out nearby Darlinghurst, a lively neighborhood with a thriving LGBTQ+ community.

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Located in Sydney’s Inner West, this eclectic neighborhood is home to Sydney University, and has a bohemian flair. It is the birthplace of the urban Aboriginal civil rights movement and holds significance to the community today.

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