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Sydney City Centre

Sydney CBD is the bustling heart of Australia's largest city, offering a blend of modern skyscrapers, historic landmarks, and vibrant streets. It’s a hub for business, shopping, dining, and entertainment. From luxury boutiques to cultural institutions like the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the CBD has something for everyone, making it a dynamic and diverse part of the city's fabric.
Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, a vibrant waterfront precinct in Sydney, is renowned for its entertainment, dining, and cultural attractions. Including Pyrmont and Barangaroo, it offers diverse experiences, from world-class restaurants to family-friendly museums and parks. With scenic views, lively nightlife, and major attractions like the Australian National Maritime Museum, this bustling area is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
Circular Quay & The Rocks

Circular Quay and The Rocks, located in the heart of Sydney, are iconic areas known for their rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and stunning harbor views. Circular Quay is a bustling transport hub and gateway to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, while The Rocks offers cobblestone streets, historic buildings, markets, and lively pubs, providing a blend of heritage and modern attractions for visitors.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

The Inner East Sydney region, including Surry Downs and Darlinghurst, is known for its vibrant lifestyle and urban appeal. This area offers a mix of trendy cafes, boutique shopping, and cultural spots. With its proximity to the city centre, it draws in a diverse crowd, combining historic charm with modern living, making it a hub for foodies, nightlife enthusiasts, and those seeking a lively urban atmosphere.
Inner East Sydney - Harbourside
Sydney Harbour
The Sydney Harbour area is located on the Northeast side of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) presenting spectacular view of the Sydney city skyline. It is home to Taronga Zoo and part of Sydney Harbour National Park.
Inner East Sydney - Paddington
Inner South West - University

Sydney's Inner South, encompassing vibrant neighborhoods like Newtown, Moore Park, and Surry Hills, offers a dynamic blend of culture, dining, and entertainment. Newtown boasts eclectic shops and a bohemian atmosphere, while Moore Park hosts major events and recreational facilities. Surry Hills is renowned for its trendy cafes, galleries, and boutiques, making the Inner South a must-visit destination for urban explorers in Sydney.
Inner South East - Sport Precinct
Coogee & Botany Bay
The Coogee & Botany Bay area encompasses part of Sydney’s renowned eastern beach suburbs and stretches from the golden beaches of Coogee in the north to Botany Bay National Park & the mouth of Botany Bay in the South.
Manly

Manly, a coastal suburb of Sydney, epitomizes beach culture with its golden sands, iconic surf breaks, and bustling promenade. Visitors can enjoy swimming, surfing, and snorkeling at Manly Beach, stroll along the Corso filled with shops and cafes, or embark on scenic coastal walks. The ferry ride from Circular Quay offers stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Bondi & Eastern Suburbs
If you head east from Sydney’s city centre you will travel through the affluent and trendy eastern suburbs and invariably find you way to Bondi Beach. One of Australia’s premier beaches, you will find backpackers, billionaires, boardies and bikini’s.
Sydney North Shore
Sydney’s North Shore area is situated on the Northern side of Sydney Harbour and presents numerous spectacular viewpoints of the Sydney city skyline. Linked to the city by the Sydney Harbour Bridge it is primarily a residential area.
Sydney Airport & South East

Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport is the international gateway to Sydney. The area surrounding the airport is located only 8km from the Sydney City Centre and lies on the northern and eastern fringes of Botany Bay.
Homebush & Olympic Park
Once an area that was centred on industry and military business as well as Sydneys rubbish tip, the area around Homebush was forever transformed after the 2000 Sydney Olympics with the set up of urban parks , entertainment & commercial develpement.
Inner West Sydney
Lying south of Port Jackson, Sydney’s Inner Western suburbs include some of the older areas of Sydney. The area is renowned for its thriving nightlife and numerous dining eat streets particularly in the suburbs of Newtown & Balmain.
Northern Beaches
Sydney’s Northern Beaches area stretches from Dee Why in the south and follows the coast to Palm Beach in the north. It includes the beachside suburbs of Collaroy, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Newport and Avalon Beach.
Cronulla & Southern Sydney

Cronulla in the outer Sydney southern suburbs is a popular tourist area, providing great beaches of different types with swimming surfing and other water sports prevalent. There are also numerous parks popular for bush walking and picnics.
Parramatta

Parramatta, Sydney's second business district, is a vibrant destination brimming with cultural attractions, historic sites, and diverse dining options. Visitors can explore landmarks like the Old Government House and Parramatta Park, enjoy riverside walks along the Parramatta River, or indulge in multicultural cuisines at local eateries. With its rich heritage and contemporary offerings, Parramatta offers a unique and dynamic tourism experience within the Sydney metropolitan area.
North Ryde & Eastwood
Sydney’s predominantly residential northern Suburbs spread out north from the Parramatta River and extend out to the M2 motorway incorporating the suburbs of Ryde, Eastwood & Macquarie Park. It is home to a number of international companies.
Outer Northern Sydney
Sydney’s Outer Northern area is the largest of the Sydney regions and is primarily made up of residential suburbia. It includes the inner suburbs of Chatswood and St Ives out to Hornsby and Berowra and west to Nelson & Oakville.
Blacktown & Eastern Creek

The Blacktown and Eastern Creek area of Sydney lies in the cities western suburbs wedges between Parramatta and Penrith. The area has many notable features including Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney, Sydney Motor Sport Park and the Rooty Hill RSL.
Penrith & Far West Sydney
Penrith is a major commercial centre that lies at Sydney’s most western point in the Greater Western Sydney area. This western fringe of the city sits at the entrance to the Blue Mountains and is bordered by the Nepean River.
Bankstown

The Bankstown area is located in the west of Sydney and incorporates a large number of residential communities but is also an area of major industry, much of which revolves around servicing the Bankstown airport.
Outer Southwest Sydney
Sydney’s Outer Southwest suburbs straddle the world renowned Blue Mountains region and stretch from Liverpool through to Campbelltown. It lies approximately 50 kilometres from the city centre & is a major commercial & administration centre
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Ratings Summary
Total Ratings: 166
Last Rating: 9/03/2023

Total Rating
98.16

Total rating is made up of the follwing Overall Impression
7.2

Accommodation
9.78

Attractions
9.8

Nightlife
9.78

Dining
9.8

Events and Festivals
9.82


Children Friendly
9.95

Teen Friendly
9.98

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