2025 Sydney Travel Guide

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Entertainment

British busker-turned-global superstar Ed Sheeran is pictured on stage.

Ed Sheeran Australian tour secretly announced on TikTok

Fans have been waiting for an Ed Sheeran Australian tour since he last performed here in 2023, and the not-so official announcement has come via TikTok. Very 2025.

Alex Duffy is pictured beneath Sydney Harbour Bridge, in the announcement of his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future The Musical in Australia.

Just in: Australia’s Marty McFly has been revealed and more Back to The Future Sydney dates have been added

Back to the Future: The Musical arrives in Sydney at the Lyric Theatre in September, and now we know the lead star who will appear opposite Tony Award-winner Roger Bart.
One Republic performing

OneRepublic Sydney Tour 2025: Dates, Tickets, Venue

Grammy-nominated pop-rock band OneRepublic has announced its highly anticipated return to Sydney. Here’s everything you need to know including dates and how to buy tickets.
Vivid Sydney harbour

Vivid Sydney 2025 Guide: Dates, Light Walk, Events & Tips

Discover everything about Vivid Sydney 2025: festival dates, must-see light shows, cruise options, family tips, and more in our ultimate guide.

Food & Drink

Rocker Bondi serves one of the best Sunday roasts in Sydney.

6 best spots for a hearty Sunday roast in Sydney

From traditional to fusion feasts, Sydney’s Sunday roast scene serves something for everything. Our selection of the best is here to help you book your next Sunday roast.

Rick and Sarah Stein

British Chef Rick Stein to open a flagship restaurant in Coogee

British Celebrity Chef Rick Stein has announced plans to open his flagship Australian restaurant at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, bringing his signature Cornish-style fish and chips and classic fish pie to one of Australia’s favourite beachside spots. Stein is known for … Read more
What's on the Vivid Fire Kitchen menu this year? We went along to find out.

Vivid Fire Kitchen 2025 Review: Best Dishes, BBQ & Food Highlights

Vivid Food is fast becoming a major part of the annual festival. We went along to find out what’s on the Vivid Fire Kitchen menu at The Goods Line this year.
family enjoys Vivid Fire Kitchen where to eat at vivid

Where to Eat During Vivid Sydney 2025

Vivid Sydney 2025 is in full swing and has transformed the CBD with events, installations and heaps of activities. All the fun of the festival makes for hungry work and tables will fill up fast, so you should plan where … Read more

Essentials

A weathered stone lion sits beneath a vibrant red and gold Chinese archway; people stroll through a bustling Chinatown street

Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddyโ€™s Market and a Chinese Garden.ย 

Four cyclists, wearing helmets

Barangaroo

Named after Bennelongโ€™s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
A coastal city is seen from above

Bondi Beach

A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.
A jacaranda tree blooms purple in a park overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House

Royal Botanic Garden

Australiaโ€™s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.