7 Picture-perfect ocean pools dotted around Sydney

The pool at Wylie's Beach

There are more than 44 ocean pools and harbour baths in Sydney, with almost every beach in the city having their own swimmer’s sanctuary. These are our favourites. Head to any major stretch of sand in Sydney and you’ll find an ocean rock pool at either the north or south entrance. The majority of Sydney’s … Read more

Things to do in Sydney for September 2024

The Sydney Fringe Festival is back in September for its 2024 edition.

The first month of spring is always an exciting time to be in Sydney. The mood is high, the events are pumping, and the local mentality shifts from escaping the cold to embracing the sun.  If you’re a tourist spending time in Sydney over the next 30 days, get ready to wrap yourself in everything … Read more

Sydney’s iconic Hornby Lighthouse revealed after massive restoration project

Hornby Lighthouse in Sydney

Sydney’s most picturesque lighthouse now shines brighter following an extensive 12-month major restoration by Port Authority of NSW. Hornby Lighthouse has long been an icon of South Head, signalling the unmatched beauty of Watsons Bay and serving as an important part of Sydney’s working maritime heritage. The structure has been standing tall since 1858, sticking … Read more

5 demure day spas to live your best mindful life in Sydney

Gillian Adams is one of the best spas in Sydney

We’ve all been very demure, very mindful since TikTok star Jools Lebron went viral.  What started as a cutesy sarcasm-coded video series has swept the digital world into a frenzy (a very calm, low-key frenzy). Now we’re all thinking of how we can be very demure, very mindful in our day-to-day. The best way to … Read more

Raise a glass to the past with Balmain and Rozelle’s epic Heritage Pub Trail

The Native Rose is on the Heritage Pub Trail of Balmain and Rozelle

Balmain pubs are some of the best and most storied in Sydney. This Heritage Pub Trail offers a unique blend of history, community, and top-notch tipple.  For those of us who like a side of culture with our day drinking, the iconic Balmain and Rozelle districts offer 19 local gems that keep the spirit of … Read more

Sydney Metro’s first day attracts 40,000 passengers in just 5 hours

The Sydney Metro has been a success, drawing 40,000 people in 5 hours.

Sydney’s new Metro line attracted an estimated 40,000 passengers by 10am on its first day of operation. Monday, August 19 was a historic day in Sydney with the long-awaited opening of the Sydney Metro line between Sydenham and Chatswood, completing a line that features 118 services and runs for 51.5km The paradigm-shifting project, ten years … Read more

“Transportation as transformation”: Sydney’s big plans for Parramatta Road

Parramatta Road is set for Sydney's biggest transformation to date.

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Sydney over the past decade or so, you may have noticed that our beautiful harbour city is under construction. Whether it’s around Central Station or down at Darling Harbour, you couldn’t walk a city block without being confronted by hard hats and high viz. It’s been frustrating … Read more

Martin Place Plaza to feature 600 specialty stores as Sydney’s metro project rolls out

Sydney's metro line will bring a brand new shopping precinct to Martin Place.

Despite several false starts, it’s looking like the Sydney metro line is either a few weeks—or a few months—away from its first trial run. And with it, some brand new developments built to push this city further as a world-class destination for lifestyle, shopping, tourism, and events. One such development that we’ve been keeping a … Read more