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.ย  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 weeksโ€”or a few monthsโ€”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

Around Sydney Harbour

A city skyline is viewed from above at sunset

Many of Sydneyโ€™s most famous sights are just a few steps from where cruise ships dock at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. (If youโ€™re lucky, you might even have a five-star view of the Sydney Opera House from your cabin window.) Take a stroll around the shores of Sydney Harbour and soak up the cityโ€™s most … Read more

Chinatown

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

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