30 of Sydney’s Greatest School Holiday hits for Spring

Children observe a large sea turtle swimming in a large aquarium

The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more

Best free things to do in Sydney this October

Ghost in the Rocks, Halloween Festival

Our round-up of all the best free things to do in Sydney this October. Every month Sydney puts on a roster of festivals, shows, events and experiences to enjoy without spending a cent, you just need to know where to look. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are unique cultural, artistic, and wellness … Read more

A cinematic installation has been commissioned for Sydney’s unique World War II bunker

A new work has been commissioned for the unique Tank space at Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney-born Parisian artist Angelica Mesiti has been commissioned for her very first solo presentation at The Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW), conceived as an immersive video and sound installation based on communal rituals and seasonal cycles. Taking place in the gallery’s unique Tank space, Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of Whenย will run from Saturday, September 21 … Read more

Surry Hills set for sweeping change as Wunderlich Lane is revealed

Wunderlich Lane will be Sydney's newest precinct

Sydney’s impressive growth spurt continues in the coming months with a brand new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, wedged between Redfern and Surry Hills. Before the final curtain closes on 2024, Wunderlich Lane will rise up as one of Sydney’s most transformative and exciting lifestyle precincts with a slick new boutique hotel and a broad strip of … Read more

9 Best Kids Shows in Sydney 2025

A cartoon dog, wearing a blue uniform and crown, stands proudly atop a small hill overlooking a cityscape

While Sydney is packed year-round with some of the world’s most in-demand musicals, don’t forget that the little ones deserve some culture too. In our rolling live list of the best kid shows in Sydney right now, we’ll be rounding up the musicals, plays, festivals and theatre productions that are kid-friendly and fun for the … Read more

7 Best Ocean Pools in Sydney for a Perfect Beach Day

An oceanside pool, filled with clear green water, is surrounded by rocky terrain and wooden structures

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