On the water

The largest natural harbour in the world, Sydney Harbour stretches for more than 19 kilometres. Hop aboard a Captain Cook Cruises ferry for a sightseeing cruise that will show you more of its natural beauty. You can stop off at Shark Island or Cockatoo Island, two of the harbour’s eight islands, to learn about their Aboriginal and convict history.

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Hermitage Foreshore Track 1.8km / 1hr

A short, well-shaded coastal walk around the Vaucluse foreshore that’s mostly on a raised boardwalk, this is a great walk for families or those who prefer to take it easy. You’ll get to admire multi-million-dollar waterfront mansions and historic houses ... Read more

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk 6km / 2hr

Easily one of the world’s best walks, this glorious  trail winds between two of Sydney’s best beaches, along windswept clifftops, through pockets of bushland and even beside a vast 19th century cemetery. Take your time and break the journey with ... Read more

Chinatown

Dating back to the 1920s, Sydney’s Chinatown has long been the heart of the city’s Asian community. Centred around the pedestrian Dixon Street, it’s packed with restaurants and shops. Yum cha (a Cantonese brunch of dumplings and tea) is a ... Read more

Woolloomooloo

Another of the city’s revitalised wharf precincts, Woolloomooloo is to the east of the Royal Botanic Garden. There’s still a working naval base here and you’ll often see huge ships docked just offshore. Enjoy a long lunch at one of ... Read more