The best Sydney restaurants to visit in May, according to Nigella Lawson

Dine like Nigella and take inspiration from her foodie bucketlist, which includes bakeries, uber-cool spots and even a cheese shop.

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Things to do in Sydney this week (April 28 – May 4)

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Kate Cebrano leads the charge in a massive celebration of “Australian Made” music

2025 Sydney Travel Guide

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Entertainment

Firetalk will bring together First Nations writers, poets and artists for three performances. It's a hidden gem at Vivid Sydney 2025.

7 must see Vivid Sydney 2025 events to book now

The countdown for the return of Sydney’s top cultural festival is on – these are some of the hidden gems at Vivid Sydney to book now to avoid missing the magic.

What's on this week at Sydney Comedy Festival? (Image: our own).

What’s on this week at Sydney Comedy Festival?

From fresh new faces to the first ever takeover of The Joan, these are this week’s highlights at Sydney Comedy Festival. Take your pick!
Watch the gala at the Opera House at Sydney Comedy Festival this weekend. (Image supplied).

Long weekend laughs: the best shows at Sydney Comedy Festival this weekend

From Gala Nights to individual stand-up shows and a rollicking family-friendly day out, these are the weekend’s hottest tickets.
Firetalk will bring together First Nations writers, poets and artists for three performances. It's a hidden gem at Vivid Sydney 2025.

7 must see Vivid Sydney 2025 events to book now

The countdown for the return of Sydney’s top cultural festival is on – these are some of the hidden gems at Vivid Sydney to book now to avoid missing the magic.

Food & Drink

Mother's Day High Tea

The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney

Sydney knows how to do high tea. The perfect treat for Mum, here are the best limited edition Mother’s Day high teas to help you plan an afternoon as special her. From 19th-century mansions in Vaucluse to Sydney harbour cruises and opera-themed lunches, Sydney is not short of incredible high tea experiences. Whether you take … Read more

The best Sydney restaurants to visit in May, according to Nigella Lawson

Dine like Nigella and take inspiration from her foodie bucketlist, which includes bakeries, uber-cool spots and even a cheese shop.
Sydney institution Tequila Mockingbird has been given a surprise refresh, and will reopen next week as tqm

Tequila Mockingbird transforms into a South American restaurant led by a Michelin-rated chef

The Sydney institution mysteriously closed earlier this month but its next chapter has been revealed – and it’s coming soon.
Fine dining food in Sydney

Two of London’s best Michelin-starred chefs are coming to Vivid Sydney

Two of Sydney’s best restaurants, the long-established Ester and the fresh-faced Eleven Barrack, are handing over their respective kitchens to two of the world’s finest chefs this winter, as the Vivid Food program continues to grow ahead of Vivid Sydney. … Read more

Sydney Guides

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Hay St Market in Sydney's Haymarket is the city's hottest food destination. Image supplied.

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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 Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

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Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
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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.
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Royal Botanic Garden

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