Sydney has been blessed like no other city on the planet. One of the world's most spectacular harbors is located on a sixty kilometer string of glorious sandy beaches.
The city has many districts to visit. The lowdown on the key neighborhoods can be found here.
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Students, bohemians, lifestyle-focused professional couples and artists are some of the people that make up the Inner West. It is the place to go if you like your food plant-based, your wines unvarnished and your cafes dog friendly. The University ofSydney is a bastion of old-world architecture that dominates the small suburbs of Camperdown, Darlington and Chippendale. The Chau Chak Wing Museum has a wide range of artifacts.
The birthplace of the urban Aboriginal civil rights movement in Australia can be found nearby, as well as plenty of students. A long-established aboriginal community, students, alternative lifestyles and cool bookstores can be found in the area.
There are quirky boutiques, yoga studios and restaurants in the most famous suburb of the Inner West. It is still free- thinking and bolshy as it climbs the social rungs. Left out of the station will lead you to King Street.
It's worth going to a few of the Inner West's suburbs. Hit Petersham for Portuguese, Leichhardt for Italian, Alexandria for warehouse chic and Marrickville for microbreweries and distilleries.
It's best to visit during the evening or weekend because there isn't much going on during the day. Staying here and absorbing the local vibe is a good choice, with the sights of the center a short train ride away.
The eastern beaches are a large part of the experience. The broad sweep of Bondi Beach is known for its beautiful people and distracting scenery. This is where the people of Australia come to see and be seen, and they usually don't wear much.
The Jewish, British and New Zealand immigrants who lived in the area before it became hip influenced the flavor of the place. Outside of the main road in Bondi, Campbell Parade, you can find cafes and pubs where most of the people in the city are from.
Bronte is a steep-sided beach neighborhood with a park strewn with picnic tables and barbecues. You can dust off your snorkel at the concrete-fringed swimming inlet of Clovelly.
There is a lively backpacker scene in the pubs and shops at Coogee. The locals love the saltwater pools that dot this stretch of coast.
The eastern beaches are home to a good number of boutique sleeps. It's at least 30 minutes by bus from here to downtownSydney.
The rows of Victorian terrace houses of this once-working-class neighborhood remain, but they now command eye-watering seven figure prices and are home to wealthy young urban professionals.
Whether you are browsing fashion boutiques, keeping up with the latest coffee trends or eating at an upscale eating house everyone is talking about, style reigns supreme. There are excellent boutique hotels and a neighborhood vibe within easy reach of the city centre.
Some of the best restaurants and cafes in Australia can be found on the steep streets of Surry Hills. The local rag trade and print industry can be found in the warehouses lining the lower canyons. Coffee shops, art galleries, interior-design outlets and apartments can now be found there.
Located just to the north and east of the city, it is synonymous with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer community. The shabby lower end of Oxford Street is home to most of the city's dwindling gay venues and is still the place to go if you're looking for a night out.
Paddington is an expensive area with beautiful restored terrace houses and steep streets. The suburb is built over an ancient walking track that was used by the Gadigal people. The best time to visit is on Saturday when the artisan market in the grounds of a church is open to the public. Much of the suburb's character and local life can be found further into the district.
If you don't go to the Rocks at some point, you won't really know what to do in Sydney. The Rocks, which used to be a squalid place, is now an "olde worlde" tourist focus.
The Royal Botanic Garden, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Opera House are some of the major attractions in this very visitor-focussed area. Booking an Indigenous-led tour of the Botanic Garden or the Rocks area will allow you to understand the ancient and profound relationship the Gadigal people have with this land.
Return at night to a historic pub or see a show at a theater. Some of the best hotels and restaurants in Australia can be found here.
The best way to get here is to take the train or ferry and walk back into the Rocks. This will allow you to get up close and personal with the city's beloved "Coathanger", with the roar of traffic on your right and a panoramic view on your left.
Kings Cross is close to the city and has great places to eat and drink that aren't too expensive. Next to "the Cross", which is universally known, gracious, tree-lined Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay are worlds away. If you can't spell it, the old sailors' district of Woolloomooloo is a good place to go.
It makes sense to take a look at the area around the Cross at William Street. From the Coca-Cola sign that marks the entrance to the district, you can walk to Victoria Street and other upscale avenues and cafes of the area.
Woolloomooloo has cleaned up its act as well. The navy base is still here, but drunken sailors are in shorter supply, and the wharf is a parade of see-and-be-seen restaurants. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the premier classical gallery in Australia and will open in December 2022.
There is a small strip of land between the ocean and harbor beaches. It makes for a refreshing change from some of the nicer harbor suburbs nearby. Governor Phillip described the Kai'ymay warriors he met while scouting the area in the early days of the colony.
Surf shops, burger joints, juice bars and pubs can be found at the main mall, the Corso. Some good cafes and small bars can be found around the back streets of the renovated Manly wharf. The best way to get here is by taking the best ferry ride in the world. It only takes half an hour to get to Circular Quay, making it an appealing place to stay. There are great walks to and around North Head and the Spit Bridge beyond the beach.
The area known as "the Northern Beaches" is located from the north to the south and has some of the best surfing in the world. The local area is short on world-famous attractions but is rich with quintessential experiences. You can either take a picture of Palm Beach and Pittwater at Barrenjoey Lighthouse or have a beer at the Newport Arms Hotel.
The bicentennial of Australia's beginning as a colony in 1988 was celebrated with the opening of the purpose-built tourist hub of Darling Harbour. The best places to eat and drink are in the north of the area at the Barangaroo precinct. There is a different atmosphere at night in Darling Harbour. Most Saturdays go off with a bang.
There is a buzz of food courts, restaurants and bubble tea joints in Chinatown, which is one of the city's most characterful and best- value districts.
Pyrmont is home to historic reconverted warehouses and a more localSydney scene. If you're a seafood fan, the Star Casino is a great place to stay and the Sydney Fish Market is a must-visit. The harborside is far away from the tourist beat. Good places to stay in Pyrmont are the upscale hotels.
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