Information for: Sydney
Sydney – the Harbour City – is Australia’s oldest and largest city. It’s the State Capital of New South Wales and was the site of the first British Colony in Australia in 1788. Situated in Australia’s south-east coast, it is noted for its beautiful sandy beaches – Bondi Beach being the most famous. Also known for the famous and iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, these are images most people would instantly recognise as Sydney. This is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and it’s these cultures which have given Sydney its diverse and highly cosmopolitan atmosphere. There is much to do here; there are many festivals, theatres, national parks, as well as the beautiful scenery only a country like Australia can offer. Expect to be highly-liberated in the sunshine.
Hotels located in: Sydney
Establishment Hotel
Near perfect 31 room boutique hotel which offers a stylish mix of old architecture with contemporary renovationand fixtures. Expensive but ‘oh-so-cool’ with rooms you just won’t want to leave! The hotel facilities includes 2 clubs 3 restaurants a bar and access to a private gym.
248-252 George StSydney
Tel No: +61 2 9240 3100
BLUE Sydney
Part of a luxurious and understated global hotel group Blue is a boutique hotel in the heart ofSydney’s Marina Entertainmentand Apartment Complex.This hotelprovides a stylish alternative to the more well known chains. Trendy and popular with an attractive drinking and dining crowd check out the in-house bar and restaurant for a great night out.
6 Cowper Wharf RdWoolloomooloo
Tel No: +61 2 9331 9000
Park Hyatt Sydney
Quite possibly the best hotel in town in anoutstanding location almost directly under the Harbour Bridge. A contemporary classic hotelthat oozes quality from start to finish. This really is Theplace for a slightly excessive almost over-the-top hotel experience.
7 Hickson RoadThe Rocks
Tel No: +61 2 9241 1234
Hilton Sydney
Perfect modern business hotel -fresh from an impressive $200m makeover – with an ideal central location everything you could want is nearby. With 577 light and airy bedrooms decorated in warm earthy tones the infamous relaxation rooms and a number of suites available. The Hilton really delivers the perfect experience for work or play. The [...]
488 George StreetTel No: +61 2 9266 2000
Westin Sydney
An award winning 5-star hotel set in the heart of Sydney’sBusiness District. Set in one of Sydney’s most historic buildings – the General Post Office – all the rooms have a 1950′s feel with luxurious decor to pamper yourself in. Surrounded by exclusive designer shopping restaurants theatres and nightlife and situated very close to attractions [...]
1 Martin PlaceTel No: +61 2 8223 1111
Medusa Hotel
A quirky and stylishconverted 18th century Victorian townhouse in a good location in ultra-fashionable Darlinghurst. Small intimate and unusual Medusa provides a real get-away-from-it-all alternative.
265 Darlinghurst RdTel No: +61 2 9331 1000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Sydney
Blackbird
Best-known for the ultra-trendy restaurantBlackbird is also a very goodbar in its own right. It’s cool simple architecture and decoration combine to make it just a little bit different from almost all the rest. And of course the top-end restaurant makes it an idealplace toeat too.
619 W Randolph StChicago
Tel No: +1 312-715-0708
Water Bar
Blue Hotel’s very highly rated bar has gained a number of accolades over the years including winner of countless ‘Bar of the Year’ Awards ‘World’s Top Ten Bars’ andbeing listed in the’Conde Naste Gold Bar’ in 2007. Very impressive this stunning and high quality restaurant is located within a luxury complex on the wharf.There isa [...]
Blue Sydney6 Cowper Wharf Rd
WoolloomoolooTel No: +61 2 9331 9000
Zeta Bar
Multiple award winning cocktail bar which is a favourite haunt for visiting celebrities and Sydneys beautiful people. Located on Level 4 of The Hilton Sydney this is a stunning bar with a Bond-esque layout offering breathtaking views over Sydney to top it all off.
Level 4488 George Street
Tel No: +61 2 9265 6070
Jimmy Liks
Very popular contemporary resto-bar that is a quiet and classy retreat. It offersa greatrelaxed atmosphere and an Asian inspired menu. Located in a toplocation just on the fringe of Kings Cross – Sydney’s nightlife mecca.This is an all round top quality place to enjoy food and drinks.
186 Victoria StreetPotts Point
SydneyTel No: +61 2 8354 1400
Brass Monkey
A popular live music venue which offers a range of Australian and international talentfor awide range of musical tastes including jazz blues roots funk pop and world music. Small-ish but with a lively and fun atmosphere. This Cronulla area haunt is well worth a visit. See the website to see who’s on and when. There [...]
115A Cronulla StreetCronulla
Tel No: +61 2 9544 3844
Home Bar
An offspring of the club Home – which is one of the World’s most famous clubs -Home Bar enjoys a very cool location overlooking Darling Harbour. Busy with the pre-club crowd this bar is smart andtrendy and quite pricey.
Cockle Bay WharfDarling Harbour
Tel No: +61 2 9266 0600
Shore Club
Fresh and trendy waterside bar in Manly which has been racking up plenty of awards since its opening. Very busy at the weekends. It also includes an open air bar on the top floor which has well established itself as the place to see and be seen.
36-38 South SteyneManly
SydneyTel No: +61 2 9977 6322
Restaurants Located in: Sydney
Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
Iceberg’s is an upmarketMediterranean restaurant in the fabulousBondi Beach area. A bit away from the city centre but well worth theshort journeyjust for the sensational views over Bondi Beach and the ocean. An expensive and very popular dining place which will have you coming back time and time again. Hours are Tuesday – Saturday from [...]
1 Notts AvenueBondi Beach
Tel No: +61 2 9365 9000
Billy Kwong
Billy Kwong’s is a happeningrestaurant offeringsome of the best modern Cantonese cuisine in town.It attracts a smart andyuppyish crowd. Small and very popular it can be crowded and noisy at times but it’s very funky. Uniquely it doesn’t take advance bookings so be prepared to wait for a table!
355 Crown StreetSurry Hills
Tel No: +61 2 9332 3300
Nick’s Seafood Restaurant
Upscale seafood restaurant at Darling Harbour with indoor or outdoor seating allowing you to enjoy fantastic views across the harbour. Popular with tourists and city locals. This restaurant is more expensive than most butmanages to keepa casual andinformal feel and the seafood will leave you drooling. There are other Nick’s Restaurants in Sydney including Nick’s [...]
121 Sussex StreetDarling Harbour
Tel No: +61 2 9264 1212
Tabou
A leading light on the Sydney restaurant scene Tabou offers upmarket French dining with a quintessential bistro look. In fact it doesFrench food outside of Franceabout as well as it could be done! Yes it’s expensive here but it still maintains a refreshingly casual ambiance.
527 Crown StreetSurry Hills
Tel No: +61 2 9319 5682
Swell Restaurant
This popular restaurant is internationally acclaimed but miles away from pretentiousness! The food served here ismodern Australian cuisine with an Asian influence using only the best and freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients. With a great menu offering many flavours to satisfy broad tastes from healthy to decadent choices for breakfast lunch and dinner. Special dietary [...]
465 Bronte RoadBronte
Tel No: +61 2 9386 5001
P.J. O’Brien’s
P.J. O’Brien’s is thebest known Irish Pub in Sydney and one of only5 in the country. Serves up all the Irish/British fare you’d expect. With a great location in the heart of the city. More of a pub than a restaurant with the advantage of live entertainment and a weekly Quiz Night!
57 King StreetTel No: +61 2 9290 1811
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Sydney
Spa Chakra
Part of the infamous world wide chain and one of the first fully integrative medi-spas in Australia. Spa Chakra’s flagship spa opened in 1997 and now regarded as Australia’s premier urban and destination spa retreat. Spa Chakra offers unrivalled 5-star health and wellbeing to Sydney’s residents and international visitors. Located near Sydney’s trendy inner-city oasis [...]
170 Victoria StreetPotts Point
Tel No: +61 2 9368 0888
Sydney Opera House Market
Overlooking the unforgettable sight of one of the world&rsquos most beautiful harbours the Sydney Opera House Market presents an eclectic selection of handmade Australian arts and crafts. Most of the stands are manned by the atrisans and jewellers themselves. This is an ideal opportunity to pick out some unusual gifts to take home from art [...]
2 Macquarie StreetIn the Forecourt
SydneyTel No: +61 2 9315 7011
Skygarden
Skygarden Shopping Centre is the ultimate escape for the discerning shopper. Offering major retailers such as Borders Books Music & Cafe Sky Phoenix Chinese Restaurant Bing Lee Lifestyle and Roof Bar with its outdoor terrace as well asa host of home-grown andinternational fashion labels to tempt you to while away the hours. Shop drink anddine! [...]
77 Castlereagh StreetCity Gym
City gym is located in the smart Darlinghurst area and has recently undergone a major renovation. All the facilities that you’d expect- and more than you’d expect – are here. Voted ‘Gym of the Year’ by one of the Sydney newspapers this is the ideal place to come if your hotel’s a little light on [...]
107 Crown StreetDarlinghurst
Tel No: +61 2 9360 6247
Pitt Street Mall
This busy pedestrianised shopping precinct is the meeting point for the main multi-level shopping centres in the city as well as department stores and many other speciality stores. There’s a huge choice ofclothing – both Australian and International -as well as restaurants street performers and musicians.
Pitt StreetSydney
Tel No: +61 2 9256 9452
Moore Park Golf
Good quality city golf course which is technically a public course but is of Championship standard. Ideal location – only 10 minutes from the centre of the city. This GolfClub offers good facilities on-site including a driving range.
Corner Anzac Parade & Cleveland StreetMoore Park
Tel No: +61 2 9663 1064
Entertainment located in: Sydney
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is a small village where the main street is a charming array of cellars local goods art and craft stores. There’s also cafes and bars selling exceptional wines and regional produce. Make sure you try the Shiraz while you’re here – the region is famous for it! Best known for wineries and welcoming [...]
The Barrossa ValleyBratislava-Nové Mesto
SlovakiaTel No: +02/ 49 10 20 25
Magistic Cruises
The highly recommended Magistic Cruises enjoy a grand reputation asSydney’s premier floating restaurant cruises serving up the finest cuisine on Sydney Harbour. All meals are prepared onboard with an emphasis on quality and freshnessto ensure a quality dining experience with a twist! Choose from a seafood buffet onboard a luxury $5m catamaran or an a [...]
Sydney HarbourTel No: +61 2 8296 7222
Hunter Valley Wine Tour
For a great day out why not escape the confines of the city and visit Australia&rsquos oldest wine region. The Hunter Valley is located just 2 hours north of Sydney. With over 80 regional wineries all offering quality wines of international repute. This region is especially noted for its delectable Shiraz and Semillon wines.
Activity ToursSydney
Tel No: +61 2 4227 9902
Wildlife World
Australia is a unique country which is home to over 130 indigenous wildlife species which are unique to the island.Get up and close to koalas kangeroos and many other species including typesof fauna and flora. Wildlife World consists of a kilometre of walkways of an enclosed Wildlife Exhibitwhere you can take a walk on the [...]
Aquarium PierDarling Harbour
Tel No: +61 2 8251 7884
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Only a few minutes walk from central Perth this park offers the ultimate escape from the city with hundreds of hectares ofnatural bush and parkland to explore. Visitors can enjoy any number of activities including cycling and hiking or take a tram tour and take in the various vistas on offer. Savour spectacular city and [...]
Fraser AvenueWest Perth
Tel No: +61 8 9480 3600
Sydney Opera House
Overlooking one of the world’s most beautiful harbours the Sydney Opera House is a marvel of design and architectural engineering. One of the great iconic buildings of modern history Sydney Opera House is a majorvenue for Opera Australia The Australian Ballet the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony as well as playing host to [...]
2 Macquarie StreetSydney
Tel No: +61 2 9250 7111
Bridge Climb
Take the chance to climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge for the most spectacular views of this stunning city.With 1337 steps to get you to the outstanding views. It’s not for the the faint hearted among you but definitely a must see! Climbs run at different times throughout the dayor night depending on [...]
5 Cumberland StreetThe Rocks
Tel No: +61 2 8274 7777
Museum of Sydney
Located on the site of Australia’s first Government House the Museum of Sydneyis aninnovative and stimulating small museum. A great place to get a strong flavour of the history of Sydney. This is a museum where you can spend a short time but still learn an awful lot! Open daily from 9.30amtil 5pm. Admission fees [...]
37 Phillip StreetSydney
Tel No: +61 2 9251 5988