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Welcome to Sydney, with new experiences around every corner. As the official tourism, destinations and events website, let us guide you through this surprising city.
Wildlife, nightlife, the good life. Hidden restaurants down historic laneways, famous icons on Sydney Harbour, an endless calendar of events. Golden sands, turquoise oceans, dewy green rainforests. This is Sydney. Bring the family, your best mates, your soul mate — and feel the city’s heartbeat all year round. So, where to first?
Must-see events
View all events
Discover the best of Sydney
Tour the famous Sydney Opera House
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Discover The Rocks precinct
Your guide to the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Meet wildlife at Taronga Zoo
Explore the Royal Botanic Garden
Get a culture fix at the Art Gallery of NSW
Swim at iconic Bondi Beach
Check out trendy Barangaroo
Soak in the views at Sydney Tower Eye
Expand your mind at the MCA
Eat your way through Chinatown
Hotels in Sydney
Accommodation options in Bondi
Luxury hotels
10 most unique stays in Sydney
Pet-friendly accommodation
Cockatoo Island's waterfront camping
Roar & Snore at Taronga Zoo
Jonah's Boutique Hotel on the Northern Beaches
Most romantic stays
Camping near Sydney
Top accommodation for every budget
Wellness hotels & retreats
Top attractions for kids
Where to stay with kids in Sydney
Zoos & wildlife encounters
A 3-day family itinerary in Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Top museums in Sydney
Where to eat out with the family
Kid-friendly tours in Sydney
Budget-friendly school holiday activities
Free things to do with kids
Luna Park Sydney
Family-friendly beaches
The best musicals now showing
Art galleries & exhibitions
4 self-guided Sydney culture trails
Where to find Sydney’s street art
Must-see theatre shows & plays
Dance, cabaret & ballet
Concerts & live music
Where to see Aboriginal art in Sydney
Delve into Sydney's history
Aboriginal cultural experiences
Catch a comedy show
Best behind-the-scenes tours
How to spend 3 days in Sydney
72 hours in Sydney for luxury lovers
A gourmet weekend in Sydney
A scenic day trip to the Blue Mountains
An adventurous day trip to Parramatta
A sun-soaked day trip to the Northern Beaches
A coastal day trip to Cronulla
A pet-friendly holiday in Sydney
A 3-day romantic break in Sydney
A long weekend in Sydney for outdoor adventure
The best of the Royal National Park in one day
How to have a wellness weekend in Sydney
Tastiest eat streets in Sydney
Best bars in Sydney right now
Wine bars
Waterside restaurants
Food tours & cooking schools
Best brunch spots
Explore Western Sydney's street food
Cheap eats you must try
Best pubs in Sydney
Dog-friendly restaurants
Sydney's most decadent desserts
The best of Sydney's fine dining
Choose your season
Embrace Sydney’s autumn colours
Enjoy a family day out at the Royal Easter Show
Eat your way through the Ramadan Night Markets
Join a guided walking tour of Sydney
Laugh out loud at the Sydney Comedy Festival
Indulge in a yum cha brunch
Stock up on produce at a weekend market
Go on a brewery crawl of the Inner West
Warm up with a bowl of ramen
Settle in at a pub with a fireplace
Embark on a whale-watching tour
Find things to do on a rainy day
Head underground to a hidden bar
Take the plunge in a bathhouse
Book into a cosy winter stay
Marvel as the city lights up during Vivid Sydney
Photograph Sydney’s pretty jacarandas
Check out the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition
Get inspired at Sydney Fringe Festival
Soak up the sun at an outdoor café
Meet up with friends in a beer garden
Jump onboard a scenic ferry trip
Escape the city on a camping trip
Lace-up on a family-friendly hike
Drink in the views from a rooftop bar
Take a dip in Sydney’s best beaches
Watch the New Year's Eve fireworks
Get active with these water activities
Dive into an ocean pool
Grab a bag of popcorn at an outdoor cinema
Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community at Mardi Gras
Ring in Lunar New Year
What's happening in Sydney
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9 underrated suburbs to explore in Western Sydney
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7 of the best carless day trips from Sydney
Jan 2026
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Sydney deals & packages
Feel Indulgent with Accor Hotels
Book your next Sydney stay at an Accor property with rates from $165 per night
Indulge in a day of shopping and fine dining, take in a musical or an art exhibition or explore a harbour walk and glistening beaches.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Book now with Accor
Feel Indulgent with Accor Hotels
Book your next Sydney stay at an Accor property with rates from $165 per night
Indulge in a day of shopping and fine dining, take in a musical or an art exhibition or explore a harbour walk and glistening beaches.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Book now with Accor
More about Sydney
Wondering where to stay in Sydney? Then explore the accommodation options on the website. You can make reservations as well. Getting around is easy on
public transport
. Ferries and
harbour cruises
are a memorable way to experience the beauty of one of the world’s great natural harbours.
Hop on a ferry at
Circular Quay
for
Taronga Zoo
, Manly or
Watsons Bay
. You can also take a ferry to intriguing Sydney Harbour islands and Parramatta for delicious food and colonial heritage. Or jump aboard a
Tribal Warrior cruise
and explore Aboriginal culture, the world’s oldest living culture.
Aboriginal people have a long connection with Sydney, dating back at least 50,000 years before the First Fleet arrived in 1788. There are fun and informative
Aboriginal-guided tours
, including in
national parks
where you can see ancient indigenous ochre hand-paintings and rock engravings.
The following pages will also help you plan your holidays, short breaks and weekend escapes:
Places to stay
Things to do
Places to visit
Events in Sydney
Deals and packages
Tours in Sydney
Hire cars, kayaks and other things
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Stay connected to Sydney for all the latest news, stories, upcoming events and travel inspiration.
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Sydney.com is the official tourism site for Destination NSW.
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2026
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Skip to main content
Feel new in Sydney
Scroll down
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Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Welcome to Sydney, with new experiences around every corner. As the official tourism, destinations and events website, let us guide you through this surprising city.
Wildlife, nightlife, the good life. Hidden restaurants down historic laneways, famous icons on Sydney Harbour, an endless calendar of events. Golden sands, turquoise oceans, dewy green rainforests. This is Sydney. Bring the family, your best mates, your soul mate — and feel the city’s heartbeat all year round. So, where to first?
Must-see events
View all events
Discover the best of Sydney
Tour the famous Sydney Opera House
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Discover The Rocks precinct
Your guide to the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Meet wildlife at Taronga Zoo
Explore the Royal Botanic Garden
Get a culture fix at the Art Gallery of NSW
Swim at iconic Bondi Beach
Check out trendy Barangaroo
Soak in the views at Sydney Tower Eye
Expand your mind at the MCA
Eat your way through Chinatown
Hotels in Sydney
Accommodation options in Bondi
Luxury hotels
10 most unique stays in Sydney
Pet-friendly accommodation
Cockatoo Island's waterfront camping
Roar & Snore at Taronga Zoo
Jonah's Boutique Hotel on the Northern Beaches
Most romantic stays
Camping near Sydney
Top accommodation for every budget
Wellness hotels & retreats
Top attractions for kids
Where to stay with kids in Sydney
Zoos & wildlife encounters
A 3-day family itinerary in Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Top museums in Sydney
Where to eat out with the family
Kid-friendly tours in Sydney
Budget-friendly school holiday activities
Free things to do with kids
Luna Park Sydney
Family-friendly beaches
The best musicals now showing
Art galleries & exhibitions
4 self-guided Sydney culture trails
Where to find Sydney’s street art
Must-see theatre shows & plays
Dance, cabaret & ballet
Concerts & live music
Where to see Aboriginal art in Sydney
Delve into Sydney's history
Aboriginal cultural experiences
Catch a comedy show
Best behind-the-scenes tours
How to spend 3 days in Sydney
72 hours in Sydney for luxury lovers
A gourmet weekend in Sydney
A scenic day trip to the Blue Mountains
An adventurous day trip to Parramatta
A sun-soaked day trip to the Northern Beaches
A coastal day trip to Cronulla
A pet-friendly holiday in Sydney
A 3-day romantic break in Sydney
A long weekend in Sydney for outdoor adventure
The best of the Royal National Park in one day
How to have a wellness weekend in Sydney
Tastiest eat streets in Sydney
Best bars in Sydney right now
Wine bars
Waterside restaurants
Food tours & cooking schools
Best brunch spots
Explore Western Sydney's street food
Cheap eats you must try
Best pubs in Sydney
Dog-friendly restaurants
Sydney's most decadent desserts
The best of Sydney's fine dining
Choose your season
Embrace Sydney’s autumn colours
Enjoy a family day out at the Royal Easter Show
Eat your way through the Ramadan Night Markets
Join a guided walking tour of Sydney
Laugh out loud at the Sydney Comedy Festival
Indulge in a yum cha brunch
Stock up on produce at a weekend market
Go on a brewery crawl of the Inner West
Warm up with a bowl of ramen
Settle in at a pub with a fireplace
Embark on a whale-watching tour
Find things to do on a rainy day
Head underground to a hidden bar
Take the plunge in a bathhouse
Book into a cosy winter stay
Marvel as the city lights up during Vivid Sydney
Photograph Sydney’s pretty jacarandas
Check out the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition
Get inspired at Sydney Fringe Festival
Soak up the sun at an outdoor café
Meet up with friends in a beer garden
Jump onboard a scenic ferry trip
Escape the city on a camping trip
Lace-up on a family-friendly hike
Drink in the views from a rooftop bar
Take a dip in Sydney’s best beaches
Watch the New Year's Eve fireworks
Get active with these water activities
Dive into an ocean pool
Grab a bag of popcorn at an outdoor cinema
Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community at Mardi Gras
Ring in Lunar New Year
What's happening in Sydney
View all
9 underrated suburbs to explore in Western Sydney
Feb 2026
-
5 min read
Where to eat in Sydney before and after a show
Feb 2026
-
3 min read
7 of the best carless day trips from Sydney
Jan 2026
-
4 min read
Sydney deals & packages
Feel Indulgent with Accor Hotels
Book your next Sydney stay at an Accor property with rates from $165 per night
Indulge in a day of shopping and fine dining, take in a musical or an art exhibition or explore a harbour walk and glistening beaches.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Book now with Accor
Feel Indulgent with Accor Hotels
Book your next Sydney stay at an Accor property with rates from $165 per night
Indulge in a day of shopping and fine dining, take in a musical or an art exhibition or explore a harbour walk and glistening beaches.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Book now with Accor
More about Sydney
Wondering where to stay in Sydney? Then explore the accommodation options on the website. You can make reservations as well. Getting around is easy on
public transport
. Ferries and
harbour cruises
are a memorable way to experience the beauty of one of the world’s great natural harbours.
Hop on a ferry at
Circular Quay
for
Taronga Zoo
, Manly or
Watsons Bay
. You can also take a ferry to intriguing Sydney Harbour islands and Parramatta for delicious food and colonial heritage. Or jump aboard a
Tribal Warrior cruise
and explore Aboriginal culture, the world’s oldest living culture.
Aboriginal people have a long connection with Sydney, dating back at least 50,000 years before the First Fleet arrived in 1788. There are fun and informative
Aboriginal-guided tours
, including in
national parks
where you can see ancient indigenous ochre hand-paintings and rock engravings.
The following pages will also help you plan your holidays, short breaks and weekend escapes:
Places to stay
Things to do
Places to visit
Events in Sydney
Deals and packages
Tours in Sydney
Hire cars, kayaks and other things
Subscribe to our newsletter
Stay connected to Sydney for all the latest news, stories, upcoming events and travel inspiration.
Subscribe
Discover Somewhere New
All the insider news, tips and inspiration you need to plan your next trip, delivered straight to your inbox.
Sign Up
Youtube
Tiktok
Destination NSW acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the state’s first people and nations and recognises Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and occupants of New South Wales land and water.
NSW Government
Destination New South Wales (Corporate site)
Sydney.com is the official tourism site for Destination NSW.
© Copyright
2026
Destination NSW. All rights reserved