Must-see attractions in Sydney

  • Manly Cove

    Manly

    Split in two by Manly Wharf, this sheltered enclave has shark nets and calm water, making it a popular choice for families with toddlers. Despite the busy…

  • Forty Baskets Beach

    Manly

    Found on the Manly Scenic Walkway, just before heading into the Balgowlah Heights section of Sydney Harbour National Park. The picnic area is cut off at…

  • Chinamans Beach

    Sydney

    Gorgeous, peaceful and serene, despite its proximity to busy Balmoral, this is a photogenic location for a swim. At low tide it's a lovely stroll along…

  • St John’s Cemetery

    Sydney

    Australia's oldest colonial cemetery, these open lawns are the resting place of many an early settler. There's a map at the entrance gate with some…

  • Black Eye Gallery

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This attractive rectangular space is run by a photographer and dedicated to contemporary camerawork. It's well worth a look; there have been some really…

  • Cobblers Beach

    Sydney

    A nude and secluded beach on the other side of Middle Head from its partner in crime, Obelisk.

  • Clontarf Beach

    Manly

    A long, low-lapping elbow of sand with bobbing yachts offshore, pretty Clontarf is popular with families, and has grassy picnic areas and a cafe.

  • Neild Avenue Maze

    Sydney

    This tiny maze of thigh-high hedges hides behind a gargantuan plane tree on a Paddington backstreet, squished into a cranny between a textile showroom and…

  • Clontarf Cottage

    Sydney

    Balmain’s jacaranda-filled streets contain dozens of historically significant buildings, most of which are privately owned. The squat, shingle-roofed…

  • Hampton Villa

    Sydney

    Balmain’s hibiscus-scattered streets contain dozens of historically significant buildings, most of which are privately owned. The most notable is this…

  • Parramatta Square

    Sydney

    This $2 billion project is the centrepiece of Parramatta's major redevelopment and features office towers, a university campus and public space, built to…

  • Dr Mary Booth Reserve Foreshore Walkway

    Sydney

    Squeezed between the Harbour Bridge and the politicians, the diminutive Dr Mary Booth Reserve Foreshore Walkway offers great views of the Opera House and…

  • Cahermore

    Sydney

    Balmain’s hibiscus-studded streets contain dozens of historically significant buildings, most of which are privately owned. Darling St has Cahermore,…

  • Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

    Sydney

    One of the key pieces of Parramatta's riverside development will be this museum, which will move much of the collection of the current Powerhouse Museum…

  • Surry Hills Library

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This beautiful modern library and community centre is sustainably built and on a busy Surry Hills corner. Libraries are cool again and locals have taken…

  • Waterman’s Cottage

    Sydney

    Just up from the ferry slip, this cute sandstone cottage was built in 1841. It's one of many historic houses of this era scattered through Balmain.

  • St Mary’s Hall

    Sydney

    This brick former church hall, built around 1851, is in a rather dilapidated state.

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