Neighbourhoods
For a wide variety of eating choices, turn right out the front gate and walk 10 minutes to the area known to the locals as “The Spot” where you’ll find over a dozen top quality eateries and entertainment options. Point your GPS at The Ritz Cinema and you’ll be in the thick of it. The Bat Country is my favourite hole in the wall bar in all of town.
109 locals recommend
The Spot
For a wide variety of eating choices, turn right out the front gate and walk 10 minutes to the area known to the locals as “The Spot” where you’ll find over a dozen top quality eateries and entertainment options. Point your GPS at The Ritz Cinema and you’ll be in the thick of it. The Bat Country is my favourite hole in the wall bar in all of town.
Just two minutes from the house (out the gate and turn right) you'll find great ramen, dumplings and beer, good italian, fine dining + wine bar and Messina gelato.
Barker Street
Barker StreetJust two minutes from the house (out the gate and turn right) you'll find great ramen, dumplings and beer, good italian, fine dining + wine bar and Messina gelato.
Sightseeing
Great view of the city and harbour for $30 entry fee, instead of $300 for the official bridge climb. Sydney's best kept secret.
South Pylon Museum
Sydney Harbour BridgeGreat view of the city and harbour for $30 entry fee, instead of $300 for the official bridge climb. Sydney's best kept secret.
A great day out from here. Beachside village feel, great fish & chips and gobsmacking views. Take the tram to Circular Quay and jump on a ferry to Watsons Bay. Gawp at The Gap. And take your costume for a dip in the harbour at Camp Cove.
332 locals recommend
Watsons Bay
A great day out from here. Beachside village feel, great fish & chips and gobsmacking views. Take the tram to Circular Quay and jump on a ferry to Watsons Bay. Gawp at The Gap. And take your costume for a dip in the harbour at Camp Cove.
The lungs of the city. Chill among the black swans. Rent a bike for a pedal. Take a picnic, or get fed well at Centennial Homestead.
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagThe lungs of the city. Chill among the black swans. Rent a bike for a pedal. Take a picnic, or get fed well at Centennial Homestead.
Sit down for a glass of something cold here are there's no doubt you've arrived in Sydney. Sparkling views of the harbour and city any time of the day or night. You might recognise the building above it too! :)
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetSit down for a glass of something cold here are there's no doubt you've arrived in Sydney. Sparkling views of the harbour and city any time of the day or night. You might recognise the building above it too! :)
Food scene
Spice Alley
Kensington StreetYummy food, cheap as chips
Good quality food away from the bustle of the tourist crowds around circular quay
The Fine Food Store
12-26 Kendall LnGood quality food away from the bustle of the tourist crowds around circular quay
Gateway Sydney
Alfred StreetLots to eat for a reasonable price around Circular Quay.