Travel guide

Sydney

Opera House and Bondi beach

🗓️ Best time: September–April💰 Luxury · ~$180/day📍 Australia

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About Sydney

Australia's glitzy harbor city — the iconic Opera House, Bondi-to-Bronte coastal walk, and neighborhoods from Surry Hills cafes to Newtown dive bars.

⭐ Things to do in Sydney

Sydney Opera House tourBondi to Bronte coastal walkHarbour Bridge climbTaronga Zoo ferryBlue Mountains day tripWendy's Secret GardenCockatoo IslandFigure Eight Pools

🍽️ Where to eat in Sydney

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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Mr Wong

★ 4.3 (534) · Cantonese

Din Tai Fung

★ 4 (357) · Shanghainese · Taiwanese

The Rocks Cafe

★ 4.1 (205) · Modern Australian · Modern European

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Cafe Sydney

★ 4.1 (202) · Cafes · Australian

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The Baxter Inn

★ 4.5 (170) · Bars · Restaurants

Social Brew Cafe

★ 4.7 (150) · Cafes · Breakfast & Brunch

Gumshara Ramen

★ 4 (97) · Ramen · Noodles

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The Meat & Wine Co

★ 3.9 (94) · Australian

Bodhi Restaurant

★ 4.1 (93) · Vegetarian · Chinese

★ 4.5 (89) · French · Japanese

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Sydney Cove Oyster Bar

★ 3.8 (70) · Seafood · Cocktail Bars

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Opal card for trains, buses, ferries; ferries are the best way.

💡 Local tip

Manly ferry is the cheapest harbor cruise.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Surry Hills, Newtown, Kings Cross, Darling Harbour.