Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage and National Heritage Listed island located in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour.
The island has a rich history as a shipbuilding yard, a Commonwealth naval base, and a convict island. You can experience all this first-hand by wandering on the island and absorbing its well-preserved history.
Find the best things to do in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, from panoramic lookouts to scenic waterfalls and walking trails.
Leura is a small suburb nestled between Wentworth Falls and Katoomba, approximately 100 km west of the Sydney CBD. The village centre is home to a great variety of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and galleries.
What is padel, and where can you play it? Discover the ins and outs of this exciting sport and where to find courts in Sydney and beyond.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, yet it is still very much unknown in Sydney and in Australia as a whole.
Find the best places in Sydney where you can go stand-up paddle boarding in beautiful surroundings and put your SUP board to good use.
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing water sports, and for good reason. With a bit of practice, anyone can take up this sport and start exercising in the great outdoors.
If you’re living in Sydney, there is no shortage of scenic spots to go for a stand-up paddling session, with such a long coastline, so many bays, and various lakes at your doorstep.
Reviews of seven of the best inflatable stand-up paddleboards in Australia, based on size, materials, weight, capacity, thickness, and more.
Stand-up paddleboarding is a wonderfully relaxing way to enjoy the water and a fantastic workout. To truly take advantage of this great water sport, you need to own a paddleboard that you can use whenever you want.
Find the best camping sites and caravan parks in Jervis Bay, from secluded beach-side campgrounds to family-friendly holiday parks.
With so many things to see and do in Jervis Bay, it’s no wonder Sydney-siders love travelling to the South Coast each year for a short holiday break.
This guide shares 35 of the best things to do in the Blue Mountains, from adventurous outdoor activities to popular tourist attractions.
Millions of people head to Sydney’s west each year to visit the Blue Mountains. Loved by tourists and local Sydney-siders alike, the Blue Mountains region is one of the most popular weekend destinations in New South Wales.
Reviews of seven of the best swags in Australia, traditional as well as dome swags, based on size, mattress, weight, comfort, price, and more.
There’s nothing more Australian than sleeping under the stars in a classic swag. In case you don’t know what a swag is, it’s essentially a portable shelter for sleeping and camping.
Find the best yum cha restaurants in Sydney, where you’ll enjoy a great variety of food, good quality of service, and a nice atmosphere.
Yum cha is a Chinese dining experience like no other, and luckily, Sydney has no shortage of restaurants where you can enjoy tasty prawn dumplings, pork buns, braised chicken feet, and custard tarts.
Sydney’s coastline, from Palm Beach in the north to Cronulla in the south, is home to a large amount of ocean and rock pools.
Almost all major beaches in Sydney have one or more man-made rock pools, and some of these pools also have a strong historical value.
This guide shares 10 of the best Sydney skate parks you should check out, based on insider reviews, features, location, facilities, and more.
Skateboarding is a fantastic way to be active and social, while also improving your coordination, balancing, and agility skills. However, Sydney isn’t the most suitable city to go skateboarding in the streets.
Reviews of seven of the best soft shell roof top tents in Australia, based on space, comfort, ease of setup, materials, durability, price, and more.
A roof top tent is perfect for those planning an extended road trip in Australia with a 4WD, SUV, or van. Modern roof top tents are surprisingly easy to set up and are designed to offer comfort, space, and protection from the elements, while sleeping on top of your vehicle.
This guide shares 11 of the best free museums and art galleries in Sydney, perfect for a lazy afternoon of education and entertainment.
Visiting a museum or art gallery can be educational and entertaining for both kids and adults, and is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Reviews of five of the best torches for camping and hiking in Australia, based on power, durability, ease of use, battery, price, and more.
One of the most essential items to bring with you when camping or multi-day hiking is a torch (or flashlight, depending on where you’re from).
Go-karting is a fun and exciting sport that is suitable for all ages, and luckily, there are quite a few race venues to choose from in Sydney.
Each twist, each turn, and each burst of speed on these go-karting tracks is a love letter to thrill-seekers and speed junkies alike. With circuits catering to rookies and professionals, these tracks are not just arenas for races. They are grand stages where fun, challenge, and excitement play the leading roles.
Sydney is the perfect city to go out for a nice run. Blessed with an almost ideal climate, it is home to several scenic running tracks that take in beautiful bays, parks, ocean cliffs, and iconic landmarks.
Sydney also organises various fun runs each year to encourage people of all ages and fitness levels to go out and have a go at running. These runs are typically associated with a charity, which is another good reason to participate in one or more of these events.
Find the best dog-friendly walks in Sydney, from adventurous bushwalking trails to short and easy walking tracks.
While Sydney boasts countless walking trails, dogs are unfortunately not allowed in National Parks, even on a lead. This means our furry friends miss out on many exciting adventures. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy hiking with your four-legged companion.
Find the best bicycle tracks in Sydney, from family-friendly trails to long-distance rides, including routes and maps.
Sydney may not be the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, but things are improving rapidly. More cycle lanes are popping up in and around the city, in addition to an increase in dedicated cycle tracks and shared pedestrian and cycle paths.
This guide explores the 16 best dog beaches in Sydney where your furry friend can have a blast running around on the sand and in the water.
While there may be many beautiful beaches along Sydney’s coastline and in the Harbour, only a handful of those strips of sand are dog-friendly.
Top picks for things to do in Sydney at night. Discover the beauty of Australia’s Harbour City after sunset with these 20 fun activities!
There’s no denying that Sydney’s nightlife has been a bit of a controversial topic in recent times, but with change comes progress.