Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Welcome to the official tourism, destinations and events website. From splendid Sydney Harbour, idyllic beaches and great national parks, to the marvellous creativity of the Sydney Opera House, dazzling entertainment and fascinating heritage, discover all the things to do and see throughout the year.
Places to visit in Sydney
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, the city fans out from the sparkling harbour to iconic Bondi Beach in the east, golden Palm Beach in the north, the adventure capital in the west and Australia’s oldest national park in the south. The Sydney Opera House is near Circular Quay.
Discover more Sydney attractions
From summer to autumn, and winter to spring, the city is wonderful to visit at any time of the year. In the heart of the city are world-class restaurants, grand shopping arcades and other top tourist attractions, including the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium’s king penguins, dugongs and sea dragons.
What's On in Sydney
The vibrant city shines all year with spectacular events, including the world-famous Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks, blockbuster musicals, brilliant theatre, thrilling sports, and Vivid Sydney’s festival of light, music and ideas. You can check out the all wonderful events on the website.
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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour- La Bohème
Friday 23 March 2018 to Sunday 22 April 2018 , City Centre
Experience the romance of the original Bohemian love story at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. You’ll taste the best of Sydney in a single night out: food, fireworks, singing and spectacle under the stars. La Bohème opens y…
23 Mar - 22 Apr -
The Lady and the Unicorn
Saturday 10 February 2018 to Sunday 24 June 2018 , City Centre
A rare opportunity to experience the beauty, scale and intricacy of a masterpiece of medieval French art that has captivated viewers across the centuries. Revered as a national treasure in France, and known as the 15th-century ‘Mona Lisa o…
10 Feb - 24 Jun -
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Friday 23 March 2018 to Tuesday 03 April 2018 , Sydney Olympic Park
The Sydney Royal Easter Show delights people of all ages with the biggest celebration of the country in the city. At the show you’ll be able to enjoy honoured traditions like meeting farmyard animals, watching agricultural competitions an…
23 Mar - 03 Apr -
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
Sunday 13 May 2018 to Thursday 17 May 2018 , Redfern And Waterloo
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is Australia's only international fashion platform, with a focus on providing Australian designers with a platform to connect with a global audience of buyers, press and consumers. A week long schedule o…
13 May - 17 May -
Aon Sydney International Rowing Regatta
Monday 19 March 2018 to Sunday 25 March 2018 , Penrith
Held at Penrith's Sydney 2000 Olympic rowing venue, Australia's largest rowing event features a week-long regatta with the world's best rowers competing in over 100 events. This will include the Australian Open Rowing Championships, Austra…
19 Mar - 25 Mar -
Vivid Sydney - Light, Music and Ideas
Friday 25 May 2018 to Saturday 16 June 2018 , Sydney Harbour
Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and ideas, featuring an outdoor 'gallery' of extraordinary lighting sculptures, a cutting-edge contemporary music program, some of the world's most important creative industry forums and…
25 May - 16 Jun
Sydney Deals & Packages
Browse all the special deals and packages available on the website. Combine your stay with fabulous musicals, concerts or exhibitions. You’ll find sporting packages, too.
There are great savings on hotels, and enticing offers on airfares. You can also combine flights, hotels and car rentals.
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: