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Restaurants Seasonal

Sean’s Panaroma

A chic beachside restaurant, Sean’s Panaroma is market-driven, with a seasonal menu and al fresco seating.

Restaurants Australian Seafood

Saint Peter

Saint Peter in Paddington is a restaurant that specialises in serving the very best Australian fish and seafood, treating it simply, creatively and with respect.

Restaurants Australian Grill Seasonal

Firedoor

Entirely fueled by fire, Firedoor in Surry Hills offers guests an elegant, richly rewarding dining experience, showcasing local, seasonal Australian ingredients and age-old techniques.

Restaurants Seasonal

Automata

A stylish restaurant in Chippendale, Automata – helmed by Head Chef Clayton Wells – offers a set seasonal menu that draws diners from around Sydney.

Restaurants Australian Chinese

Billy Kwong

Found in Elizabeth Bay, Billy Kwong – from chef Kylie Kwong – specialises in Australian-Chinese food that’s as sensational as it is seasonal.

Cafes Gelateria

For a scoop of fantastic gelato, there’s no place better in Sydney than Gelato Messina, which offers dozens of delicious flavours and even gelato classes.

The Old Clare Hotel

Formerly a pub and a brewery admin building, The Old Clare Hotel, a chic boutique hotel in Chippendale, offers style and three independent restaurants.

Black Star Pastry

Black Star Pastry is a much-loved patisserie and restaurant in Sydney’s Newtown area, with another delicious outpost in Rosebery.

Restaurants Tapas

Bodega

Restaurants Haute Cuisine

Est

To those in-the-know, est. - spelt lower-case and with a full-stop at the end - is the place to come for high-end cuisine and an even higher-end clientele.

The Rum Diaries

Rum is the thing at The Rum Diaries, which offers 80 different varieties and a cool, laid-back atmosphere.

Those who like their skirts, shirts and everything in between a little offbeat stock up here at Trelise Cooper.

Remy and Lee’s

There's a cycling craze in Sydney and bike-loving hipsters can't get enough of this cute little café, which is right on pedal-friendly Bourke Street.

Things to do Spas

Chi The Spa

Restaurants European

The Corner House

The only place in Sydney where you can hack at a pizza with scissors - a curiously gratifying experience, trust us - this relaxed Bondi ristorante attracts a steady stream of hip residents.

Parlour X

Parlour X offers a carefully-edited selection of the chicest clothes from around the world, all withing a sultry boudoir setting.

Shops Jewellery

Paspaley Pearls

Park Avenue princesses and Sloaney Ponies will love the prim pearls on offer here.

Ivy Pool Club

Entrance to this South Beach Miami meets Palm Springs wonderland is carefully restricted and as the name suggests, its centrepiece is the outdoor pool; the playground for Sydney's genetically blessed.

Shops Malls & Department Stores

Queen Victoria Building

Wonderfully ornate interiors add to the backdrop at this shopping Mecca.

Toby’s Estate

As well as supplying several hundred cafés around NSW with their coffee, there are numerous Toby's cafés scattered the city, but this one opposite the rolling lawns of Victoria Park is one of the best.

Opera Bar

Sprawled directly on the harbour front on the lower Opera House concourse, this open-air bar never fails to stop wide-eyed tourists in their tracks.

Clubs Night Club

Chinese Laundry

Ranked number one club in Australia in DJ Mag's 'Top 100 Clubs in the World' poll, the Laundry's three sweaty club rooms make for one massive party playground.

Restaurants French

Bistro Moncur

One of the eastern suburb's most iconic restaurants, Bistro Moncur has not lost any of its popularity since opening in 1993.

Things to do Watersports

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Saltwater provides a good swim, but sometimes the sand that generally comes with it makes it more of an annoyance than a pleasure; when this is the case, head to the saltwater pool here.

Bambini Wine Room

As something of a media magnet, Bambini Wine Room is a hip all-day drinking and dining spot for the ultra-trendy.

Shangri-La

Even purists will find it difficult to fault the Shangri-La. It's one of those hotels that has it all covered.

Sights Art Gallery

Kate Owen Gallery

If you're keen for a closer look at some of Australia's best Aboriginal artwork, the Kate Owen Gallery should be high on the itinerary.

Tivoli Villa

Tivoli Villa is described as The Great Gatsby mansion, and it's easy to see why.

Things to do Golf

NSW Golf Club

With views out over the ocean, this golf club enables you to enjoy Australia's natural beauty while brushing up on your game all at the same time.

Restaurants French

Stylish and with an effervescent chi-chi, Baroque is all about well-priced French bistro fare in the heart of Sydney's historical quarter, The Rocks.

Sass & Bide

They say two heads are better than one, and that's certainly the case at Sass & Bide - headed up by Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton.

Sights Art Gallery

Tim Olsen Gallery

One of Sydney's most esteemed galleries, Tim Olsen's gallery features the landscape art work of his father, the beret-wearing John Olsen, one of Australia's most renowned artists.

Things to do Watersports

McIvers Baths

A rock pool that caters exclusively to women - no ogling men in sight.

Pacific Road House

Set among the swaying eucalyptus trees and only a short stroll to the beach, this gorgeous, privately-rented mansion is the epitome of Australian beachside luxu

Things to do Great Outdoors

Bondi To Bronte

A gorgeous, awe-inspiring coastal walk that takes in views you'll remember for a lifetime.

Quarantine Station

One of Sydney's quirkier stays, but where else can you wake up to the sound of kookaburras, enjoy uninterrupted harbour views and spot native wildlife like fairy penguins and bandicoots meandering outside your suite?

Restaurants Haute Cuisine

Summit

High-end food high up; Summit scales new heights in gastronomic excellence.

Sights Performing Arts

Lyric Theatre

The Lyric's programme of shows range from the high-brow to the child-friendly, and its well-designed interior means everyone can see the stage.

Things to do Watersports

Dive Sydney

Whether you're an amateur or pro, Dive Sydney has the expertise to ensure a smooth dive from beginning to end.

Sights Art Gallery

One gallery? Bah, humbug! How about ten contemporary art galleries? That's what you'll find if you venture south of the city to the edgy arts precinct of Waterloo.