No lobby, no room service, no valet parking – Alissa Jenkins finds out if this discreet abode upholds its designer reputation. This might just be the ultimate night in. Outside the rain is pouring, but...
Doctor Who will be evading his greatest villains on the side of one of Sydney’s iconic buildings for one night in June. As part of Vivid Sydney, 3D-mapped projections of classic and contemporary Doctor Who...
Bondi is a tourist magnet, yet retains a fiercely proud local culture – hence the ‘Bondi Bubble’ moniker. There are two types of people here: those trying desperately hard to look effortlessly cool and beautiful; and...
Sure, it’s a little bit of a hike. But this northern beach village is its own little slice of Sydney paradise, with a unique character and a burgeoning nightlife that’s given locals even less reason...
Quaint, quiet and quirky – the postcard-worthy peninsula of Balmain feels a world away from the city, yet you’ll catch glimpses of it, and the harbour, as you meander the main thoroughfare of Darling Road....
This swathe of the inner east is a seething hub of creativity. Sure, there are more wannabes and waifish model types than you can shake an organic chai latte at, but it’s also abundantly full...
Sydney city proper hasn’t traditionally been where you’ll find its soul, but thanks to a revamped retail offering and a wave of intimate new bars and restaurants, the city is now a superb place to...
A Sydney icon’s littler (prettier!) sister Shelly Beach, Sydney, NSW Manly Beach can have its fame – little sister Shelly Beach (a short walk around the cove) likes it better that way. This intimate little...
Island hopping in the city Sydney Harbour islands, NSW Sydney Harbour’s underrated islands are “overflowing with natural beauty and history,” according to Rowntree, who scored them 9. Cockatoo Island is the real star, boasting bars,...
Secret city beach Milk Beach, Sydney, NSW Just beneath Sydney’s Strickland House (where Australia was filmed) Milk Beach is a pocket of calm water with views to the harbour bridge. As Scott’s favourite city beach,...
Sydney’s hidden reserve Arthur McElhone Reserve, Sydney, NSW This surprising reserve in Elizabeth Bay in Sydney’s heartland, boasts manicured gardens, koi ponds with lilypads, and views of the harbour. Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay...
City wilderness Royal National Park, NSW Within an hour’s drive south of Sydney’s CBD, the Royal National Park seems a world away. Rainforest and beaches are home to a plethora of wildlife, walking tracks and...
Sydney’s secretive pool Murray Rose Pool, Sydney, NSW Formerly known at Redleaf Pool, this harbourside pool located in Double Bay is a family-friendly swimming enclosure with stunning harbour views and a great little kiosk. It is...
Make the most of Sydney’s last summer days with a rooftop restaurant rendezvous. Among our city favourites is newcomer Sweethearts Rooftop BBQ (sweetheartsbbq.com.au), crowning the Sugarmill complex in Potts Point. Expect cocktails with an Australian...
Above the buzz of lively Darlinghurst is this lavish little gem, boasting front row seats to Sydney’s iconic harbour... and uninterrupted views of a certain harbour bridge. Suitably named Sky Loft, this contemporary, three-bedroom apartment...
