The City of Sydney, often referred to as 'the City', is one of the largest and fastest growing local government areas in Australia. Sydney is home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, and a vibrant culture. From the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour to the tranquillity of Hyde Park, Sydney has something for everyone.
Art and About - 19 September - 12 October 2014
Art & About Sydney is a collaborative arts festival where every street, laneway, building site, intersection and thoroughfare is a canvas for creation and storytelling.
From home-delivered theatre performances in private living rooms, to Sydney’s largest backyard party in Martin Place, Art & About Sydney 2014 is set to excite and delight.
With a program boasting works from the quirky to the quintessentially Australian, local and international artists will present works that explore the festival theme of ‘endangered’ from 19 September to 12 October.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the 13th Art & About festival contains a unique three week program of works that will surprise and delight the city.
“This program of artworks and performances provides great insights and reflections on our rapidly changing society. I invite everyone to come and enjoy the wonderful things on offer”
Good Food Month - October 2014This year, Art & About Sydney explores the endangered – the ‘at risk’, the threatened, the exposed and the risky from all perspectives. Art & About 2014 will bring hope to the endangered – through artists’ ability to recognise, express and act and our opportunity to immerse, engage and participate – in spaces that belong to us all, says Art & About Sydney Creative Director, Gill Minervini.
Sydney Good Food Month, part of Australia’s largest food Festival, is back again in October. This month-long celebration will showcase the best Sydney and regional restaurants, cafes, bars and producers with a series of venue-based events and offers – from Let’s Do Lunch to Hats Off Dinners, Pop-ups & Parties to Bar Hop and more.
Sydney Attraction Pass
Want to see Sydney Opera House, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Harbour and more? A Sydney attraction pass is the smart travel companion for every visitor to Sydney. With various options to choose from, your Sydney pass makes sightseeing a breeze with transport options, and up to 50% savings! Choose from six different passes to create your own sampling of Sydney's top attractions. Gain unlimited access to 40 top attractions, enjoy free attraction guides to help you choose, and even take your choice of public transportation to get around!
Small-Group Nura Diya Aboriginal Discovery Tour at Taronga Zoo
Join Nura Diya, meaning this 'country or camp' for an Aboriginal focused, cultural journey through Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. Hear the Dreamtime creation stories of Australia’s animals and desert landscape, told from the perspective of an Aboriginal guide. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. This is a unique small-group tour (maximum of eight participants) that offers insight into the culture and traditions of Aboriginal people and their connection to the land. Duration: 2 hours
Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House – The Rocks
This restored historical district of offers everything from boutique shops to fine art galleries. It sits on the shoreline of the world’s Sydney Harbour. There are a number of renowned Sydney restaurants situated here; you will also find street entertainment, a thriving weekend market, historical buildings, museums with displays and artefacts from a much earlier Sydney. The area is located a short walk west from the Sydney Opera House which is on the other side of Circular Quay at Bennelong Point.
Private Tour – Sydney Sightseeing Experience
See the very best of Sydney on a private tour that takes in the city’s historic center and beaches, colonial heritage and natural beauty. Admire the historic sandstone buildings on Macquarie Street, watch surfers catch waves at Bondi Beach, and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to visit the golden beaches of North Sydney. Choose the sightseeing tour only, or make a full day of it a day and upgrade to the lunch option at Collaroy Beach Club. Receive personalized attention from your expert guide on this comprehensive private tour of Sydney. Duration: 4.5 hours or 7.5 hours
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Sydney
Leave the bustle of Sydney and spend a relaxing day in the beautiful Hunter Valley on a guided wine-tasting tour in Australia’s oldest wine producing region. Enjoy a delicious lunch paired with wine, take a private tour of a vineyard, and savor tastings at several wineries. Learn about the wine making process from your experienced guide and have the option to sample locally crafted beers. Wrap up your day with a visit to the elaborately landscaped gardens and boutique village at Hunter Valley Gardens. Duration: 10 hours (approx.) or you can take a 2 day / 1 night trip
Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Day Tour from Sydney
Discover the beautiful wilderness on Sydney's doorstep on a day trip to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views over the Megalong Valley from Echo Point, and see the Three Sisters rock formations at Katoomba. Experience Aboriginal culture at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, and meet kangaroos and koalas in the natural bush setting of Featherdale Wildlife Park. This scenic Sydney day tour also takes you over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the stadiums of Olympic Park, site of the 2000 Olympics. Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes or you can take a 2 day/1 night trip
