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Feel New in Sydney this Summer

Summer in Sydney offers a diverse range of experiences that can make you feel new again this summer. Admire the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Immerse yourself in nature while you stroll along one of the city’s many harbour sidewalks.

Shop till’ you drop at this world-class shopping destination. Take your pick from cuisines around the world. And finally: enjoy a well-deserved luxury spa day. Check out our roundup of top Sydney spots to enjoy this summer!

Feel your world open up

Sydney Parks
Sydney Parks
Sydney Parks

While Sydney is often thought of as a bustling urban city, its harbour is also bordered by magnificent national parks, sandstone cliffs, rock pools, and sandy beaches. Here you can find untouched wilderness – and an abundance of it – at every turn.

Whether you’re looking for a place to connect with friends and family over a picnic, a place to workout with a view or simply a nice place to read a book, Sydney boasts a host of nature-filled parks for you to admire.

Famous, beautiful NSW parks and gardens include Centennial Park, Royal Botanic Gardens and Hyde Park in Sydney’s CBD, Parramatta Park in Parramatta, and the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour. However, you can also escape the crowds and explore lesser-known park gems such as Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden in Lavendar Bay.

Let the outdoors invigorate you with a multitude of glorious coastal walks to choose from. The Bondi to Coogee Walk is ideal for those seeking a challenge, while the Hermitage Foreshore Track suits those seeking an easy stroll with multiple beach stops and iconic views across the harbour.

After a day exploring Sydney’s outdoor gardens and walking activities, refresh yourself with a swim in one of Sydney’s famous ocean pools such as Maccallum Seawater Pool in Cremorne Point or Wylie's Baths in Coogee.

Feel refreshed by Sydney’s abundance of outdoors and nature offerings

Feel every indulgence

Sydney Shopping
Sydney Shopping
Sydney Shopping

When it comes to shopping, Sydney is one of the world’s best style capitals. It’s the perfect place to check out and stock up on your favourite designer fashion, local labels, unique homewares, and handcrafted jewellery. From multi-storey shopping centres to tiny boutiques, historic arcades, fashionable neighbourhoods, shopping streets, and vibrant markets, you can literally ‘shop til’ you drop’ in Sydney this summer.

Shop bespoke, designer items in Paddington, Double Bay, and Newtown. Stroll and purchase souvenirs at markets with iconic views at The Rocks and Bondi, or head to Sydney’s CBD to shop at the famous Pitt Street Mall and the Queen Victoria Building.

Splendour Tailored Tours offers a private guided shopping tour which includes exclusive access and an opportunity to meet the designer. With multiple locations to choose from, it’s the ideal bespoke tour for those that love to shop.

Indulge yourself at one of Sydney’s many shopping meccas

Feel your senses come alive

Sydney dining
Sydney dining
Sydney dining

Sydney is a melting pot of multicultural heritage and flavours (it’s even known as the flavour capital of Australia). From hidden alleyway eateries, bustling markets and street food, waterside restaurants, classic neighbourhood pubs, to glamorous cocktail bars, gourmet restaurants, and fine dining - this all comes together to create one of the world’s most renowned cities for food and drink.

This summer, outdoor and waterside dining will be incredibly popular. Ooze elegance while dining at neighbourhood wine bar Bibo in Double Bay, or feel refreshed among the urban oasis of The Grounds of Alexandria in Alexandria. Sample fresh seafood surrounded by beach views at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar in Bondi.

Toko Sydney serves delicious, classic Japanese cuisine. If you’re vegan, Yellow, Potts Point is a great option. For a special treat, travel in style on a Sydney seaplane to Bert's Bar & Brasserie: a bar reminiscent of the grand hotel dining rooms of the 1930s.

For those who want a truly authentic Sydney dining experience, Taste Tours offers cultural food tours in the diverse suburbs and town centres in Sydney. Led by local guides, you’ll learn insider secrets of the best places to eat and shop for authentic dishes and ingredients, plus you’ll sample delicious food along the way.

Taste your way through Sydney’s melting pot of cuisines and experiences

Feel inspired by Sydney’s arts and culture scene

Sydney culture
Sydney culture
Sydney culture

Thanks to its multicultural heritage and diverse culture, Sydney offers an abundance of exciting arts and culture for the Aussie traveller. Here you can explore stunning theatres, galleries with ever-evolving exhibitions, public artworks, and fantastic annual events.

One experience that Sydney is best placed to offer is the outdoor cinema. Westpac Openair Cinema offers the backdrop of Sydney harbour whereas Moonlight Cinema allows you to cosy up among a glorious park, both enjoyed under the stars.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in The Rocks and the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney’s CBD are two key museums to visit for culture lovers.

This summer, there is a jam-packed schedule of cultural events, plays, gigs, and shows at various key venues across the state. Check out the world-famous Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point, Capitol Theatre at Haymarket, Oxford Arts Factory in Darlinghurst, and Carriageworks in Redfern.

Immerse yourself in Sydney’s arts and culture scene

Feel rejuvenated in Sydney

Feel rejuvenated
Feel rejuvenated
Feel rejuvenated

There’s a never-ending list of things to keep you busy in Sydney, but it’s great to know that there’s also an abundance of spa and wellness options where you can relax and rejuvenate. It’s important to have a good balance, building in some ‘me’ time during your city break.

From boutique spas such as Sol Spa in Vaucluse and Venustus Beauty Lab in Paddington, unique treatments such as those at the Sydney Float Centre in Brookvale and Darlinghurst, to pampering as part of a luxurious hotel stay at the Park Hyatt, The Langham (The Day Spa by Chuan) or the Shangri-La (CHI, The Spa) in the city, there’s rejuvenation options all around Sydney.

After exploring the city from sunup to sundown, enter a calm oasis, pop on a robe, sit back, and relax at these luxury spas and retreats.

Rejuvenate with Sydney’s spa and wellness offerings

Have we sold you on summer in Sydney yet?

We’ve now taken you on a journey through Sydney’s many wonderful offerings: all of them perfect experiences to enjoy during a summer getaway. For travel advice and further information when planning a visit, click here. Not sure where to stay? Our Sydney Accommodation page has a range of options suited to all budgets and interests.

Whether it’s parks, shopping, food and drink, arts and culture, or spas and wellness that you look for (of perhaps them all!), NSW’s capital has it all.

Feel your adventure begin this summer in Sydney.