The Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge across the water on a clear day

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Sydney’s own corner of the forum: ask about the harbour and the beaches, ferries and Opal, the restaurants and the bars, and swap notes with people who have just been.

Ask a local

Planning Sydney? Ask where to stay, harbour or beach, the seasons and how many days to give the Blue Mountains.

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Food & drink

Oysters and the fish market, the harbour restaurants, Surry Hills tables and the bars of The Rocks.

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Restaurants   Cafés

Galleries, opera & theatre

The Opera House, the Art Gallery, the MCA, the theatres of Walsh Bay and the festivals.

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Arts & Culture   Sights

Airport, Opal & ferries

AirportLink, Opal and contactless, the metro, ferries and the trains to the mountains. Please keep it practical.

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Getting around   Sydney essentials

Travellers’ tips

Back from Sydney? Leave the walk, the beach or the table the next visitor should not miss.

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