Sydney travel guides and things to do

Explore Sydney and the Blue Mountains through places we visited ourselves, from harbour attractions and museums to airport lounges, restaurants and practical safety.

Step inside the Opera House, see the harbour landmarks from the water, or use our city guides to choose more stops around central Sydney.

Sydney and Cairns itinerary planning

Sydney and Cairns Itinerary: 3, 5, 7 or 9 Days

Sydney and Cairns accommodation areas

Where to Stay in Sydney and Cairns: Best Areas and Hotels

Passenger aircraft used for travel to Sydney and Cairns

Getting to Sydney and Cairns: International Flight Options

Sydney Harbour and tropical Cairns used to plan an Australia trip budget

Australia Trip Cost: Sydney and Cairns Budget for 5, 7 or 9 Days

Cars at the taxi rank outside Sydney Airport Terminal 2

Sydney Airport to City: Train, Taxi and Transfer Options

Sydney Central Station at night

Is Australia Safe? Sydney and Cairns Travel Safety Guide

Window-side seating inside REX Lounge at Sydney Airport T2

REX Lounge Sydney Airport T2 Review: Priority Pass and Breakfast

Janus courtyard beside the 1 Bligh Street green wall

Janus Bar Sydney Lunch Review: Dining by the Green Wall

The Yellow Deli on Katoomba Street

Yellow Deli Katoomba Review: Lunch in the Blue Mountains

The Edinburgh Castle pub at night in Sydney CBD

Edinburgh Castle Sydney Review: Steak Dinner in the CBD

A Blue Mountains Line train at Katoomba Station

Sydney to the Blue Mountains by Train and Bus

The Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point

Echo Point and Three Sisters: Blue Mountains Visitor Guide

Scenic Skyway above the Blue Mountains rainforest

Scenic World Blue Mountains Review: Railway, Skyway and Cableway

A Jetstar aircraft after arriving at Cairns Airport

Sydney to Cairns: Jetstar Flight and Cairns Airport Taxi

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water

KKday vs GetYourGuide for Sydney: Which Is Better?

A historic brick building in The Rocks precinct of Sydney

The Rocks Sydney Walking Guide: Historic Streets and Highlights

The heritage exterior of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia beside The Rocks

MCA Sydney Guide: Admission, Opening Hours and Harbour Views

The stage and timber interior of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour Review: Inside the Building

Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House across the harbour at dusk

Sydney Harbour Cruise Review: Opera House and Bridge Views

The clocktower and sandstone façade of the University of Sydney Main Quadrangle

University of Sydney Visitor Guide: Main Quadrangle and Tours

Sydney Opera House, city skyline and Harbour Bridge viewed from Milsons Point

Milsons Point & Bradfield Park: Harbour Views and Directions

The smiling entrance face of Luna Park Sydney seen from Milsons Point Wharf

Luna Park Sydney Guide: Free Entry, Rides and Directions

The northern pylon and steel arch seen from the Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway

Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk: Route, Access and Opera House Views

Families visiting the green Legislative Assembly chamber at NSW Parliament House

NSW Parliament House Sydney: Free Tours and Visitor Guide

Sandstone columns outside the State Library of NSW in Sydney

State Library of NSW: Opening Hours, Free Entry and What to See

The sandstone Queen Victoria Building in central Sydney

Queen Victoria Building Sydney: Opening Hours and What to See

The twin sandstone spires of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney

St Mary's Cathedral Sydney: Opening Hours, Free Entry and Highlights

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park opposite Hyde Park in central Sydney

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park Review: Rooms, Rooftop Pool and Location

A broad-canopied tree in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Opening Hours, Free Entry and Walks

The Museum of Sydney near Circular Quay

Museum of Sydney: Opening Hours, Free Entry and Exhibits

A Jetstar aircraft at Cairns Airport before our flight to Sydney

Jetstar Cairns to Sydney Flight Review: JQ953 and JQ952

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