Sydney Holidays

What can you find in Sydney and New South Wales that you won’t find elsewhere?

After you’ve had your fill of shopping, eating, drinking and seeing the sights in Sydney, visit some of the trendy suburbs such as Surrey Hills, where you can catch a live gig in a hidden wine bar; spend some time at iconic Bondi with the surfers and backpackers; take the coastal walk to Coogee and find families and young couples galore; or find a smaller beachy nook along the way to set up for the day and swim in the sea.

To see some more of coastal New South Wales outside of the city, make your way north to see the Northern Shore and Manly before you get to the Central Coast and Newcastle, then head inland for wine tasting in the famous Hunter Valley, where you can sample some truly delicious wines surrounded by rolling green hills. Alternatively, go west and immerse yourself in the multi-cultural suburbs such as Newtown and Marrickville before you reach the famous Blue Mountains National Park. Suitable for hikers of all abilities (including children), the Blue Mountains make a wonderful day out. Pack a picnic, plenty of water and a camera and see where the many well-trodden routes around the park take you.

Who are Sydney holidays best for?

Sydney is a beach-lover’s paradise. There is something for everyone, whether you want to join the hoardes of surfers and swimmers or find a small family beach to grab an ice cream and spend a day lazing on floury-soft sand. This iconic city offers the perfect blend of urban beauty and untouched nature, so anyone and everyone from foodies and wine-lovers to shopaholics and outdoor lovers will find something to delight during their stay.

The best way to experience Sydney and New South Wales:

Enjoy a city break to Sydney, immersed in the hubbub of this uber-cool metropolis, and you'll quickly discover that the city has more than enough to entertain you for a whole trip in itself. If you want to add on some nature to your Sydney holidays, be sure to visit the Blue Mountains National Park and the Hunter Valley which are crammed with eye-wateringly beautiful nature. For a grand Australian adventure, Sydney makes a great start or end point. Visit trendy Melbourne; quirky Adelaide; fun and sunny Brisbane; laidback Melbourne; quirky Perth; and the wonderfully wild Outback in between.

Special things to do in Sydney and South Wales:

- Take tea at the Park Hyatt, opposite the Sydney Opera House

- Enjoy a drink at Opera Bar at sunset and watch the city and Harbour Bridge light up

- Have a go at surfing on famous Bondi Beach

- Take a refreshing dip in the sea at Manly beach