WHERE TO STAY
Luxury hotel opened in 2023. Within walking distance of the Rocks, Opera House and Botanic Gardens. Likely the best luxury offering in Sydney at the moment.
Luxury hotel in the historic “Rocks” area of Sydney City.
Luxury hotel overlooking Sydney Harbour in Sydney City.
Seafront hotel in Bondi, well-located on the main strip of Bondi. A great option if you want to stay in the Bondi area.
Serviced apartments located on Hall St in Bondi, 5 mins walk from the Beach and in the middle of Bondi’s restaurants / shopping area.
Cool boutique hotel just outside Sydney city. More urban location near Sydney’s central station.
Intercontinental, Double Bay
Luxury hotel in Sydney suburb, Double Bay. Close to both beaches and the city. Double Bay itself is on the water and has great food offerings and a village feel.
Airbnb and Labode have great options
WHERE TO DINE
Restaurants
Some of the best food in Sydney overlooking Bondi Beach. If you have time, a must visit.
Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Bondi
Glamorous restaurant overlooking Bondi Beach. If you can’t get in for dinner here, get drinks at the bar for a great view.
Northern beaches restaurant about 1h drive from Sydney. Great food and vibe at the same venue as pub The Newport. Alternatively the restaurant can organise a seaplane for you or you can catch a private water taxi.
Fine-dining degustation restaurant in Circular Quay with great views of the Sydney Opera House.
Freds, Paddington
Great vibes and food in Paddington. Charlie Parker’s (bar) downstairs a perfect spot for a pre or post dinner drink.
Underground French restaurant with live jazz every night.
Wine bar and intimate Italian restaurant in Bondi. Near Paddington pubs including the Paddo - good for a drink beforehand.
Pan-Asian cuisine in Potts Point. Relatively casual. Get the mochi.
Pan-Asian cuisine in Potts Point. Relatively casual. Get the mochi.
Sceney formal restaurant on the beach in Coogee. More informal pub / bar the Coogee Pavilion downstairs.
Seafood restaurant right on Bondi Beach. Great option for lunch when exploring the area or after the Bronte to Bondi walk.
Casual Italian restaurant in Bondi. In an outdoor garden of a pub.. Instagram-famous.
Very good food in a lovely setting in a glasshouse style venue in a garden. Much of the food is sourced from onsite garden.
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice. Its elegant, grand and approachable all at the same time.
Olympus Dining, Redfern
The Greek taverna you dream of finding at the heart of any bustling village. Communal, plentiful and full of life with a touch of theatre.
Cafes/ Casual Restaurants
Pubs / Bars:
The Royal Paddington, Paddington
The Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra
Where to get the best coffee/ flat white::
WHAT TO DO
Arguably the best thing to do in Sydney, spend some time at one of Sydney's best beaches like Bondi, Tamarama, Coogee, Camp Cove, Bronte or Manly
Catch the ferry to Manly and go to Shelly beach and finish the day with a drink at Manly Pav
Take a dip at Bondi Icebergs Pool or Bronte Baths
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Catch the ferry to Taronga Zoo. For an extra special experience, spend a night at the zoo’s luxury wildlife retreat or less luxurious tent options.
Visit the Art Gallery of NSW. The new modern wing is particularly special
Walk around the Botanic Gardens (next to the Art Gallery)
Take surfing classes at Bondi with Let’s Go Surfing
Do the Bondi to Bronte walk for cliff-side ocean views or the Hermitage Walk for Sydney Harbour views