A cultural and economic capital of the Asia Pacific region, Sydney attracts events, performances and exhibitions to rival any world city. Sydneys big events attract big, enthusiastic crowds: the spectacular New Years Eve and Australia Day fireworks over Sydney Harbour and the Opera House are probably our number one event; Januarys Sydney Festival with its outdoor program of rock, jazz and classical concerts in the Domain attracts hundreds of thousands of evening picnickers; the annual parade... [more]
The pub is an Australian icon and, as for so many things Australian, Sydney is its birthplace. During the Melbourne Olympic Games Australian pubs were for men only, served only beer and were tiled inside and out for easy hosing-down. Women who frequented the pub lounge, the one room they were allowed to enter, were considered to be of questionable moral character. In country Australia especially, pubs often provided the only accommodation for travellers. To this day, Australian pubs offer com... [more]
Caringbah Rotary Car and Boat Market Do you have a car or boat that you need to sell? Every Sunday from 8am-4pm, irrespective of weather, Caringbah Rotary Club holds a market at Endeavour Sports School (corner of Taren Point Road and The Boulevarde). For sellers $50 entitles you to have your vehicle on show at the market six times during a six month period. No bookings required just turn up. For more information, visit Caringbah Rotary Car and Boat Market... [more]
Caringbah Rotary Community Market Held on the last Sunday of every month (except December when moved to the second Sunday), this is the Sutherland Shires largest market with 260 stalls, averaging 5000 visitors. Held irrespective of weather in the Council car park behind McDonalds off President Avenue in Caringbah between the hours of 7am and 1pm. All proceeds assist local charities. For more information, or bookings, call (02) 9524 4850.... [more]
Como Waterfront Craft Market Held every second Sunday of each month at the Como Marina, Cremona Road between the hours of 9am-3pm. Enjoy the beautiful outlook, view quality craft by local artisans and call into the coffee shop with meals available. All proceeds go to the Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. For more information, call (02)-9534-1440.... [more]
Bondi Markets The Bondi Markets are held every Sunday between the hours off 10am and 5pm in the grounds of the Bondi Beach Public School on Campbell Parade across the road from Bondi Beach. Go down to this beautiful beach front location and have a browse through the Bondi markets and you will find all kinds of things ranging from original designer clothing, exotic imports, hand made jewellery, arts, crafts, homewares, retro furniture to vintage clothes and lots more. The School Canteen operate... [more]
Bondi Beach Community Night Markets Bondi's Night Market with it's great position overlooking Sydney's famous Bondi Beach is one of Australia's longest running night markets. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 3pm till late and on Saturdays and Sundays they operate from 12 noon till late. During summer drop down on a Saturday or Sunday night for a truly amazing experience. You can come down and enjoy a relaxing massage, then browse through such items as jewellery, sunglasses, paintings sea s... [more]
Bundeena Markets by the Sea Brought to you buy the Bundeena RSL Women's Auxiliary (with all proceeds going to the RSL Welfare and Benevolent Fund), Bundeena Markets by the sea are held the first Sunday of every month at Horderns Reserve , Bundeena (next to the Bundeena ferry wharf); open 9am-3pm. Over a dozen stalls are trading in this event, including jewellery, handmade ceramics, drawings, folk art, second hand books, folk art, and much much more! For more information on the Bundeena Markets... [more]
Sydney's Paddy's Markets boasts a huge selection of products as varied as fruit vegetables, clothing, CDs, flowers, homewares, sunglasses, jewellery - and is one of Sydney's major suppliers to the tourist with souvenirs and Australiana. In two locations Haymarket and Flemington. Paddy's Haymarket is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Paddy's Flemington Friday between from 10am to 4.30pm, Saturday (Fresh Food) from 6am to 2pm and Sunday f... [more]
Finding the side of Sydney most tourists dont see isnt as tough as it sounds. Just do like the locals do. Bring your own bottle (BYO). Almost every suburb in Sydney has a small shopping centre with a few, cheap restaurants where you can bring your own wine or beer. Here youll find good quality food and be able to blend with the locals. Your choice of restaurant could be anything from the wide variety of Asian cuisines to Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern or South American. Dont forget to bring you... [more]
Australians live with nature at their back doors, even in their biggest city Sydney. The State of New South Wales boasts a staggering 146 national parks and reserves, ten of which are World Heritage listed. Sydney Harbour National Park is Sydneys showpiece offering spectacular views of the Harbour: it is one of 39 national parks and reserves which cover more than a million hectares of the greater metropolitan area of Sydney. Sydney is surrounded on three sides by national parks with the Paci... [more]
Como Craft & Antique Markets These markets are held at the Como Public School, 1 Genoa Street, Como on the second Sunday every month between the hours of 9am and 3pm. With up to 100 stalls featuring unique hand-made crafts, toys, plants and original collectables. Enjoy some of the food available and let the kids play on the jumping castle or school playground while you relax with a nice cold drink or coffee. For more information, call (02)-9528-8385.... [more]
Engadine Lions Club MarketOn the first Sunday of every month, Engadine Lions Club Market is held in the Community Centre car park, Caldarra Ave Engadine, between the hours of 8am and 1pm. The markets are a great place to find bric-a-brac, books, plants, crafts, homewares and food. BBQ food is available and there is also wheelchair access and toilets. Rent is $20 payable in advance. For more information call 02 9520 8047.... [more]
Fairfield City Markets are held at the Fairfield Showground (located on Smithfield Road, Prairiewood) every Saturday between the hours off 9am and 4pm. The Markets started in 1978 and are now recognised as one of the largest markets in the South West area of Sydney with over 600 stalls. All stalls sell only new goods ranging from clothes, toys, food, sporting gear, groceries, household items, jewellery and more. There is even weekly entertainment to keep the kids amused, including a jumpin... [more]
Facilities for Seniors in Sydney Need information about options as you, or a friend or family member, grow older? The NSW State Government has a Seniors Information Service that can help you find answers to many questions like these and many more: What concessions are Seniors in Sydney entitled to for transport, health care or general living costs? How do Seniors in Sydney go about applying for a pension? If or when the time comes, how do Sydney's Seniors find a good nursing home in their loc... [more]
There are a large number of options for visitors to Sydney to head for the hills - either north, south or west. Here are a few of our recommended day trips: Kuringai Chase and Northern Beaches Start off around 7.00 a.m. and drive to West Head in the Kuringai Chase National Park. Enjoy the stunning views of the junction of Hawkesbury River and Pacific Ocean together with the Pittwater Sound, Lion Island and Barrenjoey Point. Plenty of nice spots to have a continental breakfast. It is this e... [more]
The Bundeena & Maianbar Art Trail The Bundeena and Maianbar Art Trail is a diverse group of artists that are linked by our location, their willingness to open their studio's to the wider community. Take a glimpse into the working life and creative journey of the artist. For more information call 02 9527 0202, or visit Art Trail.... [more]
Libraries in Sydney In the suburbs of Sydney you can find more than 100 public libraries, so no matter where you are there will be a Sydney library close by. Whether it is just because you enjoy reading a good novel or you need to research for that school assignment, Sydney Libraries will have just what you are after. One of Sydney's best known Libraries would be the State Library of New South Wales. This is a great place to visit as there are always public events taking place, such as... [more]
Escape the chaos and congestion of the city and do as thousands of Sydneysiders do - head to Centennial Park for a breath of fresh air. This sprawling 220-hectare expanse of parkland is a veritable oasis in the middle of one of the worlds major metropolises. Like that other famous urban sanctuary New Yorks Central Park Centennial Park is a communal playground where locals and visitors come to get active or just get away from it all. Centennial Park was formed in the late nineteenth century, wh... [more]
Hunters Hill Heritage Festival Events, walks, exhibitions, inspections of historic churches, buildings and gardens, concerts and a cruise, in Hunters Hill - Australia's oldest garden suburb. Festival events take place on Sundays (6, 13 & 20 April) and Wednesdays (9 & 16 April 2008). For a full listing of What's On for each of the dates, places to eat and visit as well as transportation information please visit the website at Discover Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill is easily accessed from the Ci... [more]
