Sydney Travel Blog

Brunsdon model in cat's eye glasses by Renate Ruge     To celebrate this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, we go backstage with top Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon to get his pick of spring summer 2012/2013 trends, the meaning of ‘Sydney style’ and his...

As new bars and eateries pop up, Bondi continues to hold its own in the cool stakes. Here are some of the best reasons to visit Sydney’s iconic beach. By Renate Ruge Beach Life Sydney’s beautiful people jog along the cliff walk from Bondi to Tamarama, enjoying gorgeous ocean views all year round....

Dunbar House at Watson's Bay by Renate Ruge Fly across the harbour on the fast ferry with the wind in your hair on a trip to one of Sydney’s prettiest spots – Watson’s Bay. By Renate Ruge Allow yourself a good half to a whole day for a trip here. Watson’s Bay is found on the southern head...

Snapshots from Sydney’s Bondi to Coogee coastal walk.

Scope out some bric a brac; discover souvenirs and spy vintage fashion finds. Enjoy some easy-like-Sunday-morning market stall browsing. Manly Arts & Crafts Markets Shop for pre-loved clothing and arts and crafts under beach brollies and then head for breakfast after. Jellyfish café is a Manly must-do...

Marking Time JimCampbell Sail past on a Sydney ferry from Circular Quay and you’ll see the shiny new black cube that juts out from the beautiful heritage sandstone building that is the Museum of Contemporary Art. It’s glossy new exterior glints in the sunshine and queues snake around the block as...

Google harbor bridge-2012 It’s always nice when someone remembers your birthday. Today the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s grand lady and an iconic international symbol of our sunny city, celebrates her 80th year. Honoured by a party with bands and retro fashion parades as well as mentions in global...

Picasso: Two women running on the beach, courtesy of AGNSW There are only a few weeks left to experience the art of Pablo Picasso at the Art Gallery of NSW. The Masterpieces exhibition is on loan from the Musee National Picasso, Paris, curated by their Director Anne Baldassari. It’s the biggest exhibition...

Collage of Public Art Forgotten Songs by Lightwell Keen to get off the tourist track and explore some of Sydney’s hidden gems? Then venture down an alleyway near Angel Place to discover the quirky art installation that is bringing the streets alive with the sound of birds. Just off Angel Place...

Come join the parade (image courtesy of Mardi Gras) The countdown is on to Sydney’s spectacular parade, celebrating gay pride, politics and sexiness with a big serve of humour. Gay or straight, it will stop the city for a night on Saturday March 3 and everyone’s invited. When the sun sets on parade...