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The first specifically-designed concert venue built in Sydney since the Opera House, the 1973 City Recital Hall is an uplifting space, ideal for acoustic music. The quality of sound has already attracted Australia’s leading companies, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Musica Viva and the Sydney Philharmonic Choir.

This Art Deco pub is open ’til 6am on Saturdays.

This place surges into life after work with locals revelling in happy hour throughout its four bars.

This harbour beach is wonderful for small children. There’s plenty of shade, a playground, a shallow tidal pool, and a great view of yachts moving to and from the marina opposite. After your swim, satisfy your hunger across the bay at The Spit with a satisfying plate of fish and chips.

Bold, original designs are hand-screened onto natural fibres, and you can buy lengths of fabric or soft furnishings such as cushions.

If you walk between the cliffs that separate Bronte and Clovelly, you’ll pass through Waverley Cemetery, where Aussie poet Henry Lawson (see Henry Lawson (1867–1922)) rests. Due to its backwater, Clovelly’s waters are very calm, making it wonderful for laps and snorkelling.

Offers an alternative to the mainstream gay clubs with a mixed crowd, excellent DJs, live electronic music and an anything-goes vibe.

Very popular Darling Harbor spot.

The largest of Sydney Harbour’s islands has been used variously since 1839 as a granary, prison and shipyard. The island’s granaries were cut deep into the sandstone by some of the colony’s most recalcitrant convicts, some of whom hailed from the infamous Norfolk Island penal colony. Convicts were quartered on the island until 1871, although several escaped, including the bushranger nicknamed “Captain Thunderbolt.” Fitzroy Dock was completed in 1870, and Sutherland Dock in 1890. From that time on it was a major shipyard, especially for the Australian Navy during both World Wars. The island is managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (see The Islands), who also run tours.