Restaurants
In its development, Australian cuisine has absorbed the culinary traditions of different cultures and today is a kind of mix with a predominance of Asian and Mediterranean motifs.
Walking around Sydney, you are sure to stumble upon many restaurants, restaurants and cafes, which abound in the central streets and areas popular with tourists. Here you can find establishments for every taste and budget. Some of the best restaurants in Sydney are located in Circular Quay and The Rocks Historic Center and Kings Cross area. Tetsuya is considered the best restaurant in Sydney.
We must not forget about the numerous beaches: where else, if not there, you can find such a wide selection of seafood dishes? On the shores of Watsons Bay is one of the most famous seafood restaurants – Doyles. Many coastal restaurants, such as those in Cockle Bay or Darling Harbor, are famous for their wonderful sea views, so you should study the menu at a table in the fresh air.
And don’t forget Sydney Tower also has restaurants. There are two of them, so look around Sydney while savoring some local dish.
An amazing atmosphere, an original look and good cuisine await you at the floating restaurants Magistic and Showboat.
For children
A visit to the Sydney Zoo with its open enclosures and the aquarium will be not only exciting, but also a very educational pastime for the child.
Sports
North and south of Sydney, the waters of the Pacific Ocean provide a great place for all water sports, from scuba diving and sailing to windsurfing and surfing. Among surfers, for example, areas around Bronte and Coogee beaches to the south and Collaroy and Palm Beach to the north of the city are especially popular.
Extreme seekers can test themselves by climbing the Sydney Bridge, but not just climbing, but climbing it with the help of special equipment. For the ascent, groups of 10 people (at least 10 years old) are recruited, the ascent takes up to 3 hours.
Shopping
Most outlets in Sydney are open from 9-10 am to 6 pm, some close 3-4 hours later, especially on Thursdays and weekends.
The following sites look the most attractive for city guests:
Large shopping centers David Jones and Mayer’s in the city center.
Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket (near Chinatown) and Flemington (near Sydney Olympic Park). More than 1,000 retail outlets gather both tourists and residents of the city in one place to offer them everything their heart desires: stylish clothing and accessories, sports goods, consumer electronics, fresh fruits and vegetables, and even pet products, not to mention already about thousands of souvenirs.
The Rocks. This area, popular among tourists, did not do without its shopping malls: look for The Rocks Market near the Sydney Bridge and choose art and products of local craftsmen.
Queen Victoria building. Under its glass dome there is a myriad of shops and restaurants and cafes associated with each shopping center.
Australia is the birthplace of the famous opals, pink and other colored diamonds, and pearls. A large selection of jewelry with an international guarantee is offered by stores such as Altmann & Cherny and Costello’s.
Entertainment
Throughout the year, Sydney hosts cultural and sporting events of interest all over the world. December, January and February: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Sydney Arts Festival is held. March, April and May are met with several holidays of wine and delicacies at once, Jazz Festival and Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival, which gathers horse lovers from all over Australia.
The time from June to August is also rich in cultural events: guests who come at this time of the year have the opportunity to visit the Sydney Film Festival and the Contemporary Art Festival.
One of the most colorful events with a romantic name – the Festival of the Winds – takes place in September and gathers fans of kites from all over the country. October will certainly interest motorists with its exhibition Australian International Motor Show.
Night life
There are places in the city where they never sleep: these are Oxford Street, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst. Dozens of bars, cafes and restaurants, pubs and nightclubs are open 24 hours a day. Nightclubs are concentrated mainly along Oxford Street; one of the most visited is the Home club in Cockle Bay.
In the clubs Midnight Shift, Taxi Club and Taylor Square e area gay people gather. Here, once a year, there is a parade of homosexuals and lesbians – Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
If you prefer live music in a quiet place to dancing until the morning, you should pay attention to Soup Plus on George Street or The Basement in the Circular Quay area. Jazz, blues, folk or funk melodies organically fit into the space of the halls, creating a cozy and somewhat homely atmosphere.
You can skip a glass or two at Hero of Waterlo o and Lord Nelson Hotel. Two of Sydney’s oldest pubs bear these proud names.