{"id":42607,"date":"2016-09-27T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T21:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42607"},"modified":"2018-05-14T05:33:02","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T19:33:02","slug":"the-sydney-how-to-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/the-sydney-how-to-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sydney how-to-guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>I might be a little biased having called the city home my entire life, but Sydney is a damn fine place to have an awesome weekend. Whether you\u2019re a local too or an out-of-towner, here\u2019s our round up of tips for an awesome time in Sydney.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>1. Tick off the ultimate Sydney experience: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/bridgeclimb-experience.a188962.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">climbing the iconic Harbour Bridge.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Spoil yourself with a stay at the seriously cool Ovolo Woolloomooloo. Think fun yet stylish design, a swanky location and bonuses like happy hour and a free mini-bar. Read our review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/hotel-review-ovolo-woolloomooloo\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BEnpX9bEfio\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Nicole Redfern (@nic.redfern)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-04-25T10:13:44+00:00\">Apr 25, 2016 at 3:13am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>3. Do the Bondi to Bronte walk. It might be clich\u00e9 but it\u2019s popular for a reason.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/zG3p1rkfuy\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Nicole Redfern (@nic.redfern)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-02-15T03:49:52+00:00\">Feb 14, 2015 at 7:49pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>4. Or if getting in the water is more your scene, take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/bondi-beach-surfing-lesson.a189062.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">learn to surf lesson<\/a> on iconic Bondi Beach.<\/p>\n<p>5. Check out an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art.<\/p>\n<p>6. Then have a harbor view lunch at Graze MCA.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIMUNZPBsCa\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Nicole Redfern (@nic.redfern)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-23T05:34:53+00:00\">Jul 22, 2016 at 10:34pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>7. Go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/harbour-days-sailing-experience.a260071.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">sailing on Sydney Harbour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>8. Or for a cheaper option, catch a ferry. Our pick for tourists and locals alike: the Circular Quay to Manly for fish and chips by the veach.<\/p>\n<p>9. Get your brunch on. You can\u2019t go wrong with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/the-ultimate-sydney-foodie-hit-list\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Paramount Coffee Project in Surry Hills<\/a>) or Bills Bondi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/a-bargain-hunters-guide-to-dining-celeb-chef-style-in-sydney\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Bill&#8217;s Bondi<\/a>: Bill Granger\u2019s famous hotcakes are a must.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/zGcCQOkfow\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Nicole Redfern (@nic.redfern)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-02-14T23:48:32+00:00\">Feb 14, 2015 at 3:48pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>10. Check out the food scene in the so-hot-right-now suburb of Chippendale, on the city fringe, and if you fancy a hotel stay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/the-newish-old-clare-hotel-review\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">our very own Lauren gives The Old Clare Hotel a big tick of approval<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>11. Get your MasterChef on with a cooking class at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/a-bargain-hunters-guide-to-dining-celeb-chef-style-in-sydney\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Sydney Seafood School with a celeb chef<\/a> to teach you the tricks of the trade.<\/p>\n<p>12. If you prefer the cooking done for you, Sydney is a city made for long lunching. Catch our top 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/10-best-long-lunch-spots-in-sydney\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">here<\/a> including Chiswick, Bondi Icebergs and the Apollo.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BH-s_7HhpCv\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Nicole Redfern (@nic.redfern)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-17T22:42:07+00:00\">Jul 17, 2016 at 3:42pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>13. Whatever the season, Sydney is a city that loves its sport. Soak up the atmosphere at the cricket, soccer, NRL, AFL, netball, tennis and more! Sports lovers will love the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/anz-stadium-guided-tour.a255882.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Guided tour of ANZ Stadium<\/a>, home the 2000 Olympics and NRL grand final.<\/p>\n<p>14. Go for a stroll around the city\u2019s newest development, Barangaroo. Our very own Darren gives new Turkish restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/the-ultimate-sydney-foodie-hit-list\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Anason his tick of approval<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>15. Have a drink at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/a-bargain-hunters-guide-to-dining-celeb-chef-style-in-sydney\/?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Opera Bar<\/a>, you can\u2019t beat the view.<\/p>\n<p>16. The city\u2019s small bar scene is a must too. We love Palmer and Co, Eau De Vie, Papa Gedes and the aptly named, Small Bar.<\/p>\n<p>17. Get up close to the animals at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/taronga-zoo-sky-safari-with-sydney-harbour-explorer-cruise.a268924.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Taronga Zoo<\/a> and soak up the city view.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Flights?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Flights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Holidays?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Activities?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.THINGSTODOINSYDNEY.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=THINGSTODOINSYDNEY\">Car Hire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I might be a little biased having called the city home my entire life, but Sydney is a damn fine..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":42623,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[4597,106,4596],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney NSW, Australia","latitude":"-33.8523063","longitude":"151.21078710000006","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42607"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42607"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44224,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42607\/revisions\/44224"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}