Pyrmont is a thriving hub on the water that boasts beautiful colonial heritage, from Victorian terraces to classic pubs and Jones Bay Wharf, which was finished in 1919. It's best known as being home to the Sydney Fish Markets and The Star casino.

Pirrama Park is situated right on the harbour and offers expansive water views. Looking over to the Harbour Bridge and North Sydney. Along with a children's playground with water play features, there are barbecues, shade structures, grassed areas, a boardwalk and toilet facilities. This makes it a park perfect for a family or group of friends looking to relax and enjoy a picnic. In the morning and evening, the boardwalk comes alive with walkers and joggers as well as groups participating in boot camp and yoga. Pirrama Park's award-winning design incorporates elements of sustainable design including native plantings, solar panels and the use of recycled materials. Sandstone artefacts within the interactive playground reflect former quarries and the promenade marks the original shoreline.

There are plenty of nice places to get a feed here with spectacular views. Jones Bay Wharf was completed in 1919, and in the 21st century has been converted to modern business spaces. In the early 20th century, Jones Bay Wharf served both freight and passenger liners. It was an important point of embarkation for troops during World War II, and a major point of arrival for immigrants after the war. The wharf is home to the Jones Bay Marina, a facility for super yachts in and visiting Sydney.

Pyrmont Bridge in Darling Harbour is one of the world's oldest surviving electrically operated swing bridges. The current swing bridge opened in 1902 and replaced the first Pyrmont Bridge which began operating in 1857. The swingspan allows access for vessels that are too tall to travel under the bridge.

Darling Harbour is a buzzing waterside precinct that's just moments from the centre of Sydney, but still retains its small, intimate feel. This family-friendly destination has enough to keep children entertained all day, from fascinating museums to thrilling wildlife and delicious dining options.

Tthis lively predict is a mecca for dining and entertainment. Visit Cockle Bay Wharf and you'll discover 13 exciting venues including 11 cafes, bars and restaurants. With a restaurant for every taste, choose from fresh seafood, authentic Italian and modern Australian. While each restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience, they all share the stunning Cockle Bay Wharf views. Spend the day at the precinct and you'll discover many famous Sydney attractions such as the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Sydney and Madame Tussauds. A hub of activity, the precinct is brought to life with regular cultural events for the whole family.

Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest harbour foreshore park. One of the city’s oldest industrial sites and a former concrete container terminal has been transformed into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors alike to enjoy. The reserve is car-free and the perfect spot for cycling. Ride up to Stargazer Lawn for the best views across the gardens and into the harbour or follow the Wulugul Walk, which links Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour and runs through the reserve. More than 75,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted, replicating the foliage that would have been on this site prior to European colonisation. Native bee colonies have also been introduced to help pollinate the native plant species. You can even take a dip in the harbour at the new swimming area that opened in Marrinawi Cove in early 2023. This sheltered spot is lined with sandstone steps and enclosed with safety netting.

The view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as an iconic image of Sydney, and of Australia itself. Nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design. Cyclists use the cycleway on the Western side. It is a great way to see the harbour and a lot of locals don’t know it exists. It is a great way to see the harbour and a lot of locals don’t know it exists. We can take a side trip up to the middle of the bridge later also!

Sydney Cove, on which Circular Quay is located, was the site of the initial landing of the First Fleet in Port Jackson on 26 January 1788. Circular Quay is a focal point for community celebrations, due to its central Sydney location between the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is one of the main congregation points for Sydney New Year's Eve.

The Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team, the building was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973. The government's decision to build Utzon's design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation.

The Gardens are an oasis in the heart of Sydney, with views of the harbour. Enjoy some me time at Australia's oldest botanic garden. Opened in 1816, the garden is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. It is one of the most visited attractions in Sydney. You will need to walk with your ebike for some sections of the gardens.

This sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views. The spot was chosen as it was one of her favourite places to sit when waiting for him to return from his numerous and extended periods away from her whilst either surveying the country Folklore has it that she used to sit on the rock and watch for ships sailing into the harbour. Now most tourists look to the West and the Harbour bridge.

Great place for a swim if you bring swimmers and to get a bite to eat. Closed during the winter months. The Pool offers breathtaking views of with a 50m outdoor saltwater pool, 20m program pool and sun lounges to relax and unwind. Named in honour of Andrew "Boy" Charlton, an Australian swimmer who won five Olympic medals during the 1920s.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), founded as the New South Wales Academy of Art in 1872 and known as the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958, is located in The Domain, Sydney, Australia. It is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. The gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays Australian art (including Indigenous Australian art), European and Asian art. A dedicated Asian Gallery was opened in 2003.

This once-in-a-generation project is an important transformation of our flagship public institution into a two-building art museum that almost doubles the space for the display and enjoyment of art, providing more art for more people. A new standalone building, public art garden and revitalised historic building brings together art, architecture and landscape in spectacular new ways, with dynamic galleries, site-specific works by leading Australian and international artists, and extensive outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. The $344 million Sydney Modern Project is the most significant cultural development in the city since the opening of the Sydney Opera House nearly half a century ago. Together with the NSW Government’s $244 million in funding, the Art Gallery has raised more than $100 million from private donors to support this significant investment in art and culture for future generations.

Sydney isn't the only global city with a Chinatown, but this one is bigger, better and boasts more than most thanks to the Chinese immigrants that started arriving in the 1800s. You can find everything here, from small specialist stores and sprawling Asian grocers to noodle bars in hidden food halls and tucked-away fine-dining restaurants. Not to mention lively markets and late-night karaoke.1