Explore unusual things to do in Sydney: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Sydney, for visitors and locals alike.
June is here which means we’re nearly halfway through the year and Sydney is beginning to get crisp and cold. Despite the frosty weather, there’s heaps on around the city — from giant light festivals to spar...
Sydney, the whales are coming! From May to November each year, more than 40,000 humpback and southern right whales make their way along Sydney’s coastline as they migrate from Antarctica to the Pacific. While the...
It’s a tale as old as time and now Sydneysiders are lucky enough to be the first to experience the glorious Beauty and the Beast Musical. The Australian premiere for the mega West End hit is currently playing in S...
Here at Secret Sydney, going to the theatre has got to be up there as one of our favourite pastimes. So when we heard about a fantastic new roster of theatre productions coming our way this winter, we were delighted. Ma...
Sydneysiders will get a chance to soak up panoramic views of the city during Vivid Sydney with two special experiences at the Sydney Tower Eye. Dance the night away on Sydney’s tallest structure with light-up earp...
There’s something about winter that just makes you want to snuggle up and get cosy in the comfort of your home. But even in the dead of winter, Sydney knows how to put on a show so it’s worth braving the col...
As kids, we would draw and paint on walls because we were children; emerging artists, unaware of the consequences we’d face when the parents came home. And now that we’re older, generally, the only time we p...
Vivid Sydney, the annual festival of lights, transforms Sydney into a dazzling wonderland of colours and creativity from May 26 until June 17. The event is a highlight on the city’s calendar, and in turn, tends to attra...
Sydney is bursting with wintry fun from markets to festivals and more. But if you want to swap the city rush for the quiet of the countryside, there’s heaps of options available....
Witnessing the celestial display of northern lights in the open sky is a bucket list experience for many. Unfortunately for us in Sydney, seeing this magical light show up close means a trip across the world. But here...