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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Sydney. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Sydney see and do guide

    What's new in Sydney - a cultural travel guide

    What's new in Sydney - a cultural travel guide

    Sydney is changing fast. There are loads of new things for travellers to see and experience in the city from museums and... Read more
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    Parramatta history tour

    Parramatta history tour

    Parramatta is Sydney's reluctant history and heritage gem. It's where you'll find many of Australia's oldest and most important... Read more
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    Hyde Park Barracks

    Hyde Park Barracks

    The 1819 Hyde Park Barracks is one of the oldest convict sites in Australia. It's a World Heritage listed serious piece of... Read more
    Hyde Park Barracks
    Macquarie St, Sydney
    Free as of 2023
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    The Rocks, Sydney

    The Rocks, Sydney

    The Rocks was the first British convict settlement in Australia and the place where the long dispossession of Australia’s First... Read more
    The Rocks, Sydney
    The Rocks, Sydney - access from Circular Quay
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    Museums of Sydney

    Museums of Sydney

    Sydney's museums and galleries are an essential part of a cultural exploration of the city. Sydney's obsession with the harbour,... Read more
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    Chau Chak Wing Museum

    Chau Chak Wing Museum

    The Chau Chak Wing Museum opened in late 2020. It's Sydney's newest museum and one of its best. Located on the campus of Sydney... Read more
    Chau Chak Wing Museum
    Sydney University, Parramatta Rd, Camperdown
    Free
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    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney

    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney

    The Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo is closed for major renewal. As at 2024. Read more
    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney
    500 Harris St, Ultimo
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    University of Sydney

    University of Sydney

    Sydney University is Australia's oldest university. Founded in 1850, it is one of a handful of Australian universities that... Read more
    University of Sydney
    Sydney University, Parramatta Rd, Camperdown
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    Museum of Contemporary Art MCA, Sydney

    Museum of Contemporary Art MCA, Sydney

    Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is Australia's premier gallery of contemporary art - painting, sculpture, drawing,... Read more
    Museum of Contemporary Art MCA, Sydney
    140 George St, The Rocks - right by Circular Quay
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    Art Galleries of Sydney

    Art Galleries of Sydney

    This is our collection of Sydney's best art galleries for travellers. They're mostly focused on Australian art from both... Read more
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    Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

    Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

    The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a uniquely Australian gallery and Sydney’s premier art institution.  It's located not far... Read more
    Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
    Art Gallery Rd, Sydney - short scenic walk from St James Station and Hyde Park
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    State Library of New South Wales

    State Library of New South Wales

    The State Library of New South Wales is the oldest library in Australia and another must-see Sydney stop for those interested in... Read more
    State Library of New South Wales
    Address: 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney - near the Botanical Gardens and Martin Place in the centre of the city.
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    The Australian Museum, Sydney

    The Australian Museum, Sydney

    This is the Sydney museum you must see - make time. It's Australia's oldest museum set in a heritage building with a fascinating... Read more
    The Australian Museum, Sydney
    1 William St, Darlinghurst, Sydney - right by Hyde Park near Museum Station
    Free
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    What's new in Sydney? - Part II a cultural travel guide

    What's new in Sydney? - Part II a cultural...

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