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SYDNEY, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

If you haven't been to Sydney, now's the time to put this Aussie gem on your

travelling radar. One of the world's dream destinations, Sydney boasts the

soaring sails of Sydney Opera House, glittering Sydney Harbour and world-famous

beaches. Beyond the icons, explore the urban essence of Sydney in

neighbourhoods such as Chippendale, Surry Hills and Newtown. Find retro bars,

cult bakeries and hip hotels just outside the heart of the city. Explore Sydney

like a tourist, with the knowledge of a local.

Sydney Harbour

Begin your Sydney experience amongst the iconic structures that edge the famed

Sydney Harbour. Arrive in Circular Quay to see the white curves of Sydney Opera

House, the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge nicknamed 'The Coathanger' and

ferries criss-crossing the glittering harbour.

-Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of those travel experiences you'll

never forget. The team at

BridgeClimb[https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do/tours/bridgeclimb-sydney ] will

take you safely to the summit of this living icon for a 360-degree panoramic  

view of Sydney.

-Boasting unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour is fine dining mecca,

Quay[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/the-rocks/food-and-d

rink/quay ] with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Sydney Opera House. Chef

Peter Gilmore crafts innovative feasts from rare ingredients in a glorious

waterside setting.

-Across from Quay, is the magnificent Sydney Opera

House[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/sydney-harbour/sydn

ey-opera-house ] on Bennelong Point. A path takes you right around the edge of

the building so you can admire the huge, tiled sails. Take a tour inside to

fully appreciate this World-Heritage listed masterpiece.

-Continue along the esplanade to the Royal Botanic

Garden[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/city-centre/attrac

tions/royal-botanic-garden-and-the-domain] to stroll through Australian native

plants and take a seat at historical landmark Mrs Macquarie's Chair. The carved

sandstone bench was crafted by convicts in 1810 and enjoys a postcard view of

the harbour.

Chippendale[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/chippendale]

From Circular Quay, Chippendale is a 30-minute walk through the city, or short

trip on the light rail as it snakes through George Street towards Central

Station. A hub of hotels, restaurants, galleries and shopping, Chippendale is a

creative, edgy, cultural mecca.

-Check into The Old ClareHotel[https://www.theoldclarehotel.com.au/ ] — this

boutique inner-city hotel is housed in a heritage-listed building with refined

industrial finishes and a rooftop poolside bar.  

-Stroll down neighbouring Spice

Alley[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/chippendale/food-a

nd-drink/spice-alley-kensington-street], a buzzing hive of Asian street food

where you dine in the laneway in a hawker-style setting.

-Nearby is White Rabbit

Gallery[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/chippendale/attr

actions/white-rabbit-gallery ], home to one of the world's most significant

collections of Chinese contemporary art. After browsing the collection, enjoy

homemade dumplings and an extensive list of Chinese and Taiwanese style teas at

the White Rabbit Teahouse.

-Through the leafy backstreets of Chippendale is

Brickfields[https://www.brickfields.com.au/ ] — this cult bakery and café turns

out some of the very best baked goods in Sydney.

Surry

Hills[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/surry-hills ]

Surry Hills is all grit, glamour and gourmet delights. Stroll the tree-lined

streets for vintage and contemporary boutiques, quirky cocktail bars and

memorable dining experiences.

-Stay at Paramount House

Hotel[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/surry-hills/accomm

odation/paramount-house-hotel], a design-driven boutique hotel built in the

former Paramount Studios building. The site houses  a trendy cafe, the old

Hollywood-esque Golden Age Cinema and a rooftop sports club.

-For a snug stay, Little

Albion[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/surry-hills/accom

modation/little-albion-crystalbrook-collection-boutique-hotel] is a former

convent transformed into a chic hotel with a colourful art collection.

-Thai diner Chin Chin[https://www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au/] is a local

hotspot, offering big flavours, bold curries and inventive cocktails.

-Firedoor[https://www.firedoor.com.au/] is another Sydney sensation where

innovative chef Lennox Hastie  cooks everything  over wood fire.  The five

course menu changes daily and includes the freshest beef, seafood and

vegetables grown bespoke by local producers.

-Visitors to Sydney's village neighbourhoods will discover abundant street art

and murals by many local artists. One recent addition to check out is the

portrait of Indigenous football player, Adam Goodes. Immortalised on the entire

side of a two-storey building right in the centre of Surry Hills, this is a big

hit with locals, lovers of street art and supporters of Goodes' former

Australian Football League team, the Sydney Swans.

Newtown[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/newtown ]

From the city, hop on a train to Newtown, a colourful university suburb of

Sydney with vintage and antique shopping, global eateries, atmospheric pubs and

live music venues.

-Stay at The Collectionist

Hotel[https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/newtown/accommodat

ion/the-collectionist-hotel ] in neighbouring Camperdown — a unique inner-city

oasis with a different interior theme for each room - guests can wander through

and choose their favourite before checking in

-At Continental Deli Bar and

Bistro[https://www.continentaldelicatessen.com.au/ ], sip a Mart-tinnie (a

martini from a can) and sample various kinds of tinned delicacies at this

European-style bar and bistro.

-Bella Brutta[http://www.bellabrutta.com.au/ ] is Newtown's pizza darling. In a

slick venue dive into inventive pizzas pulled fresh from the blazing oven.

-For a late-night drink, dive into Earl's Juke

Joint[https://www.instagram.com/earlsjukejoint/?hl=en] – this uber cool

cocktail haunt has a retro butcher-shop facade and New Orleans vibes on the

inside.

-Culture Scouts[https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do/tours/culture-scouts ] will

take you on curated walking tours through this cultural hub. Explore the area

rich in food, street art and history, guided by local artists and designers.

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