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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

    Hyde Park Barracks

    Hyde Park Barracks

    The 1819 Hyde Park Barracks is one of the oldest convict sites in Australia. Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway and... Read more
    Hyde Park Barracks
    Macquarie St, Sydney
    Free as of 2023
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    Museums of Sydney

    Museums of Sydney

    Sydney's museums and galleries are often overlooked by travellers. If you're a cultural traveller, make some time for them.... Read more
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    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney

    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney

    The Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo is closed for major renewal as at 2025. Read more
    Powerhouse Museum, MAAS, Sydney
    500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Cemeteries of Sydney

    Cemeteries of Sydney

    Sydney's cemeteries date back to the earliest years of the British penal settlement in Australia. They're interesting places to... Read more
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    Sydney Opera House

    Sydney Opera House

    Sydney's Opera House may be the best known performance space in the world. And while it hosts many fine international... Read more
    Sydney Opera House
    Bennelong Point, Circular Quay, Sydney
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    Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney

    Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney

    The Royal Botanical Gardens, right by Sydney's dazzling harbour, is the city's historic, green space. The gardens have played an... Read more
    Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney
    Macquarie St Sydney or enter from the Domain
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    Sydney Modern Art Gallery

    Sydney Modern Art Gallery

    Sydney Modern, Sydney's newest art space, opened to much fanfare in late 2022. More than $300 million was spent on a major... Read more
    Sydney Modern Art Gallery
    Art Gallery Road, Sydney (next to Art Gallery of New South Wales) Nearest rail station - St James
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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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