Explore Sydney
Whether it’s your first time visiting Sydney or you’re a regular we have you covered with a range of places to tick off during your stay.
Have some extra time up your sleeve? There is so much to explore in and around Sydney pre or post the meeting. From beautiful sandy beaches to magnificent national parks and the picturesque hunter valley, you are spoiled for choice. Check out the below websites for inspiration and get planning.
Sydney is known for its first-class restaurants with world renown chefs ready to impress your taste buds with local produce, creative combinations and outstanding friendly service. We have put together a list of Sydney’s top restaurants with a variety of cuisines and price points to suit even the toughest of critics.
Please note: The ANZCA ASM program is full to the brim of educational content, social functions and optional activities, so often Sunday evening is the only night you might have available to check out the local restaurant scene. We suggest making a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. Opening hours are subject to change as per the restaurant’s website.
Hubert
Hubert
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Hubert
Cuisine: French
Opening Hours:
Thursday – Sunday lunch from 12pm.
Monday – Sunday dinner 5pm to late.
Address: 15 Bligh St, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9232 0881
Make a reservation.
Mr Wong
Mr Wong
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Mr Wong
Cuisine: Cantonese
Opening Hours:
Monday -Thursday, Sunday: 12-3pm, 5:30-10pm
Friday, Saturday: 12- 3pm, 5.30-11pm
Address: 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9114 7317
Make a reservation.
China Doll
China Doll
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China Doll
Cuisine: Modern Asian Cuisine
Opening Hours:
Lunch seven days, from 12pm
Last lunch reservations at 2pm
Dinner seven days from 6pm
Address: Shop 4, 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Phone: (02) 9380 6744
Make a reservation.
The Apollo
The Apollo
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The Apollo
Cuisine: Greek
Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday 5.30pm until late
Friday-Sunday 12pm until late
Address: 44 Macleay St, Potts Point
Phone: (02) 8354 0888
Make a reservation.
Cafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney
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Cafe Sydney
Cuisine: Surf, turf and vegan dishes
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 12pm – late
Sunday: Open from 12 – 4pm
Address: 5th Floor, Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Phone: (02) 9251 8683
Make a reservation.
Alberto's Lounge
Alberto's Lounge
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Alberto’s Lounge
Cuisine: Italian
Opening Hours:
Monday-Tuesday from 5pm
Thursday-Sunday from 12pm
Address: 17-19 Alberta St, Sydney
Email: pasta@albertoslounge.com
Make a reservation.
The Grounds of Alexandria
The Grounds of Alexandria
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The Grounds of Alexandria
Cuisine: Homestyle food and specialty coffee
Opening Hours:
Friday 7am-9.30pm
Saturday 7.30am-9.30pm
Sunday 7.30am-9pm
Monday-Thursday 7am-9pm
Address: 7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria
Make a reservation.
XOPP
XOPP
XOPP
Cuisine: Chinese
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday lunch 12-3pm
Monday-Thursday, Sunday dinner 5.30-10pm
Friday-Saturday dinner 5.30-11pm
Address: Darling Square Exchange
Level M, Shop 31, 1 Little Pier Street Haymarket
Phone: (02) 8030 0000
Make a reservation.
Nomad
Nomad
Nomad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern accents
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday lunch 12-2pm
Monday-Thursday dinner 5.30pm-late
Friday-Sunday dinner 5pm-late
Address: 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills
Phone: (02) 9280 3395
Make a reservation.
Woodcut
Woodcut
Woodcut
Cuisine: Australian
Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday lunch 12-2.30pm
Monday-Sunday dinner 5.30-9.30pm
Address: Level 1 (Ground), 1 Barangaroo Avenue
Phone: (02) 8871 7171
Make a reservation.
Yellow
Yellow
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Yellow
Cuisine: Vegan
Opening Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday dinner from 6pm
Saturday – Sunday lunch from 12pm
Address: 57 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Phone: (02) 9332 2344
Make a reservation.
Quay
Quay
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Quay
Cuisine: Australian
Opening Hours:
Saturday-Sunday lunch 12-1.30pm
Thursday-Sunday dinner 6-8.45pm
Address: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks
Phone: (02) 9251 5600
Make a reservation.
Got a spare few hours in between sessions or looking for a boredom buster for the kids? Never fear, we have collated some of Sydney’s best attractions for you to visit.
Whether it’s a beautiful scenic walk, a spooky ghost tour or an iconic landmark there is plenty of exploring to be done.
Please note: prices and opening hours are subject to change as per the attraction’s website.
BridgeClimb Sydney
BridgeClimb Sydney
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BridgeClimb Sydney
Opening hours: Times of climb varies, please see website
Cost: Adult from $248, Child from $149
Address: 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Contact: 1300 90 80 57
Website
The Rocks walking tour
The Rocks walking tour
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The Rocks walking tour
Opening hours: Daily from 10.30am and 1.30pm
Cost: Adult $35, Child $18
Address: Clocktower Square, Shop 5 Cnr Argyle & Harrington St, The Rocks
Contact: (02) 9247 6678
Website
Q Station
Q Station
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Q Station
Opening hours:
Ghost Tours daily 8pm
Ghost Trackers Friday-Saturday 6pm
History Tour daily 11am
Wildlife Explorer Tour Saturday-Sunday 4pm
Cost:
Ghost Tours – Adult $55 (18+) only, Concession $49 (tour only available for 15+ over)
Ghost Trackers – Adult $40, Child $35
History Tour – Adult $20, Child $10
Wildlife Explorer Tour – Adult $39, Child $19
Address: 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Contact: (02) 9466 1500
Website
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo
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Taronga Zoo
Opening hours: Daily between 9.30am-4.30pm
Cost: Adult $45.90, Child $27, Infant free
Address: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
Contact: (02) 9969 2777
Website
Skywalk
Skywalk
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Skywalk
Opening hours: Daily between 11am-7pm (last entry 6pm)
Cost: Adult from $82, Child from $57
Address: Corner of Pitt Street Mall and Market Street
Level 5 of Westfield – head to the food court and follow the signs to our admissions desk.
Contact: (02) 9333 9200
Website
Opera House tour
Opera House tour
Opera House tour
Opening hours: Daily between 9am-5pm
Cost: Adult from $42
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney
Contact: (02) 9250 7111
Website
Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
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Art Gallery of NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday 10am-10pm, Thursday – Tuesday 10am-5pm
Cost: Free *some exhibitions may have an entry charge
Address: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney
Contact: (02) 9225 1700
Website
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Opening hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
Address: 140 George St, The Rocks
Enter at George Street and exit at Circular Quay
Contact: (02) 9245 2400
Website
Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour
Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour
Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour
Opening hours: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 12pm
Cost: Adult (16+) $30, Foundation and Friends Members & Concession $27, Children (7-15yrs) $20, Children (under 7 yrs) free of charge.
*Bookings essential
Address: The Garden Shop, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Contact: (02) 8373 9505
Website
Luna Park
Luna Park
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Luna Park
Opening hours: Friday – Saturday 11am – 8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, Monday 10am-3pm
Cost: Day Pass – Adult (14+) from $44, Child (13 years and under) from $34
Address: 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
Contact: (02) 9922 6644
Website
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
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Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Opening hours: On your own time
Cost: Free
Address: Begin at Bondi Beach
Website
Sydney markets
Sydney markets
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Bondi markets
Opening hours: Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: Free entry
Address: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Website
Paddington markets
Opening hours: Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: Free entry
Address: 395 Oxford Street, Paddington
Website
Glebe markets
Opening hours: Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: Free entry
Address: 40 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Website
The Rocks markets
Opening hours: Sunday 10am-5pm
Cost: Free entry
Address: George St and Playfair St, The Rocks
Website