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6 TIPS
for your
Sydney & Me l b ourn e
Holiday
© Tourism NSW
Sydney’s secret
beaches Food and fashion
markets in Sydney Explore Beyond
Sydney
With so many beaches in Sydney,
it’s easy to find a beautiful sandy
spot that’s close to the city. You just
have to know where to look. Quiet
and secluded beaches are sprinkled
around Sydney Harbour as well as
along the coast. Sydney markets offer a broad range
of goods, from fresh produce to
vintage clothing. Less than two hours west from
Sydney, the Greater Blue Mountains
World Heritage Area is one of
Australia’s most spectacular
natural parks.
Just a short walk or kayak along the
coast from Manly is Shelly Beach.
The waters off Shelly Beach are
popular with snorkellers and divers,
while the beach itself is perfect for
watching the world go by.
By Vaucluse, there are two quiet
beaches within Sydney Harbour
National Park. Shark Beach in
Nielsen Park has a netted swimming
area and is great for snorkelling,
while Milk Beach, a short walk from
the park, is an isolated stretch of
coastline that offers its few visitors a
dramatic view of Sydney.
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Weekend markets are held in many
neighbourhoods; Eveleigh Farmers’
Markets is held every Saturday at
CarriageWorks (near Redfern), and
it’s Sydney’s favourite destination
for food lovers. Drop by and
sample the fresh, organically grown
produce and treats such as steamed
Chinese dumplings, chocolates and
other goodies.
Manly’s Corso is where you’ll
find the best names in surf and
beachwear. Fashionistas should
head for Saturday’s Paddington
Markets on Oxford Street, and if
you’re at Bondi Beach on a Sunday,
stroll to the Bondi Markets for a
medley of eclectic stalls. You’ll
always find something special at
the weekend Manly Arts and Crafts
Market, or at one-off boutiques on
the side streets nearby.
Visit Scenic World in Katoomba and
enjoy panoramas of the wilderness,
waterfalls, valleys and rugged
sandstone tablelands by cable car or
scenic railway.
Only a three hour drive north from
Sydney you can experience fantastic
food and wine in The Hunter Valley
with over 150 vineyards to choose
from. Then head to the coast and
discover the beachside city of
Newcastle before continuing north
to the nature playground that is
Port Stephens.
A mere two hour’s drive south
from Sydney you can swim, surf,
snorkel or dive around the beautiful
beaches of Shellharbour, part of the
stunning South Coast region.