Experience the thrill of Sydney: the perfect 48-hour itinerary for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Live like the locals with a visit to the Carriageworks Farmers Markets, hosted every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. These weekly markets are a Sydney institution, bringing together the freshest seasonal produce from the top growers and producers around NSW. Whether you’re craving an artisan coffee from Single O, a piping hot beef brisket pie from A.P. Bakery, or a mind-blowingly good salted caramel and chocolate tart from Flour and Stone, there’s something for all tastes. Cap off your market adventure by grabbing quirky condiments, small-batch spirits or gourmet dog treats to take home. 

Affordable, fresh and always surprising, op shopping is a fun and thrifty (and environmentally friendly) way to explore Sydney. Find funky preloved threads inside King Street's Red Cross Op Shop, get lost in the colour-coordinated racks at Vinnies Newtown and scavenge through stylish second-hand pieces at U-Turn Recycled Fashion.

There's icy fun in Alexandria for the whole family to practise their ice-skating twirls, double axels and graceful tumbles. Alongside traditional ice skating facilities, Ice Zoo offers skating classes that'll help thaw out any icy beginner away from the wall. When you’re not shredding the ice, sip warming brews – and the boozy kind – at the licensed café.

End night one on a high by booking tickets for a show at the Inner West’s home of live music, theatre and comedy. This 1,600-seat Art Deco landmark hosts a wide range of shows spanning everything from rowdy band gigs to big dance parties and stand-up comedy revues. Spill onto Enmore Road for dinner and a drink after.