The best things to do in Sydney this February

February is Sydney's very own month of love – with the 2024 Mardi Gras program (kicking off on February 16) setting the tone for a season of sequin-studded, love-fuelled fun. In the meantime, the city will be transforming into a Wood Dragon-themed wonderland in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year, and Saint Valentine is bringing some excellent dinners to restaurants across town. If you want to start the month with an unforgettable dinner, snap up a ticket to The Cut – where four top Sydney chefs will be competing for your favour in a hyper high-calibre charity cook-off. Keen to catch some hair-raising boating action? The SailGP Championship is popping up in Sydney Harbour for the fifth time – and it’s set to be a speedy one.

Need to GTFO of Sydney? Do it with some whimsy at these delightfully kooky holiday lets in NSW.