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The best things to do in December in Sydney
Summer is officially here, and with it, a wildly strong line-up of events to see us through until 2025. Our outdoor cinema season is kicking off, and we reckon...
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The best free things to do in Sydney
Sydney can be a pretty exxy place to live, but if you keep your bargain hunting eyes open, you’ll find heaps of free and cheap things to do on any day of...
Bars
The 52 best rooftop bars in Sydney
We're all about a secret underground dive bar or two – but in a city as beautiful as Sydney, it seems like a damn shame to...
Sport and fitness
The 11 best ocean pools in Sydney
When you can’t choose between the beach and a swimming pool, these salty swimming spots deliver the best of both worlds. Dive in as the sun...
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Theatre
The best shows to see during Sydney Festival 2025 in January
Sydney’s annual summer arts fest is back with 130+ weird and wonderful events – here’s our 13 top picks
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Sydney's longest day of the year is coming up – here’s your guide to summer solstice 2024
The Southern Hemisphere’s longest day arrives on December 21, 2024 – here's the lowdown
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Western Sydney's brand-new 12km Light Rail is officially open
The new track connecting Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia is up and running
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Attractions
The best secret swimming spots around Sydney
Here in Sydney, we are lucky that even within Australia’s most populated city, there are plenty of places you can go to disconnect from it all. Here are...
Attractions
The 8 most stunning national parks to explore near Sydney
The best national parks that are within 100 km of the CBD.
Shopping
The 21 dreamiest markets in Sydney
Nothing beats a spring morning wander around a weekend market.
The great outdoors
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14 gorgeous natural wonders worth a day trip from Sydney
Mother Nature sure did bless Sydney with an abundance of beauty.
Attractions
The best waterfalls in Sydney and NSW
We hate to say it, but TLC were wrong. Turns out you should go chasing waterfalls.
Travel
Where to find the best blowholes in New South Wales
Nature puts on a show – and we sit, listening to the rumble of the ocean and waiting for the eruption of misty ocean water spray.
Sport and fitness
The best easy day hikes near Sydney
The awe-worthy landscapes of New South Wales are a playground for hardcore hikers.
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Eight incredible caves to visit in New South Wales
Some are vast systems stretching for kilometres, while others offer more intimate connections to the past.
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54 Sydney events for families to add to their summer holiday itineraries
As the summer school holidays approach, every parent knows the best way to avoid having bored kids on your hands is to plan ahead. While there are only so many...
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The Music of Hans Zimmer
Many of cinema's most unforgettable scenes owe their magic to the sweeping scores of Hans Zimmer. From the dark streets of Batman, to the ancient arenas of...
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Millie Savage: “The concept as a whole was really creative and quite wild”
Entering Aussie jeweller Millie Savage’s Fitzroy studio on the corner of Smith and Johnston Streets is akin to stumbling upon a genie’s cave of...
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Your ultimate guide for a day of rest and relaxation in the Sutherland Shire
As we inch closer to the most exciting time of year (*cough* summer *cough*), we slowly return to good spirits and say goodbye to the dreaded mid-year slump....
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6 ways for nature-lovers to get the best out of the Sutherland Shire
The Sutherland Shire is a coastal haven of excellent local restaurants, stunning beaches and a hidden arts and culture scene that’s all easy to get to...
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The faces of climate action in Sydney
Time Out spoke to some of the Sydneysiders mobilising against the threat of climate change.
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10 ways to live a more eco-friendly life in Sydney
Small lifestyle changes can have a big effect, especially when everyone acts together.
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Where to repair, reuse and up-cycle your stuff in Sydney
There classes all over Sydney that can teach your the skills that can give your stuff a second lease on life.
Shopping
The best ethical shops in Sydney
It’s not always easy to shop ethically, but we’ve found a handful of local businesses that are putting people, animals and the environment first...
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Turns out you can recycle single-use gloves and masks – here’s how
As it turns out, you don’t need to toss personal protective equipment in the rubbish.
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Your guide to Surry Hills
Great eats, awesome drinks, abundant culture and the city's best tatts – this inner-city suburb's got it all
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Your guide to Blacktown
From waterparks to a medieval fair, zoos (plural) and diverse dining, Blacktown is a multicultural suburb offering a mixed bag of good times
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Your guide to Marrickville
A drink and dining destination packed with craft beer, Vietnamese food, specialist groceries, and live music venues
Your guide to Manly
Every day’s the weekend at this beachside suburb.
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The 52 best things to do in Sydney in 2024
There's so much to see, do, sip and chew here, you could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed.
Restaurants
The best restaurants in Sydney right now
We’re looking for fun, flavour, creativity and value for money at every price point.
Bars
The best bars in Sydney right now
Our town is awash with great places to grab a drink and for that, we will be forever grateful.
Attractions
The best attractions in Sydney
We’ve been through the best of Sydney’s biggies and lesser-known attractions, and these are the best of the bunch.
Art
The best art exhibitions to see in Sydney this month
Culture-hungry Sydneysiders have so much to see and do, with so many intriguing art exhibitions to explore.
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Travel
These are the 4 top road trips in NSW, according to this travel industry expert
CEO of Reflections Holidays, Nick Baker, shares the very best road trips in NSW – from an outback adventure to a dreamy coastal drive
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14 gorgeous natural wonders just a day trip from Sydney
Escape the concrete jungle for these natural beauties of Mother Nature
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Saddles Mount White
This beautiful estate is home to a sprawling farm-to-table restaurant and a casual kiosk selling baked goods
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The best staycations in Sydney City
Who said you need to get away to have fun? Get some R and R at these fabulous staycation scenes in Sydney
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The best cheap holiday spots in NSW for a weekend break from Sydney
You can still holiday bougie on a budget at these incredible destinations dotted around New South Wales
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The Time Out Sydney team's 6 favourite NSW stays of 2024
From a super-luxe new Byron Bay hotel to an off-grid escape in Shoalhaven, these are the NSW stays that stole our hearts in 2024
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Film
Here’s what’s new on Netflix in January 2025: 9 best movies and shows to watch
RAW is Netflix, Tim Riggins in the Old West and the return of Wallace and Gromit
Film
Conjuring the nightmare: how ‘Nosferatu’ found its hell on earth
How Robert Eggers’ new horror film found its darkness in Europe’s foreboding castles
Film
The best Christmas movies of all time, updated for 2024
From silly Santas to shoot-outs in the snow, here's our pick of the best Christmas movies ever
Music
This is officially the best album of 2024, according to Time Out
We’ve just crowned our favourite record of 2024
Film
These are the must-see films for 2025 you can't miss
From ‘28 Years Later’ to a new Paul Thomas Anderson film and ‘Avatar 3’ – the most anticipated releases of the next 12 months