Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Sightseeing
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdWonderful park for harbour strolls and coffee
Bondi Beach
Head here for a relaxing dip and to soak up the sun
Beare Park
Ithaca RoadAnother favourite park in walking distance for lunch and relaxing
Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveA gorgeous little park that has Japanese Koi ponds
A pleasant surprise in the heart of the city, with a Chinese Tea House and ponds, a relaxing stroll through the gardens
105 locals recommend
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Cnr Harbour StA pleasant surprise in the heart of the city, with a Chinese Tea House and ponds, a relaxing stroll through the gardens
Wonderful views of the harbour, a great place to read your paper for a lazy sunday afternoon. Beautiful walks through the trees and flower gardens
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadWonderful views of the harbour, a great place to read your paper for a lazy sunday afternoon. Beautiful walks through the trees and flower gardens
The best cove for secluded Sydney-time, great walks around the headlands, swimming and a cafe
332 locals recommend
Watsons Bay
The best cove for secluded Sydney-time, great walks around the headlands, swimming and a cafe
I recommend visiting the crypt downstairs for the very impressive mosaiques
89 locals recommend
St Mary's Cathedral College
2 St Mary's RdI recommend visiting the crypt downstairs for the very impressive mosaiques
If you have time, visiting the Blue Mountains makes for an unforgettable day trip to see our special landscape
63 locals recommend
Blue Mountains
If you have time, visiting the Blue Mountains makes for an unforgettable day trip to see our special landscape
One of my favourite national parks, for a day trip or over-nite stay, many wild beaches to explore, walking tracks (one of the best is to America Beach) and a superb look-out on the headland point
86 locals recommend
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
West Head RoadOne of my favourite national parks, for a day trip or over-nite stay, many wild beaches to explore, walking tracks (one of the best is to America Beach) and a superb look-out on the headland point
A wonderful day trip, or if you want a weekend getaway, a fun pristine beach, great walking tracks along the headlands, gorgeous ocean views and very scenic drives
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadA wonderful day trip, or if you want a weekend getaway, a fun pristine beach, great walking tracks along the headlands, gorgeous ocean views and very scenic drives
This spot has one of the best views of the harbour, an excellent location for a picnic or barbecue, it has superb walking tracks with harbour views from Little Sirius Cove all the way to Taylors Bay
19 locals recommend
Bradleys Head Amphitheatre
Bradleys Head RoadThis spot has one of the best views of the harbour, an excellent location for a picnic or barbecue, it has superb walking tracks with harbour views from Little Sirius Cove all the way to Taylors Bay
Drinks & Nightlife
The Victoria Room
Great bohemian place for an excellent dinner and cocktails
The best restaurant and bar that rotates and will give you 360 degree views of the city, on the 46th floor. You can also pop up just for a refreshing drink during the day if you need a pit-stop
Orbit Lounge Bar at Summit Restaurant
The best restaurant and bar that rotates and will give you 360 degree views of the city, on the 46th floor. You can also pop up just for a refreshing drink during the day if you need a pit-stop
Food Scene
Tigerbakers
Perfect spot for a big, tasty brekky
Una's
340 Victoria StA reliable and HUGE meal if you're after a hearty lunch or dinner
Excellent vegetarian meals, has a lounge cinema upstairs and meditation evenings as well - check out their website!
59 locals recommend
Govindas Cinema and Restaurant
112 Darlinghurst RdExcellent vegetarian meals, has a lounge cinema upstairs and meditation evenings as well - check out their website!
One of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney with super city views 5*****
Mezzaluna Ristorante Italiano
123 Victoria StreetOne of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney with super city views 5*****
Pan-Asian vegan restaurant, eat outside with fairy lights, one of the most innovative and delicious menus I have come across
6 locals recommend
Bodhi Restaurant
4 College StPan-Asian vegan restaurant, eat outside with fairy lights, one of the most innovative and delicious menus I have come across
For the BEST hot chocolates with views of the Harbour Bridge and a stroll from the Opera House
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café
91 George StFor the BEST hot chocolates with views of the Harbour Bridge and a stroll from the Opera House
Shopping
MacLeay Street
Macleay StreetNearby street packed full of boutique shops
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StSimply the best gelato in Sydney :))
This is a very long street and extends from Darlinghurst to Potts Point, a street full of great restaurants, cafes and bars
22 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetThis is a very long street and extends from Darlinghurst to Potts Point, a street full of great restaurants, cafes and bars
My local markets featuring lots of local arts, crafts and very funky clothes
252 locals recommend
Paddington Markets
395 Oxford StMy local markets featuring lots of local arts, crafts and very funky clothes
Another very funky market featuring lots of funky clothes, food, arts and crafts
199 locals recommend
Glebe Markets
Glebe Point RoadAnother very funky market featuring lots of funky clothes, food, arts and crafts
Arts & Culture
One of my favourite museums, if you are an art lover you will come out inspired
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StOne of my favourite museums, if you are an art lover you will come out inspired
An excellent gallery with a diverse collection, close to the Royal Botanic Gardens, will make for a great afternoon if you are an art lover
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadAn excellent gallery with a diverse collection, close to the Royal Botanic Gardens, will make for a great afternoon if you are an art lover
The Basement
7 Macquarie PlAn excellent jazz bar if you are up for a nite out
A very funky, quintessential Australian gallery by one of Australia's most iconic artists
90 locals recommend
Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper StA very funky, quintessential Australian gallery by one of Australia's most iconic artists
For a great nite out to see some of the best international acts in town
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
For a great nite out to see some of the best international acts in town
Everything Else
Down the road at the bottom of William St, one of Sydney's best indoor pools, featuring a fun wave pool, huge spa and gym
42 locals recommend
Cook Phillip Park Pool
4 College StDown the road at the bottom of William St, one of Sydney's best indoor pools, featuring a fun wave pool, huge spa and gym
A great little spot if you need pampering (massage/ facials/ waxing for ladies in summer!) or time-out to relax after lots of time on your feet
Zen Day Spa
114 Darlinghurst RdA great little spot if you need pampering (massage/ facials/ waxing for ladies in summer!) or time-out to relax after lots of time on your feet