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Known for its gorgeous harbour, fantastic shopping and a-ma-zing food culture, there’s never not a good reason to visit...
Sydney
When the sun shines, which it very often does, the emerald city of Sydney in the fabled land of Oz is stunning.
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EXPLORE
Bronte to Bondi Walk
Fuel up with cake and coffee at the Bogey Hole Cafe (473 Bronte Rd, bogeyholecafe.com) then skip down to Bronte Park and simply follow the scenic pathway around past Tamarama Beach to Oz’s most famous stretch of sand. End your gander with a svelte sunset cocktail at Icebergs or a schooner at Bondi Icebergs Club.
Bronte Park, Bronte Rd Bronte
SHOPPING
Parlour X
Divine multi-label stable in a heavenly sandstone church for exclusive mini collections by Oz talents like Ellery, Christopher Esber and Romance Was Born, plus ready-to-wear and accessories from international names including Celine, Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney. Just pray your AMEX can handle it.
261 Oxford St Paddington
+61 2 9331 0999
parlourx.com
EAT & DRINK
Bennelong
Peter Gilmore conducts flawless seasonal high notes inside the soaring sails of the Opera House. Reserve a spot in The Restaurant for 3- or 7-course contempo Oz degustations, try the casj Cures and Cultured counter for regional drops and raw bites, or go for a true culinary crescendo with the semi-private Chef’s table. Glinty harbour views come standard wherever you sit.
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point
+61 2 9240 8000
bennelong.com.au