Sydney
Things To See and Do
A short guide to the city, the food and the journeys beyond the meeting.
A short guide to the city
Sydney is easy to explore in pieces. You can spend a morning on the harbour, an afternoon in a museum or a market, and an evening in one of the dining districts near the venue. The pages below organise the options by mood and by distance from the meeting.
City
Must Do in Sydney
Eight experiences within reach of the harbour, from the bridge to the markets.
Open the guideFood
Dining on a Budget
Affordable eating around Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the city centre.
Find a tableDay trips
Just Outside Sydney
Mountains, coast, wine country and open landscapes within a day of the city.
Plan a day outLonger stay
Around Australia
Five journeys that turn a conference trip into a wider Australian story.
See the journeysFit it around the programme
A conference day in Sydney can still leave time for the city. A walk before the first session, a long lunch in Darling Quarter, or a ferry after the last talk can change the rhythm of the week. The venue's position on Darling Harbour makes those small excursions easy.
If you have a free day, the Blue Mountains and the coast are within reach. If you have a free weekend, the Hunter Valley, the Snowy Mountains and the south coast are possible. The travel pages set out the options.
Start with the venue. Knowing how you will move around the harbour precinct makes the rest of the city easier to plan. The venue page covers ferry, train, light rail, bus, taxi, walking and cycling.