Time Out Sydney

Welcome to a multicultural melting pot of sun, style, and sophistication. Sydney's laidback lifestyle has always drawn tourists from all over the world for the seaside, but thanks to a new influx of bill-topping locals, the Emerald City is now pulling in as many culture vultures as beach bums. Sydney is no longer a colonial backwater but a chosen destination to discover some of the world's leading restaurants and signature chefs, as well as innovative young fashion designers. The guide features the best of Sydney's beaches for surfing, swimming, and sunshine as well as scenic nature walks through bushland, past secluded bays, and spectacular lookout points.