Have you ever been somewhere and felt completely at home? Even if you had no ties or reasons for it too?
That is how I felt the first time I came to Sydney, Australia in 2017!
Fast forward three years and it has been my home for the last year and a half. I have had an amazing time discovering the best first-hand local spots from Surry Hills, Newtown, Bondi Beach, Darling Harbour and more!
Discover inside knowledge on incredible coastal walks, Sydney Opera House views, free things to do in Sydney, the best Sydney Happy hours, secret bars and BYO restaurants, here are my Go With Gabbs guides to Sydney.
Now I can share all my secrets so you can fall in love with my favourite city too.
Go With Gabbs to Sydney
Yeah me too! Having sights like the Bondi Icebergs and the Coogee to Bondi walk right on my doorstep is something I am thankful for every day!
Believe it or not, but Sydney is where the birth of Go With Gabbs began in 2019. I have two years (hopefully more) in Australia and I have some things to tick off my list before I leave:
Hitting the Outback and seeing Uluru and Alice Springs waterholes. Camper van road tripping up the East Coast of Queensland visiting the likes of Fraser Island, sailing the Whitsundays and listening to the buskers in Byron Bay.
Waterfall and kangaroo chasing in Western Australia and meeting a croc or two down under in Northern Territories Darwin.
Quite a list and not enough time to be honest!
Sydney FAQ
What can you do in Sydney for free?
There are endless possibilities for free things to do in Sydney. Grab your bikini and head to any of the world-famous Sydney beaches. Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is a local favourite, or any of the other coastal walks are free of charge. Walk across the Harbour Bridge, sightsee at the Opera House… I could go on and on.
How many days do I need to explore Sydney?
5 days minimum! I have lived in Sydney for two years and I have not come close to experiencing everything this incredible city has to offer.
What is it like living in Sydney CBD?
Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs are amazing places to live! Where else has the Sydney Opera house or Harbour Bridge on your doorstep? The suburbs of Surry Hills, Newtown, Darlinghurst, Eastern Suburbs and Inner-west all offer exciting vibrant bars, restaurants, galleries to keep you busy exploring for years.