Urban Sydney: Exploring the CBD from Club Wyndham Sydney
 | If you’ve come to Sydney to experience the urban delights of Australia’s largest city, then this is the itinerary for you. With hundreds of different attractions spread across the CBD and surrounding districts, you can step onto the street as the sun’s rising, and still be enthralled as dusk settles across the city’s magnificent skyline. Sydney is home to some of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but it’s also a burgeoning destination for stylish travellers who like hip, upmarket locales. Because most of the locations featured in this itinerary are within the CBD, you don’t need to hire a car – just bring a good pair of street-walking shoes, and a bit of spare change for the occasional taxi. |
| Breakfast | |
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| With such a vast array of coffee shops and eateries scattered around Sydney’s CBD, it’s a great idea to leave the hotel as soon as possible and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of the breakfast scene. Cross Eatery, offering a chalk-board menu stocked with a dynamic range of options, is a twenty-minute walk from Club Wyndham via Elizabeth Street; an early-morning stroll along the borders of Hyde Park is perfect for piquing the appetite. Klink is a little bit closer, at just fourteen minutes away; it’s a hole-in-the-wall coffeehouse housed in a converted police station, with a selection of delicious brews. Another great choice is Pablo and Rusty’s, a café outlet for their eponymous |  |
| coffee roasting brand. Ten minutes’ walk from Club Wyndham Sydney, it’s a stylish location with creative dishes that incorporate local ingredients, as well as hosting selections of home brews and specialty teas. Finally, Bowery Lane is a spacious rustic eatery inspired by New York cuisine. At twenty-three minutes’ walk away, it’s a bit of a hike, but it’s well worth it – its menu features traditional breakfast dishes made from local ingredients, as well as a number of refreshing juices. | |
| Attractions | |
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 | Sydney is home to a plethora of iconic attractions that draw tourists from around the world. Once you’ve had a filling breakfast and a caffeinated boost of energy, it’s time to go exploring. If this is your first time in the city, you can’t go past the Sydney Opera House; whether you’re going for one of the incredible shows that are featured each week, or just for the spectacular view of the alabaster shells, it’s a must-see. There’s a number of small shops and restaurants outside, but if you’re wanting to see a particular show, you’ll need to book well in advance. It’s a thirty-three minute walk from Club Wyndham via Macquarie Street, or a nine-minute taxi ride. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is another Australian landmark; we |
| recommend access via a twelve-minute taxi ride to Cumberland Street, from which you can access the Bridge’s pedestrian walkway. The panoramic views from the Bridge encompass the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour, as well as alternate views of sites like the Opera House and Circular Quay. The Royal Botanic Gardens are an oasis of colour among the sea of glass-panelled skyscrapers; a twenty-five minute walk via Macquarie Street, they host a range of events in addition to their incredible flora, making it a great destination for families. If you’re an art aficionado, the Museum of Contemporary Art is just a twelve minute walk from the Gardens, and houses incredible collections of modern masterpieces. A great choice for those with kids is the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, located near the Pyrmont Bridge, a twenty-one minute walk from the Suites. Tickets start from $44 for adults, but the incredible displays of sea life, featuring over 700 species, make it a worthwhile destination. If you’re by yourself or with a partner, the Sydney Street Art Tour is perfect for seeing the city’s rich underbelly; the two-hour guided tour lets you understand the stories behind Sydney’s famous street art, and includes tasting locally-brewed craft beer. | |
| If you’ve had your fill of sightseeing, Sydney has a number of fascinating markets; both The Rocks Markets and Paddy Markets offer an eclectic range of fresh produce, food, gifts, clothing and accessories. They’re a sixteen- and ten-minute walk from Club Wyndham, respectively. Finally, Hyde Park is just a few minutes’ from the Suites, and shouldn’t be missed; the War Memorial, in particular, is a beautiful place to stop and pay respect to the ANZACs. |  |
| Lunch Spots While Sightseeing | |
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| Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA): | Visit the District Brasserie. Fine dining, bakery and brasserie. |
| Sydney Opera House: | Feel the operatic vibe with Bacco Osteria. Reasonably priced Italian menu and delicious coffee. |
| Sydney Sea Life Aquarium: | Dine at the renowned Grounds of the City. Family-friendly café, bakery and restaurant. |
| Sydney Harbour Bridge: | After walking in the sun, retreat indoors to La Rosa The Strand. Pizza and lasagne restaurant with traditional Italian vibe. |
| Dinner | |
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 | Sydney’s fine dining scene is arguably one of the best in Australia, which mean there’s a huge array of restaurants to choose from. Rockpool Bar and Grill is a seafood and steak dining experience located in an art décor skyscraper – it boasts an incredible menu, including premium steaks and caviar if you’re looking for something special. There are also plenty of more affordable dishes, as well as a perfectly-matched wine list. If you’re dining, you’ll need to book a table in advance; the bar, however, has a no-bookings policy, making it suitable for casual cocktails. To experience chic modernism, dine at Bentley Restaurant and Bar; it’s an upscale location, with a number of different |
| dining options, including a-la-carte items, as well as 5- and 8-course Saturday Night menus. It also caters to vegetarians, as well as offering award-winning matched wines. Alternatively, Hubert is a French restaurant with a beautiful Parisian ambience. It offers both a-la-carte and banquet menus, listing traditional French dishes in conjunction with imported French wines. If you’re looking to step outside the standard Australian diet, try their Escargot XO (roasted snails) or Boudin Noir (blood cakes, smoked pig’s head and potato puree). Finally, Mr. Wong offers Cantonese dining set in an antique-style dining space with huge wooden support pillars and varnished timber floors. The menu includes a line-up of duck and seafood dishes, as well as their famed xiǎo lóng bāo (Shanghai-style steamed buns). | |
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| Attractions & hot spots | |
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 | Cross Eatery (7:00am – 4:00pm, closed weekends): https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/cbd/cafes/cross-eatery 155 Clarence Street, Sydney (02) 9279 4280 Klink (7:00am – 4:00pm, closed weekends): https://klink-cafe.business.site/ 281 Clarence Street, Sydney Pablo and Rusty’s (6:30am – 5pm, closed Sundays): http://pabloandrustys.com.au/locations/details/Sydney-CBD 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (02) 9283 9543 Bowery Lane (7am – 5pm, closed weekends): http://www.bowerylane.com.au/menu/ 4/1 O'Connell Street, Sydney (02) 9252 8017 |
 | Sydney Opera House: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ Bennelong Point, Sydney Sydney Harbour Bridge: https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/sydney-harbour/sydney-harbour-bridge Access via Cumberland Street, Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens (7am – 5:30pm): https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ Access via Macquarie Street and College Street Museum of Contemporary Art (10am – 5pm, open to 9pm Wednesdays): https://www.mca.com.au/ 140 St George Street, The Rocks (02) 9245 2400 |
| Sydney Sea Life Aquarium (10am – 5pm): https://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/ 1-5 Wheat Road, Sydney Sydney Street Art Tour (from 10:30am, must be pre-booked): https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/SydneyStreetArtTour Tickets: $59 Departs From: Newtown Train Station, 17-minute taxi ride from Club Wyndham Sydney Paddy’s Markets (10am – 6pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays): https://paddysmarkets.com.au/ Market City, Hay Street, Sydney (02) 9325 6200 The Rocks Markets (9am – 3pm Friday, 10am – 5pm weekends): https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/ George Street, The Rocks (+61) 4 1227 1725 |
 | District Brasserie (6:30am – 11pm, closed weekends): https://www.districtbrasserie.com.au/ 2 Chifley Square, Sydney (02) 9230 0900 Bacco Osteria (7am – 10pm, closed Sundays): http://www.bacco.com.au/ 2 – 12/1 Angel Place, Sydney (02) 9235 3383 La Rosa The Strand (12 – 10pm, closed Sundays): https://www.larosathestrand.com.au/ The Strand Arcade, 133/193 Pitt Street, Sydney (02) 9223 1674 The Grounds of the City (7am – 9pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, 7am – 10pm Fri, 8am – 10pm Sat, 8am – 9pm Sun) https://thegroundscity.com.au/ Shop RG 12, 500 George Street, Sydney (02) 9699 2235 |
 | Rockpool Bar & Grill (Dinner: 6 – 11pm weeknights, 5:30 – 11pm Sat, 6 – 10pm Sun) http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au/ 66 Hunter Street, Sydney (19 min. walk, 7 min. taxi) (02) 8099 7077 (Bookings via phone or online) Bentley Restaurant & Bar (12pm – 12am, 6pm – 12am Sat, closed Sundays) https://www.thebentley.com.au/ 27 O’Connell Street, Sydney (21 min. walk, 9 min. taxi) (02) 8214 0505 (Bookings recommended, via phone or online) Hubert (4pm – 1am Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 12pm – 1am Thurs, Fri, closed Sunday) http://restauranthubert.com/ 15 Bligh Street, Sydney (20 min. walk, 7 min. taxi) (02) 9232 0881 (Bookings not required) Mr. Wong (Dinner Times: 5:30 – 11pm Mon, Tues, Wed, 5:30pm – 12am Thurs, Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 10pm Sun) https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/restaurants/mr-wong-wong 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney (25 min. walk, 10 min. taxi) (02) 9114 7317 (No bookings policy) |
