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Some 30,000 people conclude their address with the postcode 2000. Most live in high-rise apartments, a stone's throw from all the world-class theatres, museums, shopping centres and restaurants that lie at the heart of Australia's largest commercial hub.

Welcoming shoppers since 1898, the QVB occupies a regal spot on George Street. Its intricate tiled floors and art deco-style tearoom contrast with the wide aisles and floor-to-ceiling glass of the city's modern retail centres.

This mingling of old and new is most evident at The Rocks, a diverse residential and business community where public housing tenants reside alongside ad agencies and historic pubs rub shoulders with modern art galleries.

At weekends, the cobbled streets are filled with the aroma of artisan breads as The Rocks Market recaptures the spirit of traditional public markets.

Overlooking the glittering harbour, the renovated wharves of Walsh Bay are now home to waterfront diners and theatrical spaces. Likewise, the city's laneways have been brought back to life with hip, urban bars taking up residence.

For a lively concentration of venues, Sydneysiders head to Darling Harbour – their playground since 1988. Chinatown is just around the corner, with its yum cha houses and colourful annual celebrations showcasing the vibrancy of multicultural Sydney.

The pace slows in the city's green spaces, with leafy avenues, manicured lawns and serene gardens offering residents ample room to reflect on the rich city life that lies at their doorstep.


Parks and open spaces

To stage an organised event in a
City of Sydney park:

Telephone: 02 9265 9333
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au


Historical walking tours

Visit the Historical Walking Tours page.


Swimming pools & gyms


Tennis

A complete list of City of Sydney outdoor tennis facilities and booking information.


Food & Beverage

Other Markets in the City of Sydney.

For more information on restaurants in this locality visit www.bestrestaurants.com.au.

Haymarket Chinatown Food Lovers Guide

The Food Lovers Guide to Chinatown and Haymarket provides a gourmet guide to some of the area’s best cuisine – from Chinese favourites like steamed dumplings and chilli crab to Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese and Uyghur food.

Highlights of the guide include:

  • A plotted history of Chinatown
  • 24 hours around Chinatown
  • Yum Cha
  • Chinese Specialties
  • Other Asian Cuisines
  • Bars, Pubs
  • Sweets and Ice cream
  • Herbs and Tea
  • Hotel Shops and Services.

 

Sydney’s Chinatown is a melting pot of authentic international cuisines so grab your chopsticks and read on:


Libraries

A complete list of City of Sydney libraries.


Museums, Galleries, & Attractions


Entertainment

Movies / Cinemas


Theatres and Performance


Community centres


A complete list of City of Sydney community centres.

 

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Last Updated: Monday 2 April, 2012

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