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EXPLORE SYDNEY

The city at its most inspiring

Sydney is a city of harbourside icons, cultural landmarks and neighbourhoods shaped by their own rhythm.

Explore galleries, gardens, theatres and waterfront precincts, or discover the places that define the city’s character in quieter ways. This guide brings together some of Sydney’s most notable sights, offering inspiration for how you might spend your time between long lunches, coastal views and evenings back in Double Bay.

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach

Sydney’s most famous beach, offering coastal walks, ocean views and relaxed beachfront dining.

Experience Chinatown’s vibrant dining, markets and culture, offering unmatched lively flavours and energy.

Fireworks display in Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney

Darling Harbour

A lively waterfront precinct filled with dining, culture and open-air experiences against Sydney’s skyline.

Friends enjoy ice cream strolling through the Laneway, Hay St Market, at Paddy's Market.

Hay St Market

A lively food market offering fresh produce, street-food favourites and casual dining in the heart of Haymarket.

ICC Sydney

ICC Sydney

Sydney’s leading convention and entertainment precinct offering theatres, exhibition halls and dynamic event experiences on Darling Harbour.

Pitt Street Mall

Pitt Street Mall

Sydney’s premier CBD shopping destination featuring luxury brands, Australian designers and leading department stores.

Royal Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens

Explore the Royal Botanic Garden’s waterfront paths, seasonal exhibits and peaceful green spaces.

Sydney Fish Market

Sydney Fish Market

A bustling waterfront market known for fresh seafood, casual dining and a lively glimpse into Sydney’s working harbour culture.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge, known for its soaring arches, harbour views and unforgettable vantage points around Circular Quay.

A cultural icon on Sydney Harbour, easily reached from Double Bay for performances, architecture and unforgettable views.

Family enjoying a koala encounter at Taronga Zoo, Mosman in Sydney

Taronga Zoo

A harbourside zoo offering wildlife encounters, scenic trails and sweeping views across Sydney Harbour.

The Rocks Walking Tour in The Rocks, Sydney is a tour of historic buildings, hidden alleyways, 18th century laneways, views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Harbour.

The Rocks

Where heritage laneways, boutique shopping and harbour views create one of Sydney’s most character-filled neighbourhoods.

Turn Inspiration Into a Stay

As you move through Double Bay’s laneways, harbour paths and boutique-lined streets, it’s easy to imagine how a stay at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay might unfold. Perhaps it’s a weekend shaped by long lunches, coastal walks and quiet moments by the bay, or a few days exploring nearby beaches, galleries and city landmarks.

Whether you’re planning a return to this bayside neighbourhood or discovering Sydney from a more relaxed vantage point, let your inspiration guide the kind of stay that feels personal and unhurried.

More Ways to Explore

Set along the harbour’s edge, Double Bay offers a relaxed village atmosphere shaped by waterfront paths, elegant boutiques and well-loved dining spots. From morning walks by the water to evenings spent locally, the neighbourhood is best discovered at an unhurried pace.