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
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.
Darling Harbour
A lively waterfront precinct filled with dining, culture and open-air experiences against Sydney’s skyline.
Hay St Market
A lively food market offering fresh produce, street-food favourites and casual dining in the heart of Haymarket.
ICC Sydney
Sydney’s leading convention and entertainment precinct offering theatres, exhibition halls and dynamic event experiences on Darling Harbour.
An iconic Bondi Beach surf experience led by expert instructors, offering an authentic connection to Sydney’s surf culture.
Pitt Street Mall
Sydney’s premier CBD shopping destination featuring luxury brands, Australian designers and leading department stores.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Explore the Royal Botanic Garden’s waterfront paths, seasonal exhibits and peaceful green spaces.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge, known for its soaring arches, harbour views and unforgettable vantage points around Circular Quay.
Sydney Fish Market
A bustling waterfront market known for fresh seafood, casual dining and a lively glimpse into Sydney’s working harbour culture.
A cultural icon on Sydney Harbour, easily reached from Double Bay for performances, architecture and unforgettable views.
Sydney Seaplanes
Scenic seaplane flights revealing Sydney Harbour, coastline and rivers from an elevated, unforgettable perspective.
Taronga Zoo
A harbourside zoo offering wildlife encounters, scenic trails and sweeping views across 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
Experience Double Bay
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.
Local Guides
Thoughtfully curated neighbourhood insights designed to help you experience Sydney like a local, from hidden gems and dining favourites to scenic walks and cultural highlights, all within easy reach of Double Bay.