Paddington Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Oxford Street
During your visit to Sydney, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Oxford Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Paddington Markets
Support emerging designers and local community causes at one of Sydney’s original art and craft markets, featuring over 150 stalls.
Circular Quay
Trains, buses and boats all make a bee-line for Circular Quay, a place at the heart of Sydney's journeying – and so should you.
Sydney Opera House
The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city's wide-angle drama.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
Activities
Sydney Local Fashion Designers Shopping Tour with a Stylist
Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour
Sydney's Hidden Beach Tour
Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney: Wild Wombats and Kangaroo Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Paddington
Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to William Street and Crown Street while you're in town.
Surry Hills
Travellers come to Surry Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Crown Street and Belvoir Street Theatre while you're in town.
Haymarket
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Haymarket. Check out top attractions like Market City and Paddy's Market, and jump on the metro at Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station or Capitol Square Light Rail Station to see more of the city.
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
The Rocks
A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Star Casino and Australian National Maritime Museum, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Wagner Contemporary
- Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Taronga Zoo
- Star Casino
- Manly Beach
- Accor Stadium
- White Bay Cruise Terminal
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Coogee Beach
- Bondi Beach
- International Convention Centre Sydney
- Qudos Bank Arena
- Luna Park
- Sydney Tower Eye
- Pitt Street Mall
- Martin Place